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Grand Forks
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Grand Forks columnist Marilyn Hagerty reportedly died Tuesday morning at 99—funeral arrangements are pending. Valley News Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction released an updated textbook on five Native nations that share land with the state. The book Journey to Understanding was updated after more than twenty years and will soon be sent to schools + a free digital version is available on the University of North Dakota Scholarly Commons website. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Senate will vote soon on a proposal to repeal North Dakota’s public lands Resource Management Plan, a change that many say could weaken wildlife and water protections along the Missouri River—raising concerns among conservationists about added regulatory uncertainty for outdoor users and developers. This move, proposed under the Congressional Review Act, could impact future land use and safety measures. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Safe Kids Grand Forks, Altru and community partners will host a Medication Take Back Event on Tuesday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot beside Perkins on South Columbia Road to collect unused and expired medications and sharps placed in a solid plastic container—free cabinet locks, Poison Center magnets, and medication disposal bags will be offered while officials answer questions about safe storage. Knox News Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thompson Tommies volleyball team will face Grafton tonight in a Region 2A matchup in Thompson—KNOX Live Sports will broadcast the game starting at 6:30 p.m. The team is ranked #1 with a 10-game win streak, and player Kloey Huebner is featured in a spotlight discussing her early experience with VolleyPals. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Red River hosts Fargo North in an Eastern Dakota Conference volleyball game tonight—both teams are 1-2 in league play after winning their lone conference match against Grand Forks Central, with North losing 3-2 to Fargo Shanley and Red River falling 3-2 to Fargo South. The game will be broadcast on KNOX Live Sports with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 p.m., featuring top players such as Audrey Rydell and Lizzy Kunz. Knox News Radio
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19th Annual Rydell Car & Bike Show
11 AM – 4 PM — Rydell Chevrolet GMC — Donations welcome — Celebrate vehicles of all kinds while supporting inclusivity in the Grand Forks community.
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Grand Forks Central vs. Fargo South Freshman Football Game
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Grand Forks Central High School — Free entry — Watch local talent as the Grand Forks Central freshman football team competes against Fargo South.
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Cole Swindell Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Alerus Center — Tickets starting at $39 — Enjoy an exciting night of country music with Cole Swindell in Grand Forks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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