Good morning, Grand Forks.

During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids Grand Forks is hosting six car seat check events in the region.

The local event runs today from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Perkins parking lot—1305 South Columbia Road—while a med take back event begins at 9 a.m.

Town Square Farmers Market and Live Well Grand Cities host a fundraiser Saturday 4-11pm at Town Square on DeMers Ave and South Third St featuring food trucks, games, silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle to support local food systems and a free Farm Aid festival watch party.

More than 200 veterans returned home Tuesday night from an Honor Flight and were greeted by dozens of supporters at Hector International Airport.

Among them, 91-year-old Korean War veteran Dale Erickson said the trip stirred strong emotions while the community celebrated their service.

UND President Andrew Armacost sent a letter on Monday saying the Department of Education is investigating allegations linking the aerospace school with Chinese aviation companies.

He said the school reported 71 transactions worth nearly $100 million after July 2020 and noted no tie with its unmanned aircraft research.

Insurance Commissioner Godfread said residential property insurance in North Dakota is projected to jump 26% from 2025 to 2028 — change driven by rising labor and material costs affecting residential, commercial and multi-family properties.

Experts advise homeowners and farmers to note potential impacts as building code enforcement remains a local responsibility.

Mayville State University football quarterback Matt Donovan suffered a serious brain injury during a game last Saturday & is now in a medically induced coma at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo; his cranial pressure remains stable and teammates visited him as his recovery fund raised over $78,000.

UND football players Jonnie Wiltshire and Avery Scott face eligibility hearings soon due to a temporary restraining order issued before the season.

Wiltshire's hearing is scheduled for early October (first week) while Scott's is set for Thursday.