Good morning, Grand Forks.

Northlands Rescue Mission will host the Grand Forks Community Vision Awards & Banquet on October 16 at The Pearl Events Center, with auction viewing and hors d'oeuvres starting at 5:00 p.m. and a plated dinner with awards beginning at 7:00 p.m.; the event honors local volunteers, businesses and partners who have shown kindness and dedication to human services.

Dmytro Somkin and his wife Kseniia Somkina left Ukraine during the war and sang duets at a fundraiser for Ukrainian families under the Uniting for Ukraine program in North Dakota—thanking Americans for their support.

Their opportunity to stay remains uncertain as they continue to build a new life here.

North Dakota set a record for tornadoes in 2025 when the NWS confirmed 20 tornadoes touched down in central areas on September 14, raising the total to 80—surpassing the previous record of 61 set in 1999.

City Administrator Todd said the under-construction Altru Sports Complex will use about $483,000 for water, sewer and earth works.

The city and Altru signed a naming rights agreement — donations of $500,000 from the late Jim Fristad and $75,000 from J.R. Simplot are also helping fund the project.

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.

2025 Relate Care Clinic Annual Fundraising Banquet

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tax-deductible contribution — Support local women's healthcare at this annual fundraising event.

Motown Magic

7:30-9 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — $93/$83/$73/$63/$53/$43 — Experience the harmonious sounds and vibrant performances of Motown's greatest hits.

Gabriel Iglesias: Stand-Up Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Alerus Center — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with one of the world's most beloved comedians, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias.

World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $83 — Experience the elegance of ballet reimagining the classic tale in Grand Forks.