Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 local veterans arrived in Washington, D.C. for the annual ND/MN Honor Flight, where a commemorative bell ringer welcomed them at the airport—veteran Wayne Wermager said the journey felt like a long-awaited homecoming. Valley News Live
- ➤ The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #2 and Auxiliary will hold a live auction fundraiser on October 4th at noon at the East Grand Forks American Legion—proceeds will support veteran programs while food and refreshments are served. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Forks school district reported that 23% of its students missed class last school year, which is higher than the 20% national average—officials urged families to ensure regular attendance as the reasons behind the high rate remain unclear. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Forks County Commission has agreed to assume supervision of the local Women, Infants and Children program — a federal assistance program for pregnant, recently pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as infants and children under five — after Red River Valley Community Action stopped operations due to financial difficulties. Knox News Radio
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