Monday, October 6th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Grand Forks.
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, October 8, the community will gather at the Altru Family YMCA at 215 N 7th St. in Downtown Grand Forks for the 10th Annual Pumpkins for Parkinson’s Day, featuring pumpkins on display from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a noon program, lunch, and a dessert contest. Proceeds from the event will support Parkinson Wellness Recovery and Rock Steady Boxing programs. Knox News Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Turning Point USA and its University of North Dakota student chapter will host a ticketed presentation with political commentator Glenn Beck on Oct. 9 at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center (CFPAC) in Grand Forks, with doors opening at 5 p.m. for students and 5:30 p.m. for the public, and security screening along with a strict no-reentry policy in effect. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s State Superintendent, took an important step Friday toward Senate confirmation as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education in the U.S. Department of Education. The Senate voted to allow a final confirmation vote and she will resign from state service to join the department once government onboarding resumes—her confirmation is expected next week. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold public input sessions on Monday, October 13th at noon and 6 p.m. at the Grand Forks Chamber Board Room, 202 North Street 3rd Street to review Xcel Energy's proposed electric rate increase. Knox News Radio
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Give yourself the gift of travel for just $1. Try Dollar Flight Club today and unlock deals up to 90% off—like Paris from $285 or Hawaii from $160. Hurry, this $1 offer ends in 24 hours. Dollar Flight Club
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Grand Forks.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Make your holiday travel happen with $1 today
Give yourself the gift of travel this holiday season—for just $1. Try Dollar Flight Club for just $1 today and unlock flight deals that save you up to 90% on trips for you, your friends, and your family. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy holiday getaway or a big adventure abroad, they'll send deals tailored to your home airports straight to your inbox. Think roundtrip to Paris from $285, Hawaii from $160, Tokyo from $455, and more. But hurry— this $1 offer ends in 24 hours. Start traveling smarter today.
Try for $1.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Grand Forks.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
About Daily Grand Forks
Welcome to the Daily Grand Forks, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grand Forks, North Dakota community. If you like the Daily Grand Forks, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grand Forks.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grand Forks and across North Dakota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Grand Forks
A free Grand Forks community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygrandforks.com/sitemap