Good morning, Grand Forks.

Residents in rural Cass County question Geronimo Power's proposed data center project on prime farmland — local concerns focus on cropland impacts and utility use.

The Township Board will meet on Oct. 20 and a public hearing is scheduled in Casselton on Oct. 23, while community events on data centers continue.

Altru Family YMCA will host its 11th Annual Pumpkins for Parkinson's Day event on Wednesday, Oct.

7 from 9am to 4pm, featuring pumpkin displays, a short program at 12 noon, a free-will lunch, dessert contest for $5, and opportunities for children to choose a free pumpkin. Donations benefit Parkinson programs.

Culver’s in Grand Forks is hosting a fundraiser for Veterans Honor Flight of ND and MN today (Tuesday, Oct.

6) and on Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Part of the sales will replace stolen items and support a fully funded trip to Washington, D.C. for veterans.

Residents in Cass County voiced concerns at a Casselton cafe meeting on Thursday over Geronimo Power’s proposed data center (Harmony Energy Project) in Harmony Township, citing farmland loss; township officials will review the project at a meeting on Oct.20 while a public hearing on Oct.23 considers related battery storage plans.

Today, Grand Farm was awarded a $5M federal grant to expand its Innovation Campus with a new indoor AgTech test track — the groundbreaking facility will support year-round testing of autonomous farm equipment and robotics.

UND, NDSU and Mayville State will receive part of a $1.3 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support education programs in the community.

ND state leaders have proposed an annual bonus for teachers to help retain and recruit educators + local school districts may benefit if lawmakers approve the plan during upcoming sessions.

Federal funding of $5.5 million has been awarded to the GrandSky Business Park initiative to support a counter UAS testbed plus expanding unmanned logistics flights from the local air base.

The funding is part of Project ULTRA, which has received four task orders.