Good morning, Grand Forks.

Valley Bus fired a driver who cursed at students while on route to Viking and Ben Franklin elementary schools after a parent shared a video of him using offensive language (he reportedly called a child a 'brat').

The Red River High School Orchestra will perform its fall concert tonight (7:00 at the school’s performance hall) as its first public show of the year with free entry and no tickets needed.

The Grand Forks School Board will discuss hiring a new superintendent at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Mark Sanford Education Center.

Dr. Terry Brenner, superintendent since 2018, retires on June 30, 2027, and board members plan a smooth transition.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department asks hunters and residents to report any sick or dead deer (with photos) as pheasant season ramps up and monitoring of epizootic hemorrhagic disease continues.

The information will help assess the outbreak and guide ongoing research.

North Dakota insurance premiums for ACA plans will rise in 2027 as hospital, medical, and prescription costs increase, with rate hikes approved for insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Sanford Health Plan.

Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15 (coverage begins Jan. 1 if enrolled Dec. 15).