Daily Grand Forks Logo Daily Grand Forks

Friday, October 18th, 2024

SHARE
SPONSORED BY
Advertiser Logo

Clicking on sponsored links in our newsletter—and 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 Friday, the 18th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #2 and Auxiliary are set to host an Annual Live Auction on October 26th at the East Grand Forks American Legion to support various programs for local veterans.  Knox News Radio

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Grand Forks Committee of the Whole approved a liquor license for a new store, 701 Liquor, set to open in Spring 2025 at the Grove Strip Mall.  Knox News Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Grand Forks special education teachers face a staffing crisis and excessive workloads, according to the local teachers union.  Grand Forks Herald
  • North Dakota high school students can now earn a paraprofessional certificate to become classroom aides, gaining early experience and a head start in education careers.  Knox News Radio

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Grand Forks' Committee of the Whole has endorsed bond financing to support a variety of infrastructure projects including street, sewer, and sidewalk improvements, with an estimated cost of $6.6 million.  Knox News Radio
  • Senator John Hoeven has successfully secured over $50 million in federal funding for the completion and extension of the crosswind runway at Grand Forks International Airport, facilitating larger aircraft operations and setting the stage for future main runway reconstruction.  Knox News Radio

HEALTH NEWS

  • In North Dakota, Vision Zero emphasizes the importance of parental guidance on safe driving practices to reduce teen driver crashes during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 20-26.  Knox News Radio

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Explore the versatility of pumpkin through four creative recipes that go beyond traditional pie, highlighting its rich flavor in dishes perfect for fall, accompanied by a guide to local pumpkin patches for fresh ingredients.  Knox News Radio

SPORTS NEWS

  • The NCHC and CBS Sports Network announce the 2024-25 TV schedule featuring 11 games, with North Dakota appearing three times and all NCHC teams shown at least once.  Knox News Radio

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • North Dakota Fighting Hawks Face Off Against Northern Iowa Panthers

    Experience an exciting college football showdown as the North Dakota Fighting Hawks take on the Northern Iowa Panthers at the Alerus Center.

    Sat, 10/19/24

    View event
  • Theory of a Deadman Live in Concert

    Experience the energy of Theory of a Deadman along with Citizen Soldier and Adelitas Way at the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

    Tue, 10/22/24

    View event
  • Swan Lake Ballet Performance

    Experience the timeless classic Swan Lake performed by the World Ballet Company, featuring rich sets and costumes, and captivating Tchaikovsky's music.

    Wed, 10/30/24

    View event
  • The Kings of Queen: A Tribute to Queen

    Experience a live tribute to the legendary rock band Queen featuring outstanding vocals, impressive costumes, and a dedication to authentic live performance.

    Sun, 11/3/24

    View event
  • 1st Annual All-American Beard and Mustache Competition

    Celebrate creativity and camaraderie at the inaugural All-American Beard and Mustache Competition, featuring various categories for participants and an array of vendor offerings, food, and raffles, all supporting veterans' causes.

    Fri, 11/8/24

    View event
  • Jackrabbits vs. Fighting Hawks: Tailgate Event

    Celebrate the excitement of college sports with fellow UND fans at a vibrant tailgate featuring free food, games, and guest speakers from UND Athletics.

    Sat, 11/9/24

    View event
  • North Dakota Champions Club Tailgate at Playmakers

    Celebrate the spirit of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks with fellow fans at Playmakers featuring free food, games, and guest speakers from UND Athletics.

    Sat, 11/16/24

    View event
  • Beo String Quartet Performance

    Experience a captivating performance by the Beo String Quartet at the North Dakota Museum of Art, featuring a diverse repertoire from Bach to contemporary compositions.

    Sun, 11/17/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Reading changes your mind, applying changes your life.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Grand Forks

Daily Grand Forks is a community newsletter sharing current events in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Grand Forks community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Grand Forks, you can 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.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Grand Forks community.

We help people in Grand Forks save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Grand Forks, about Grand Forks, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Grand Forks

A free Grand Forks community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
No spam
Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.

© Daily Grand Forks. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here