Good morning, Grand Forks.

The Altru Family YMCA will host its annual Hoot ‘n Howl Halloween Bash on October 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 215 North 7th Street in downtown Grand Forks—featuring carnival games, treats, prizes, a costume contest, a bouncy house, and a haunted house for children from preschool to grade 5 who must be accompanied by a parent.

Gov. Armstrong has named Levi Bachmeier as the new state superintendent of public instruction — he will begin when current superintendent Kirsten Baesler resigns following her U.S. Department of Education confirmation — and he is set to serve until the November 2026 general election. Bachmeier is a West Fargo native who has managed school finances since 2019 and also coaches track.

Altru Health System is hosting free breast cancer screening events today from 4—6 p.m. at its Grand Forks Cancer Center and clinics in Crookston and Devils Lake as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; the events aim to help detect cancer early.

North Dakota health officials warned parents that nearly half of state homes built before 1978 may expose children to lead poisoning, and they advise checking with doctors about blood tests during routine visits during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct.

19-25).

Gabriel Iglesias: Stand-Up Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Alerus Center — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with one of the world's most beloved comedians, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias.

World Ballet Company's The Great Gatsby

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $83 — Experience the elegance of ballet reimagining the classic tale in Grand Forks.

Haunted Stacks

2-5 p.m. — Grand Forks Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy crafts, games, and spooky surprises as you celebrate Halloween with treats and tunes from DJ Patrick.

Sensory Storytime

10-10:45 a.m. — Grand Forks Public Library — Free entry — Engage in storytime, crafts, and playground fun for children of all abilities.

MercyMe Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience an uplifting evening of live Christian music with MercyMe.

Monster Mash Bash

8:00 PM — The Opal Event Center — Check ticket price — Get ready to dance the night away at the Monster Mash Bash, where spooky beats and wicked fun await!

North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Basketball vs. Youngstown State Penguins

1-4 p.m. — Betty Engelstad Sioux Center — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an exciting matchup between the Fighting Hawks and the Penguins in women's basketball action.

Randy Travis: More Life Tour

7-9:30 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the legendary Randy Travis alongside James Dupré as they perform classic hits live.

Styx & Loverboy Concert

1:30-9 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night with rock legends Styx and Loverboy performing classic hits from the 70s and 80s.