Good morning, Grand Forks.

The University of North Dakota will hold UND LEADS: Broad Perspectives on National Security on November 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Memorial Union Ballroom with President Andrew Armacost hosting a fireside chat with Benjamin Davies from Northrop Grumman Defense Systems—RSVP for in-person attendance is required by October 31 and the event will be livestreamed.

The Grand Forks landfill remains closed—crews are working to contain a fire—and it will reopen once the blaze is controlled.

North Dakota health experts warned residents not to delay Affordable Care Act enrollment as enhanced federal subsidies expire at year’s end — they urged people to log on as soon as November 1 to review plan options given the uncertainty over future credits.

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.

Christmas in the Park 2025

5:30-10 p.m. — Lincoln Drive Park — Free entry — Experience a festive drive-through display of holiday lights and decorations.