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Grand Forks
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will host its Annual Turkey Bingos on November 6, 13, and 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Forks County Office building on the 6th floor + each $2 bingo card will help fund projects for disabled veterans and their families. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Dakotans from Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele, or Traill counties may apply for a vacancy on the Board of Public School Education that oversees kindergarten through 12th grade and career and technical education—the selected candidate will serve the remainder of a six-year term ending June 30 while applications are accepted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 28. Knox News Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a Monday morning fire closed the Grand Forks landfill, both the solid waste and inert areas reopened by 11:30 a.m. Monday and officials said the cause remains unknown. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Furloughed federal workers in North Dakota have received nearly $1 million in emergency relief loans from state and community banks since the federal government shutdown began. The Bank of North Dakota's program received 77 applications—many from Air Force bases in Grand Forks and Minot as well as Cass and Morton counties. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The Bank of North Dakota announced earlier this month that it is developing its first stablecoin, Roughrider coin, to help with fast money transfers and bank transactions though its use in daily life will come in years. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said caution is needed—media and constituents have raised concerns and questions about the project. Knox News Radio
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MercyMe Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience an uplifting evening of live Christian music with MercyMe.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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