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Grand Forks
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A and L Siding, the local Renewal by Andersen dealer, is offering a winter promotion for new windows and doors to keep homes warm and energy efficient — free in-home consultations and financing options are available until November 30 — and residents can lock in savings before spring. Knox News Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maggie Brockling began UND’s online Master of Public Administration program in Massachusetts and now works as East Grand Forks’ economic development director—she said Grand Forks offered more leadership opportunities and a strong network of young professionals. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is debating a proposal that would let state colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in just 90 semester hours—30 fewer than usual. The board will decide by the end of the year and schools must get approval while ensuring the new format meets accreditation, transfer, and licensing guidelines. Knox News Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota is using $1.5 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to address food insecurity during the federal shutdown—$915,000 of the funds will go to the Great Plains Food Bank to buy over 450,000 pounds of food for about 24,000 households that will see their SNAP benefits interrupted. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers transporting fertilizer — dry, liquid, and anhydrous inputs — so farmers can receive supplies despite delays from facility maintenance and transportation issues; the order will remain in effect for 14 days while all safety rules continue to apply. Knox News Radio
- ➤ North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the State Board of Higher Education—this vacancy opened when Levi Bachmeier was appointed as the next state superintendent pending the resignation of current Superintendent Kirsten Baesler. Eligible applicants must have lived in North Dakota for five years and not worked for the state university system in the past two years, with a committee screening candidates before submitting three names to Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new large parking lot will open on Sunday, November 2 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks—improving access for patients and guests. Visitors will use the familiar Columbia Road and 13th Avenue South entrance as valet service continues and shuttle services are discontinued. Knox News Radio
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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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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of holiday circus artistry with thrilling acrobatics and beloved seasonal melodies.
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