Good morning, Grand Forks.

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will host its Annual Turkey Bingos at 7:00 p.m. on November 6, 13, and 20 on the 6th floor of the Grand Forks County Office building — cards cost $2.00 per 15 games and proceeds go to support projects for disabled veterans and their families.

North Dakota turned 136 on Nov.

2 when President Benjamin Harrison approved its entry as the 39th state—railroads helped build towns and lower freight rates for farmers even as the state faced hard times during the Great Depression, later modernizing through federal programs and wartime growth.

Grand Forks became the first city in North Dakota to earn certified Blue Zones Community status, recognizing improvements in the Near North Neighborhood well-being through the Blue Zones Project—Blue Zones Project Grand Forks will host a celebration on Thursday, November 06th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Career Impact Academy on 4201 Career Drive with support from Altru Health System and the ND Department of Health and Human Services.

Crary Real Estate launched a local holiday giveaway offering a chance to win a $15,000 prize and a daily $250 award — the contest marks over 30 years of community service — with entries accepted daily.

UND hockey players celebrated their parents on Saturday night and JJ McCarthy returned as quarterback in his week 9 game.

The Bison scored every touchdown for a 38 to 30 win on Nov 1 at 10:00 p.m. — the Cowboys beat the Prairie Panthers and the Horace Hawks lost in the quarterfinals to Bismarck Legacy on Oct 31.

On Saturday night, the Fighting Hawks held Parent Appreciation Night and senior forward Ben Strinden dedicated his game to his late father — who fought brain cancer for 17 months — as his strong play helped the team win 5–1 over Minnesota Duluth.

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.

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.