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Grand Forks
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former transition coordinator Sara Berg—a Grand Forks public schools employee—received the national 2025 McKinney-Vento Liaison of the Year award on Monday for her work with homeless students. The state education department nominated her to help ensure that homeless children have access to school. Knox News Radio
- ➤ UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences said nearly 50 out of almost 80 students in the new MD Class of 2029 are from North Dakota—after reviewing over 1,800 applications including just over 100 local ones, the dean said the admissions team worked to narrow that gap. Knox News Radio
- ➤ The Department of Public Instruction is asking North Dakotans to submit comments on new public charter school rules before the December 2 hearing at the Capitol. Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the rules will offer transparency & accountability similar to traditional public schools and require a public interview for each charter school applicant. Knox News Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Altru Hospital received three American Heart Association achievement awards for its efforts to manage cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure — the awards recognize its work using proven methods that help lower the risk for heart attacks, stroke and heart failure. 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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Hairball's 25th Anniversary Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying homage to 80s arena rock with Hairball's spectacular show.
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