Good morning, Grand Forks.

The Altru Family YMCA at 215 N 7th Street in downtown Grand Forks is hosting a food and essentials drive for St. Joseph’s Social Care Food Pantry from November 10 at 5:30 a.m. until November 18—donations must be non-perishable food or new toiletry items, and cash may be dropped off at 620 8th Avenue South.

Clara Z from Erik Ramstad Middle School in Minot is set to compete today in Washington, D.C. as North Dakota’s first representative in the National Civics Bee Championship for a $100,000 college savings prize—she impressed judges with her civic knowledge and ideas to improve mental health support for students.

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.

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.

Montana Grizzlies vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Men’s Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Betty Engelstad Sioux Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA Division I basketball rivalry between two top Big Sky Conference teams.

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza

2-3:30 p.m. — Empire Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting concert blending Christmas carols with rock anthems in a candlelit setting.

World Ballet Company's Nutcracker Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Tickets $51.25 - $102.55 — Experience the magical tale of The Nutcracker performed by the World Ballet Company.