Good morning, Grand Forks.

The North Dakota Farmers Union donated $500,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank to fund its Harvesting Hope Campaign — a project to build a new distribution center to improve food access statewide.

This donation follows a gift of 35,000 pounds of pork and shows the union’s strong commitment to fighting hunger.

A Highway Patrol trooper rescued a scared puppy from a crashed vehicle after a driver fled on November 12 and brought the animal to a volunteer home for care—authorities are now investigating the hit-and-run incident.

North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday questioned if spending roughly $22 million on online college classes for students living outside the state is a prudent use of funds—citing a University System presentation that highlighted the subsidy over the past two-year budget cycle.

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.

Christmas with Lorie Line

3:00-5:00 p.m. — Empire Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Christmas season with Lorie Line’s festive piano performance and heartwarming stories.