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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeward Animal Shelter reached a record 1,500 adoptions this year and is launching a capital campaign for a new facility to address overcrowded conditions. As of Friday morning, 20% of the $15 million goal was raised + shelter officials remain hopeful for continued success. Valley News Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former governor Allen Olson, who served as the state's 28th governor and spent eight years as attorney general, died Friday, Dec. 26 at age 87. He led work in human services and natural resources management, and funeral arrangements are pending. Valley News Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Altru Hospital in Grand Forks imposed visitor restrictions on Dec. 26 amid a flu surge — officials said the policy aimed to reduce infection risks while maintaining essential support. Valley News Live
- ➤ Altru Hospital implemented visitor restrictions yesterday due to a flu surge — hospital officials said they will review the measures daily to keep patients safe. Valley News Live
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