Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Grand Forks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Nidhal Badrouchi, a senior research scientist specializing in sustainable energy solutions, has been honored with the Mike Maidenberg Emerging Leader Award by the Grand Forks Community Foundation. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue in Rolla, N.D., needs $300,000 to buy its current location to avoid shutting down, having raised over $196,000 towards their goal. Valley News Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allen Timothy Dunn pleaded not guilty to making sexual contact with a minor on two occasions in the early 2010s. Grand Forks Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota joins states in petitioning the Supreme Court to maintain the law requiring TikTok to disconnect from China or face a ban in the USA. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Grand Forks city offices will be closed on January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day, with emergency services still available and scheduled pickups delayed by one day. Knox News Radio
- ➤ Grand Forks' District 43 delegates plan to introduce legislation addressing property tax reform, school choice, no-cost school lunches, and professional licensing during the upcoming legislative session. Grand Forks Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Altru Health System's completion of a $500 million hospital project, acquisition of another hospital, and various service improvements were highlighted as the Herald's Story of the Year for 2024, underscoring a year of significant growth and achievement. Grand Forks Herald
- ➤ The CDC reports a spike in Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S., including an expected rise in North Dakota, emphasizing the importance of handwashing and staying home when sick. Valley News Live
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Robotics Day at the Grand Forks Public Library
Experience a day of hands-on robotic activities and demonstrations designed to engage and inspire participants of all ages.
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Honor Band, Choir and Strings Festival Concert
The Honor Band, Choir, and Strings Festival Concert features talented musicians in a showcase held at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center.
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