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Grand Forks man, 52, charged with attempted murder in domestic violence case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) — A Grand Forks man is charged with attempted murder and two other felonies after police say a woman told officers he strangled her until she lost consciousness Nov. 7, according to court records. Raymond James Hickman Jr., 52, is charged with attempted...

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Benák suspended following North Dakota game

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has issued a one game suspension for freshman forward Adam Benák for slashing. The one game suspension was issued following the Broncos’ visit to the University of North Dakota, in which WMU went 0-1-1. In the third period of Saturday’s game, a...

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Employee taken to hospital after industrial dryer fire in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One employee was taken to a hospital for evaluation after a fire in an industrial dryer Monday night, according to the Grand Forks Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 9:10 p.m. to 2250 Mill Road after employees reported an active fire. Crews arrived to...

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Grand Forks City Council Made Several Preliminary Approvals Monday

The City Council preliminarily approved 23 prequalified consultants for engineering services from 2026 to 2028. The firms were selected through a qualifications request relating to their possible interest in working on both local quick-response and smaller scale projects. The vote passed 6-1, as Council President Dana Sande voted against. He did not vote in favor because he says he doesn’t like giving out contracts without a request for proposals.

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Sather Inks Two on National Signing Day

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota men's basketball head coach Paul Sather announced the addition of two signees on 2026 National Signing Day. Sather welcomes a pair of talented players to the Fighting Hawks, adding local standout Kyson Keller from West Fargo, N.D., and forward Bryce Gaustad from Anoka, Minn.

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Mother of 6-year-old killed by drunk driver speaks at victim impact panels, urges lawmakers to act

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Nicole Louthain says she will keep telling people convicted of impaired driving what her family lost, and she is asking everyone else to tell their lawmakers what they want to see in state law. “I can sit here until I’m blue in the face...

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Man charged with theft, DUI after stolen car hit Grand Forks home and gas line

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A man is charged with felony theft, reckless endangerment and DUI after police say he crashed a stolen car into a Grand Forks home and a natural gas line on Oct. 27. Elmi Abdikadir Elmi was charged Tuesday in Grand Forks County District...

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Grand Forks plans to update sign code, community input welcome

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The city of Grand Forks is asking for public input as it updates its sign code. The code regulates the size, style and placement of signs. The city said the update is intended to clarify the rules and make them easier to use.

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Women’s Basketball Signs Addison Bjorklund for 2027-28 Season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota's head women's basketball coach Dennis Hutter announced the signing of incoming freshman Addison Bjorklund on Wednesday afternoon/morning. Addison Bjorklund | 6-1 | Forward | Brainerd, Minnesota | Brainerd HS. Joins the Fighting Hawks after earning five letters in basketball at Brainerd High School...

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Comic Jim Gaffigan and country music legend Clint Black announce tour stops

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Get ready for some laughs when comic Jim Gaffigan comes to SCHEELS Arena. Known for his observational humor and relatable takes on everyday life, Gaffigan has become one of the most recognizable and successful comedians in the world. He is an 8 time Grammy-nominee, actor, writer,...

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Emerado Volunteer Fire Department Puts Out Nearly Two Acre Vehicle and Grass Fire Monday

(KNOX) – The Emerado Volunteer Fire Department says it put out a nearly two acre vehicle and grass fire on Monday. Firefighters were called at 10:30am to the 1700 block of 22nd Street Northeast. The vehicle was completely on fire and was surrounded by both cattails and tall grass.

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Grand Forks School Board Discusses Results From Survey About Superintendent Terry Brenner’s Job Performance

All nine school board members and five members of the Grand Forks Air Force Base School Board filled out the survey. The results of the survey were not talked about during Monday’s school board meeting, but the responses were in the documents included in the meeting agenda. Brenner received...

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Men's Golf Adds Two Signees

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- University of North Dakota head men's golf coach Todd Schaefer announced on Wednesday afternoon that two perspective student-athletes have signed valid Grant-In-Aid (GIA) agreements and will join the Fighting Hawks for the 2026-27 season. "I am proud to announce the signing of Harrison Kiziak and Alex...

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Next generation of military scans archives for clues to missing service members

Bella Hammer, a social work student and member of the North Dakota Air National Guard, regularly supports military-affiliated students as part of her work with the University of North Dakota’s Veteran & Military Services. She recently found a new way to serve veterans when she played a role in an archival project. Hammer is one […]