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Grand Forks, ND
23Events this week
3Free things to do
75New spots
83New stories

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This week in Grand Forks

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 23 events, day by day →

Baby Bounce

Tuesday 10:30am · Crookston Public Library

East Grand Forks Car Seat Check

Tuesday 12pm · Altru Clinic · Free

DJ Trivia

Tuesday 7pm · Southgate Casino, Bar and Grill · Free

UND Jazz Nite

Tuesday 7:30pm · Cloud 9 Events

Grand Forks Senior Center - Appt. Preferred

Thursday 2pm · Grand Forks Senior Center

New in Grand Forks

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Studio South Salon

Beauty

Find your perfect stylist: Whether you want a fresh cut, lived-in color, or a blowout that survives the Red River wind, Studio South Salon is a collective of independent pros running their own suites.

studiosouthsalon.com ↗

The Hub Pub

Nightlife

Burgers worth your week: Juicy patties are the headline at The Hub Pub, backed by a wide tap list, easygoing cocktails, and the can't-miss waffle fries with gravy.

hubpubgfnd.com ↗

Grand Forks’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Grand Forks’s best →

Most read in Grand Forks

The five stories Grand Forks readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Grand Forks Police launch review over officer’s TikTok video

    The Grand Forks Police Department has initiated a review following reports of a police officer appearing in a TikTok video while in uniform.

    Full story at valleynewslive.com ↗

  2. 5 Grocery Favorites Disappearing From North Dakota Store Shelves

    Several familiar grocery store products are being removed from North Dakota store shelves in 2026.

    Full story at hot975fm.com ↗

  3. MN serves up lessons for ND school meals vote

    As North Dakota voters decide on whether to guarantee free school meals for all students, a report from The Food Group has highlighted the potential benefits and challenges.

    Full story at bignewsnetwork.com ↗

  4. UND head football coach says fans make North Dakota football special

    The University of North Dakota (UND) celebrated Homecoming Week with a fan fest and pep rally in Grand Forks, marking the first time the team had been home in a month.

    Full story at grandforksherald.com ↗

  5. Some counties are preparing for early voting ahead of the midterm election

    Some counties in North Dakota are preparing for early voting ahead of the midterm election.

    Full story at kfyrtv.com ↗

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