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Rise and shine, Grand Forks!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Joe’s Italian Restaurant debut, the Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, and galactic bingo + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Grand Forks protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Local dining buzz grows: Joe’s Italian Restaurant will open in 2026 at 1970 Columbia Road in Grand Forks, with owners fine tuning the space now for a new neighborhood Italian option — see what’s coming to Grand Forks.
Road safety crackdown begins: Grand Forks Police are boosting DUI patrols in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, with extra officers funded by North Dakota Department of Transportation to target impaired drivers — get all the details.
Spring healthcare recruitment events: UND’s Center for Rural Health will host four Community Showcases this month in Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot, and Bismarck, connecting North Dakota hospitals with up-and-coming UND physicians — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious wing craving: Level up at Brick & Barley with a legit one-pound pile of traditional wings, tossed exactly how you like: Buffalo, honey BBQ, Alabama White, lemon pepper… you name it. Settle into that downtown pub vibe and turn any weeknight into a small win.
Glow up, Grand Forks: Esthetics of North Dakota, locally owned, pairs clinical treatments with pharmaceutical-grade skincare, crafting simple, personalized routines that fit hectic weeks. When your skin sends SOS signals, expect low-drama care that restores calm, clarity, and glow, without fuss or fluff.
Winter golf fix: When the fairways are buried, Albatross Indoor Golf Club keeps your swing sharp with true-to-life simulators, friendly leagues, and a laid-back vibe. Indoors, you’ll chase virtual birdies and keep rust at bay until the thaw.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📖 Simple Book Binding @ East Grand Forks Campbell Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Whether you remember spiral notebooks or hoard Moleskines, this workshop teaches Japanese stab binding so you can make a small sketchbook, all supplies included. Kid friendly for ages 10 and up, but perfect for adults who like neat edges, quiet focus, and bragging rights.
⛸ Skate S’more @ FCCU Downtown Ice Rink | Wednesday (3/4) at 2:00 PM – Take a post–early-out victory lap downtown at the FCCU rink for skating, free s’mores, hot cocoa, and music, weather and ice permitting, because North Dakota. Bring the whole crew, pretend it’s cardio, and let sugar do the parenting for an afternoon.
🎨 Storytime + Craft @ Crookston Public Library | Thursday (3/5) at 10:30 AM – Storytime and a craft are serving up 30 to 45 minutes of calm for you, and big fun for the littles. Weekly themes bring stories, songs, rhymes, and the flannel board, geared for ages 3 to 6, with free supplies, and all ages welcome.
💃 Together We Dance Competition @ University of Minnesota Crookston | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Come cheer on our hometown studio at the Crookston Together We Dance Competition, free to attend and rich in proud parents, sequins, and surprisingly sharp pirouettes. Bring your inside voice for the library, your outside voice for applause, and hometown pride to rattle the bleachers.
♀ Opening Reception: ‘She Holds These Truths’ @ Arts for Vets | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Head to Arts for Vets for the opening of She Holds These Truths, a juried exhibition for International Women’s Day. Expect refreshments, live music, and real conversation, the kind you wish city council meetings had. Local orgs pulled this together, so show up.
🏀 The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour @ Alerus Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – The Harlem Globetrotters hit town for the 100 Year Tour, serving gravity-defying dunks, sly tricks, and the kind of showmanship that made TV worth getting antennas for. Bring the kids, or the grandkids, then linger for fan antics, new surprises, and that shiny Golden Basketball.
🥂 Bravo Brunch @ Up North Pizza Pub | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Brunch with the good china of gossip. Pull up a chair for a no-agenda Bravo hang where Real Housewives feuds, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives twists, and 90 Day Fiancé red flags keep the mimosas honest. No panels, just snark, pancakes, and kindred chaos lovers.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Grand Forks report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 35°F – Low: 16°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 35, with temperatures falling to around 33 in the afternoon. South wind 6 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 30°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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