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It’s Friday, Grand Forks! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Student engineers heading to the VEX Robotics World Championship, Hadestown, and the Shamrock Shuffle 5k + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Student engineers reach new heights: Grand Forks Red River and Thompson High School students will compete at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis after big wins at North Dakota’s state tournament — read the full story.
Access to care expands: Ownership has shifted from CHI CommonSpirit to Altru in Devils Lake, with new signage and Epic records live. Altru’s incoming CEO plans visiting specialists for the Lake Region this spring — see which specialists are coming.
Bilateral outreach gathers steam: North Dakota’s ties with India strengthened recently as the consul general met Governor Kelly Armstrong in Bismarck, discussing trade in agriculture, manufacturing and energy amid US meetings addressing strategic cooperation — read the full story.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Handmade that sparks joy: Badman Design has crafted one-of-a-kind jewelry and metal art in a downtown design lab and showroom since 1988. It’s a working space where the crew brings pieces to life, with lamps, wine racks, ornaments, and conversation-starting sculptures for home or gifting.
Backyard upgrade, anyone? If a new deck’s been on your list forever, GreenWorks Landscaping & Fencing designs and builds spaces ready for Red River Valley weather, no drama. Give the grill a proper stage, add storage, and reclaim those post-work evenings with a deck that looks good and lasts.
Fresh roll fix, secured: Craving sushi or hibachi midweek? Fuji Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse delivers with crisp tempura, generous rolls, fresh sashimi, and sizzling grill theatrics. Grab easy pickup for busy nights, or settle in with friends for a low-key catch-up and pure seafood happiness.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛍 Spring Rummage Sale Fundraiser @ Edgewood | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Ready to trade your closet overflow for someone else’s hidden gem? Swing by the spring rummage sale, score vintage finds, chat with neighbors, and feel downright virtuous since every dollar goes to the Alzheimer’s Association. Clean conscience, clean garage, new-to-you treasure.
🚜 Grand Forks Farm Toy Show @ Alerus Center | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Think your shed’s full? Try 20,000 square feet of farm toys at the Alerus Center, with vendors, sharp displays, and a kids’ activity area. RC demos, an RC combine demo derby, and a new truck build contest keep it lively, and admission’s only six bucks.
🏙 March into Midtown @ Midtown Marketplace | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Grab your reusable tote and march into Midtown for a laid-back shopping crawl with punch cards, hourly giveaways, and surprise prizes. Think cardio with receipts. Hit local spots, collect stamps, maybe snag the grand prize, then retire feeling smug, caffeinated, and lucky.
🍳 Cookbook Club @ East Grand Forks Campbell Library | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Cookbook Club is gathering around one cookbook, many dishes, and zero judges. Pick a recipe, bring your triumph or valiant flop, then linger over lunch, swap kitchen war stories, and snag a few pro tips. All skill levels welcome, appetites encouraged.
🍿 Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) – Family Film Series @ Empire Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Catch Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon on the big screen, part of the Rosenquist Law Family Film Series, which beats rewatching the same cartoon at home for the 47th time. Brave warrior, mythical dragon, minimal sugar crashes. Tickets are blissfully available at the door.
🐻 Backcountry Bear and Friends @ Caribou Coffee | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Swap your usual Caribou catch-up for a mountain-inspired paint session where you crank out a cozy Backcountry Bear, all supplies, patience, and step-by-step help included. Beginners are celebrated, not judged. Grab a friend, date, or the kids, pre-register, and leave with actual wall-worthy art.
🍀 Shamrock Shuffle 5k @ See Dick Run | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – If you need an excuse to wear head-to-toe green that isn’t UND hockey, this St. Paddy’s 5k in Grand Forks is your move. Family-friendly, prizes for best dressed, and yes, post-race swag, tunes, cookies, and a beer for your trouble. Register early.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Grand Forks report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 19°F – Low: 7°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. North northwest wind 10 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East southeast wind 3 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 22°F – Low: 5°F – Precip: 11%
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North northwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 5. North northeast wind 12 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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