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Hello Grand Forks! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Kid-size sleuthing, a downtown car show, and a waffle buffet with live music + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Staff changes continue: UND Athletics agreed to enhanced terms for head coach Dane Jackson after a Frozen Four season. Dillon Simpson received a raise, and Matt Smaby and Bryn Chyzyk signed three-year deals -- read the full story.
A new chapter begins: German Law, a 46-year estate planning firm serving ND and MN, became Thompson Law on July 1, keeping existing estate plans intact as managing attorney Clint Fischer leads the transition -- read the full transition story.
New fair shopping hub: The North Dakota State Fair introduced Agriculture Acre, a new hub highlighting Pride of Dakota goods, with shopping and demos from makers like Sherry Furcht of Mikey's Country Candy -- explore the fair exhibits.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Cozy diner, big flavors: Darcy's Cafe is the kind of no-fuss spot locals rely on for all-day breakfast when only cinnamon french toast, in-house corned beef hash, and a Piggy Burger will do. Bring your appetite, order bottomless coffee, then enjoy that warm, small-town hum you swear you can taste.
Summer sanity saver: Elks Park has the rare trifecta for a quick weekday reset... shady green space for lounging, a new playground that burns energy fast, and the Elks Pool and Spray Park with water slides if you need the full cool-down. Easy win whether you’ve got kids or just need sunshine.
Furniture that actually lasts: Whether your place needs a serious dining table or a comfy sofa that can survive movie nights, The Amish Gallery is a locally owned spot for Amish and USA-made pieces you can customize by wood and finish to fit your space. Solid cherry, maple, oak, or walnut built for decades, not seasons.
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04 — Our recommendations
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🕵 The Science of Sleuthing @ Crookston Public Library | Wednesday (7/22) at 2:00 PM – The library becomes a kid-size crime lab where junior gumshoes lift fingerprints with pencil and tape, separate inks, and ID mystery powders. Based on Cub Scout Bear Forensics, it scratches the Encyclopedia Brown itch and keeps your place evidence-free.
👨 Family Fun Day @ Midtown Marketplace | Thursday (7/23) at 3:00 PM – Swing by Midtown Marketplace for the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day, where the parking lot becomes a festival of food trucks, vendor tents, and games. Let the kids pitch their lemonade startups while you shop local, grab sweet treats, and pretend cornhole counts as cardio.
🚗 Cruz-In Forks Downtown Car Show @ Downtown Grand Forks | Thursday (7/23) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’ve been polishing chrome since shop class or just like engines drowning out talk, downtown becomes a museum of classics, hot rods, and muscle on N 3rd Street. Every fourth Thursday all summer, it’s free and low octane. Grab dinner, then wander the rows.
👜 Radial Symmetry Stamped Tote Bag @ Queen City Art Center (Crookston) | Friday (7/24) at 11:00 AM – Upgrade from grocery-store totes to one you made. Use foam stickers and sheets to craft a radial symmetry stamp, then print it on a tote, all for 20 bucks. All ages welcome, little ones need a helper, and acrylic shows no mercy. Aprons, mercifully, provided.
🧇 Waffle Buffet @ DogMahal DogHaus | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Brunch plans solved: an all-you-can-eat waffle buffet with live sets from Ian Peterson, The Branches, and Maura Ferguson. Belgian waffles, chicken bites, silver dollar pancakes, and a fruit bar, all for $12.99 adults, $6.99 kids under 12. No bottomless mimosas, bottomless waffles and live music.
🏺 Hand-built Clay Art Camp @ Art 'n Joy | Monday (7/27) at 10:00 AM – Ready to trade screen time for clay under your nails? This intro camp hits pinch pots, coils, and slabs, then you’ll come back to glaze after the kiln works its slow magic. Suggested for 3rd grade and up, $115 per artist, pre-registration required.
🪗 Pint Size Polkas @ Crookston Public Library | Monday (7/27) at 2:00 PM – Accordion ace Mike Schneider is rolling in with a pint size polka-palooza of music, magic, comedy, and a spin through history. Aimed at kids, but adults can clap without shame, meet Amelia Earhart and Paul Bunyan, and enjoy free, thanks to the state arts fund.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Grand Forks report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis completed 2-story home pairs 4 beds, 3 baths, and a 3-stall garage with smart, stylish details throughout. The custom kitchen shines with 9-foot ceilings, Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-close drawers, and a corner pantry. A mudroom and half bath anchor the main level, while all four bedrooms and laundry sit upstairs. Sod, sprinklers, and a patio finish it off.
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