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Grand Forks, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Grand Forks! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What UND’s new federal investigation could mean for Grand Forks students.
  • What investigators say they found in a Grand Forks SWAT drug raid

Also on today's calendar: Grand Forks Senior Center - Appt. Preferred and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
  • Friday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost Sends Letter To Students and Faculty Monday About Department of Education Investigation (knoxradio.com) — UND President Andrew Armacost has alerted students and faculty in Grand Forks that the U.S. Department of Education is investigating the university’s aerospace school for alleged ties to Chinese aviation companies linked to China’s military. He says UND wasn’t warned before the probe was announced, disputes any China connection to its UAS research, and pledges full cooperation as officials review nearly $100 million in reported foreign transactions.
   

• Three men charged for drug trafficking after SWAT raid in Grand Forks (grandforksherald.com) — Grand Forks residents are learning more about a weekend SWAT operation that led to three men facing multiple felony drug trafficking charges and remaining in custody at the county correctional center. Investigators say they seized cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, cash, and packaging materials after stopping a vehicle on I-29 and searching a North Fifth Street residence.
   

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  • Anybody have a recipe for a homemade beef broth.
    Need for special diet. Please & thank you now. (Nextdoor Ben Franklin)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Grand Forks. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Grand Forks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Forks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Casselton

  • Worker identified in fatal incident at Casselton soybean plant (valleynewslive.com)
  • Highway Patrol identifies man seriously injured in crash near Casselton (inforum.com)
  • #1 Carousel Continues In 11AAA; Kindred Remins Tops In 11AA (agnews890.com)

Fargo

  • Man charged after assaulting hospital staff following West Fargo police standoff (valleynewslive.com)
  • Chuck E. Cheese coming to West Fargo in October (kfgo.com)
  • Live at 7 p.m.: Red River vs. West Fargo girls volleyball on WDAY Xtra (inforum.com)

Ok Grand Forks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Grand Forks

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Grand Forks

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.