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🌱 How Grand Forks AFB landed a key role in countering drones

Grand Forks, North Dakota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Grand Forks! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Grand Forks AFB landed a key role in countering drones
  • How the 42nd Street underpass will change your drive through 2027
  • Grand Forks CVIC leader earns top statewide honor for survivor advocacy

Also on today's calendar: Arts for Vets Studio Night — Downtown Forks and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm; a morning shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Friday: Very windy; sunshine and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grand Forks AFB selected for counter-drone program (minotdailynews.com) — Grand Forks Air Force Base has been chosen as one of four national test sites for advanced counter-drone technology, bringing high-tech defense work directly to the region. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven say the program builds on UND, Camp Grafton, Cavalier Space Force Station and other local assets, further cementing North Dakota’s role in unmanned aircraft and national defense innovation.
   

2. Event provides information about 42nd Street underpass project (grandforksherald.com) — Grand Forks drivers face years of changes as the 42nd Street and DeMers Avenue underpass project advances, with phased closures and detours stretching into fall 2027. An open house at UND’s Center for Innovation detailed how traffic will be rerouted, including closures on 42nd Street, new bypasses, and a jughandle connection that will reshape everyday commutes.
   

3. Nonprofit group to present state awards (minotdailynews.com) — A Grand Forks leader is being recognized statewide: CVIC president and CEO Coiya Tompkins Inman will receive the Walt Odegaard Leadership Award for her work strengthening services for violence survivors. Her efforts helped boost state funding for domestic and sexual violence programs to nearly $19 million, expanding shelter, advocacy, and prevention services across North Dakota.
   

4. Oil firms to benefit from grant (okenergytoday.com) — A major federal and state-backed oil research effort that included planning meetings in Grand Forks aims to boost recovery in the Bakken and extend coal plant lifespans. Sen. John Hoeven announced a $36 million Department of Energy grant toward the $157 million Crack the Code 2.0 project, which seeks to make enhanced oil recovery more commercially viable and support North Dakota’s energy industries long term.
   

5. Two Forum writers earn awards in state communications contest (inforum.com) — Grand Forks hosted the recent North Dakota Professional Communicators conference, where multiple area writers — including Grand Forks Herald features reporter Pamela Knudson — picked up state honors. Forum faith columnist Roxane Salonen led the way with 18 awards and a Communicator of Achievement title, advancing to national competition alongside other first-place winners.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grand Forks

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday May 14
  • RecFest 2026 →
    Outdoor Recreation, 784 Eielson St Bldg. 621, Grand Forks AFB
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you for spring cleanup.
    Found a 3000 comfort bed like new condition for free by cherry st. The elderly gentlemen helped us strap it down. They had also wrapped it in… (Nextdoor South Washington)
  • I am a 12 year old boy looking for work with my lawn mower for business.
    I work on weekends, and for 40 bucks I will mow your lawn. I except cash or cash app for payment. This is a lawn I have mowed. (Nextdoor Sertoma Park)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Grand Forks. Apply here.
  • Wallwork, Inc. posted a job opening for Shop Foreman in Grand Forks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Forks here.

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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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