🌱 Hit-and-run in Grand Forks County leaves visiting cyclist badly hurt
Grand Forks, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Grand Forks! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Hit-and-run in Grand Forks County leaves visiting cyclist badly hurt
- What will Grand Forks’ new School Board members tackle first?
- See which Grand Forks neighbor just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A severe thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Cyclist seriously injured in Grand Forks County hit and run (inforum.com) — A 53-year-old Danish cyclist was seriously injured Friday in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. Highway 2 in Grand Forks County, and the driver has not yet been found. State Patrol says conditions were clear, the rider wore a helmet, and investigators have identified a suspect vehicle as local agencies continue the case. 
2. New members talk priorities ahead of first School Board meeting (grandforksherald.com) — Five newly elected Grand Forks School Board members are preparing to take office with priorities that could affect every local family, from mental health support to teacher retention and curriculum. Three members-elect describe plans to boost transparency, keep trusted educators in classrooms, and better engage parents through events and data-driven decision-making in Grand Forks Public Schools.
3. Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published June 27, 2026 (inforum.com) — A recent federal bankruptcy filing list includes Grand Forks resident Bernard James Overby among several North Dakotans seeking Chapter 7 or 13 protection. The notice briefly explains what each bankruptcy chapter means, offering context for how neighbors across the region are handling serious financial strain.
4. Today in History: June 28, 1972 - Medical Park is approved (grandforksherald.com) — Fifty-four years ago, Grand Forks leaders took a major step toward creating a unified Medical Park complex that reshaped local health care. United Hospital won key regional approval for a new acute care hospital and post-acute unit, aiming to cut long transfer waits and centralize services for Grand Forks and surrounding counties.
5. Mattison Kwarta's two homers power Grand Forks Spitfires to win over La Crosse (grandforksherald.com) — A Grand Forks-based Spitfires softball squad broke a losing streak Sunday as standout two-way player Mattison Kwarta crushed two homers and earned the win in relief against La Crosse. Kwarta now ranks among Northwoods League leaders in batting average, home runs, RBIs and pitching wins, even as Grand Forks continues to struggle with one of the league’s highest team ERAs.
📸 Around Grand Forks
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pickleball @ HHS →
Spruce Lane Colony Blanchard, ND 58009
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Summer Theatre at HHS →
Spruce Lane Colony Blanchard, ND 58009
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Storytime at the Library →
Grand Forks AFB Library, 511 Holzapple St Bldg.201, Grand Forks AFB
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Men's Bball @ HEC →
Spruce Lane Colony Blanchard, ND 58009
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Trivia Wednesdays at Brick and Barley — Downtown Forks →
Brick & Barley Bar and Restaurant, 9 N 3rd St, Grand Forks
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Grafton Fourth of July Fireworks →
Campground Office | Lestikow Park, 715 W 5th St, Grafton
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Grafton City Council Committee Meetings →
City of Grafton, 5 E 4th St, Grafton
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GF Public Library's NASA Day →
Grand Forks Public Library, 2110 Library Cir, Grand Forks
2:00 pm -
Grafton City Council Meeting →
City of Grafton, 5 E 4th St, Grafton
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Kids Craft Class →
Arts & Crafts, 543 Holzapple St Building. 203, Grand Forks AFB
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Boater Safety Class →
Outdoor Recreation, 784 Eielson St Bldg. 621, Grand Forks AFB
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Pints & Pages Book Club →
The TapRoom, 13 N 3rd St, Grand Forks
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Grand Forks. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member 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: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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