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🌱 How a rezoning decision could reshape this University Avenue print shop

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a rezoning decision could reshape this University Avenue print shop
  • How the new 42nd and DeMers underpass will change your commute.
  • Why UND hockey is betting big on transfer Kasper Magnussen

Also on today's calendar: Business Tour: Grand Forks Subaru and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Knutson Printing needs rezone before rebuilding in original spot (grandforksherald.com) — Grand Forks city leaders are moving toward rezoning the Knutson Printing site so the longtime University Avenue print shop can rebuild after January’s fire, but they’re weighing rules on upstairs housing and parking. Council members raised concerns about pedestrian space and mixed-use development along University Avenue, signaling broader conversations about how that corridor should evolve.
   

2. Grand Forks underpass work begins after decades of planning (inforum.com) — Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited underpass at 42nd Street and DeMers Avenue in Grand Forks, bringing years of train delays closer to an end. Expect lane closures now, a temporary DeMers bypass through Ray Richards Golf Course by June, a full 42nd Street closure this summer, and detours via Washington, Columbia and Gateway until the project wraps in late 2027.
   

3. Kasper Magnussen to transfer to North Dakota for 2026-27 season (kfgo.com) — UND hockey in Grand Forks is adding former Bemidji State forward Kasper Magnussen for the 2026-27 season, giving fans another proven scorer to watch. The Norwegian winger brings strong power-play production and is coming off his best offensive year, and he’ll be formally introduced to local media closer to his arrival.
   

4. North Dakota cattlemen riding high tide, rancher and ag commissioner say (agweek.com) — North Dakota cattle producers, including those just an hour northwest of Grand Forks, are enjoying some of the strongest prices they’ve ever seen, with optimism spreading across the industry. State ag leaders and local ranchers say tighter herds, drought impacts, and border-related supply shifts are all driving record revenues, even as they watch future weather and policy changes closely.
   

5. Allison Limke receives state award for tourism work in Jamestown (jamestownsun.com) — Grand Forks recently hosted the Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards, bringing tourism leaders from across North Dakota to town. Among the honorees was Jamestown’s Allison Limke, recognized for revitalizing Frontier Village with hands-on experiences, new amenities and stronger operations that boosted visitation and supported its shift to a nonprofit.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday April 22
  • The Trouble With Social Justice
    Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center, Chester Fritz Auditorium, 3475 University Ave, Grand Forks
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kids decorate, display and parade their pride and joy bike.
    Contact RRVMND.org to register your child with their bike for the Spirit of America Bike & Car Show May 2nd & 3rd at the Alerus center. Friday the… (Nextdoor Optimist Park)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1783) in Grand Forks. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Future Opening: Custodian in Grand Forks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Forks here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. 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.