🌱 Which Grand Forks racers are chasing milestones at River Cities tonight?
Grand Forks, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Grand Forks! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Grand Forks racers are chasing milestones at River Cities tonight?
- Why did Grand Forks County post North Dakota’s lowest primary turnout?
Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Karaoke and Trivia at O'Really's — Downtown Forks and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun with a shower; windy, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cole Greseth picking up where he left off last season (grandforksherald.com) — Racing fans in Grand Forks can catch a full night at River Cities Speedway tonight at 7 p.m., featuring sprints, late models, Midwest modifieds, streets, modifieds, and hornets. Harwood driver Cole Greseth is on a hot streak, Grand Forks native Mark Dobmeier is closing in on 200 NOSA wins, and Devils Lake Speedway’s Golden Hammer Classic continues to draw top late model talent. 
• North Dakota primary election turnout was 21%, on par with historical average (grandforksherald.com) — Grand Forks County had the lowest voter turnout in North Dakota’s June 9 primary, with only about 12% of eligible voters casting ballots. Statewide participation hit 21%, roughly average for a June primary, with officials crediting thousands of poll workers and noting that turnout tends to rise when high-profile races or ballot measures are on the line.
📸 Around Grand Forks
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Upcoming Events in
Grand Forks
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★ Featured events ★
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Moms Unhinged Comedy →
Empire Arts Center, 415 Demers Ave, Grand Forks
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Friday Night Karaoke and Trivia at O'Really's — Downtown Forks →
O'Really's Irish Pub, 10 N 3rd St, Grand Forks
8:00 pm -
Town Square Farmers Market →
Town Square Farmers Market, Town Square Farmers Mkt, 1 S 3rd St, Grand Forks
9:00 am -
Friday Night Karaoke and Trivia at O'Really's — Downtown Forks →
O'Really's Irish Pub, 10 N 3rd St, Grand Forks
8:00 pm -
Town Square Farmers Market →
Town Square Farmers Market, Town Square Farmers Mkt, 1 S 3rd St, Grand Forks
9:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
📣 Grand Forks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Free Movie Night →
Grand Forks AFB Base Theater, 551 Holzapple St bldg 204, Grand Forks AFB
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None of Your Quizness →
Northern Lights Club, 652 Holzapple St Bldg. 118, Grand Forks AFB
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High School Musical Performance
Thompson Public Schools Thompson, ND 58278
7:00 pm -
Cosmic Bowling →
Dakota Lanes, 529 Holzapple St Bldg. 202, Grand Forks AFB
7:00 pm -
Finance Cmte
Grand Forks 1 Grand Forks, ND 58206
5:00 pm -
Kids Craft Class →
Arts & Crafts, 543 Holzapple St Building. 203, Grand Forks AFB
10:00 am -
Storytime at the Library →
Grand Forks AFB Library, 511 Holzapple St Bldg.201, Grand Forks AFB
10:30 am
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A few of my teammates and I on the UND football team recently started a carpet cleaning business here in the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks area.
We’re hard working young men working to create something of our own while providing a great service to the community. If your carpets could use a… (Nextdoor University Ave) - Hey neighbors this is Lance and Kaden with the Yard Dawgs, we are looking to help out around the city feel free to reach out to us at 531-213-8233.
We are more then welcome to come and assist you with your needs, and always Go Hawks! (Nextdoor Century)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Grand Forks, North Dakota in Grand Forks. Apply here.
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for Team Member in Grand Forks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Forks here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fargo
- Three businesses move into former Fargo Brewing Company building (kfgo.com)
- Fargo Park District revises policy that gave Board members lifetime access to facilities (valleynewslive.com)
- Some excellent candidates elected in Fargo, and the city needs a primary (kfgo.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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