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Hello Grand Forks! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do 100 “fake patients” reshape UND medical training in Grand Forks?
  • How will Grand Forks protect unhoused residents as shelter beds fill?
  • Which Grand Forks streets could see major construction by 2031?

Also on today's calendar: UND Fan Luncheon and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 16 and low of -7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Brisk and very cold, temps: high: -1, low: -20.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and frigid, with a high of -5 and low of -22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UND School of Medicine's Standardized Patient Program builds student confidence, safe place to make mistakes (inforum.com) — UND medical students in Grand Forks are honing their skills with nearly 100 trained “standardized patients,” real people who act out clinical scenarios so learners can safely make mistakes and improve. Local pre-med students and longtime resident Kevin Dean describe how the program builds empathy, confidence, and teamwork across health professions, giving future providers richer, more realistic practice before treating actual patients.
   

2. As temperatures drop, Grand Forks leaders discuss how to keep homeless population safe (grandforksherald.com) — Grand Forks officials and service providers are scrambling to keep people without housing safe as shelters like the Nest on Fourth and Northlands Rescue Mission near or exceed capacity in the cold. Community partners are exploring extra warming space, respite care, job-readiness support, and new grant funding to strengthen homeless prevention and health services.
   

3. MPO committee approves several Grand Forks road projects to apply for federal funding (grandforksherald.com) — Major Grand Forks road projects—including South Washington, DeMers, and a new I-29/47th Avenue South interchange—just cleared a key step to seek federal funding, with work planned from 2027 to 2031. City leaders also advanced transit accessibility upgrades and pavement maintenance plans that could affect commutes and neighborhood traffic for years to come.
   

4. Natsvlishvili scores 17, North Dakota downs Crown (MN) 89-43 (kens5.com) — North Dakota’s Fighting Hawks men’s basketball team rolled past Crown (MN) 89–43 in Grand Forks, led by George Natsvlishvili’s 17 points plus six rebounds and four steals. Several teammates also hit double figures as UND improved to 4–8, giving local fans a dominant home-court win.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Christmas Concert
    Emerado Elem School Emerado, ND 58228
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Family Skate Night
    Liberty Square , 470 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd Bldg. 316 , Grand Forks AFB
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Give Parents a Break
    Child Development Center (CDC) , 1683 J St Bldg. 168 , Grand Forks AFB
    10:00 am
  • Arts for Vets Holiday Show — Downtown Forks
    Arts for Vets , 215 N 3rd St suite 100 , Grand Forks
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing two adult cats, dark gray/black with white markings.
    One was on our steps last night, caught on our ring camera, crying. We have observed them going into a garage where no one is living right now. The… (Nextdoor Optimist Park)
  • We all notice the (insert adjective) person in a 4x4 or all-wheel drive cruising past everyone in icy conditions.
    As a reminder, speed limits are the maximum speed in perfect conditions. When there is snow, rain, ice, etc. you need to factor that into your… (Nextdoor )
  • North Dakota University System posted a job opening for PT Accounting Instructor (GFAFB) in Grand Forks. Apply here.
  • Noodles & Company posted a job opening for BOH Team Member in Grand Forks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Forks here.

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