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David Allen Godfread

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1 month ago

January 21, 2026

David Allen Godfread, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy defined by integrity, service, and quiet leadership. He was born in Minot to Frank and Ruth Godfread and raised in Stanley, North Dakota. Dave graduated from Stanley High School and attended the University of North Dakota from 1965–1969 on a basketball scholarship, majoring in physical education and mathematics.

While at UND, Dave met the love of his life, Judy. They were married on July 3, 1970, and together built a family that was always his greatest pride. He was the devoted father of three sons—Marc, Jeff, and Jon—and a proud grandfather to Madison, Brenna, Ava, Braedon, Jamison, Dylan, Harrison, Reagan, and Thatcher, and great-grandfather to Colter and Wells.

Dave lived a life grounded in hard work and service. After his playing career, he coached and taught at Garrison and Bottineau High Schools before joining the University of Mary as an associate basketball coach, where he was part of one of the most successful eras in program history. He was later inducted into the University of Mary Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service.

In 1983, after earning a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in administration, Dave transitioned into school leadership. He served as principal at Saint Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck and later in Grand Forks as associate principal at South Middle School, principal at Community High School, and director of Adult Learning. He retired in 2009 after 20 years of service.

Of all his roles, being a high school principal meant the most to him. He believed students were more than their mistakes, once saying, “The neat thing about alternative high schools is that the students always can come back and fix their mistakes.” He dedicated his career to students who needed second chances, offering structure, accountability, and belief in their potential.

Dave was a man of few words who led by example. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching sports, tinkering in the garage, and time with family, especially Sunday omelets after church. His familiar advice “Make it last,” and “You’re burning daylight” reflected how he lived.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Godfread; his brother, Charles; and several in-laws and extended family members.

Dave is survived by his wife Judy; his sons and their families; and generations of students, athletes, and friends who were shaped by his steady guidance. His legacy lives on in every life he influenced through integrity, effort, and doing what is right.

A Memorial Service: Celebrating Dave’s life will be held in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in late April or early May, when family and friends can gather to remember a life well lived.

The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com
(The Historic Norman Funeral Home, Grand Forks, ND)

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ND National Guard’s 142nd Engineer Battalion returns from southern border

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10 hours ago

February 23, 2026

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ND National Guard’s 142nd Engineer Battalion returns from southern border

North Dakota National Guard’s 142nd Engineer Battalion welcomed home on Feb. 21, 2026.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO) – Fifty members of the North Dakota National Guard’s 142nd Engineer Battalion are back home following a year-long deployment to the nation’s southern border in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The unit returns to North Dakota after providing assistance to CBP operations aimed at stemming illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking.

“I cannot tell you the exact number as far as the number of drugs, the number of sex trafficking operations, or the exact number of illegal crossings that we prevented and stopped. But the number is significant,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Kaufman.

The unit’s deployment followed the deployments of the 957th Engineer Company, the 1-112th Aviation Regiment and the 817th Engineer Company to the southern border.

“The members of the 142nd Engineer Battalion have served with professionalism and dedication, helping combat illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking at our southern border,” said Sen. John Hoeven. “We are grateful for their service and proud to welcome them safely home to North Dakota. Border security is national security, and it’s vital that we do everything we can to protect our country.”

At a welcome home ceremony on Saturday, North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General, Brigadier General Mitchell R. Johnson, Command Sergeant Major Kendall Struxness, and Lt. Col. Ryan Kaufman, Commander of the 142nd Engineer Battalion in Valley City, addressed the audience and shared experience of their deployment.

Lt. Col. Kaufman says no soldiers had to use their assigned weapon on this deployment and everyone made it home safely. One soldier was attacked by an illegal immigrant.

“Thankfully that soldier was a high school wrestler and came out on the better end of that deal,” Kaufman told the audience. “And that was handled about as good as you could possibly hope for.”

He also says the Chaplain is okay after being hit by a car while on deployment.

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Bronze North Dakota Great Seal marks 20 years at State Capitol

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February 23, 2026

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Bronze North Dakota Great Seal marks 20 years at State Capitol

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – A six-foot bronze version of North Dakota’s Great Seal has stood inside the State Capitol for 20 years.

The seal was placed in Memorial Hall in February 2006. It stretches six feet across and weighs 440 pounds. The plaque beneath it weighs 570 pounds.

Today, it remains a centerpiece in the Capitol.

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LIVE Updates – Virginia Cavaliers vs North Dakota State Baseball Score

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1 day ago

February 22, 2026

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LIVE Updates – Virginia Cavaliers vs North Dakota State Baseball Score

Bottom of the 3rd

Top of the 3rd

Paone allows one single, but keeps NDSU off the board. They lead 1-0 heading to the bottom of the 3rd

Bottom of the 2nd

Didawick reached on a leadoff single, but nothing else for UVA. NDSU leads 1-0 heading to the 3rd.

Top of the 2nd

Paone pitches a scoreless 1-2-3 inning. NDSU leaads 1-0 heading to the bottom of the 2nd

Bottom of the 1st

Becker draws a leadoff walk, but nothing else for UVA. NDSU leads 1-0 heading to the 2nd

Top of the 1st

A walk and single put two runners on with no outs and then an RBI groundout gave NDSU a 1-0 lead. Paone got the final out, but UVA is trailing heading to the bottom of the inning.

After a surprising loss to Stetson on Saturday night, Virginia baseball looks to finish the weekend tournament on a higher note by beating North Dakota State on Sunday morning.

The Cavaliers are hoping that they will find better pitching today, as that was the main reason for their downfall. Some more offensive consistency would be great, but issuing double digit walks is not a recipe for success for this Cavaliers team. Can they bounce back and get a big win today before they head back home to Charlottesville?

John Paone is on the mound today for Virginia. Here is how UVA is lining up in today’s game:

1. SS Eric Becker

2. CF AJ Gracia

3. 1B Sam Harris

4. 2B Joe Tiroly

5. LF Harrison Didawick

6. 3B Noah Murry

7. C Noah Jouras

8. RF Griffin Enis

9. DH Aiden Harris