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October 2026 Dining Roundup for Grand Forks

October 2026 dining roundup: Panda Express plans opening, Starbucks closed, and upcoming food events.

By Grandforks Local Staff
Editorial illustration: October 2026 Dining Roundup for Grand Forks
TL;DR
  • What's New or Opened Panda Express Planned Opening A new Panda Express is set to open at 2800 32nd Avenue South , occupying the former Ground Round...
  • As of September 15, 2026, the demolition of Ground Round was mostly complete, and Panda Express has a building permit, though construction has not ...
  • No specific opening date has been announced (KNOX News Radio, Sept.

What's New or Opened

Panda Express Planned Opening

A new Panda Express is set to open at 2800 32nd Avenue South, occupying the former Ground Round site. As of September 15, 2026, the demolition of Ground Round was mostly complete, and Panda Express has a building permit, though construction has not yet started. No specific opening date has been announced (KNOX News Radio, Sept. 15, 2026).

What's Reportedly Closed or Changed

Starbucks Closure

The Starbucks at 4641 S. Washington St. officially closed on September 26, 2026. KNOX News Radio reported that two other Starbucks locations remain in Grand Forks (KNOX News Radio, Sept. 28, 2026).

Upcoming Food & Drink Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

  • Town Square Farmer's Market — October 3, 2026, at Town Square.
  • Forks Mobile Market — October 7, 2026, at Library Front Lawn.

For more details on these events, visit our verified calendar at /events.

Full Restaurant Guide

For more dining options and details, check out our full restaurant guide at /guides.

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