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Grand Forks Border Patrol to Hold Event on Winter Safety

By Bill Dubensky Oct 27, 2025 | 4:59 AM

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(KNOX) – The Grand Forks Border Patrol to hold winter border safety event covering the topic of border safety awareness in anticipation of winter. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of serious injury and death along the United States/Canadian border. The annual event will be held at the Warroad Border Patrol Station in Minnesota.

There will be several types of vehicles, vessels, and equipment on display. Agents will be available to demonstrate various technologies that are utilized in the field. They will also highlight significant rescues and answer questions regarding the dangerous conditions migrants face while attempting to cross the border illegally and the challenges Border Patrol agents face. Grand Forks Sector Chief Patrol Agent Scott D. Garrett will also be available to answer questions.

The United States Border Patrol is focused on raising awareness among migrants about the realities they may face, including harsh environmental conditions, deadly temperatures, abuse by smugglers, lack of communication tools, and the possibility of needing rescue.

Day:                               Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Time:                             11 a.m. (CT)

Location:                    U.S. Customs and Border Protection

41059 State Highway 313 Warroad, MN 56763

 To RSVP: Email: CORA.G.KOPROSKI@CBP.DHS.GOV or call (701) 330-2320.  Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, by noon, with the number of individuals attending from your office.

Please visit www.cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection. Follow us on Twitter @USBPChiefGFN.

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