
The Grand Forks Fire Department was called out this afternoon to extinguish a vehicle fire. The small car was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene around 1:15 p.m. The vehicle was parked on the 1100 block of Sunset Drive. A single engine was used to knock the fire down. There were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.


Grocery Store Deserts Continue as a Concern
(North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas. According to North Dakota State University Extension, North Dakota has 90 grocery stores, down from 137 in 2014. Jodi ...
May 14, 2026

Wages Increase in Grand Forks County
(KNOX) - Average annual wages in Grand Forks County climbed 2.9% in 2025 according to a new report from North Dakota Job Service. That pushes the average salary to $61,513. Paychecks climbed in 44 of the state's 53 counties last year. Oliver County r...
May 15, 2026

Truck Hauling Burning Lumber Creates Fire Scare Thursday
(KNOX) - A truck hauling burning embers with a still-burning flame created fires in five locations during Thursday's Red Flag Warning. According to a release from the Grand Forks County Sheriff's office, the department received a report of a semi wit...
May 15, 2026

Moorhead Casino Plans Move Forward with White Earth Nation
(KNOX) - The White Earth Nation this week released an Economic and Social Impact Study on plans to bring a casino to the Moorhead area. The project would be located on 296 acres of land near I-29 and Highway 336. The casino would include 950 gaming m...
May 15, 2026
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