Survey work could begin this fall on improvements to LaFave Park in East Grand Forks. The city now has the green light to begin spending grant dollars doled out by the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission.
The work includes boat ramp access…a picnic shelter…mill and overlay…and a softball field. The $875,580 dollar grant will cover 75% of the bill.
The city is looking to hire Widseth Engineering to draw up plans and specs for the project.
East Grand Forks has until June 2025 to spend all the money.
New GF bar and deer hunt
The Grand Forks council will consider a liquor license for a new north side bar when they meet as a Committee of the Whole Monday night. RG Investments is looking to locate in the old La Cantina site at 1730 13th Avenue North. According to a staff ...
Apr 22, 2024
Grand Forks Air Force Base in lockdown
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Air Force Base is on lockdown and cars are being turned away at the gate Wednesday afternoon, April 17, following a report of a shot being fired on the base. A spokesperson said that "at about 1 p.m. local time here, Gra...
Apr 17, 2024
319th Commander addresses GFAFB lockdown
(KNOX) - Colonel Tim Monroe, commander of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, took to social media Thursday to reflect on Wednesday's lockdown at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The 6-minute video reflected on the reported sound of gun fire that triggered the...
Apr 18, 2024
County swings for the fences and looks to bid Eagle Avenue paving
(KNOX) - Grand Forks County engineer Nick West shared the good news with the County Commission about funding to pave a dangerous six-mile stretch of Eagle Avenue... or County Road 25. The road that straddles the Grand Forks/Traill County line has bee...
Apr 16, 2024
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