A Ramsey County Judge or judges will hear the lawsuits challenging the decision by the City of Grand Forks not to hold a public vote on the Fufeng project.
The selection of Judge Donavan Foughty and Judge Lonnie Olson to preside follows the recusal by local judges in Grand Forks to hear the legal challenge. Both judges are seated in Devils Lake.
Two separate court challenges have been filed in regards to efforts to bring the corn milling plant to Grand Forks. The city rejected petition efforts to place the issue on the ballot – determining an administrative action may not be referred and insufficient petition requirements.
Also before the court is an order granting a motion to consolidate the two cases into one.
Lane Closure on Gateway Drive in Grand Forks
(KNOX) - East bound traffic on Gateway Drive, Highway 2, in Grand Forks will be down to one lane between N. 20th St. and Columbia Road starting on Tuesday, November 12th. Crews need access to utility lines under the road for private utility work. Th...
Nov 10, 2024
East Grand Forks voters pass sales-and-use taxes
(KNOX) - Two special ballot questions in East Grand Forks passed, meaning a one-percent sales and use tax will raise revenue to finance upgrades to the Civic Center Sports Complex AND the VFW Memorial Arena. The Civic Center question passed with 59 p...
Nov 06, 2024
Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Ordinance Change
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission approved the removal of the 20% rule in residential districts. Grand Forks City Planner Sierra Johnson says that the change would reduce side yard setback requirements. "This specific ordin...
Nov 11, 2024
Advisory Committee Unveil Recommendations to Address Housing Needs in North Dakota
(North Dakota Monitor) - Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee released the committee's recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a three-pronged appro...
21h ago
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