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.
'Snirt' Threatens Minnesota's Farm Soil
(UMN extension via Minnesota News Connection) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) - Dirty-looking snow piles are common this time of year in Minnesota, but in towns and cities surrounded by farms, they might look even worse thanks to wind erosi...
Feb 11, 2026
Grand Forks County Commissioner Dies
(File image) (KNOX) - A longtime member of the Grand Forks County Commission has died. Cynthia Pic in her fourth term died Friday. The death was confirmed Saturday morning by the Grand Forks County Administrator. The commission will appointing a new ...
Feb 16, 2026
Grand Forks School Board Approves Budget Cuts
(Grand Forks Public Schools image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks School Board approved an over 4 million dollar cut in the budget. The budget cut will take place in in 2026-2027 school year. The cuts include the reduction of staff. The budget cuts come af...
Feb 10, 2026
Grand Forks Police Respond to a Stabbing
(Grand Forks Police Department image) (KNOX) - Over the weekend Grand Forks Police were dispatched to a reported stabbing that had just occurred in the apartment complex on 4th Avenue South. Arriving officers located a female victim with stab wounds....
Feb 16, 2026
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