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.
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
Crips Gang Member Arrested after Amtrak Trip
(KNOX) - Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the arrest a wanted man in Minot Sunday night. Minot police received word from the U.S. Marshal's Service that 33 year old Bounchanh Halsana was on an Amtrak train. Halsana had a full extradi...
May 12, 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
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