Plenty of spuds went down the hatch at last night’s (Thursday) French Fry Feeding Frenzy at University Park in Grand Forks. Participants consumed 4,212 pounds of fries as part of the annual Potato Bowl event. That’s more than the 3,360 pounds of fries served up last year – but less than the 2017 record of 8,154 pounds. Potato Bowl festivities conclude Saturday with a parade and the football game between UND and Northern Arizona.


East Grand Forks Receives Update on Downtown Marijuana Dispensary
(KNOX) - Another marijuana dispensary looks to be opening in East Grand Forks. City Administrator Reid Huttenen gave the East Grand Forks City Council an update on Red Iris, a dispensary that will operate on the 300 block of Demers Avenue. Red Iris w...
Jun 04, 2026

Osowski Edges King in Tight Ward 2 Race, Salentiny Joins GF City Council
(KNOX) - Rebecca Osowski appears to have retained her position on the Grand Forks City Council in one of tightest races of the night. Osowski earned 241 votes, besting Ryan King's 239. The total is likely close enough for a recount. Angela Salentiny...
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West Fargo Man Charged with Sex Abuse Against Boys
(KNOX) - A West Fargo man has been charged with sexual abuse against two boys. Shawn Gould is charged with two AA felony charges of gross sexual imposition. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. West Fargo Police of...
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Charges Uncertain After Fake Tornado Picture Stokes Fear in Belcourt
(KNOX) - An apparent AI-generated image of a tornado has led to a discussion of what may be considered "weather terrorism". During a bout of severe weather Tuesday, Belcourt residents on social media were given a fake image of a tornado nea...
Jun 04, 2026





