(KNOX) – A Senate bill that to support the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa’s proposed casino and resort in Grand Forks came out of committee with a 4-2 “Do Not Pass” recommendation.
State Senator Scott Meyer tells KNOX News that the Grand Forks casino bill has an amendment to tighten the language… and faces a Friday vote.
The District 18 Senator says, “I am working to amend the casino bill to narrow the scope from Grand Forks County down to the quarter section of land the tribe currently owns.”
Meyer says the Historic Horse Racing bill for Fargo failed the full Senate 16 to 31.
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
"Startling" Statistic Revealed in Grand Forks Housing Discussion
(KNOX) - A new committee addressing the city's housing shortage has held it's first meeting City council president Dana Sande is the chair of the new committee comprised of those involved with government leadership, business leadership, and those inv...
Jun 01, 2026
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
Early Voting Starts This Week
(KNOX) - Early voting for the June primary election returns to Grand Forks County this week. Residents can cast ballots prior to the June 9th election by visiting the Alerus Center starting on Tuesday. Early voting is available through Friday from 10...
Jun 01, 2026
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