(KNOX) – A date is set for the official groundbreaking on the Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks. Mayor Brandon Bochenski informed the council that the event is scheduled for July 7th.
The Belgium-based company announced plans to build north of Grand Forks in January of 2025. In June the city council and other taxing entities approved a 20-year, 90% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) incentive package to secure the deal.
The project is expected to create around 300 local jobs. The company expects to start with processing around 250,000 tons of product during the initial year of operation.
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
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
Trump Administration Invokes Defense Production Act for Coal Plants
(Bismarck Tribune) - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced a $425 million investment to support coal plants across the country, including in North Dakota. Trump said Thursday that his administration was invoking the Defense Production Act to ...
Jun 05, 2026
Pembina Gorge State Park Set to Open
(KNOX) - North Dakota will open it's newest state park next week, a park located in a popular area not far from Grand Forks. Pembina Gorge State Park will open for camping and other activities Tuesday, June 9th. The park is northwest of Walhalla. He...
Jun 05, 2026
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