(KNOX) – East Grand Forks will soon launch a search for a new Fire Chief. Jeff Boushee plans to retire after 34 years of service to the city – including six as chief. His last day on the job will be June 25th.
The city council is expected to approve advertising the position for 30 days at next week’s meeting. City Administrator Reid Hurtunen told a council work session last night that if ads go out May 20th the earliest Civil Service interviews of candidates could begin is the week of July 6th.
A staff report says the salary range for the position would be between $99,710 and $137,78. It also recommends that Assistant Chief Paul Hansen be appointed the Interim Fire Chief until the position is filled.
EERC Layoffs Due to Funding Issues
(KNOX) - Layoffs and furloughs have been announced at the Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota. The reason given for the reductions are delays in funding for both research and projects, according to David Dodds, ...
May 08, 2026
Grand Forks Still In Line for Theatre Remodel
(KNOX) - Odyssey still has eyes of opening up shop in the former AMC Theater in Grand Forks. The company says delays with renovations in other markets have impacted the local project. In a Facebook post Odyssey Cinemas says the goal of bringing a &qu...
May 07, 2026
NDHP Identifies Driver Killed in Nelson County Crash
(KNOX) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a 93 year old man who died in a two vehicle crash in Nelson County on Friday. Authorities say Leonard Aamot failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle and his car was struck in a T-bone type of coll...
May 11, 2026
Spring Clean-Up Week On in Grand Forks
(KNOX) - A lot of Grand Forks homeowners spent the weekend cleaning out garages and attics in preparation for Spring Cleanup Week. (May 11-15) Residents can place extra items out on berms and city crews will haul the trash away for free. Grand Forks...
May 11, 2026
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