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.


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