New census data being released this week finds females continue to comprise a slightly larger share of the total U.S. population — 168.8 million compared with almost 162.7 million males.
Females have outnumbered males since the 1950 Census. Before that, males outnumbered females from the nation’s earliest colonial times.
Alaska had the highest sex ratio of any state in 2020, with 108.4 males per 100 females, followed by North Dakota with 104.5 males per 100 females.
In Minnesota there are nearly 35,600 more females than males.
Grand Forks Schools Hiring New Assistant Superintendents
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks School Board has approved the hiring of two new assistant superintendents. Chris Triggs will be assistant superintendent of elementary education at a salary of $192,000. Triggs currently oversees the Pingree-Buchanan School ...
Apr 28, 2026
GFPD Issues Warning over Weed Dispensary
(KNOX) - The planned opening of a cannabis dispensary in East Grand Forks (MN) has prompted a warning from Grand Forks police. The White Earth Nation is behind the shop at 926 Central Avenue NE. In a social media post the GFPD says even though you m...
Apr 30, 2026
Grand Forks Public Health Urging Caution Regarding Kratom
(KNOX) - A warning is going out to the public regarding kratom products. Grand Forks Public Health is urging the public to do some individual research on the products before using them. Seeking out advice from physicians is also recommended. Severa...
May 04, 2026
Grand Forks Man Facing Multiple Assault Charges
(KNOX) - A Grand Forks man has been arrested, accused of assaulting a woman. Tyler Hammond has been charged with two counts of terrorizing, three counts of domestic violence, as well as felonious restraint and sexual assault charges. Hammond's alleg...
May 01, 2026
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