Category Archives: Latest News

AMC to close this week
Grand Forks is losing a movie theatre. AMC is closing its Classic Grand Forks 10 at the end of the business day on Thursday. A company spokesman says AMC regularly evaluates locations and opportunitie...
Doug Barrett Jun 27, 2023

Repairs still a work in progress for 32nd Avenue South
A large stretch of 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks is slated to get a new layer of asphalt later this year. The city council last night (Monday) gave preliminary approval to a bid by Knife River Mate...
Doug Barrett Jun 27, 2023

GF schools pursue referendum savings
The recent $79 million dollar school referendum approved by Grand Forks voters last month may end up costing taxpayers a little less than anticipated. The Grand Forks School District is looking to app...
Doug Barrett Jun 27, 2023

Strong storms visit parts of the region
Severe weather passed through portions of the Red River Valley over the weekend. Tornado Warnings were posted late Saturday afternoon for Polk and Mahnomen counties. A series of Severe Thunderstorm Wa...
Doug Barrett Jun 26, 2023

DPI could offer course for struggling schools
Schools struggling to meet the grade will find new help from North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction. Lawmakers this past session granted DPI the ability to enter into a three year improvement...
Doug Barrett Jun 26, 2023

Business News: Unemployment...rent vs ownership & lab grown meat
It's official: in most of the U.S., renting is cheaper than buying a home. The average home price has increased 70% more than average rent prices across the U.S. since 2016. Rent prices are within 20%...
Doug Barrett Jun 25, 2023

Kraft Field facelift getting underway
Demolition of Kraft Field in Grand Forks is officially underway. The Grand Forks Park District has scheduled a complete re-do of the facility at a cost of over $2 million dollars. Funding for the proj...
Doug Barrett Jun 23, 2023

GF schools name assistant superintendent
The Grand Forks School District didn't have to go too far to find a new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. Devils Lake Superintendent Matt Bakke will fill the role being vacated by Bren...
Doug Barrett Jun 23, 2023

GF Health & Wellness Expo features inflatable colon
Over 30 organizations are partnering today on a Health and Wellness Expo in Grand Forks. The event is targeting low income residents who may be experiencing homelessness...medical disabilities...or su...
Doug Barrett Jun 21, 2023

GF County & Fair Board ink deal
After much discussion the Grand Forks County Commission and Grand Forks Fair Board have finalized a 25 year land use agreement. The deal paves the way for construction of the juvenile detention and co...
Doug Barrett Jun 21, 2023