Category Archives: Latest News

Altru signs letter of intent to acquire St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake
(KNOX) - Altru Health System is one step closer to acquiring St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake. The announcement came Friday morning as officials from Altru and CommonSpirit entered into a non-bindi...
Jim Johnson Jun 28, 2024

Solberg to retire from law enforcement
(KNOX) - North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6 years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol. Solberg has accepted another positi...
Jim Johnson Jun 28, 2024

West Nile virus detected in Grand Forks
(KNOX) - West Nile virus has been identified in a pool (group) of mosquitoes collected in Grand Forks. Although positive test rates for the virus remain low at this time, residents are encouraged to t...
Jim Johnson Jun 27, 2024 Close up a Mosquito sucking human blood_set B-4

Grand Forks Police conduct alcohol compliance checks
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks with the assistance of area youths on Wednesday. A total of 19 businesses were checked; 13 businesses passed and 6 failed...
Jim Johnson Jun 27, 2024

Project ULTRA showcases simulation of unmanned cargo transportation project
(KNOX) - Senator John Hoeven joined the partners of Project ULTRA, an unmanned aerial systems initiative the senator established and funded, to showcase the first simulation of its unmanned cargo tran...
Jim Johnson Jun 27, 2024

Grand Forks Community Advisory Committee hearing from the public
(KNOX) - The City of Grand Forks Community Advisory Committee is hearing what the community wants to improve their way of life. Collin Hanson is the chairman of the working group. "The committee is he...
Bill Dubensky Jun 27, 2024

Demers Avenue Bridge will be reduced to two lanes Tuesday and Wednesday
(KNOX) - The North Dakota Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a routine inspection at the Demers Avenue Skyway Bridge in Grand Forks July 2-3. Inspection times will be from 9 a.m. to 3 ...
Jim Johnson Jun 27, 2024

Food Pantry demand soars at Northlands Rescue Mission
(KNOX) - In April, Northlands Rescue Mission served more meals (11,000) and provided more food boxes (797) to local families than any other month on record. This marks another milestone in what has be...
Jim Johnson Jun 27, 2024

State Canvassing Board certifies June Primary results
(KNOX) - The June Primary results are official. The State Canvassing Board certified the 2024 Primary Election results today, making them official for state, judicial, and legislative contests. Electi...
Jim Johnson Jun 26, 2024

City of Thief River Falls selects Oak View Group
(KNOX) - The same management company that manages the Alerus Center has been chosen by a Minnesota municipality. Following a vote by the Thief River Falls City Council, the City of Thief River Falls s...
Bill Dubensky Jun 26, 2024