Category Archives: Latest News

Spring cleanup week in GF & EGF
A lot of area residents spent the weekend cleaning out garages and attics in preparation for Spring Cleanup Week. This year's program was delayed by the threat of flooding. Residents are encouraged to...
Doug Barrett May 21, 2023

ND educators watching MN's "free" tuition bill
North Dakota higher education leaders are watching and analyzing the potential impact of Minnesota's proposed free tuition program. Tuition at Minnesota's public colleges would be free to resident who...
Doug Barrett May 19, 2023

Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial
Law enforcement from throughout the region gathered at the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial in south Grand Forks this afternoon to honor those who have died in the line of duty. It marked the ...
Doug Barrett May 18, 2023

GF schools target new GFAFB building
With funds secured for a new Valley Middle School the Grand Forks School District will now turn its attention to replacing Twining on the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The district is among ten nationwi...
Doug Barrett May 18, 2023

EGF "subtarget" construction & peddle pub progress
East Grand Forks has approved the lone bid for street and ADA improvements this summer despite the construction price-tag coming in 24% over engineer estimates. The city council reviewed the numbers a...
Doug Barrett May 17, 2023

Grand Forks voters approve school referendum
Grand Forks voters approved a $79 million dollar school referendum issue on Tuesday. The money will target a new Valley Middle School ($55m) ...a new central kitchen ($6m) ...and make security improve...
Doug Barrett May 16, 2023

GF: 32nd Avenue project in doubt
Plans to resurface a large stretch of 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks may have hit a bump in the road. The Grand Forks council was informed last night that bids on the project came in 173% over engin...
Doug Barrett May 16, 2023

GF voters to decide referendum issue
Grand Forks voters go to the polls today (Tuesday) to decide the fate of $79 million dollar school referendum issue. On the ballot is a single question about funding a new Valley Middle School...a new...
Doug Barrett May 16, 2023

Paddlewheel fix breaks anticipated budget
The iconic paddlewheel at Town Square in downtown Grand Forks will likely remain in dry dock for at least another year. Bids on a permanent fix to the water feature came in well over engineer estimate...
Doug Barrett May 16, 2023

Minot police investigate fatal shooting
A Minot man is behind bars in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting. Police say 40-year old Travis McDermott is charged with reckless endangerment extreme indifference with a weapon. The in...
Doug Barrett May 15, 2023