Category Archives: Latest News

ND's "pronoun" bill receives legislative support
The so-called "pronoun" bill has passed both houses of the legislature, and is headed to Gov. Burgum's desk. The bill says public school teachers cannot be required to use a student's preferred pronou...
Doug Barrett Mar 23, 2023

GF County Commission talks wind farms
The proposed Whiskey Creek wind farm project in western Grand Forks County generated comments both for and against at Tuesday's county commission meeting. Critics say the giant turbines could impact r...
Doug Barrett Mar 22, 2023

EGF adds home improvement program
The Gate City Bank Home Improvement Partnership Loan Program is expanding into East Grand Forks. Bank officials presented the city with a giant ceremonial check last night as they briefed the council ...
Doug Barrett Mar 22, 2023

Another batch of snow falls in the RRV
A Travel Alert remains in effect this morning up and down the Red River Valley due to the latest round of snow. A number of schools are starting late today to give plows a chance to clear the roads. A...
Doug Barrett Mar 22, 2023

Fufeng termination notice on pause
Although it was not an actual agenda item a familiar topic generated attention at last night's Grand Forks council meeting - Fufeng. During council comments at the end of the meeting member Ken Vien q...
Doug Barrett Mar 21, 2023
Hoeven holds meeting to counter UAP's
U.S. Senator John Hoeven sat down with Grand Forks leaders on Monday to discuss all things UAS and how the region can help secure the nation's airspace against Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - or UAP's...
Doug Barrett Mar 21, 2023

GF council to read book ban bill
At least one member of the Grand Forks council wants the city to go on record in opposition of a pair of legislative bills dealing with offensive materials in public libraries. The legislation would b...
Doug Barrett Mar 21, 2023

Snow / ice contribute to fatal crash
A two pick-up crash on Highway 59 on Sunday left one driver dead and the other driver and a passenger hospitalized. The Minnesota State Patrol says 86-year old Oliver Kimbro of Oklee (MN) collided wit...
Doug Barrett Mar 20, 2023

GF Business News: ND jobs...air travel & retail
Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation. The Labor Department say...
Doug Barrett Mar 19, 2023

Weather / travel updates (3-17)
THE FOLLOWING ND ROADS HAVE REOPENED: The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)andNorth Dakota Highway Patrol opened Interstate 29 from Fargo to the Canadian border and U.S. Highway 2 from...
Pat Sweeney Mar 17, 2023