Category Archives: Latest News
EGF couple faces drug charges after apparent OD of 2-year-old
A man and a woman from East Grand Forks face felony drug and child endangerment charges after authorities say the man's two-year-old son apparently overdosed on an opiate. Polk County Court documents ...
Mar 10, 2023
GF Park District opens Kraft Field bids
The Grand Forks Park District is one vote away from making major changes at Kraft Field. Bids on the grandstand renovation project came in a little over $2 million dollars on Thursday. Executive Direc...
Mar 10, 2023
Central pool project gains momentum
The Grand Forks School District may enlist the services of a consultant to help determine the next step for bringing the Central High School pool back on line. District staff did a walk-through on Wed...
Mar 10, 2023
Red River spring flood risk climbs
Recent snow systems have increased the chances for spring flooding in the Red River Valley. One month ago the River Forecast Center issued a flood statement suggesting the risk for significant floodin...
Mar 09, 2023
ND lawmakers pass THC change
The North Dakota House has passed a measure to allow patients on medical marijuana to receive 6000 milligrams of THC within a 30 day period. "Now I am sure you are wondering is 6,000 milligrams of THC...
Mar 09, 2023
EGF hires search firm for top job
East Grand Forks has started the process of finding a new city administrator. The city council reviewed three proposals from search firms to assist in the recruitment process. The cost of hiring the c...
Mar 08, 2023
GF/EGF bridge scoping study advances
The cost of a scoping study for an intercity bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will be shared by four governmental entities. The Grand Forks County Commission Tuesday voted to chip in...
Mar 08, 2023
GF school referendum set at $79 million
Grand Forks voters will head to the polls May 16th to decide a $79 million dollar school bond referendum. The school board set the dollar amount last night (Monday) after adding a safety and security ...
Mar 07, 2023
GF: Fufeng wind down continues
With the Fufeng project now history talks are underway between the attorney for the failed corn milling plant and the City of Grand Forks over the 300 acres of land purchased by the company. In additi...
Mar 07, 2023
MN House passes bonding bill
The Minnesota House has approved a $1.9 billion dollar public infrastructure package for local jobs and projects around the state. The legislation is split between a $1.5 billion bonding bill and a $3...
Mar 07, 2023