Category Archives: Latest News
GF rejects bridge study funding
The Grand Forks council has rejected an agreement to fund the next phase of study on a proposed inter-city bridge with East Grand Forks. The scoping study would cost just over $151,000 dollars. East G...
Nov 22, 2022
Consumers could pay price if railroads, unions can't agree
Consumers could quickly start seeing higher gas prices and shortages of some of their favorite groceries if railroads aren't able to agree on contracts with al 12 of their unions ahead of next month's...
Nov 22, 2022
Big Ring returns this holiday season
The Salvation Army in Grand Forks is getting ready for its biggest fundraising event of the year tomorrow (Tuesday) with the Big Ring 2022. First initiated by Leighton Broadcasting in 2004 the "Big Ri...
Nov 22, 2022
A dozen extra GF County ballots counted
The Grand Forks County Canvassing Board today (Monday) finalized the November 8th election totals adding a dozen more ballots into the mix. Although the margins changed slightly the outcome remained t...
Nov 21, 2022
ND lawmakers pledge to be cautious spenders
There's a lot of money in the state's checking account. Some estimates show lawmakers will begin the 2023 Legislative Session with close to two billion dollars already in the bank. The two new Majorit...
Nov 21, 2022
GF Business News: Jobs...recalls & coupons
The U.S. job market remains healthy as fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, despite the Federal Reserve's rapid interest rate hikes this year intended to bring down inflation a...
Nov 20, 2022
VandeWalle to retire from North Dakota high court
North Dakota's longest serving justice will retire January 31st. Gerald VandeWalle has spent 44 years on the North Dakota Supreme Court - 27 years as chief justice. The 89-year old VandeWalle cited he...
Nov 18, 2022
Alerus Center to invest in security technology
The Alerus Center will invest in one of the latest high tech gadgets designed to speed entrance into the building and increase security. The so-called OPENGATE walk through metal detector allows patro...
Nov 18, 2022
GF school survey going well
Grand Forks school officials say they are pleased with the public response to a survey on the idea of building a new Valley Middle School. The project would carry a $55 million dollar price-tag. A new...
Nov 17, 2022
ND AG: Docs can use health info to defend abortions
North Dakota attorney general Drew Wrigley says doctors who perform abortions should be able to disclose the patient's personal health information as part of their defense to avoid prosecution. North ...
Nov 17, 2022