Category Archives: Latest News

GFPD: Domestic results in arrest
The Grand Forks Police SWAT Team was called out Sunday night after a man barricaded himself inside a residence in what started out as a domestic call. When officers arrived at 1624 12th Avenue South s...
Doug Barrett Aug 22, 2022

Business News: ND unemployment..Birds in GF & recalls
The housing market's comedown from its high-flying days early this year is deepening, with home sales in July falling for the sixth straight month. Sharply higher mortgage rates, surging inflation and...
Doug Barrett Aug 21, 2022

Multiple vehicles damaged by GF fire
A total of five engines and one truck responded to a fire in Grand Forks this afternoon. The Grand Fire Fire Department responded to 4601 32nd Avenue South shortly before 12:30 p.m. When crews arrived...
Doug Barrett Aug 20, 2022

GF jail places order for warning signs
Some new signage may soon be going up at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center warning trespassers to stay away. Jail Administrator Bret Burkholder says it's a matter of safety and security invol...
Doug Barrett Aug 19, 2022

North Dakota school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city has reversed course on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings. The group decided to reconsider at a specia...
Doug Barrett Aug 19, 2022

GF County ramps up demolition talk
Although no decision has been made the Grand Forks County Commission has asked staff to look into the cost of demolishing the downtown county parking ramp. A recent report from consultants suggests th...
Doug Barrett Aug 18, 2022

EGF council races set...for the most part
There will likely be at least one new face on the East Grand Forks City Council following the November 8th Election. Candidate races are set in two of three open seats after Tuesday's filing deadline....
Doug Barrett Aug 18, 2022

Digi-Key cuts ribbon on huge TRF warehouse
With plenty of fanfare business leaders and political leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Digi-Key Wednesday for new 2.2 million square foot Product Distribution Center. Minnesota DEED Commissio...
Doug Barrett Aug 18, 2022

EGF council: Resolution...quiet zones & asphalt plant
East Grand Forks has joined a growing list of cities in passing a resolution urging Governor Tim Walz to call a special session for lawmakers to address a bonding bill and LGA funding. The Coalition o...
Doug Barrett Aug 17, 2022

GF County Home Rule Charter, sales tax go to voters Nov. 8
The issue of Home Rule Charter in Grand Forks County will go to a public vote. On the recommendation of a committee, the County Commission today (Tue) passed final language of the charter, including t...
Pat Sweeney Aug 16, 2022