Category Archives: Latest News

Ice events net EGF cold cash
A new analysis suggests ice hockey and figure skating events bring more than a few dollars to East Grand Forks. The survey was conduction by the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Crookston....
Doug Barrett Aug 10, 2022

EGF examines Quiet Zone plan
The next step in creating a railroad quiet zone in East Grand Forks is an engineering agreement between the city and BNSF. The city council reviewed the document at last night's (Tuesday) work session...
Doug Barrett Aug 10, 2022

MN Primary: Walz and Jensen advance & District 1
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen scored easy victories Tuesday in their primaries to set the stage for their fall matchup in Minnesota's top race this fall. Meanwhile, b...
Doug Barrett Aug 10, 2022

GF schools still adding teachers and staff
With the start of another school year just two weeks away the Grand Forks District is still working to close a few staffing holes. Superintendent Terry Brenner says there was an uptick in departures t...
Doug Barrett Aug 09, 2022

GF council discusses public comment options
The Grand Forks council is considering making changes in the way it allows public comments during meetings in light of the proposed Fufeng project. Assistant City Attorney Joe Quinn briefed the counci...
Doug Barrett Aug 09, 2022

Former Miss America Cara Mund plans to run for Congress
A former Miss America who gained attention by criticizing the organization near the end of her reign in 2018 is planning to run for Congress in North Dakota as an independent. Cara Mund announced her ...
Doug Barrett Aug 08, 2022

Business News: ND Mill...GF/EGF home sales & Nintendo
America's hiring boom continued last month as employers added a surprising 528,000 jobs despite raging inflation and rising anxiety about a recession. July's hiring was up from 398,000 in June. The un...
Doug Barrett Aug 07, 2022

GFPD arrests man after standoff
A standoff between Grand Forks police and a man wanted on several outstanding warrants ended early this morning. Officers went to an address at 1108 27th Avenue South around 9:30 p.m. Friday night. Au...
Doug Barrett Aug 06, 2022

UND holds Summer Commencement
More than 600 students were eligible to receive their degrees Friday afternoon at UND's Summer Commencement ceremony at Chester Fritz Auditorium. James Mochoruk, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor ...
Pat Sweeney Aug 05, 2022

GF County sets stage for bond sale
The Grand Forks County Board has set the wheels in motion to sell bonds this fall to pay for a planned correctional center expansion project and upgraded juvenile detention facility. The commission O-...
Doug Barrett Aug 05, 2022