Category Archives: Latest News
Business News: GF unemployment...sales tax & Growth Fund
An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.8% in June from a year ago, the biggest increase in four decades, and leaving Americans with no relief from surging costs. Th...
Jul 31, 2022
Timeline for CFIUS review of Fufeng
If the Committee on Foreign Investment takes a closer look at the proposed Fufeng project in Grand Forks local leaders expect a quick turnaround on the findings. City Attorney Dan Gaustad says he's be...
Jul 29, 2022
Home Rule Charter language approved, sent to GF Co. Commission
The Grand Forks County Commission will decide August 16 whether to put the question of a Home Rule Charter to a public vote. Home Rule would give the county more leeway on adopting laws and policies -...
Jul 28, 2022
Help Wanted: EGF Police Department
East Grand Forks may look to implement hiring incentives to try and lure more people to apply for a job with the police department. The number of applications to become a cop has been steadily declini...
Jul 28, 2022
American Crystal to resume contract talks with union
Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have rejected the company's latest contract offer. The proposed contract would have bumped pay on average of 17% over four years for most workers. John Riskey i...
Jul 28, 2022
Demolition begins on GF inn to make way for Career Impact Academy
Demolition has begun on the former Grand Forks Inn and Suites to make room for the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy. The Academy will offer career programming to high school and adult learners. It wi...
Jul 27, 2022
The clock is ticking for EGF road dollars
The East Grand Forks council is still trying to decide how best to utilize $860,000 dollars in federal road funding. The so-called "subtarget" dollars were originally earmarked for a roundabout at Byg...
Jul 27, 2022
Cass County deputy faces DWI
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner has opened an investigation after learning a deputy was arrested in for a DWI. Deputy Savanna Graser was arrested by the Becker County Sheriff's Department on July 23r...
Jul 27, 2022
Revised Fufeng development agreement advances
The proposed Fufeng project took another step forward in Grand Forks last night (Monday) as the city council gave preliminary approval to an updated development agreement for the corn milling plant. T...
Jul 26, 2022
GF council updates scooter ordinance
A revised ordinance paving the way for electric scooters in Grand Forks received preliminary approval by the city council last night (Monday). Bird Rides Inc. is looking to roll a fleet of scooters in...
Jul 26, 2022