Category Archives: Latest News
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years. The decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade is expected to lead to abo...
Jun 24, 2022 A celebration outside the Supreme Court, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Washington. The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years — a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
GF Fair open for business and fun
The 2022 version of the Grand Forks County Fair continues. From thrill rides and games to exhibits and entertainment Fair Manager Jeanie Berns says the goal is to offer something for everyone. Berns s...
Jun 24, 2022
Northeast ND farmland purchase tied to Gates stirs emotion
The sale of prime North Dakota farmland to a group tied to Bill Gates has stirred emotions over a Depression-era law meant to protect family farms and raised questions about whether the billionaire sh...
Jun 23, 2022
GF County drops wind farm moratorium
The Grand Forks County Commission has lifted a moratorium on wind farm applications after tweaking a series of local siting requirements. The revised document includes moving the setback for wind turb...
Jun 23, 2022
Rescue teams search Red River for missing man
The search continues for a male individual who jumped into the Red River on Wednesday. The East Grand Forks (MN) Police Department reports officers were called to 208 2nd Avenue NW shortly after 4:00 ...
Jun 23, 2022
Senator Cramer injures hand and may face finger amputation
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer is recovering from a serious injury to his right hand. Cramer says he suffered the injury while doing yard work over the weekend. The North Dakota Republican says the mishap ...
Jun 22, 2022
Former candidate talks election complaint with GF County Commission
A former Grand Forks School Board candidate has asked the county commission to review the actions of County Auditor Deb Nelson during the recent election. Ron Barta alleges that Nelson "impeded" his r...
Jun 22, 2022
ND sex offender website offers new features
North Dakota's sex offender website has a new look. Attorney general Drew Wrigley says the goal is to make it easier to find detailed information about registered sex offenders. Wrigley says the chang...
Jun 22, 2022
GF council begins 2023 budget review
The Grand Forks council got its first look at a major portion of the proposed 2023 budget last night (Monday). The salary plan calls for a 4.13% increase in wages next year. The bump would cost the ci...
Jun 21, 2022
Moving Bakken gas to eastern North Dakota
North Dakota Pipeline Authority director Justin Kringstad says there's still a lot of interest in a pipeline to bring Bakken natural gas to eastern North Dakota. North Dakota would provide $150 millio...
Jun 20, 2022