Category Archives: Latest News
GF-EGF bridge committee plans virtual forum
An Ad Hoc committee looking at a potential new bridge location linking Grand Forks and East Grand Forks got a crash course on long-range traffic patterns with a "do-nothing" approach this week. The fo...
Jul 22, 2021
NDUS approves UND housing plan
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education gave UND the green light today (Thursday) to utilize a private developer to remodel and build new residence halls on campus. In addition many existing apartm...
Jul 22, 2021
Calls for water restrictions getting a little louder
Drought-like conditions continue to get the attention of city leaders on both sides of the river. East Grand Forks is joining a growing list of municipalities asking residents to voluntary curb excess...
Jul 22, 2021
ND health officials discuss vaccine and pregnancy
Although data is limited health officials say the COVID vaccine does not appear to be a risk for women who are pregnant. The North Dakota Department of Health hosted an "Ask a Doctor" Town Hall event ...
Jul 22, 2021
Fargo fires reported at 2 apartment complexes
Fargo firefighters responded to a blaze at a row of garages at the Waterstone Apartments around 1:30 this morning. Four vehicles inside the garages were destroyed. A van parked outside the structure w...
Jul 22, 2021
GF residents asked to further limit outdoor water use
The City of Grand Forks is asking residential, commercial & industrial water users to limit their outdoor water usage as part of Phase 2 of the City's Drought Management and Demand Reduction Plan....
Jul 21, 2021
EGF asking residents to conserve water
East Grand Forks is joining a growing list of municipalities asking residents to voluntary curb excess water use. The Minnesota DNR says 50% of the state has been placed in a severe drought status. Po...
Jul 21, 2021
NDDoH reminds public to take precautions amid Delta variant
The North Dakota Department of Health is reminding residents to take precautions with the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading in the state. Health officials say vaccines continue to offer the best def...
Jul 21, 2021
EGF seeks MN Parks & Trails Commission funding
A few last minute changes are being made to a grant application by East Grand Forks to the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission. The city is looking to scrap plans for a $453,000 dollar south...
Jul 21, 2021
GF chicken ordinance takes a step forward
The Grand Forks council continues to fine-tune an ordinance allowing chickens to be raised within city limits. The council is looking to place a 12 bird limit on the permit process - six of which coul...
Jul 20, 2021