Category Archives: Latest News

ND & MN work place deaths decline
A total of 67 fatal work-injuries were recorded in Minnesota in 2020 during the annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), a decrease from the 80 fatal work-injuries in 2019. Minnesota's 202...
Doug Barrett Dec 20, 2021

GF Business News: GFK...Econ Survey & Target Sales
US industrial production increased 0.5% in November as output at the nation's factories reached the highest level since January 2019. The November gain followed an even larger 1.7% increase in October...
Doug Barrett Dec 19, 2021

Recoverable oil in western North Dakota revised downward
A federal report shows that untapped recoverable oil in western North Dakota has dropped significantly in the last eight years due to the number of new wells. The U.S Geological Survey estimates that ...
Doug Barrett Dec 19, 2021

GFPD hands out awards and certificates
Grand Forks police took time this week to honor officers and members of the public during an annual awards ceremony. A total of 14 members were acknowledged for years of service ranging from 5 to 25 y...
Doug Barrett Dec 18, 2021

ND AG Stenehjem won't seek reelection in 2022
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2022. The 68-year-old Republican is the longest-serving attorney general in state history. Stenehjem sai...
Pat Sweeney Dec 17, 2021

GF still keeping watch over NPN project
It's been on the drawing board since 2013 but supporters of the proposed Northern Plains Nitrogen plant in Grand Forks say the timing may never be better. The company has been working to secure needed...
Doug Barrett Dec 17, 2021

UND hosts summit on mental health in aviation
University of North Dakota leaders sat down this week with aviation and mental health professionals to discuss issues related to the wellbeing among the industry's student body and workforce. The summ...
Doug Barrett Dec 17, 2021

GF/EGF bridge impact study nearing completion
Consultants are putting the final touches on a report that looks at the idea of a new neighborhood bridge linking Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The analysis looks at bridge locations at Elks Drive...
Doug Barrett Dec 16, 2021

ND & MN deal with WX events
A massive storm ripped through parts of the Midwest overnight... bringing powerful winds and reports of several twisters. Minnesota reported its first-ever December tornado. The town of Hartland - 95 ...
Doug Barrett Dec 16, 2021

GFFD battles wind and flames in deck fire
A small deck fire kept Grand Forks fire teams busy Wednesday night. Four engines were dispatched to 615 North 39th Street shortly before 10:00 p.m. for a fire on a third floor balcony. When crews arri...
Doug Barrett Dec 16, 2021