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Burgum to lift COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 30
Gov. Doug Burgum says he will lift North Dakota's COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 30 as the state shifts to increasing vaccination rates. Burgum declared a state of emergency in response to CO...
Apr 21, 2021
EGF moves Bygland roundabout to top of list
In a close 4-3 vote the East Grand Forks council opted to target federal funds on a roundabout on Bygland Road. The council has been wrestling with how to use some $860,000 dollars in federal transpor...
Apr 21, 2021
ND income tax reduction plan still in play
The North Dakota House has passed a bill that could lead to reductions in state income taxes. But there are a number of bridges to cross before that happens. One - the state's Budget Stabilization Fun...
Apr 21, 2021
Organization plans to challenge ND Ten Commandments law
A Wisconsin organization that opposes religious displays on public property says a new North Dakota law that allows the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional. The Freedom From Religio...
Apr 21, 2021
GF health reports vaccine hesitancy coming into play
Grand Forks health officials admit the pace of vaccinations is beginning to slow as the county attempts to reach 60% so-called herd immunity for COVID-19. Around 40% of the population has received at ...
Apr 20, 2021
Townhouse demo in full swing near downtown GF
Demolition of the former Townhouse Motel is well underway. Work crews started taking a wrecking ball to the former Inn on the 700 block of 1st Avenue North last week. Developers are planning to turn t...
Apr 20, 2021
GF board halts plan for teacher layoffs
The Grand Forks School Board hit the pause button last night on reducing teaching positions next year in light of budget constraints. Last week members agreed to trim over $4.4 million dollars from th...
Apr 20, 2021
ND lawmakers race to the finish line & special session
North Dakota lawmakers may be coming back to Bismarck for a special session dealing only with how to spend federal money coming from the America Recovers Act. The state will be receiving more than $1 ...
Apr 19, 2021
ND child killed in hit and run crash
The North Dakota Highway Patrol is searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit and run near Dunseith over the weekend. Authorities say the victim - a seven year old girl - was crossing U.S. Highw...
Apr 19, 2021
GF Business News: GFK...home sales & construction
Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat again. The Commerce Department says retail sales surged a...
Apr 18, 2021