Category Archives: Latest News

GF Business News: NPN extension...jobs & ESSER survey
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in possibly seven d...
Doug Barrett Jun 27, 2021

Six arrested during human trafficking operation
Six people were arrested during a human trafficking operation that took place over the past two days in Beltrami County. Investigators with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)-led Human Traffick...
Doug Barrett Jun 27, 2021

New cases and COVID-19 vaccinations in ND remain low
North Dakota health officials continue to document few new cases of COVID-19, but the state's vaccination rate remains low as a new coronavirus variant that's gaining a foothold around the country eme...
Doug Barrett Jun 26, 2021

GFPD investigating early morning shooting
An early morning shooting in Grand Forks remains under investigation. Police were called to the parking lot of the Quality Inn around 1:45 a.m. on reports of a male with a gunshot wound. When officers...
Doug Barrett Jun 26, 2021

Drought conditions persist in ND
Drought conditions continue to grow across many parts of the U.S. Dry conditions have been an issue in North Dakota since the fall of 2020. Recent extreme heat has only made drought impacts worse by i...
Doug Barrett Jun 25, 2021

ND Xcel gas customers to see high bills in July
Xcel Energy natural gas customers in North Dakota will see an increase in their monthly bills starting in July. That's a "pass-through" cost of the natural gas, brought on by the cold snap in Texas, w...
Doug Barrett Jun 25, 2021

GF health officials work to minimize vaccine waste
With fewer people lining up to get a shot the risk of tossing unused vials of COVID vaccine increases. Grand Forks health officials say while it's not a major problem they have seen an uptick in vacci...
Doug Barrett Jun 25, 2021

GF looking to inspect licensing program
When the Ambassador Motel in Grand Forks was closed in April for code violations it was revealed the Inn did not have a current hotel license or certificate of occupancy for rent. Building Inspections...
Doug Barrett Jun 24, 2021

GF school officials likely to revisit building fund levy
Grand Forks voters may get another crack at a 10-mill increase in the school district's building fund later this year. School Superintendent Terry Brenner says he hasn't had time to discuss Tuesday's ...
Doug Barrett Jun 24, 2021

Help Wanted: United Way CEO
A search is getting underway to find a new Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Grand Forks / East Grand Forks. Dave Sena has resigned from the position to join Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities a...
Doug Barrett Jun 24, 2021