Category Archives: Latest News
New CDC guidance & ND COVID-19 counts
Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidance Friday. Children who aren't fully vaccinated should still...
May 29, 2021
GF schools recognize middle school teacher
The Grand Forks School District honored Vicki Peake for 50 years of service during an awards ceremony today. Peake has been an English and Language Arts instructor at Valley Middle School. In presenti...
May 28, 2021
Recent rain not enough for significant impact on drought
Recent rain has been beneficial for North Dakota's drought conditions, but hasn't been enough to make a significant impact. This week's U.S. Drought Monitor map shows much of southwestern North Dakota...
May 28, 2021
GF/UND are Town & Gown winners
It's known as the Larry Abernathy Award and the University of North Dakota and City of Grand Forks can now claim the honor. The two entities received the award during a ceremony this week at the Inter...
May 28, 2021
Busy travel weekend already underway
The Memorial Day weekend travel is underway and if you're heading out by car, you might feel a pinch at the pump. The national average for a gallon of gas heading into the weekend is $3.04, up more th...
May 28, 2021
GFPD honors anniversary of Officer Holte's death
A memorial service this morning (Thursday) outside the Grand Forks Police Department to honor Officer Cody Holte who died in the line of duty one year ago today. Holte was killed in an exchange of gun...
May 27, 2021
GF man hit by train in downtown
A man is hospitalized after being hit by a BNSF train in downtown Grand Forks early this morning. Police were notified of an individual bleeding near Kittson and South 4th Street around 2:00 a.m. When...
May 27, 2021
Fewer GF mask restriction remain in place
More and more businesses and government operations are dropping mask requirements in light of the recent CDC guidance on face coverings. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully ...
May 27, 2021
Palmiscno to leave GF Parks after 47 years
A 47 year career with the Grand Forks Park District will come to an end Friday with the retirement of Executive Director Bill Palmiscno. Palmiscno has played a number of roles within the department si...
May 26, 2021
EGF looking to hire CM firm for park plans
East Grand Forks may enlist the services of a construction management firm to help fine-tune cost estimates on potential park improvements - including the aging ice arenas. East Grand Forks hired JLG ...
May 26, 2021