Category Archives: Latest News
Driver charged in Grand Forks injury accident
A multiple vehicle accident in Grand Forks this morning resulted in several injuries and charges against an 18 year old driver. Here is the full statement from the Grand Forks Police Department. GFPD ...
May 22, 2021
GF teacher talks yield tentative agreement
A tentative contract agreement has been reached between negotiators for the teachers and the Grand Forks School District. In addition to step and lane changes the package calls for a 0.5% across the b...
May 21, 2021
Grand Sky UAS Park: Visitors and Construction
The Director of the Space Development Agency will make a brief stop at the Grand Sky UAS Park later this afternoon (2 pm). In announcing the visit U.S. Senator John Hoeven says Dr. Derek Tournear will...
May 21, 2021
Ammo shortage makes ND study list
Mixed in between reports on school funding...health care...and employee compensation will be a study by North Dakota lawmakers regarding the shortage of firearms and ammunition in the state. The Legis...
May 21, 2021
Rain dampens long term drought status
Despite overnight rains and more in the forecast the Grand Fork County Commission this week declared a drought emergency for the county. Emergency Manager Kari Goelz told the board that drought condit...
May 20, 2021
Smokable medical marijuana in Minnesota expected to cut cost
Those enrolled in Minnesota's medical marijuana program are expected to have a more affordable option to the liquid, oil and pills currently allowed under one of the nation's most restrictive medical ...
May 20, 2021
Nearly one-third of GF County culverts in rough shape
A survey of highway culverts throughout Grand Forks County suggests over 31% are in need of repair and replacement. The analysis looked at over 2500 culverts on the county road system. Highway Enginee...
May 19, 2021
EGF makes a U-Turn on federal funding issue
East Grand Forks will utilize federal money to subsidize a reconstruction of 10th Street Northeast. In the past month the city council has gone from using the $860,000 "subtarget" dollars for a rounda...
May 19, 2021
MN Governor Walz announces plan to fund summer learning
Governor Tim Walz has announced a $75 million dollar plan to use federal COVID-19 dollars to enhance summer learning programs. The money is part of the flexible State Fiscal Stabilization Funds in Pre...
May 19, 2021
GF waste water plan advances to state
Grand Forks is ready to send-off a facility plan on wastewater treatment to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The city council approved the $45 million dollar concept project last ...
May 18, 2021