Category Archives: Latest News
At least 23.2 million watched Chauvin verdict
At least 23.2 million Americans watched on television this week when former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was declared guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd. The Nielsen company's e...
Apr 23, 2021
Gander highlights EGF goals for 2021 in remarks
East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander used his State of the City address today (Thursday) to highlight past accomplishments as well as reinforce a laundry list of goals for the coming year. Those range ...
Apr 22, 2021
Burgum vetoes bill barring mask mandates by state officials
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would prohibit state officials from mandating face coverings. In his veto message, Burgum says North Dakota law assigns the governor the responsibili...
Apr 22, 2021
Hunters report success in the fields in 2020
North Dakota hunters reported success in the fields during the 2020 deer season. A post-season survey by the state Game and Fish Departments suggests hunters harvested 39,322 deer - a success rate of ...
Apr 22, 2021
North Dakota Gov. Burgum vetoes transgender sports measure
Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed legislation restricting transgender students from participating in public elementary and secondary school sports. The bill prohibits K-12 schools fr...
Apr 22, 2021
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