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ND House to weigh options on lawmaker accused of harassment
North Dakota Rep. Luke Simons, who has been asked to resign by Republican leadership following reports he threatened and sexually harassed women at the state Capitol, says the allegations are inaccura...
Doug Barrett Mar 03, 2021

EGF leaders talk bridges and LGA funding
The mayor of East Grand Forks says there is growing consensus about the need for two new bridges with its neighbor to the west - Grand Forks. Steve Gander told city council members last night (Tuesday...
Doug Barrett Mar 03, 2021

NDDOT program seeks to provide a solution to driving impaired
Vision Zero is partnering with the Office of the Governor, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) announced ND Sober Ride - a program aimed at...
Doug Barrett Mar 03, 2021

Grand Forks alcohol & games of chance
The Grand Forks council rejected a move to allow restaurants with a Class 4 liquor license to host games of chance. Supporters say not-for-profits are having a hard time raising money due to the lack ...
Doug Barrett Mar 02, 2021

Record number of gun permits issued in Minnesota in 2020
A record number of permits to carry handguns were issued in 2020, a surge attributed to a rise in violent crime in the Twin Cities and the civil unrest that followed the death of George Floyd. A repor...
Doug Barrett Mar 02, 2021

Grand Forks "green" health dashboard
Grand Forks has been stuck in "green" on the local health dashboard for seven straight days. The low risk level for COVID-19 is a welcome sign for health officials as vaccination efforts continue to r...
Doug Barrett Mar 02, 2021

GF School District could see Impact Aid dollars grow
It's far from being a done deal but the Grand Forks School District has made some progress in the North Dakota House in capturing additional Federal Impact Aid dollars. The House voted 94-0 last week ...
Doug Barrett Mar 01, 2021

MN deputy shot during fatal encounter released from hospital
A Minnesota sheriff's deputy shot and wounded in an encounter with two suspects who were killed is out of the hospital and recovering at home. The Wadena County Sheriff's Office says a deputy and a mo...
Doug Barrett Mar 01, 2021

GF home sales...Grand Sky & Hugo’s liquor license
Doug Barrett Feb 28, 2021

GF County reports a single new case of COVID-19
The daily COVID-19 update posted by North Dakota health officials remained largely unchanged since Saturday, with no new deaths or hospitalizations due to the coronavirus. Officials confirmed 31 new c...
Doug Barrett Feb 28, 2021