Category Archives: Latest News
Documents show several red flags for clinic shooting suspect
The man accused of opening fire at a Minnesota health clinic earlier this week, killing one staff member and wounding four others, shot two people in the clinic's reception area before he entered the ...
Feb 11, 2021
Red River diversion backers laud decision affirming permit
Supporters of a Red River diversion project say a decision by a Minnesota agency to reject an appeal of a permit it issued in 2018 should remove one of the last hurdles to building the channel. The Me...
Feb 11, 2021
EGF council mulls over storm and sewer rates
East Grand Forks residents could see a nine dollar increase in storm water and sanitary sewer rates in the near future. The city council is considering the rate bump to help pay maintenance bills for ...
Feb 10, 2021
26 rescued from ice floe in Lake Superior off Minnesota
Twenty-six people fishing on Lake Superior were rescued when an ice floe broke away from the Minnesota shoreline, stranding them in frigid weather. The Duluth Fire Department got a call Tuesday from a...
Feb 10, 2021 AP: Ice Flow Rescue
GF school officials continue to mull over bond referendum
The size of a potential bond referendum is still in question but there is general consensus among Grand Forks school board members to include a Valley Middle School replacement project and consolidati...
Feb 10, 2021 GF schools cost vs savings chart
GF high school students to transition to classroom learning
The Grand Forks School Board has agreed to transition high school students back to classroom learning starting March 8th. Students have been in a hybrid model due to COVID-19. The board approved in-pe...
Feb 09, 2021
Grand Forks council talks changes in franchise fees
It's not a done deal but the Grand Forks council took the first step last night towards amending a franchise fee agreement with area power companies. The new deal would reduce the two-percent fee to ....
Feb 09, 2021
Dangerously cold wind chills in store for US Northern Plains
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Forecasters say dangerously cold win...
Feb 09, 2021
NCHC Frozen Faceoff being moved to REA in Grand Forks March 12-16
The Ralph Englestad Arena will host the NCHC postseason tournament in a revised playoff format released today (Monday). The entire 2021 tournament - including the Frozen Faceoff - will take place in G...
Feb 08, 2021
ND & MN health officials keep close tabs on vaccination rollout
The rush to get vaccinated has led to some confusion among those hoping to get a shot ASAP. Last week Grand Forks Health officials were alerted to the sharing of a website that led to some appointment...
Feb 08, 2021