Category Archives: Business News
New report shows ND economy poised for growth
The latest outlook from North Dakota State University researchers finds the state's economy is poised for growth this year. The quarterly report indicates growth in salaries and wages, as well as a gr...
Apr 05, 2022
Alerus Center: Wallen concert had $3.187M impact
The Alerus Center says last month's Morgan Wallen concert had an economic impact of $3.187 million dollars to Greater Grand Forks, according to a study by Visit Greater Grand Forks. Hotels, restaurant...
Apr 04, 2022
Valley Middle School bonds won't be ready for June election
One question you won't see on the June ballot in Grand Forks is a bond issue for a new Valley Middle School. School board members today (Monday) opted not to place the issue on the ballot. Instead mem...
Apr 04, 2022
Battle heats up over remaining federal rental assistance
A debate is playing out across the country as the Treasury Department begins reallocating some of the $46.5 billion in rental assistance from places slow to spend to others that are running out of fun...
Apr 04, 2022
Business News: Inflation...GF taxi fares & aquatics study
America's employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy's resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic, Russia's war against Ukraine and...
Apr 03, 2022
Bipartisan coalition urging TikTok and Snapchat to give parents more control
Attorneys General in 43 states and Washington DC are asking TikTok and Snapchat to beef up security and give parents more control to monitor their kids' social media usage. The letter says children an...
Apr 01, 2022
GF business owner Kim Holmes dies
Long time businessman and restauranter Paul Kim Holmes has died. Holmes passed away Wednesday at Altru Hospital. Holmes owned and operated Sanders in downtown Grand Forks for over three decades. A Mem...
Mar 31, 2022
Refugees could help fill ND job gap
A group hoping to grow rural populations in North Dakota by recruiting refugees will meet this Saturday. The group is called "CATCH" or Communities Acting Together for Change and Hope. Bill Patrie is ...
Mar 30, 2022
MN employers could face sick time provision
A bill moving through the Minnesota legislature would require employers to offer one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. Workers could earn up to 48 hours a year and carry over ...
Mar 30, 2022
Perham dog chosen as face of Busch Dog Brew
A dog from Perham (MN) will be the next face of Busch's Dog Brew. The beer brand held a contest, the "Busch Bark Bracket," and the winner is Kira, a dog from Perham who was found by police officers be...
Mar 29, 2022