Category Archives: Business News

Finalists Named for the Presidency of Northland Community and Technical College
The search for a new president of Northland Community and Technical College is down to three finalists. The candidates - recommended by a search advisory committee - will participate in a virtual camp...
Doug Barrett Mar 18, 2021 Josh Baker...Sandra Kiddo...Brian Huschle

Altru maintains mask requirements...updates visitor restrictions
Altru Health has updated its visitor policies with the changing risk of coronavirus in the community. One thing that won't change is the requirement for face coverings at all Altru facilities. Despite...
Doug Barrett Mar 17, 2021

Cities and counties await American Rescue Plan funding
The general public has company in waiting for a stimulus check to arrive. Local governments are also scheduled to receive a financial shot in the arm as a result of the pandemic. The $1.9 trillion dol...
Doug Barrett Mar 17, 2021

Razing begins on former UND stadium
Demolition of the old Memorial Stadium in Grand Forks is officially underway. The 1927 structure is being razed to make way for a new $25 million building. The first floor will house UND Athletics and...
Doug Barrett Mar 16, 2021

Alerus Center packs a punch despite a down year
The Alerus Center ended 2020 in the red as a result of cancelled shows and events due to the pandemic. General Manager Anna Rosburg told council members last night (Monday) that what started out as a ...
Doug Barrett Mar 16, 2021

Drought conditions worsen in North Dakota
Observers say drought conditions have got worsened and are more widespread in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, 80% of the state is now in severe drought, including the w...
Doug Barrett Mar 15, 2021

GF home sales...tax collections & MN jobs
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000. That's the lowest total since early November and evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs amid a decline in confi...
Doug Barrett Mar 14, 2021

ND legislature to get new revenue forecast
Improving oil prices and pending federal coronavirus aid have North Dakota lawmakers expecting a slightly better revenue forecast than what was used as a budgetary starting point in January. State bud...
Doug Barrett Mar 13, 2021

Gas prices expected to climb this summer
With COVID restrictions coming down little by little, more Americans are expected to take a summertime trip this year. If they plan to drive, they should anticipate higher gas prices. In the past, whe...
Doug Barrett Mar 12, 2021

EGF leader mull over promotion campaign pitch
East Grand Forks council heard a pitch this week intended to help promote the city's business sector. Gary Shields urged members to consider putting public dollars into a grassroots campaign to help s...
Doug Barrett Mar 11, 2021