Grand Forks

Grand Forks Spring Clean Up Week Postponed

Spring Clean Up was originally scheduled for May 4-8.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The City of Grand Forks has postponed Spring Clean Up week due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Spring Clean Up was originally scheduled for May 4-8. The Electronic Recycling event scheduled for May 2 has also been postponed. Grand Forks Mayor Michael R. Brown said, “We are committed to the ongoing safety and health of our community and to…

Grand Forks updates community on region’s COVID-19 fight

Mayor Mike Brown and public health officials held a virtual news conference to discuss future plans

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Forks, but that may change. “They are in Ward County, Morton County, Burleigh County ad Cass County. We feel that as a population center in North Dakota, it will just be a matter of time before we have cases here in our region,” said Grand Forks Public…

LIVE: City of Grand Forks COVID-19 News Conference

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Mayor Michael R. Brown is holding a “virtual” news conference on Thursday to provide updates on the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Brown will be joined by City Administrator Todd Feland, Grand Forks Public Health Director Debbie Swanson and Altru Health System’s Medical Director of Primary Care Dr. Josh Deere. The public is being asked to continue taking precautionary measures…

Meal Services for Students in the Red River Valley

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools will provide free meals for kids while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The meals will be provided through a drive-through or walk-up process at certain school sites. Cold breakfast and lunch meals will be available  at five schools in Fargo, and nine in West Fargo until supplies last. Children up…

Grand Forks Area Food Assistance

Grand Forks, ND, 16 Mar 2020 – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Grand Forks area food pantries are making necessary service changes to minimize the risk for citizens and meet increased demand. After today, food boxes will be prepacked at all agencies to allow for more social distancing. Below are the service requirements for each pantry along with any…

Grand Forks Apartment Fire Causes Over $10,000 In Damage

One person who was not connected to the unit on fire was taken to Altru Hospital with unknown injuries

GRAND FORKS, N.D.– Fire causes over $10,000 in damage to an apartment in Grand Forks. Crews were called around 11:30 Saturday night to 815 39th Street North unit 307. They arrived to find fire coming from a third floor window of the apartment building. Everyone got out while crews knocked down the blaze. Damage was contained to the single unit…

Grand Forks Couple On Cruise Ship With Coronavirus Cases

Kari and Paul Kolstoe of Grand Forks are on the Grand Princess cruise ship

OAKLAND, CA —  A cruise ship carrying at least 21 people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus has arrived at a California port Monday after being held at sea for several days, as cases of the virus spiked across the United States. Kari and Paul Kolstoe of Grand Forks are on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Kari told Reuters that they…

North Dakota Girls Hockey Quarterfinal Roundup

Fargo Davies defeated West Fargo United, Devils Lake beat Grand Forks, and Minot defeated Fargo North-South

FARGO, ND – It was jam-packed day at Farmer’s Union Insurance Center. Fargo Davies took down West Fargo 3-1. Meanwhile, it took Devils Lake 4 overtimes to beat to Grand Forks. Fargo North/South and Minot rounded out the night with the Majetts coming out on top 3-1. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Eagles Girls Hockey, Eagles Hockey, Fargo…

Grand Forks Mayor Gives State Of The City Address

The Mayor covered topics like: The 2020 census, UND and the spring flooding.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.- Mayor Michael Brown says there’s no place like Grand Forks. “Grand Forks is where, literally, the sky is not the limit. And we act confidently and competently to reach new opportunities,” Mayor Brown says. He says the city’s mission is to protect and serve. And this will be no exception once the spring flood comes. “I assure…

Country Superstar Luke Combs Coming To Grand Forks

Combs will play the Alerus Center on October 2, 2020.

GRAND FORKS, ND — ACM, CMA and CMT award winning country artist Luke Combs has extended his “What You See Is What You Get Tour” to include Grand Forks, North Dakota. Combs will play the Alerus Center on October 2, 2020. The show will feature an in -the round stage design. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28 at 10:00…