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Special Session Set for Monday After Walz, Leaders Reach Budget Agreement

Tim Walz · East Grand Forks

Special Session Set for Monday After Walz, Leaders Reach Budget Agreement

44% Center coverage: 25 sources

Gov Tim Walz has called a special session for Monday to finalize the state budget and bills on medical care, consumer protection, and transportation financing.See the Story

East Grand Forks man granted stayed sentence for drug possession

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East Grand Forks man granted stayed sentence for drug possession

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POLK COUNTY, Minn. — An East Grand Forks man was granted a stayed 33-month sentence Tuesday, June 10, for felony drug possession. Richard Franklin Jackson, 55, was originally charged with two counts of felony second-degree sale of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone, however, one count was amended to a possession charge and the other count was dismissed. Jackson possessed 14 10mg oxycodone pills and a pipe with methamphetamine residue on…Read Article

East Grand Forks parents allege city isn't doing enough to combat bullying in parks and recreation programs

Bullying · East Grand Forks

East Grand Forks parents allege city isn't doing enough to combat bullying in parks and recreation programs

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A group of parents voiced their concerns about bullying, retaliation and program quality in front of the East Grand Forks City Council at its Tuesday meeting.Read Article

MNDOT to inspect Kennedy, Sorlie bridges in East Grand Forks

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EAST GRAND FORKS, MN – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is announcing the continuation of bridge inspections along the Red River in East Grand Forks. On Monday, they’ll conduct an inspection of the Sorlie Bridge, connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks on Demers Avenue. Then, on Tuesday and Wednesday, they’ll inspect the Kennedy Bridge, connecting the two cities via Highway 2 and Gateway Drive. Motorists can expect short term delay…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

New Warroad Community Development director sees forward motion on multiple community projects

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WARROAD, Minn. — The Warroad community might see the start of a marina project next spring as part of Warroad Point Regional Park, one of the projects on Sarah Carling’s radar as the new executive director of Warroad Community Development. The project began before Carling stepped in, and has recently gone out for bids for dirt work and the retention walls. It is also about to go for bids for the docks as well. “Once that’s completed, we would ho…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Grand Forks man will serve no additional time for Minnesota drug crimes

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POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Grand Forks man sentenced in North Dakota to 10 years in prison for methamphetamine crimes will not serve any additional time for committing similar offenses in Minnesota. Robert Barrett Yahnke, 61, pleaded guilty on May 22 to two felonies: first-degree sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to commit first-degree sale of a controlled substance. Additional felony charges were dismissed. Those include second-degree s…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Nearly 150 high school graduates honored in East Grand Forks, Sacred Heart ceremonies

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EAST GRAND FORKS — Nearly 150 graduates were celebrated Friday, May 23, as they collected diplomas from their respective East Grand Forks high schools, ending one chapter of their lives and turning to another. "High school has taught us a lot, but bigger lessons are to come," Adrianna Gregoire addressed her East Grand Forks Senior High School class. "To every one of you here today, I know the future holds great things for you." Three students, o…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Summer spin: Classic car circuit roars to life in Minnesota, North Dakota

75% Right coverage: 12 sources

Classic car enthusiasts are all revved up for summer 2025 as the classic car shows are already popping up on schedules across the region. Vintage, antiques, speeders, rods — you name it, the classic beauties will be out for all to see. Here are some of the shows coming up this summer: Ongoing throughout the summer What: Stewie Cruisers When: Every Friday night, 5 p.m May - September Where: Stewartville, Minnesota Information: The Stewie Cruiser…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks See the Story

East Grand Forks City Council establishes new economic development fund - Finnoexpert

May 21—EAST GRAND FORKS — The East Grand Forks City Council on Tuesday approved establishing a city fund that will be used for economic development loans. The establishment of the new fund is only the first step in a process that will take several meetings between the City Council and the Economic Development Authority Board over the next weeks and months. To establish the fund, the city is putting $61,143.38 in the account from interest earning…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks See the Story

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council CEO to leave in June, interim chosen prior to search for permanent replacement

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CROOKSTON, Minn. — Jason Carlson, CEO of non-profit Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, will be leaving the community action agency in June. Carlson is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside of the community action network, a press release said. He will stay at Tri-Valley through June 20, when Charles Reynolds will take up the role of interim CEO. Reynolds was chosen by the Tri-Valley Board of Directors, and his appointment as interim is pending a…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Groundbreaking set for Marshall County coulee restoration project

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MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A groundbreaking event to mark the first phase of a channel restoration project in Marshall County is set for May 21, but additional funding will be needed to carry the project through to completion, a watershed administrator says. According to Morteza Maher, administrator of the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) in Warren, Minnesota, the roots of the Swift Coulee Restoration Project date back to th…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article