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Are you looking for a fun family Halloween activity? Check out the Half Pint Haunt this Sunday sponsored by the Grand Forks Historical Society. ...
Posted on 10/26/11 at 12:06 PM
Grand Forks County sheriff: Even rescuers get stuck, stay home in blizzards 
The sheriff's department, along with other law enforcement agencies are using the Internet to get the word out about the dangers of driving in blizzards.
By Kevin Bonham , March 19, 2013
Inmate numbers soar at Grand Forks County jail
Most of the inmates are from the county sheriff's department. Sheriff Bob Rost said the reflect increased enforcement and arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
By Kevin Bonham , February 12, 2013
More drug crimes, fewer thefts reported in Grand Forks County
Sheriff Bob Rost said stats show his deputies working harder to crack down on drugs.
By Stephen J. Lee , February 12, 2013
UAS park could spark industry growth
Grand Forks leaders could know by August whether a proposed unmanned aircraft systems campus will fly at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
By Kevin Bonham , February 04, 2013
Two injured in accident on U.S. 2 west of Grand Forks
Traffic on both sides of the highway slowed to a crawl after the accident, which happened around 8:35 p.m. 17 miles west of Grand Forks.
By Tu-Uyen Tran and Melinda Lavine , December 21, 2012
Grand Forks law enforcement to set up sobriety checkpoints
Grand Forks city police and county sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday that they’ll set up sobriety checkpoints Friday and Saturday.
By Herald Staff Report , August 22, 2012
More 911 calls keep Grand Forks area responders busy
Emergency calls are up 10 percent, other calls up 5 percentDispatchers have kept up, thanks to the technology upgrades in the new $2.1 million addition to the police building that they moved into a year ago, according to PSAP Director Becky Ault. But it’s a different story with thin-stretched responders. Some plan to hire more; others cope.
July 01, 2012
Pro-nickname group raises questions over use of state funds for retire the UND nickname movement
On the eve of the statewide referendum on UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname, nickname supporters again raised questions concerning the UND Alumni Association’s use of an airplane on May 1 to campaign for retirement of the nickname.
The issue is still under review by police in Grand Forks, but a related complaint and investigation in Bismarck resulted in no charges.
By Chuck Haga , June 11, 2012
Grand Forks County lifts burn ban
A burn ban in Grand Forks County has been lifted following rainfall on Tuesday, the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday.
By Herald Staff Report , April 19, 2012
Fires prompt Grand Forks County burn ban
Two fires in rural Grand Forks County kept the Thompson Fire Department busy Friday morning and prompted the sheriff to issue a burn ban until whenever it isn’t as dangerous to burn things outside.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , April 06, 2012
Grand Forks County sued over alleged mishandling of man's estate
Barb Zavala’s unaccounted handling of Paul Veum’s estate cost him $33,690, says the suit, which was filed by attorney Timothy C. Lamb March 23 in Grand Forks County District Court.
April 03, 2012
As bill stalls, domestic violence foes in Grand Forks rally
GF leaders say Violence Against Women Act has been effectiveThe bill was passed in 1994 and reauthorized twice with bipartisan support. Yet it's now stalled in the U.S. Senate. Local leaders involved in the fight against domestic violence say VAWA funding has helped reduce violence.
March 21, 2012
UND says impact of research grew in FY11
The economic impact of UND research continues to grow in spite of a sluggish national economy, according to a new university report.
In fiscal year 2011, the university’s research had a $175.5 million economic impact in Grand Forks County. Adjusted for inflation, that’s 6.1 percent more than in fiscal year 2010 and 33 percent more than in fiscal year 2006.
By Pamela Knudson , January 06, 2012
Grand Forks County plans security upgrades
Grand Forks County commissioners are considering security improvements in and around all country property, from the parking ramp or dimly lit stairwells to courtrooms.
By Kevin Bonham , December 13, 2011
Veterans Day Observances
A Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Friday in front of the Grand Forks County Courthouse, 124 S. Fourth St., Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , November 08, 2011
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