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Alerus Center won’t lose as much money as projected 
Grand Forks’ Alerus Center will not lose as much money as it had earlier projected, the city-owned facility’s management said. By year’s end, losses would total $156,000 compared to the $271,000 projected in July.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 28, 2011
Safety Committee considers major infrastructure proposals
It’s a dirty job, but it’s one that the Grand Forks City Council needs to tackle. On Tuesday, the council’s safety committee heard proposals on how the city will move forward to upgrade its Water Treatment Residuals Pond System.
By Chris Bieri , September 27, 2011
Park Board votes to raise King's Walk prices
Lincoln course fees unchangedPlaying King’s Walk will cost golfers a little more next year, while prices at Lincoln Park will remain the same.
By Ryan Bakken , September 27, 2011
City won’t convert Datacom loan into stock
The city’s Growth Fund Committee decided against approving a recommendation to convert the outstanding balance on loans to Datacom International Inc. into company stock during a city Growth Fund meeting in Grand Forks.
September 27, 2011
Grand Forks County votes on final budget, raises taxes 1.54 mills
Grand Forks County property taxes are going up 1.54 mills next year after the County Commission took a final vote on the budget Tuesday.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 20, 2011
GF Library holds out hope for raises
Board to approach City Council againThe Grand Forks Library Board will reach out to the City Council again to see what, if anything, can be done to fund raises for underpaid staff, board members agreed at their meeting.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 15, 2011
EGF City Council considering GF wastewater sharing issue
If cost-sharing on a shared wastewater treatment was based on population, East Grand Forks residents would pay 14 percent. If it was based on flow volume, East Siders would pay 10 percent. But, according to a detailed cost analysis by a local engineering firm, they would have to pay only 5 percent.
By Ryan Bakken , September 12, 2011
Falck honored for role in breaking up drug trafficking organization
Grand Forks County Assistant State’s Attorney Tom Falck was recognized this week by the U.S. Attorney’s office for his role in cracking a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy that stretched from California to the Northern Plains.
By Kevin Bonham , September 07, 2011
GF Council agrees to 1-mill increase
Money would pay for new southeast fire stationGrand Forks City Council members voted on a preliminary budget this evening, mostly agreeing to Mayor Mike Brown’s budget.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 06, 2011
GF Park District votes tentatively to raise property taxes
The additional $290,000 would pay special assessments levied by the city for streets and sewers and pay to repair the district’s numerous parking lots. Some Park Board members worry more specials are coming in future years.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 06, 2011
GRAND FORKS COUNTY: Budget plan includes tax hike
Public meeting set on budget proposalThe Grand Forks County Commission approved a preliminary budget for 2012 that includes a property tax increase of about 1.54 mills.
By Kevin Bonham , September 06, 2011
EGF council votes to raise revenue
East Grand Forks City Council members agreed tentatively to increase revenue by 5 percent in next year’s budget.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , September 06, 2011
GF Republicans to host Burgers and Beans fundraiser
Grand Forks Republicans will host a Burgers and Beans fundraiser 6 p.m. Thursday in Lincoln Park Shelter Two.
By Herald Staff Report , August 19, 2011
Grand Forks to debut quiet zones at some rail crossings
Beginning this weekend, the 100-decibel blasts that signal the arrival of a train at an intersection will be far and few between in Grand Forks.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , August 16, 2011
Grand Forks Democrats to hold annual ‘Pig in the Park’ barbecue
The fundraiser hosted by the District 17 Democrats will start at 5 p.m. Thursday in Lincoln Park and will feature music from the Peat Moss Band and speakers Andy Zabel, executive director of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL party, and Brandi Schoenberg, Miss North Dakota 2011.
By Herald Staff Report , August 16, 2011
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