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Berg faces criticism, heated questions at Grand Forks town hall meeting 
Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., said he had two goals for his town hall meeting in Grand Forks: to get the audience to agree to the facts of the nation’s fiscal problems, and to “listen more than talk.”
August 10, 2011
Towing, texting on the Grand Forks City Council agenda
Changes to the Grand Forks towing ordinance and a repeal and reenactment of a texting ban passed earlier this year will go before the City Council next week.
By Brandi Jewett , August 09, 2011
Gengler proposes city merges with development office
Grand Forks City Planner Brad Gengler is proposing the city merge his department with the Office of Urban Development to save money.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , August 02, 2011
Grand Forks Public Library asks for tax increase to pay employees
More than half of staff members at the Grand Forks Public Library make minimum wage or just slightly more, Library Director Wendy Wendt told City Council members Tuesday as she asked for a property tax increase to pay staff more.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , August 02, 2011
GFFD proposes new fire station
The Grand Forks Fire Department is proposing a new fire station in the city’s growing southeast along with a property tax increase to pay for more firefighters.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , August 02, 2011
East Grand Forks council approves funding for playground consultant
Contract sets stage for rebuilding Sherlock Forest Park playgroundThe rebuilding of the Sherlock Forest Park playground is officially a go. The green light came in the form of the East Grand Forks City Council unanimously approving a $38,100 contract with an Ithaca, N.Y., consulting firm.
By Ryan Bakken , August 02, 2011
Grand Forks Park Board OKs Choice Fitness bids
Bulk of money will go for interior workThe Grand Forks Park Board approved bids totaling about $3 million Tuesday for Choice Health & Fitness, which is under construction.
By Ryan Bakken , August 02, 2011
GF group to hold tea party today
A local tea party group will host a rally today in downtown Grand Forks.
The Valley Tea Party Conservative Coalition will hold the rally in the Town Square from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
By Herald Staff Report , July 31, 2011
The redistricting ‘puzzle’
GF should see minor changes, but northeast counties could lose a districtRedrawing the lines that define Grand Forks’ four legislative districts should require only “minor” changes that will shift a couple of neighborhoods under a different group of lawmakers, Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, said.
July 29, 2011
Businesses take on council on potential towing law
Companies argue that lawmakers can’t tell them how to operateSome towing companies protested a proposed city law aimed at curbing predatory towing before the Grand Forks City Council’s safety committee Tuesday.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , July 26, 2011
Grand Forks considers Alerus Center energy efficiency upgrades
Proposed $1.5 million project is projected to pay for itself over 15 yearsThe Alerus Center could soon get a $1.5 million revamp to make the building more energy efficient, a project expected to pay for itself — and result in $390,000 in additional savings — over the next 15 years.
June 13, 2011
Grand Forks County Democrats to hold reorganization meeting
The group will hold their 2011 reorganization meeting 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Valley Middle School, 2100 Fifth Ave. N. The event is open to the public.
By Herald Staff Report , April 26, 2011
Local tea party to hold constitutional rally
The Valley Tea Party Conservative Coalition will hold a constitutional rally Saturday morning in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , April 01, 2011
OBIT: Richard 'Dick' Grassel
Richard "Dick" Grassel, 67, of East Grand Forks, MN passed away at home on February 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving wife, Diana, and family.
By Herald Staff Report , March 02, 2011
East Grand Forks City Council honors Grassel
Playground named in president’s memoryTwenty-four hours after he died from cancer, East Grand Forks City Council President Richard Grassel was honored Tuesday in the room where he built much of his reputation as someone who got the job done.
By Ryan Bakken , March 01, 2011
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