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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
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
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