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Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:33 AM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! The Glories of Living in a Small Town with Nice People In It
As Daily Globe readers may have already realized, I attended the Worthington City Council meeting last night. When I left the Daily Globe's office at about 6:45 p.m., the night air was cold and crisp ...
Posted on 2/9/10 at 9:28 AM
Grand Forks City Council OKs road memorial plan 
Roadside memorials for traffic fatalities will have a different look as a result of new city policy passed Monday by the Grand Forks City Council.
By Brandi Jewett , May 06, 2013
STACEY HEGGEN: Keeping busy because he cares
While attending UND, I remember hearing about “Tyrone for Student Body President.” Everywhere. Fast forward a few years, I was new in my position as executive director for the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals and had just moved back to Grand Forks, when I heard his name come up again, this time as a member of the Grand Forks City Council.
By Stacey Heggen , April 05, 2013
Grand Forks city leader quits posts after clash with Cirrus
While Grand Forks city leaders say City Council member Doug Christensen’s resignation from several key leadership roles is an opportunity to move past a recent controversy, they applaud the longtime leader’s record.
By Kevin Bonham , March 21, 2013
Grand Forks City Council resolution supports anti-discrimination measure
Through a City Council vote, Grand Forks declared its support Monday for a state Senate bill that would extend protection against discrimination in housing and employment to sexual orientation.
By Brandi Jewett , February 05, 2013
Grand Forks City Council approves stricter public smoking laws
Grand Forks’ public smoking laws will be stricter following a City Council vote Monday.
By Brandi Jewett , November 19, 2012
Jerry Wenzel, Randall, Minn., letter: EGF council race features able candidates
The point is simple: Whoever wins this election, education will have a friend in East Grand Forks City Hall.
By Jerry Wenzel , October 07, 2012
Grand Forks committee OKs Shadyridge bridge
Grand Forks Township is one step closer to building a single-lane bridge on Shadyridge Court, an area south of the city that is often cutoff during spring floods.
By Brandi Jewett , September 26, 2012
Grand Forks council members question raise
Heated reaction to a raise received by a Grand Forks city employee this year will advance a review of city policy to next week’s City Council meeting for discussion.
By Brandi Jewett , September 24, 2012
Homes needed in Grand Forks, but city faces roadblocks
A snapshot of the Grand Forks housing market revealed the city is nearing the tipping point of becoming unaffordable, according to research presented at a Wednesday meeting of the city’s housing study group.
By Brandi Jewett , September 19, 2012
Grand Forks Council approves 1-mill tax increase
The Grand Forks City Council gave final approval Monday to Mayor Mike Brown’s proposed city budget. The $130 million budget includes a 1-mill property tax increase to fund a new fire station to be located in the southeast portion of the city.
By Brandi Jewett , September 17, 2012
Grand Forks library still struggles to raise pay for workers
After the City Council denied its request for a 0.5 mill increase two weeks ago, the Grand Forks Public Library is moving forward with a city study’s recommendation for wage increases.
By Brandi Jewett , September 16, 2012
Grand Forks mayor defends raise for city department head
Grand Forks Mayor Mike Brown has come under fire for his decision to provide a city department head with a nearly $25,000 raise this year.
Pete Haga, the city community / government relations officer, received the raise in May after his position was reviewed by the city’s human resources office.
By Brandi Jewett , September 11, 2012
Repairs planned on 32nd, Columbia
An improvement project proposed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation is in the works for 32nd Avenue South.
The project would include numerous repairs to the portion of the street stretching from Interstate 29 to Washington Street.
By Herald Staff Report , September 11, 2012
Charity on track to receive city lot
St. Joseph’s Social Care of Grand Forks is one step closer to receiving a city lot for its planned housing unit. The organization’s proposal requires the city to donate a lot located at 825 Fourth Ave. S., for permanent supportive housing.
By Brandi Jewett , September 11, 2012
Twin homes proposed near Grand Forks' Central Park
Developers are proposing to build six twin-home units near Grand Forks’ Central Park, according to city documents.
By Herald Staff Report , September 10, 2012
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