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New mayors and councils sworn in across Grand Forks, Powell River
Politics
— 1d
Newly elected and returning local officials in Grand Forks, Merritt, Powell River and Greenville were sworn in for new terms, with leaders emphasizing priorities including housing, infrastructure, public safety, economic development and community engagement. Bangor also welcomed three members to its school committee, which elected Katie Brydon as chair and plans to develop a strategic plan and address facility maintenance.
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Minnesota and North Dakota Voters Head to Polls for 2026 Election
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Voters across Minnesota and North Dakota are heading to the polls for the Nov. 3 general election, with locations and hours varying by city and precinct; voters should check official election websites to confirm where to vote. In Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, officials urged voters to return absentee ballots in person or use secure drop boxes before the 7 p.m. deadline.
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Honor Flight Veterans Welcomed Home Across States
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
A 117-veteran Honor Flight group returned to Grand Forks after visiting Washington, D.C., memorials, where many said the trip offered fellowship and reflection. Their homecoming, marked by a cheering crowd and letters from loved ones, gave veterans a long-awaited welcome and recognition that some said they had not received after their service.
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City Councils Address Budgets, Projects, Public Services
Politics
— Oct 20, 2026
City councils across several communities approved or advanced local projects and spending, including Grand Forks drainage assessments and infrastructure work, St. Cloud police technology and development measures, and Brandon’s youth safe-space application and aquatic-center funding bid. Grande Prairie officials reviewed rising crime in some categories and began 2027 budget deliberations, while residents in Grand Forks questioned whether drainage assessments fairly reflected their benefits.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 10h
Grand Forks and Gibraltar plan road closures for sewer repairs
Grand Forks
— Oct 16, 2026
Belmont Road in Grand Forks will be closed to through traffic from the South Fifth Street roundabout to Eighth Avenue South on Oct. 22 and 23 while crews clean and inspect storm sewers. South Fifth Street and Fourth Avenue South will remain open across Belmont, but other cross streets will close; local drivers can access the area from either end.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Midwest artists showcase printmaking, mythic paper art
Lifestyle
— Oct 16, 2026
Recent arts projects include a University of Iowa student’s exhibit of mixed-media printmaking and Columbia artist Sarah Nguyen’s intricate hand-cut paper works reimagining women from mythology. In East Grand Forks, a two-session library course will introduce local publishing history and hands-on bookmaking.
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Grand Forks Driver Faces Three Attempted-Murder Counts
Thomas Schneeweis
— Sep 21, 2026
Ian Schneeweis was arrested in Grand Forks and faces three counts of attempted murder after police say his car struck two pedestrians, another vehicle and an apartment building entrance before he fled on foot. The pedestrians suffered non-life-threatening injuries; the charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
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Chinese Company Buys Huge Amount of US Land – It's Right By the 'Backbone of All US Military Communication'
Opinion
— Aug 6, 2022
A Chinese food manufacturing company has bought 300 acres of North Dakota farmland just 20 minutes from Grand Forks Air Force Base. Given Beijing’s goal to supplant the U.S. as the world’s predominant superpower in the…
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After Senators Receive Alarming Warning From Air Force, North Dakota Mayor Quickly Moves to Stop Corn Mill
Opinion
— Feb 2, 2023
It was never a good idea for Chinese-owned Fufeng USA to build a corn mill in North Dakota, especially given its proximity to Grand Forks Air Force Base. Nevertheless, the city’s mayor, Brandon Bochenski, and the…
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Road closures planned, active across four communities
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Peace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.
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