Lake Region residents tour flood damage, prevention efforts
The east end outlet on Devils Lake is finally running this summer, as locals got a crash course Wednesday in everything the state is doing to fight the long-running flood. About 40 people from Devils Lake and downstream areas toured damage caused by the water, along with what's being done to reverse the damage.
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Lake Region State College in Devils Lake dedicated its brand new 1.3 megawatt wind turbine Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony marks the end of more than a decade of work to bring the turbine to Devils Lake.
RELATED CONTENTOwn a piece of UND history
A piece of University of North Dakota history can now be yours. Seats from the Old Ralph Englestad Arena are being sold by Berger Enterprises, the company in charge of demolishing the building next month.
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Saturday was the first of 16 days that the Farmers Market will be happening in Grand Forks. While this day typically has people flocking in with the hopes of buying fresh produce, that hasn't been the case so far this year.
RELATED CONTENTJuly Events - Grand Forks Senior Center
See below for a listing of July 2013 events at the Grand Forks Senior Center
RELATED CONTENTGrand Forks sales tax collection ahead of 2012 pace
Sale tax collections in Grand Forks totaled $9.5 million for the first four months of the year, slightly ahead of the same period in 2012.
Crookston schedules city-wide mosquito spraying Tuesday night
The City of Crookston has scheduled a city-wide spray for mosquitoes Tuesday, June 18th. Spraying will begin at 7:00 pm.
Council votes 6-1 to ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation
The city council voted 6 to 1 Monday in favor of banning employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The amendment applies to employees and applicants of the City of Grand Forks.
2 weeks on the job, East Grand Forks lifeguard pulls boy from pool
A lifeguard at the East Grand Forks pool came to the rescue of a boy who nearly drowned Sunday evening. 17-year-old Taylor Holweger just started her first job as a lifeguard at the East Grand Forks pool, and it really didn't take long to put her skill to the test.
RELATED CONTENTGrandstrand responds to council regarding controversial Facebook post
After calling his fellow council members "dead white males," Grand Forks city council member Tyrone Grandstrand speaks publicly for the first time to WDAZ-TV regarding his controversial Facebook post. Some of the councilors are upset by the comment, others are not. Grandstrand tells us he has apologized and it's time to move on.
RELATED CONTENTDevils Lake runway project delayed after remains discovered buried at site
Construction crews at the Devils Lake airport made a grizzly discovery recently -- they found a set of human remains near where a new runway is slated to be built. The body was found in late May, causing a delay in the airport expansion project.
RELATED CONTENTDiscrimination, future of curbside recycling program up for discussion at Grand Forks Council meeting
Monday night, the Grand Forks City Council will take up the issues of discrimination and the future of the city's recycling program.
New school expected to open in Grand Forks means new school name
A new school is expected to open in Grand Forks’ south end in 2015, and along with a new school comes a new name.
75 days into cross country journey, US Marine Chuck Lewis reaches Grand Forks
U.S. Marine Chuck Lewis made it to Grand Forks today. He's on a 3,300 mile journey across America to raise money for wounded and disabled veterans. Chuck is 75 days into his walking for the fallen venture. Even though he just got to town, Chuck says he has already felt the spirit of Grand Forks.
RELATED CONTENTFriends, family celebrate Edmore woman's 101st birthday
Friends and family of lifelong Edmore, North Dakota resident Helen Novacek say it's their turn to throw her a party today (Friday) on her 101st birthday. She's famous in Edmore for opening her home to anyone, one of the many reasons she is beloved by nearly everyone in town.
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