MELANIE ORLINS
Visibility Limited, Drivers Stranded as Blizzard Continues
Today's blizzard conditions have continued into this evening, stranding truck drivers and making residents dig out multiple times just this afternoon.
By Melanie Orlins , March 18, 2013
Potholes Crop Up on City Streets as Spring Gets Closer
Spring is fast approaching and potholes are popping up on many roads around Grand Forks. Locals say they spend hundreds of dollars each year fixing their vehicles because of damage from potholes around town.
By Melanie Orlins , March 14, 2013
Grand Forks Parents Speak to ND Senate About Synthetic Drugs
The North Dakota Senate heard from Grand Forks parents today who lost their son to synthetic drugs nine months ago. Just last week the House passed a bill to add drugs to the list of illegal synthetic substances.
By Melanie Orlins , March 13, 2013
ND Considers Regulation of Drone Use
North Dakota State Legislators are deciding if they should be one of the first states to regulate the use of drones. The first ever arrest made with the assistance of a drone in the nation was last year to capture Rodney Brossart.
By Melanie Orlins , March 12, 2013
Council Grants Loan Request for Cirrus
City leaders have agreed to grant approval for a nearly $1-million loan at request from Cirrus Aircraft. Officials met with city leaders again, after last week the company felt it was the target of a councilman's scrutiny and judgement.
By Melanie Orlins , March 11, 2013
Man Leads Police on Chase Through EGF, Grand Forks
A man led police on a car and foot chase this afternoon on both sides of the river. The chase started shortly after 3:30 in East Grand Forks then crossed the river on the Kennedy bridge into Grand Forks.
By Melanie Orlins , March 07, 2013
Heated Discussion Over New Development
Residents who live on Vail Circle, just East of Columbia Road are concerned excess snow from a new development's parking lot will impede on their property, among other things. A multi-family apartment building is planned for that area and city leaders say the new building may cause some of the drainage issues instead of adding to it.
By Melanie Orlins , March 07, 2013
Cirrus Pressed After Asking City for $1 Million
Officials with Cirrus Aircraft Administration are asking the city of Grand Forks for a nearly $1 million loan, something local leaders are wary of. Cirrus has a long history in Grand Forks and has borrowed money from the city in the past. Some council members worry the company's debt is a liability for the city.
By Melanie Orlins , March 06, 2013
City Council Hears Different Point of View on Housing Crunch
Grand Forks City Councilmen heard reaction to the Blue Ribbon Housing Commission's report from a UND economist this evening. Professor and Economics Chairman David Flynn says housing prices may be getting too much attention.
By Melanie Orlins , March 05, 2013
How Sequestration Could Affect ND
The dreaded deadline of sequester day is here, meaning fiscal cuts are expected, affecting local government. Local economic and political science professors say the state might be able to make up for the loss.
By Melanie Orlins , March 01, 2013
Community Urges City Leaders to Take Action on Alcohol Abuse
Community members want Grand Forks to take action on what some people are calling a major issue -- alcohol consumption. City leaders, law enforcement, bar owners and abuse counselors weighed in on steps the city needs to take to 'meet in the middle'.
By Melanie Orlins , March 01, 2013
Mayor Brown Unveils "Big Plan" for Grand Forks
Grand Forks Mayor Michael Brown unveiled his "Big Plan" Wednesday as part of his State of the City address. Brown used 'BIG' as an acronym for Build, Invest, and Grow, the next steps to guiding Grand Forks into the future.
By Melanie Orlins , February 27, 2013
EGF Pool Fate Still Undecided
After nearly a year of debate East Grand Forks city leaders still can't decide a future for the city's only pool. Councilmen may rely on the people's vote to make a decision.
By Melanie Orlins , February 27, 2013
Finance Committee Wants Explanation for Arts Program Funding
City leaders decided to withhold funding pertaining to arts programs for some popular special assistance organizations at tonight's Finance Committee meeting.
By Melanie Orlins , February 26, 2013
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