News
State air quality officials encourage homeowners to test for radon
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (608+ words) GRAND FORKS " During the winter months, it's a good time to check homes for radon, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality." Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Illness…...
New state financial literacy standards implementing smoothly at local level, say Grand Forks school leaders
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (420+ words) GRAND FORKS " After the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction released statewide financial literacy content standards for K-12 students, Grand Forks school leaders say the implementation is going well. Davonne Eldredge, NDDPI assistant director of academic support, said making kids aware…...
Letter: Redirect focus to Constitutional and inalienable rights for all, including immigrants
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (252+ words) As a special education teacher in North Dakota public schools, I work every day with students from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity is not a threat to our communities. America is a melting pot of diversity, which is…...
It’s not too late to vaccinate, Grand Forks Public Health officials say
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (584+ words) GRAND FORKS " The flu season is well underway, but it is not too late to get vaccinated as respiratory illness continues to circulate in the area, according to Grand Forks Public Health. Ashley Krone, disease prevention team leader with GFPH,…...
Grand Forks County engineer feels 2025 was a record-breaking year, with 20 projects
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (526+ words) GRAND FORKS COUNTY " Grand Forks County Engineer Nick West feels 2025 was a record-breaking year for his department. With 20 completed bridge projects, West said it was the busiest season in at least the last 20 years. He attributed the success to a…...
Nursing, medical technology programs in Grand Forks growing post-pandemic with Lake Region State College
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (556+ words) GRAND FORKS " Lake Region State College has offered a number of programs to Grand Forks residents over the years. Its nursing program, partnered with Altru Health System, has seen a rise in enrollment since the COVID pandemic. Other programs have…...
Our opinion: From bitcoin to jury duty and even romance, scams are everywhere
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (745+ words) That's the advice of a Grand Forks Police Department detective who recently reported that since October 2022, Grand Forks residents have lost more than $474,000 to bitcoin and cryptocurrency scams. On Jan. 12, Det. Todd Riedinger told the City Council that the number…...
East Grand Forks American Legion members encourage participation; building still on the market for a buyer
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (530+ words) EAST GRAND FORKS " Members of American Legion Post 157 in East Grand Forks, along with employees of the building, are urging community members to get involved with the club as members try to sell their current meeting place. The Legion is…...
Andrea Borsvold: On the farm, cats truly are essential workers
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (997+ words) Andrea Borsvold: On the farm, cats truly are essential workers'Grand Forks Herald Andrea Borsvold: On the farm, cats truly are essential workers While our cats are pets, we also fully believe they have a purpose on the homestead. Growing up,…...
Port: Term limits lawsuit portends ugly things for representative government in North Dakota
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (302+ words) MINOT " There are arguments in a recent lawsuit filed against some reforms to the term limits amendment put on the ballot this year by state lawmakers. The lawsuit makes to allegations. The first is that the Legislature did not properly…...