News Flash

Reminder of Mowing Requirements within City Limits

Now that we are in the summer months, the City wants to remind residents that all property owners shall be responsible for the removal, cutting, or disposal and elimination of weeds, grasses and uncontrolled plant growth on their property.

Any grass, weeds, or other vegetation must be cut before they exceed 6 inches in height; or they will be in violation of the City’s nuisance ordinance.

Residents must keep in mind that this includes all grass, weeds and vegetation on their proper...

Public Input Opportunity for The Forks MPO Streets & Highway Plan Update on June 21st

The Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a 2nd open house to provide an update on the Streets and Highway Plan Update. Attendees will be asked to provide their input on potential future transportation projects in the GF-EGF metro.

Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Location: Empire Arts Center, 415 Demers Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Project Website: www.gfegfstreets.com

Project team members and MPO staff will be available to answer questions and rec...

Free Healthy Meals Available for MN Residents 60+ on June 8th from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Lutheran Social Services will be offering free, healthy meals in bundles of 10 to Minnesota Residents that are 60 and older on June 8th between 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Senior Center located at 538 Rhinehart Dr SE using the back alley drive-thru.

These meals will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.  There is no cost but donations and snap benefits are accepted.  Contact Wendy Jerry with questions by emailing wendy.jerry@lssmn.org or by calling (218) 773-3017.

Water Meter Replacement Program Beginning in January 2023

East Grand Forks Water and Light has started a water meter replacement project. This project is necessary as the majority of the utility's water meters are at the end of their expected lifespan.

The meters need to be changed to ensure accurate measurement and will also bring the utility to the latest technology in meter reading.  Water and Light has contracted with Keystone Utility Services to coordinate and perform the meter replacement...