Tag: Council

Crookston City Council talks events and agreement updates at meeting – Obituary

CROOKSTON, Minn. — A member of the Crookston City Council on Monday evening voiced a desire to bring more events to the city’s sports arena. The conversation came during discussion of the Crookston Sports Center’s concession and advertising lease and agreement with the Crookston Blue Line Club. Dylane Klatt said that when the hockey season… Continue reading Crookston City Council talks events and agreement updates at meeting – Obituary

Today in History: April 6, 1983 – City Council fails to grant liquor, beer license – Obituary

History lives in the pages of the Obituary, and now, we’re bringing it back to life with Today in History. Each day, we will revisit notable news items from our archives, offering a glimpse into the events, people, and moments that shaped our community, the region, and the state of North Dakota and Minnesota. From… Continue reading Today in History: April 6, 1983 – City Council fails to grant liquor, beer license – Obituary

Organizer Announces Rally at Shooting Star Casino Shutdown Ordered by Tribal Council

Tribal Council Orders Rally At Shooting Star Casino Shutdown, Says Organizer MAHNONMEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The organizer of a Friday rally at the Shooting Star Casino says the Tribal Council ordered it shutdown.

Wave of Offensive Language from “Hacker” Disrupts Bemidji City Council Meeting on Monday Night

Wave Of “Hacker” Profanity Shuts Down Bemidji City Council Meeting Monday Night BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A wave of profanity shut down the Bemidji City Council meeting on this Monday evening. Their WebEx …

Contentious Grand Forks Council Meeting Leads to Police Escort for Developers and Councilman

Ugly Grand Forks Council Meeting, Police Escort Developers & Councilman To Their Vehicles GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) It was another heated debate over a proposed $700-million corn milling plant in Grand Forks. Police escorted developers and a councilman to their vehicles, after the meeting.

Amid Intense Protests, Grand Forks Council Approves Land Annexation for Fufeng Corn Processing Plant

Despite Threatening Protests, Grand Forks Council Annexes Land For Fufeng Corn Processing Plant GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council voted to annex land for a new, massive corn processing plant on Monday, despite threatening protests by some.

Grand Forks City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Proposed Turtle Mountain Casino

Grand Forks City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Proposed Turtle Mountain Casino

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Forks City Council has voted 4-2 in favor of a Letter of Intent to advance a proposed casino project by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Council Vote & Public Concerns 📌 Vote Result: 4-2 in favor 📌 Council Members Against: Rebecca Osowski & Ken Vein 📌 Concerns… Continue reading Grand Forks City Council Approves Letter of Intent for Proposed Turtle Mountain Casino

Grand Forks Council Approves Tax Break for $14.5 Million Expansion and Remodel of Cirrus Aircraft

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council has given approval to move ahead with a 10-year tax break for a $14.5-million expansion and remodel project at Cirrus aircraft’s plant.

Council Advances Plans for New $450 Million Belgium Potato Processing Plant “Agristo” in GF

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Grand Forks City Council is moving forward with plans for a new $450-million potato processing plant in Grand Forks at the Fufeng site. “Agristo” a Belgium company plans to build the plant.

Former Mayor Lynn Stauss Honored with Dedication of East Grand Forks City Council Chamber

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (The Exponent.news) The Council Chamber at East Grand Forks City Hall has been dedicated to the memory of former Mayor, Lynn Stauss.

Grand Forks Council Advances Fufeng Corn Processing Plant Amidst Increased Debate

More Fireworks As Grand Forks Council Moves Fufeng Corn Processing Plant Forward GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) More fireworks during the Grand Forks City Council meeting. There was no public hearing tonight regarding the proposed Fufeng corn processing plant, but an audience member tried to override the Council’s vote to move it forward.

Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Derek Jon Brekken

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Crookston’s political scene. Derek Jon Brekken, a 36-year-old candidate running against incumbent Wendy Ault for the Ward 5 council seat, was arrested on Wednesday, October 2nd, for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. According to court records, the offense is alleged… Continue reading Crookston City Council Candidate Arrested: Allegations of Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order Violation

Minneapolis City Council Explores Disbanding Police Department Today

Minneapolis City Council Considers Disbanding Police Today MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minneapolis City Council is scheduled to vote today on a measure to reorganize its police department.

Chaos and Arrests: Unraveling Night at Grand Forks City Council

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events at Monday night’s Grand Forks City Council meeting, two unrelated incidents stole the spotlight. The meeting ground to a halt as Shan Boclair, a concerned resident, passionately voiced his fears about national security amidst the backdrop of the failed Chinese Fufang corn processing plant.… Continue reading Chaos and Arrests: Unraveling Night at Grand Forks City Council

Breaking News: Two Disruptions Occur During Grand Forks City Council Meeting

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had 2 unrelated incidents during this Monday night Grand Forks City Council meeting. The meeting was put on hold because of a citizen who wouldn’t stop talking. And another man in the audience was arrested on outstanding warrants.