On March 9, 1905, Grand Forks authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal establishments known as “blind pigs” (unlicensed saloons). Several operators were sentenced, reflecting the city’s efforts to enforce prohibition laws during that era.
Additionally, on March 9, 2019, Grand Forks experienced a significant heavy snow event. A developing low-pressure system moving from the Central Plains into the Midwest caused heavy, wet snow to fall over portions of the Dakotas and Minnesota, including Grand Forks. The high moisture content of the snow exacerbated impacts felt around the region.