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Grand Forks gives green light to airport drag races

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City council was originally undecided after hearing that last year's event prevented four medevac flights from using the airport.

Grand Forks considers expanding airport drag races

City of Grand Forks Greg Nesteroff -
Grand Forks city council hasn't decided whether to let drag racing go ahead at the airport next year after hearing that this year's event led to four medevac flights being diverted.

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Grand Forks Public Library marks 80 years as community’s heart

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On Oct. 16, 1946 the Grand Forks Public Library entered the world in a small upstairs room of the post office, which is now city hall.

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