CEO says fertilizer plant plan ‘a monstrous challenge’
The CEO of a group planning to build a $1.5 billion fertilizer manufacturing plant near Grand Forks said the venture is focusing on investment, engineering and its workforce in the early phases of the four-year project.Grand Forks Herald, 05/13/2013
‘Perfect’ site nets fertilizer plant facility
The selection of 320 acres northwest of Grand Forks as the site of a proposed $1.5 billion fertilizer production plant came down to plentiful land and water, said developers, announcing the project Thursday.Grand Forks Herald, 05/09/2013
Shirvani’s future up to N.D. higher education board
Following a legislative session that invested hundreds of millions in higher education and approved a new funding formula for colleges, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said he trusted the State Board of Higher Education’s ability to resolve questions hanging over the system’s chancellor.Grand Forks Herald, 05/07/2013
Springfest goes off without a hitch at University Park in Grand Forks
An overcast sky and a 50-degree temperature offered a chilly day around University Park for Springfest revelers in Grand Forks on Saturday, but Mitch Coddington was happy to be there.Grand Forks Herald, 05/04/2013
For Grand Forks DJ, weaving river songs into playlists is a rite of spring
When rivers rise, they flow with emotions — anxiety, awe, hope, despair, relief — all stuff that can make for a good song. “If you lay down the right songs at the right time, that resonates with people,” said radio host Mike Olson with KFJM in Grand Forks.Grand Forks Herald, 05/03/2013
Forecast: Major to moderate flooding around northern basin
Major to moderate flooding is expected for some towns in the northern Red River Valley, though well below record levels, according to forecasts issued Thursday by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks.Grand Forks Herald, 04/25/2013
After lockout, Crystal claims success, but prices paid by workers, company
Roughly half of the 1,300 locked-out workers have resigned or retired, according to the company. Those who return will be working under a new a contract that shifts power from union to management.Grand Forks Herald, 04/21/2013
Panera Bread planning to open Grand Forks store
The Panera Bread chain of bakeries and cafes plans to open a Grand Forks location. According to Grand Forks city staff, the company plans to build on the site of a former Taco Bell restaurant at 2515 32nd Ave. S.Grand Forks Herald, 04/16/2013
BIZ BUZZ: AARP and SBA hole mentor event in Grand Forks
The Small Business Administration and AARP North Dakota will hold an “encore entrepreneur” event April 24 in Grand Forks. The event will match people older than 50 who want to start or expand a business with business owners and community leaders to get advice.Grand Forks Herald, 04/13/2013
Heitkamp calls housing a priority in first months in office
North Dakota’s junior senator, speaking in Grand Forks on Friday, said she is working against an attitude in Washington that overlooks states’ specific needs.Grand Forks Herald, 04/12/2013
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