Matthew Voigt

The plan being created, once complete, will help open up new funding opportunities for traffic safety in the Grand Forks area

The council still needs to approve the final city budget for 2025, which it plans to do later this month.

Local infrastructure funds through the program, stemming from oil and gas gross production taxes, have been pushed further and further behind in priority.

The improvements to the neighborhood's storm sewer are intended to prevent another September 2019-style flood.

Cecile Wehrman said that despite assurances, newspapers are still having issues with delivery across the state.

Gerszewski has helped develop and build a home for Manvel hockey players for over 20 years.

There was much discussion among the council on whether the city should continue remitting all the funds to Visit Greater Grand Forks or designate other uses for the funds.

The freeze means that any new hires, part-time and internship positions, will need the approval of the commission.

The council previously approved a 3% levy increase for 2025 earlier in December. EAST GRAND FORKS – The East Grand Forks City Council adopted the city's 2025 budget during its meeting Tuesday night.

With the city likely seeing fewer funds from the federal government, the next five-year plan will take a broader look at ways the city can help address housing needs.