National Trails Day is June 3. Minnesota offers more than 1,300 miles of state trails. In advance of Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting recreational opportunities at state parks, trails and recreation areas throughout Minnesota. The DNR’s summer activities guide is a great place to start planning a state parks
East Grand Forks City Council to seek more consultants for arena, sales tax push
Administrators at East Grand Forks City Hall plan to look for consultants to help the city with pre-referendum work as the city continues to look for ways – financial and logistical – to fix up its aging ice arenas and some baseball diamonds. 7:04 pm, Jan. 26, 2021 × Base Priority work at The East Grand Forks Civic Center would cost $5.7 million, according to an estimate presented by city staff to City Council members on Tuesday, Aug. 12. That work includes replacing the arena s aging ice plant, upgrading its electrical and mechanical systems, making the building compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and reconstructing the parking lot. East Grand Forks Leaders could opt for millions more in less-pressing improvements, such as a locker room addition or renovation. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald