(KNOX) – Grand Forks is seeing the bang for its buck from the Alerus Center.
The annual Joint City Council and Events Center Commission meeting heard that to date in 2024, Alerus Center events have generated close to $17 million in economic impact. The Center is ahead of projected budgets and income.
2024 will mark the first time the Alerus Center has hosted five concerts with more than 10,000 fans in attendance. Zach Bryan is slated for August 25 and 26, a Sunday/Monday weekend.
There are seven home football dates for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks… among more than 150 events to finish the year.
The Alerus Center is 30% booked for 2025… when renovations are planned for the conference center and ballrooms.
East Grand Forks Receives Update on Downtown Marijuana Dispensary
(KNOX) - Another marijuana dispensary looks to be opening in East Grand Forks. City Administrator Reid Huttenen gave the East Grand Forks City Council an update on Red Iris, a dispensary that will operate on the 300 block of Demers Avenue. Red Iris w...
Jun 04, 2026
"Startling" Statistic Revealed in Grand Forks Housing Discussion
(KNOX) - A new committee addressing the city's housing shortage has held it's first meeting City council president Dana Sande is the chair of the new committee comprised of those involved with government leadership, business leadership, and those inv...
Jun 01, 2026
Charges Uncertain After Fake Tornado Picture Stokes Fear in Belcourt
(KNOX) - An apparent AI-generated image of a tornado has led to a discussion of what may be considered "weather terrorism". During a bout of severe weather Tuesday, Belcourt residents on social media were given a fake image of a tornado nea...
Jun 04, 2026
Early Voting Starts This Week
(KNOX) - Early voting for the June primary election returns to Grand Forks County this week. Residents can cast ballots prior to the June 9th election by visiting the Alerus Center starting on Tuesday. Early voting is available through Friday from 10...
Jun 01, 2026
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