East Grand Forks (also known as EGF) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,601 at the 2010 Census, making it the largest community in Polk County.
It is located in the Red River Valley region along the eastern bank of the Red River of the North, directly across from the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks form the center of the Grand Forks, ND–MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks. The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 100,748 on July 1, 2013.
History
A post office called East Grand Forks has been in operation since 1883. The city was named for its location east of Grand Forks, North Dakota. East Grand Forks was incorporated in 1887.
Flood of 1997
East Grand Forks, along with Grand Forks, was heavily damaged by a major flood in 1997. The entire city was under a mandatory evacuation and almost no homes were spared damage. After the flood, several neighborhoods had to be demolished. The city has rebuilt itself and the once inundated downtown area now contains a number of new businesses including a Cabela's sporting goods store and movie theater complex. A new system of dikes has been constructed to protect the city from future flooding. The land bordering the Red and Red Lake rivers has been cleared of developments and is now a large park known as the Greater Grand Forks Greenway.
Minnesota (i/mɪnᵻˈsoʊtə/; locally[ˌmɪnəˈso̞ɾə]) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The name comes from the Dakota word for "clear blue water". Owing to its large number of lakes, the state is informally known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North).
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 21st most populous of the U.S. States; nearly 60 percent of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paulmetropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government and home to an internationally known arts community. The remainder of the state consists of western prairies now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation.
Minnesota wine refers to wine made from grapes grown in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Minnesota is part of the largest American Viticultural Area (AVA), the Upper Mississippi Valley AVA, which includes southwest Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and northwest Illinois. The state also has a smaller designated American Viticultural Areas, the Alexandria Lakes AVA. Minnesota is a very cold climate for viticulture and many grapevarieties require protection from the winter weather by being buried under soil for the season. Minnesota is home to extensive research on cold-hardy French hybrid and other grape varieties.
The Minnesota Grape Growers Association (MGGA) is a statewide organization that promotes grape growing and wine making in the state and also in cold-hardy climates. Minnesota is home to the International Cold Climate Wine Competition (ICCWC) hosted annually by a partnership between MGGA and University of Minnesota. This is the only wine competition solely dedicated to the promotion of quality wines made mainly from cold-hardy grape varieties. In 2014, the 6th annual competition saw 284 wines entered from 59 commercial wineries in 11 states. Awards were based on blind tastings by 21 expert judges, who include enologists, wine writers, restaurateurs, retailers, and wine educators.
The Minnesota River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 332 miles (534km) long, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It drains a watershed of nearly 17,000 square miles (44,000km2), 14,751 square miles (38,200km2) in Minnesota and about 2,000sqmi (5,200km2) in South Dakota and Iowa.
It rises in southwestern Minnesota, in Big Stone Lake on the Minnesota–South Dakota border just south of the Laurentian Divide at the Traverse Gap portage. It flows southeast to Mankato, then turns northeast. It joins the Mississippi south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, near the historic Fort Snelling. The valley is one of several distinct regions of Minnesota. Of Dakota language origin, the name Minnesota means "sky-tinted water or cloudy-sky water", from mní (often transcribed as "minne" or "mini") meaning "water" and sóta meaning "sky-tinted" or "cloudy sky", and, refers to the milky-brown color its waters take on when at flood stage. An illustration of the meaning of these words was shown by dropping a little milk into water. For over a century prior to the organization of the Minnesota Territory in 1849, the name St. Pierre (St. Peter) had been generally applied to the river by French and English explorers and writers. Minnesota River is shown on the 1757 edition of Mitchell Map as "Ouadebameniſsouté [Watpá Mnísota] or R. St. Peter". On June 19, 1852, acting upon a request from the Minnesota territorial legislature, the United States Congress decreed the aboriginal name for the river, Minnesota, to be the river’s official name and ordered all agencies of the federal government to use that name when referencing it.
Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament Underway In East Grand Forks, MN!
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Annual Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It includes a weekend full of events for everyone.
published: 28 Jul 2023
Drone Grand Forks, North Dakota | East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Drone Flying over Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota highlighted some pretty aerial views of these two cities. I could not help but show the Grand Forks County Office Building which stood out amongst all the beautiful older architecture I truly enjoy. My travels to Canada from south Texas have taken me on I-29 four times over the last two years; however, this is the first time I stopped to enjoy these two cities. Normally I get fuel and a meal; however, this trip I spent most of a day and I truly enjoyed walking around both cities and the Red River. I will plan a layover here on my next trip also 😎
I hope you enjoy and subscribe to this YouTube drone channel while seeing my travels from an aerial view above nature, towns and cities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Austra...
published: 01 May 2018
"Bernie's" Restaurant Opens In East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Food Network's Molly Yeh's restaurant, "Bernies" opened in East Grand Forks Saturday morning.
published: 01 Oct 2022
City of East Grand Forks
30 second video of all that is going on in East Grand Forks, MN.
published: 22 Oct 2008
EAST GRAND FORKS: 20 Years Ago This Week
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (Page1Publications.com) Twenty years ago this week, East Grand Forks flood victims who were still living in FEMA trailers were given a move out date.
published: 24 Aug 2018
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Fire Destroys East Grand Forks Mobile Home
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) An early Tuesday morning fire destroyed an East Grand Forks, Minnesota mobile home. No injuries reported.
published: 20 Jun 2023
Meteor Captured On Video Over East Grand Forks, MN
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) An East Grand Forks, Minnesota woman captured a meteor flying over town on her home security camera.
published: 14 Dec 2021
East Grand Forks Residents Will See 10% Tax Increase
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (TheExponent.news) The East Grand Forks City Council has approved a 10% tax increase for 2023.
published: 14 Dec 2022
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Car Crashes Into Field Near East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) We have an update regarding a driver crashing into a field north of East Grand Forks, Minnesota Friday morning.
published: 16 Jun 2023
East Grand Forks Council Puts Proposed Asphalt Plant On Hold
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The East Grand Forks City Council put plans for a new asphalt plant on hold by tabling a decision on a special use permit.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Annual Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It includes a weekend full of event...
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Annual Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It includes a weekend full of events for everyone.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Annual Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It includes a weekend full of events for everyone.
Drone Flying over Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota highlighted some pretty aerial views of these two cities. I could not help but show ...
Drone Flying over Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota highlighted some pretty aerial views of these two cities. I could not help but show the Grand Forks County Office Building which stood out amongst all the beautiful older architecture I truly enjoy. My travels to Canada from south Texas have taken me on I-29 four times over the last two years; however, this is the first time I stopped to enjoy these two cities. Normally I get fuel and a meal; however, this trip I spent most of a day and I truly enjoyed walking around both cities and the Red River. I will plan a layover here on my next trip also 😎
I hope you enjoy and subscribe to this YouTube drone channel while seeing my travels from an aerial view above nature, towns and cities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, US, Canada, and several islands @ www.YouTube.com/JamesBeBop . Or please visit my photo website with photos of 49 countries/islands, all 50 states and all but one province in Canada that I could not drive through at www.JGlowacki.com . I love to drive throughout the world whether on the right or left with either left-hand steering or right-hand steering and of course I have become accustomed to using a stick-shift with both hands :) I truly enjoy the great food and discussions with locals where I have been blessed to travel. Included on this channel are some driving and snorkeling videos and even a couple bike rides I recorded.
You can also see my beginning drone videos looking at 2016 dates when I filmed in safe nature areas. I practiced how to crash safely, how to fly with three propellers and how to ground the drone and drive to it. I practiced in snow, rain and extreme cold to make sure I understood the drones limitations before I went to the big cities. I handle a drone like I do a gun and I truly hope others do the same.
Please share your thoughts with me; even if they are not easy to read, I need to know how I am meeting your expectations 😊
Thank you,
James My first time to stop here and look around - enjoyed the huge college :)
Drone Flying over Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota highlighted some pretty aerial views of these two cities. I could not help but show the Grand Forks County Office Building which stood out amongst all the beautiful older architecture I truly enjoy. My travels to Canada from south Texas have taken me on I-29 four times over the last two years; however, this is the first time I stopped to enjoy these two cities. Normally I get fuel and a meal; however, this trip I spent most of a day and I truly enjoyed walking around both cities and the Red River. I will plan a layover here on my next trip also 😎
I hope you enjoy and subscribe to this YouTube drone channel while seeing my travels from an aerial view above nature, towns and cities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, US, Canada, and several islands @ www.YouTube.com/JamesBeBop . Or please visit my photo website with photos of 49 countries/islands, all 50 states and all but one province in Canada that I could not drive through at www.JGlowacki.com . I love to drive throughout the world whether on the right or left with either left-hand steering or right-hand steering and of course I have become accustomed to using a stick-shift with both hands :) I truly enjoy the great food and discussions with locals where I have been blessed to travel. Included on this channel are some driving and snorkeling videos and even a couple bike rides I recorded.
You can also see my beginning drone videos looking at 2016 dates when I filmed in safe nature areas. I practiced how to crash safely, how to fly with three propellers and how to ground the drone and drive to it. I practiced in snow, rain and extreme cold to make sure I understood the drones limitations before I went to the big cities. I handle a drone like I do a gun and I truly hope others do the same.
Please share your thoughts with me; even if they are not easy to read, I need to know how I am meeting your expectations 😊
Thank you,
James My first time to stop here and look around - enjoyed the huge college :)
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (Page1Publications.com) Twenty years ago this week, East Grand Forks flood victims who were still living in FEMA trailers were given a move...
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (Page1Publications.com) Twenty years ago this week, East Grand Forks flood victims who were still living in FEMA trailers were given a move out date.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (Page1Publications.com) Twenty years ago this week, East Grand Forks flood victims who were still living in FEMA trailers were given a move out date.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The East Grand Forks City Council put plans for a new asphalt plant on hold by tabling a decision on a special use permit.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The East Grand Forks City Council put plans for a new asphalt plant on hold by tabling a decision on a special use permit.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The East Grand Forks City Council put plans for a new asphalt plant on hold by tabling a decision on a special use permit.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The Annual Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament is underway in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It includes a weekend full of events for everyone.
Drone Flying over Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota highlighted some pretty aerial views of these two cities. I could not help but show the Grand Forks County Office Building which stood out amongst all the beautiful older architecture I truly enjoy. My travels to Canada from south Texas have taken me on I-29 four times over the last two years; however, this is the first time I stopped to enjoy these two cities. Normally I get fuel and a meal; however, this trip I spent most of a day and I truly enjoyed walking around both cities and the Red River. I will plan a layover here on my next trip also 😎
I hope you enjoy and subscribe to this YouTube drone channel while seeing my travels from an aerial view above nature, towns and cities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, US, Canada, and several islands @ www.YouTube.com/JamesBeBop . Or please visit my photo website with photos of 49 countries/islands, all 50 states and all but one province in Canada that I could not drive through at www.JGlowacki.com . I love to drive throughout the world whether on the right or left with either left-hand steering or right-hand steering and of course I have become accustomed to using a stick-shift with both hands :) I truly enjoy the great food and discussions with locals where I have been blessed to travel. Included on this channel are some driving and snorkeling videos and even a couple bike rides I recorded.
You can also see my beginning drone videos looking at 2016 dates when I filmed in safe nature areas. I practiced how to crash safely, how to fly with three propellers and how to ground the drone and drive to it. I practiced in snow, rain and extreme cold to make sure I understood the drones limitations before I went to the big cities. I handle a drone like I do a gun and I truly hope others do the same.
Please share your thoughts with me; even if they are not easy to read, I need to know how I am meeting your expectations 😊
Thank you,
James My first time to stop here and look around - enjoyed the huge college :)
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (Page1Publications.com) Twenty years ago this week, East Grand Forks flood victims who were still living in FEMA trailers were given a move out date.
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (iNewZ.TV) The East Grand Forks City Council put plans for a new asphalt plant on hold by tabling a decision on a special use permit.
East Grand Forks (also known as EGF) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,601 at the 2010 Census, making it the largest community in Polk County.
It is located in the Red River Valley region along the eastern bank of the Red River of the North, directly across from the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks form the center of the Grand Forks, ND–MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks. The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 100,748 on July 1, 2013.
History
A post office called East Grand Forks has been in operation since 1883. The city was named for its location east of Grand Forks, North Dakota. East Grand Forks was incorporated in 1887.
Flood of 1997
East Grand Forks, along with Grand Forks, was heavily damaged by a major flood in 1997. The entire city was under a mandatory evacuation and almost no homes were spared damage. After the flood, several neighborhoods had to be demolished. The city has rebuilt itself and the once inundated downtown area now contains a number of new businesses including a Cabela's sporting goods store and movie theater complex. A new system of dikes has been constructed to protect the city from future flooding. The land bordering the Red and Red Lake rivers has been cleared of developments and is now a large park known as the Greater Grand Forks Greenway.
The MinnesotaHouse recently saw a 67-67 split in the general election for the first time since 1979...Mark Johnson, R-EastGrand Forks, said he suspects Mitchell’s case will be pushed well into the session, which starts Jan.
The MinnesotaHouse recently saw a 67-67 split in the general election for the first time since 1979...Mark Johnson, R-EastGrand Forks, said he suspects Mitchell’s case will be pushed well into the session, which starts Jan.
The MinnesotaHouse recently saw a 67-67 split in the general election for the first time since 1979...Mark Johnson, R-EastGrand Forks, said he suspects Mitchell’s case will be pushed well into the session, which starts Jan.
... and Grand Forks. In East Grand Forks, the food bank is located at 1011 11th Ave ... The food bank acquires surplus food products from the food industry and stores it in its East Grand Forks warehouse.
EastGrand Forks saw fewer mayoral votes than it did in 2020. For the last mayoral race, East Grand Forks had roughly 75% turnout, but in 2024 that turnout was roughly 65%, according to preliminary results ... East Grand Forks mayor..
New onX FishMinnesota app offers anglers a comprehensive digital toolkit for lakes statewide ...Work nears completion on major improvement project at LaFave Park in EastGrand Forks.
FARGO — We're just days away from the deer opener in North Dakota and Minnesota... 8; Minnesota is at sunrise on Saturday ... EastGrand Forks approves 1% increase in sales tax to repair arenas ... Minnesota.
EAST GRAND FORKS – People across northwest Minnesota wrapped up voting Tuesday for local, state and federal offices with results still being tabulated at 11.30 on election night ... In EastGrand Forks, ...
The town and its sister city, EastGrand Forks on the Minnesota side of the river, lay in ruins ... and 2000, while East Grand Forks, right across the river in Minnesota, lost 17% of its population.
The town and its sister city, EastGrand Forks on the Minnesota side of the river, lay in ruins ... and 2000, while East Grand Forks, right across the river in Minnesota, lost 17% of its population.
EAST GRAND FORKS — With EastGrand Forks’ cannabis sale moratorium set to end later this year, the city is preparing its ... Other cities in Minnesota run liquor stores, but East Grand Forks never has.