No Donations

While we always appreciate your generosity, we are unable to accept book donations at this time due to Covid-19. 

Thank you! 

New Hours

Our schedule is changing starting Tuesday, September 8!

Hours:

• 30 minute appointments on Wednesday must be made in advance
• Face covering or mask is REQUIREDby Emergency Executive Order 20-81 [PDF]
• Social distancing guidelines are followed by both pat...

Front Door Pick Up Available

Step 1: Request items through the catalog, by phone, or by email. 

Step 2: Library staff will call you to set up a time to pick up your books at our front door. 

Pick up appointments available on:

• Mondays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursdays...

Severe Weather Warning Sirens

Warning System

East Grand Forks has four warning sirens which are used to notify residents who are outdoors of a tornado warning or a possibly severe weather event. 

When the sirens sound, it’s not safe to be outside. When you he...

Library Book Quarantine

To protect the health of patrons and staff, all returned library materials are quarantined for at least 72 hours before they are checked in.  

If you have returned your library materials and they’re still showing on your account...

Traffic Detour on Minnesota Ave in Grand Forks Starting October 5th

The City of Grand Forks will be closing a section of Minnesota Avenue starting at 7pm on Monday, October 5th. The Minnesota Avenue Bridge will remain open during this project. Traffic will be detoured onto 3rd Street.

This project is expected to take approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting.  

Notice of Repair Work being done on Greenway Trail starting September 28th

Starting today, September 28th, there is repair work being done on the Greenway trail system between mile marker 4.75 to mile marker 6. The trail is not closed but trail users should be cautious when going through this area.

Covid 19 Grant Application is Available and is Due October 2nd

Business Grant Program Announced
The City Council and Economic Development Authority are pleased to announce a grant program to reimburse businesses for expenses related to COVID-19.

The link to the application is https://www.eastgrandforks.us/DocumentCenter/View/5919/COVID-19-Reimbursement-Application-Round-1-without-agreement. 

The application period will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020.  The first rou...

Information on Absentee Ballot Drop off for East Grand Forks Residents

Residents do have an option of dropping their absentee ballot at City Hall with Administration Staff between 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday until 5pm on November 2nd.

With City Hall still closed to the public a resident would need to call the Administration Office at (218) 773-2483 to let staff know you are at the door or what time you will be dropping off your ballot.   

Anyone acting as an agent will...

Information on the City Charter Ballot Question

On the general election ballot there will be a question asking if residents would like to approved the revised City Charter.

To find out what changes were made, to review the proposed charter, and the review the current charter please visit http://www.egf.mn/600/Proposed-Revised-City-Charter.  

Absentee/Early Voting Available at City Hall until November 2nd

Absentee balloting is available City Hall. Until City Hall is opened up to the public, please call (218) 773-2483 and make an appointment to vote absentee.

Absentee balloting will also be available at City Hall on Saturday, October 31st before each election from 10am to 3pm.  No appointment is necessary to vote on Saturday, the doors will be open.

A Few Reminders about Clean-Up Week

Clean-up week is not intended for picking up large construction projects, tree removal, or for putting out electronic and hazardous waste which should be dropped off at Public Works on Saturday, October 10th between 9am and 3pm.

Also please do not place any items on the berm you may want back.  To help with removal all items or piles should be kept away from light poles, electrical boxes, or any other hazards.  All items should be placed on the berm for pickup. ...

Fall Clean-Up Week will be October 5-9 & Hazardous Drop Off on October 10th

Clean-up week will be taking place the week of October 5th through the 9th on your regularly scheduled pick up day. Hazardous waste and electronic drop off will be on Saturday, October 10th from 9am to 3pm at Public Works located at 1001 2nd St NE.

Reminder glass and construction debris will not be accepted for berm pick-up.  Please call Public Works with questions at (218) 773-1313.

Storm Siren Information

In the last couple months there have been questions about why the storm sirens were being used. There is now a page on the city website to help answer these questions.

Please visit https://www.eastgrandforks.us/591/Storm-Siren-Information to see where the sirens are located, reasons why the sirens are used, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The November 3rd Council Meeting will be moved to Wednesday, November 4th

Due to the November 3rd General Election and both meeting rooms being used as poll locations, the Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd will be moved to Wednesday, November 4th and will start at 5:00pm.

Notice of Closed Meeting on Tuesday, October 6th

A closed meeting has been scheduled to follow the October 6th Council Meeting. The closed meeting will be closed pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05 Sub. 3(a) for the job evaluation of the City Administrator.

Notice of Change in Format to Council Meetings & Work Session

The meetings will be held remotely pursuant to MN Statutes 13D.02, 13D.021 and 13D.04.

During this time the following will be happening:

• All participating members will be able to see and hear the discussions.
• Members of the public will be able to view and me...

Local Sales & Use Tax Will be Ending September 30, 2020

The notice has been sent to the Department of Revenue to end this collection of the local sales and use tax by September 30, 2020.  Notices will be sent out to businesses by the Department of Revenue about this change.  

MMUA honors municipal employees with President's Award

East Grand Forks Water and Light Department, a member of MMUA, was awarded with other Minnesota municipal utility employees of the 2020 President’s Award.  This is MMUA’s highest honor. Roberts made the selection based on empl...