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East Grand Forks Minnesota Community Guide


Location:

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Location of East Grand Forks Minnesota


Population: 
East Grand Forks (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 7,607 8,537 8,658 7,501    8,601 +1,100 +14.66
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.50 4.37 4.43 5.00 n/a -- --
Density (persons per sq. mile) 3,042.80 1,953.55 1,954.40 1,501.46 n/a -- --
Housing Units 2,279 3,471 3,500 3,108 3.626 +518 +16.67
Households -- 3,025 3,159 2,929 3,488 +559 +19.09
Persons Per Household -- 2.78 2.69 2.54 2.47 -0.07 -2.76

Geography:

East Grand Forks is located in the fertile Red River Valley. The area around East Grand Forks is prime for agricultural uses. The Red River Valley used to be a part of glacial Lake Agassiz. This made the land fertile and very flat.

The Red Lake River divides East Grand Forks into two main sections. The main part of town, located north of the river, is the home of the downtown area as well as several residential neighborhoods. The area south of the river is known as "The Point." This is because the land forms a narrow point shape (almost peninsular) where the Red and Red Lake rivers meet. "The Point" contains more residential development.

Four-lane U.S. Route 2; U.S. 2 Business Route; and Minnesota Highway 220 are three of the main routes in the city. Other nearby routes in the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks area include Interstate Highway 29, to the west of Grand Forks' downtown, and U.S. Highway 81.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.91 square miles (15.31 km2), all land. The elevation is 833 feet (254 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,601 people, 3,488 households, and 2,258 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,455.3 inhabitants per square mile (561.9/km2). There were 3,626 housing units at an average density of 613.5 per square mile (236.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.3% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 3,488 households of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

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History:  

EAST GRAND FORKS, a city in Grand Forks and Rhinehart Townships, incorporated as a city March 7, 1887, is on the east side of the Red River, opposite the city of Grand Forks, N.D., where the confluence of the large Red Lake River with the upper part of the Red River presents two navigable courses or forks for ascending boats. The city began after the Civil War as a trading center and stopping-off place for Red River cart teamsters going between St. Paul and Winnipeg; the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad came in 1880. The city was first known as Nashville when the post office opened in 1874, for William C. Nash, fur trader and government mail carrier between Abercrombie and Pembina; the name changed to East Grand Forks in 1883. Nash was born in Pennsylvania and came to the area in 1863, securing the mail contract in 1864, and was postmaster of Tillia, 1872-73. Regular flooding of the rivers has caused difficulties for the community. After a devastating flood in 1997, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built levees along the Red River to protect the cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks; the land between the levees was designated as the Greenway, to be developed as a recreational area. In 2000, the Minnesota legislature established the Red River State Recreation Area on the state-managed portion of Greenway lands.

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Demers Avenue looking west, East Grand Forks Minnesota, 1907
Demers Avenue looking west, East Grand Forks Minnesota, 1907

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Government:
East Grand Forks City Hall
600 Demers Avenue
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-2483
Fax: (218) 773-9728

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East Grand Forks City Hall, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2024 Steve Gander
2223 8th Street SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 773-2987
City Administrator appointed David Murphy
600 Demers Avenue
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 773-2483
Council Member - Ward 1 12/31/2024 Clarence Vetter
1024 Sherlock Circle SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 773-2867
Council Member - Ward 2 12/31/2022 Dale Helms
613 2nd Avenue SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (701) 741-8084
Council Member - Ward 3 12/31/2024 Tim Riopelle
2131 Pioneer Court
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 779-9770
Council Member - Ward 4 12/31/2022 Tim Johnson
704 10th Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 773-8552
Council Member - Ward 5 12/31/2024 Mark Olstad
1712 20th Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (218) 791-5122
Council Member - At Large 12/31/2022 Marc DeMers
1514 12th Avenue SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (701) 740-7000
Council Member - At Large 12/31/2024 Brian Larson
1400 Laurel Drive SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Email (701) 213-3016

Post Office:
US Post Office
306 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone:
(218) 773-7643
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (218) 773-6801

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:00 am - 11:00 am
                       12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 11:30 am

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US Post Office, East Grand Forks Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity East Grand Forks Water & Light (218) 773-1163
Natural Gas Xcel Energy (701) 795-5000
Wastewater East Grand Forks Sewage Dept (218) 773-2442
Water East Grand Forks Water & Light (218) 773-1511
Telephone CenturyLink Communications (800) 491-0118
Cable TV Midcontinent Communications (701) 746-1345

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
American Crystal Sugar Company Sugar & Confectionary Product Manufacturing 420
East Grand Forks Public Schools Elementary & Secondary Schools 340
City of East Grand Forks Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 190
Vigen Construction, Inc. Nonresidential Building Construction 125
Hugo's Family Marketplace Grocery Stores 115
Northwest Technical College Technical & Trade Schools 107
Cabela's Sporting Goods, Hobby, & Musical Instrument Stores 100
R. J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. Site Prep. Contractors 80
McDonalds Limited-Service Eating Places 65
Lumber Mart Inc. Lumber & Other Const. Materials Merchant Wholesalers 35
Mayo Manufacturing, Inc. Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 35
Valley Truck Parts & Service Automotive Parts, Accessories, & Tire Stores 25


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Attractions:
Cabela's
210 DeMers Avenue
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-0282

Downtown East Grand Forks is home to Cabela's fifth largest retail store. The design of this 60,000 square foot building includes a 35-foot high "mountain" with wild game mounts, a firearms library and a huge aquarium with live bass, pike and many other fish.

Heritage Village
Highway 220 N & 20th Street NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-3952

This historic village serves as an instrument preserving the history of the Northern Red River Valley. During Heritage Days, the third week of every August, steam engine threshing machines, museum displays, demonstrations and much more await your visit. Weekend tours are available. Facilities are available for class and family reunions. Special group tours welcome.


Recreation:
Folson Park

25 acres, Large open area for passive recreational pursuits

 
LaFave Park

51.2 acres, boat ramp, fishing, campground and other passive uses

 
O'Leary Park

42 acres with year round facilities, the VFW Arena is adjacent to the park.

 
Red River State Recreation Area

This 1,200-acre recreation area located in the Greenway features 72 campsites, including 48 electric sites with full hookups, along with shower and bathroom facilities.  In addition, you'll find trails for walking and biking, areas for picnicking and a river for fishing and boating.  The urban area setting also offers visitors access to shopping and dining facilities within walking distance of one another.

Lakes:
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Health Care:
Meritcare Health System
929 Central Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1948
Meritcare Health System, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Riverview Clinic
1428 Central Avenue NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1390
Fax: (218) 773-1762
Web:
www.riverviewhealth.org
Riverview Clinic, East Grand Forks Minnesota

Schools:
East Grand Forks Public Schools Independent School District 595
1420 4th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-3494
Fax: (218) 773-7408
Web: www.egf.k12.mn.us
 
East Grand Forks Senior High
1420 4th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-2405
Fax: (218) 773-3070

The Senior High School offers a comprehensive curriculum, which includes instruction in two foreign languages, advanced placement classes, and course offered for full college credit, in addition to the basic secondary curriculum.

East Grand Forks Senior High, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Central Middle School
1827 Bygland Road SE
East Grand Forks MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1141
Fax: (218) 773-9112

Central Middle School emphasizes the development of the whole child and includes a wide variety of exploratory experiences to develop mature interest, academic capabilities and athletic skills. The middle school curriculum features the highly recognized Red River of the North program for the past, present and future.

Central Middle School, East Grand Forks Minnesota
South Point Elementary
1900 13th Street SE
East Grand Forks MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1149
Fax: (218) 773-4392
South Point Elementary, East Grand Forks Minnesota
New Heights Elementary
1427 6th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks MN 56721
New Heights Elementary, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Sacred Heart High School
122 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-0230
Sacred Heart School, East Grand Forks Minnesota

Churches:
Bethany Lutheran Church
10321 State Highway 220 NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1501
 
Bygland Lutheran Church
24616 425th Avenue SW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 893-4243
 
Christ the King Free Lutheran Church
1913 3rd Avenue Northwest,
East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Phone: (218) 773-2357

Pastor: n/a
Sunday Worship:  10:30am

 
Family of God Lutheran Church
327 5th Avenue SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1433
Web:
www.familyofgodlutheran.org

Pastor: Jo A. Gast
Sunday Worship:  9:30am

Family of God Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks Minnesota
First Lutheran Church
16 James Circle SE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-8775

Pastor: n/a
Sunday Worship:  10:30am

 
First Lutheran Church
203 5th Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-0181

Pastor: n/a
Sunday Worship:  10:30am

First Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Jehovah's Witnesses
2311 River Road NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-3185
 
Kongsvinger Lutheran Church
2143 7th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-2720
 
Mendenhall Presbyterian Church
528 10th Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-2469
Fax: (218) 773-2460
Web:
www.mendenhallchurch.org

Pastor: Rev. Keri Shelton
Sunday Worship:  11:00am

Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1515 5th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-8449
Fax:
(218) 773-8440

Pastor: Rev. Keri Shelton
Sunday Worship:  9:00am & 11:00am
 
River Heights Lutheran Church
2214 10th Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1744
Web:
www.riverheightslutheran.com

Pastor: Rev. Nile Merseth
Sunday Worship:  10:15am

River Heights Lutheran Church, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Sacred Heart Catholic Community
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-0877
Web:
www.sacredheartegf.net

Pastor: Fr. Larry Delaney
Saturday Mass:  5:30 pm
Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am & 10:30 am

Sacred Heart Catholic Community, East Grand Forks Minnesota

Media:

Newspapers

Weekly    
Daily    
Weekly    

Radio

740

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KVOX - "The Fan" - Sports Radio
1020 S 25th Street
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 237-5346
Fax:  (701) 235-4042
Web: www.740thefan.com
KVOX - The Fan" - Sports Radio
790

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KFGO - "The Mighty 790" - News/Talk
1020 S 25th Street
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 237-5346
Fax: (701) 237-0980
Web: www.kfgo.com
KFGO - "The Mighty 790" - News/Talk
970

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WDAY-AM - "News/Talk 970"
301 8 St S
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 237-6500
Web: www.wday.com/radio
WDAY-AM
1260 KROX - "The Voice of the Valley"
208 S Main Street
Crookston, MN 55716
Phone: (218) 281-1140
Fax: (218) 281-5036
Web: www.kroxam.com
KROX - "The Voice of the Valley"
1310 KNOX - "Talk Radio 1310"
Old Belmont Road South
Grand Forks, ND 58208
Phone: (701) 775-4611
Fax: (701) 772-0540
Web: www.knoxradio.com
KNOX - "Talk Radio 1310"
1370

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KWTL - "Your Catholic Radio Station"
Grand Forks, ND 58208
Phone: (701) 795-0122
Web: www.youram1370.com
KWTL - "Your Catholic Radio Station"
1440 KKXL - "The Fan" - Sports
1716 Drees Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: (701) 746-9393
Web: www.1440kkxl.com
KKXL - "The Fan" - Sports
1520 KMAV - ESPN
1000 Third Street SW
Mayville, ND58257
Phone: (701) 786-2335
Fax: (701) 786-2268
Web: www.kmavradio.com
KMAV - ESPN
1590 KCNN - The Rooster 1590 - Classic Country
Old Belmont Road South
PO Box 13638
Grand Forks, ND 58208-3638
Phone: (701) 775-4611
Fax: (701) 772-0540

Web: www.1590therooster.com
KCNN - The Rooster 1590 - Classic Country
89.3

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KUND - Prairie Public/NPR
PO Box 8117
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Phone: (701) 241-6900
Web:
www.prairiepublic.org
Prairie Public Radio
90.1

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KSRQ - Pioneer 90.1
1101 Highway One E
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: (218) 683-8800
Toll Free: (800) 959-6282
Fax: (218) 683-8980
Web: www.northlandcollege.edu/pioneer90
KSRQ - Pioneer 90.1
90.7

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KFJM - Prairie Public/NPR
PO Box 8196
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Phone: (701) 241-6900
Web:
www.prairiepublic.org
Prairie Public Radio
91.5

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KQMN - Minnesota Public Radio/NPR

Web: www.minnesota.publicradio.org

Minnesota Public Radio
92.9 KKXL-FM - XL93 - Top 40

Web: www.xl93.com

94.7 KNOX-FM - Power 94.7 - Classic Rock
1185 9th Street NE
Thompson ND 58278
Phone: (701) 775-9595
Fax: (701) 772-0540
Web: www.power947rocks.com
KNOX-FM - Power 94.7 - Classic Rock
96.1 KQHT - The Fox - Classic Hits
505 University Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (
701) 746-1417
Fax: (701) 746-1410
Web: www.961thefox.com
KQHT - The Fox - Classic Hits
97.1 KYCK - Kyck FM - Country
PO Box 13638
Grand Forks, ND 58208
Phone: (701) 775-4611
Fax: (701) 772-0540
Web: www.97kyck.com
KYCK - Kyck FM - Country
100.3 KSNR - Cat Country

Web: www.thecatfm.com
102.7

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KNTN - News - Minnesota Public Radio

Web: www.minnesota.publicradio.org

Minnesota Public Radio
104.3 KZLT - Lite Rock 104.3

Web: www.literock1043.com

Lite Rock 104.3 KZLT
104.9

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K285BG - Today's Christian Music! Today's Christian Music!
107.5 KJKJ - KJ108 - Active Rock

Web: www.kjkj.com

KJKJ - KJ108 - Active Rock

Television

2 KGFE
4 KXJB TV - CBS - Channel 4
1350 21st Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 282-0444
Web: www.valleynewslive.tv
8 WDAZ  
10 KBRR - Fox  
11 KVLY-TV - NBC - Channel 11
1350 21st Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 237-5211
Web: www.valleynewslive.tv
12 KNRR - Fox  

Motels:
East Grand Inn
606 Gateway Drive NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-9822
Web:
www.eastgrandinn.com
East Grand Inn, East Grand Forks Minnesota
Plaza Motel
309 Demers Avenue
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: (218) 773-1179

Locally owned motel with clean, quiet and comfortable accommodations. Within walking distance of several restaurants and the world-renowned Cabela's. A number of other shopping and entertainment venues also close by.

Plaza Motel, East Grand Forks Minnesota

Resorts:

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Campgrounds:
Red River State Recreation Area

Included in this greenway area is a new campground that features 72 campsites including 48 electric sites that have full hookups (sewer and water). The new recreation area also includes trails for walking and biking, areas for picnicking and rivers for fishing and boating.

 

Businesses:

 
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