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...

Fall Programming Survey

As we plan for fall programs and services, we need some feedback from you.  Please take this short survey so we can better understand how to help you.  

Computer & Browsing Appointments

We’re accepting appointments for browsing the library or computer usage!

Wednesdays9:00 am-5:00 pm

• Appointments must be made in advance
• Appointments are 30 minutes
• Face covering or mask is REQUIREDby Emergency Executive Order 20-81...

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. 

All pick up appointments will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays between...

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...

Westbound Lane Closure on Kennedy Bridge Starting Sept 23rd

Motorists will experience a single lane closure on the Kennedy Bridge on Wednesday, September 23rd starting at 9am. This closure will allow crews to sealcoat the bridge deck and flush the sidewalks.

During the lane closure, a 12-foot width-restriction will be in effect. Motorists can expect delays and should obey traffic control.

Road maintenance is an essential service that MnDOT continues to provide. MnDOT crews continue to follow guidance from stat...

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.

Covid 19 Grant Application is Available

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...

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.

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...

Electric Meter Maintenance Notice

East Grand Forks Water and Light crews are going neighborhood to neighborhood preforming planned life cycle replacement of electric meters. This proactive action will ensure customers’ consumption continues to be accurately measured.  T...