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Matthew Voigt
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I go to public meetings so you don't have to
Writing about (and occasionally remember to share) Grand Forks and East Grand Forks government.

Voigt, rhymes with Detroit. (He / They)
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“Coming over here, it seemed like people kind of had like this jaded (attitude), like they felt like they were lesser, but to me, I don’t think that’s the case."

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New East Grand Forks economic development director says city is 'gold mine of opportunity'
A month into her new role, Maggie Brockling says she hopes to continue work to make EDA more accessible to businesses.
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November 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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East Grand Forks can't use the maximum buffer zones since it would violate the requirement to allow at least one cannabis store in the city.

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East Grand Forks City Council approves cannabis zoning and business code changes
The council also approved moving the city to a new health insurance plan.
www.grandforksherald.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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by popular demand (one person suggested this) here's a starter pack of MSP journalists and news outlets on bluesky. just yell at me if i missed you or your org! go.bsky.app/DdAVgKi
November 8, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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Shout out to East Grand Forks' ward 1 with an over 90% turnout

www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/i...
In Greater Grand Forks, 2024 election turnout on par with 2020
With preliminary results mostly in, new faces will be heading to many elected offices across the next three months.
www.grandforksherald.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:45 PM