INFRASTRUCTURE
Groundwork for Success
Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure
Infrastructure is critical to laying the successful groundwork for residents, businesses, and communities. It connects us to each other and the world. Our city council and State leadership invest heavily in infrastructure and it shows. North Dakota is ranked the #4 best state for infrastructure and transportation and #8 best state for energy. The Grand Forks region has state-of-the-art utilities, abundant water, and is connected to the world through our multimodal transportation. And yes, we can also travel at the speed of digital data.
FAST FACTS
Powering Your Business
Electricity/Energy
- Electricity rates are among the lowest in the nation
- 30% green energy production
- Two utility companies, Xcel Energy, and Nodak Electric Cooperative, distribute electricity and/or natural gas
- Minnkota Power Cooperative, a regional generation and transmission cooperative, is headquartered in Grand Forks
Water
- Easily access water in the Grand Forks region with over 80% of the permitted water capacity available.
- The City of Grand Forks has a 16.5 million gallon system with 8 million gallon capacity and redundant supply. Rural water districts distribute water in other parts of the region
Wastewater
- WWTP is currently being upgraded and will have the capacity to treat 1.7 MGD of additional pretreated industrial demands when completed.
- Beyond the current upgrades, the WWTP is being configured to be readily expandable to provide an additional 5 MGD of capacity if necessary.
- The new Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) facility portion of the upgraded WWTP has the ability to provide up to 3.3 MGD of beneficial reuse water if desired.
Wired for Business
Wired with three providers offering DSL, T1, T3, satellite, cable and wireless services, Grand Forks is wired for telecommunications. Our 5G/fiber optic internet is well-suited for office workspaces, or working from home.
Reach Any U.S. City Before Noon
Airport travelers are only three miles from Grand Forks city limits. The Grand Forks International Airport provides easy access for your business to soar in the region and beyond. There are six daily flights to Minneapolis and weekly direct flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Mesa. Enjoy a little extra time in our community, because TSA security wait time is typically less than the airport average. Also available are charter flights, hangar rentals, and other private flight services with GFK Flight Support.
Centrally Located
Travel over 2,865 miles on one of the two major highway systems that intersect at Grand Forks.
Grand Forks is located at the intersection of Interstate 29 and US Highway 2. Businesses and residents have access to major highway systems in all directions. Another major freeway, Interstate 94, which connects North Dakota to Minneapolis, is just 75 miles south. A Canadian border crossing is located 70 miles north, for quick access to another metropolitan hub, the City of Winnipeg.
Transportation
Access over 32,500 miles of rail network through BNSF Railway in Grand Forks.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe moves freight through the Grand Forks region and has a hub in the City of Grand Forks. FedEx Ground has a 100,000+ sq ft distribution center in the Grand Forks Business Park. Locally-based trucking firms provide a full complement of services including brokering, warehousing and off-site storage.
Powering Your Business
Electricity/Energy
- Electricity rates are among the lowest in the nation
- 30% green energy production
- Two utility companies, Xcel Energy, and Nodak Electric Cooperative, distribute electricity and/or natural gas
- Minnkota Power Cooperative, a regional generation and transmission cooperative, is headquartered in Grand Forks
Water
- Easily access water in the Grand Forks region with over 80% of the permitted water capacity available.
- The City of Grand Forks has a 16.5 million gallon system with 8 million gallon capacity and redundant supply. Rural water districts distribute water in other parts of the region
Wastewater
- WWTP is currently being upgraded and will have the capacity to treat 1.7 MGD of additional pretreated industrial demands when completed.
- Beyond the current upgrades, the WWTP is being configured to be readily expandable to provide an additional 5 MGD of capacity if necessary.
- The new Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) facility portion of the upgraded WWTP has the ability to provide up to 3.3 MGD of beneficial reuse water if desired.
Wired for Business
Wired with three providers offering DSL, T1, T3, satellite, cable and wireless services, Grand Forks is wired for telecommunications. Our 5G/fiber optic internet is well-suited for office workspaces, or working from home.
Reach Any U.S. City Before Noon
Airport travelers are only three miles from Grand Forks city limits. The Grand Forks International Airport provides easy access for your business to soar in the region and beyond. There are several daily flights to Minneapolis and weekly direct flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Mesa. Enjoy a little extra time in our community, because TSA security wait time is typically less than the airport average. Also available are charter flights, hangar rentals, and other private flight services with GFK Flight Support.
Centrally Located
Travel over 2,865 miles on one of the two major highway systems that intersect at Grand Forks.
Grand Forks is located at the intersection of Interstate 29 and US Highway 2. Businesses and residents have access to major highway systems in all directions. Another major freeway, Interstate 94, which connects North Dakota to Minneapolis, is just 75 miles south. A Canadian border crossing is located 70 miles north, for quick access to another metropolitan hub, the City of Winnipeg.
Transportation
Access over 32,500 miles of rail network through BNSF Railway in Grand Forks.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe moves freight through the Grand Forks region and has a hub in the City of Grand Forks. FedEx Ground has a 100,000+ sq ft distribution center in the Grand Forks Business Park. Locally-based trucking firms provide a full complement of services including brokering, warehousing and off-site storage.
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CONTACT US
Want to learn more about infrastructure in Grand Forks, ND? Reach out to our team for additional resources and answers to your questions.
Keith Lund
President & CEO
Phone: 701.746.2722
Email: KeithL@grandforks.org