Overview
East Grand Forks is a city in Northwestern Minnesota. It's the smaller neighbor of the much better known Grand Forks, North Dakota. EGF's population peaked at about 8,985 in 1996 estimate, before the city was badly damaged during the incredible Red River Flood of 1997. Due to the determination of residents, the generous assistance of government agencies, and private investment that can only be described as "optimistic," the city's population rebounded from almost 0 during the flood, to about 7,501 at the 2000 census.
4 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 7 mi away. Directions
- TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport, Thief River Falls — 40 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 278 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Highway 2 runs through East Grand Forks in an east-west orientation, and connects with Interstate Highway 29 just to the west, in Grand Forks.
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Get in
By car
US Highway 2 runs through East Grand Forks in an east-west orientation, and connects with Interstate Highway 29 just to the west, in Grand Forks.
By plane
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is served by Delta (via Pinnacle Airlines and Mesaba Airlines) and Allegiant Air.
Buy
Eat
Eat Mike's Pizza, Inc.
A favorite of the college crowd, some say Mike's pizza is the best anywhere - but it could be the beer talking.
Eat Bernie's
Cafe, bakery, and market with knoephla and Swedish meatballs.
Sleep
Stay East Grand Inn
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Thief River Falls
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