Grand Forks City Council approves ordinance limiting camping in public areas
Grand Forks has joined other North Dakota cities in passing a civil ordinance banning unauthorized camping on public property. Supporters say it gives law enforcement a needed tool to keep downtown spaces safe and accessible, while critics worry it punishes people with nowhere else to go. The measure passed 5–2, with one council member switching sides over concerns the city isn’t doing enough to address homelessness. The debate highlights a tension playing out nationwide—how to balance public order with compassion and real solutions. Matthew Voigt with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.
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