‘A breath of fresh air’: Train horns hushed as East Grand Forks quiet zone is established
For years, the sound of train horns cut through East Grand Forks like clockwork—startling students, disrupting prayers, and rattling windows. But not anymore. A long-awaited rail quiet zone is now in place, bringing peace to neighborhoods, classrooms, and places of worship. Thanks to improved crossings and community collaboration, the horns have fallen silent. For residents, it’s more than a change in sound—it’s a change in quality of life, and one that’s been a long time coming. Matthew Voigt with Grand Forks Herald has the full story. Matthew Voigt with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.
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