Herald Opinion: What should be done with the (formerly Epic) stalled Beacon plaza?

In Grand Forks, the empty shell of the Beacon project has become more than an unfinished construction site — it’s a question mark hanging over the city’s future. After the collapse of Epic Companies, local leaders are debating whether to take ownership of the stalled downtown plaza, a decision that could carry both promise and long-term cost. Across North Dakota, other communities face similar crossroads: what happens when private ambition falls short, and the public must decide whether to step in or step away?

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