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Commissioners question county subsidy to regional airport after auditors'review of finances

3204165 · May 7, 2025
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Commissioners raised concerns about Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority finances and the county's subsidy after staff presented audit figures showing large cash reserves and heavy reliance on UND for operations; one commissioner suggested raising the passenger facility charge instead of continued subsidies.

Several commissioners questioned why the county continues to subsidize the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority after reviewing the authority's financial statements.

A commissioner highlighted figures in the airport authority's financial statements showing deposits of roughly $13.5 million and…

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