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Resident urges East Grand Forks to act on recurring problems at 420 First Avenue NE

East Grand Forks City Council · October 7, 2025
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Summary

At the Oct. 7 East Grand Forks City Council meeting, resident Holly Jump described years of disturbances at 420 First Avenue NE—alleging suspected drug activity, frequent police visits and a tented backyard occupant—and asked the council for more patrols, code enforcement and outreach services.

Holly Jump, a resident at 416 1st Avenue Northeast, told the East Grand Forks City Council on Oct. 7 that her neighborhood has been disrupted for years by activity at 420 First Avenue Northeast, which she said is occupied by members of the Kosal family.

"The volume of foot and vehicle traffic at all hours, suspected drug activity, and the frequent presence of law enforcement have created a climate of unease among nearby residents,"…

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