The communities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are showing solidarity with Ukraine.
Starting tomorrow, Friday, March 4th, 2022, the Sorlie Bridge in downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will be lit blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
“This is our way to show support for our friends in Ukraine.” Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski said. “Earlier this week, we lit the Alerus Center blue and yellow, now we have extended the lighting to the Sorlie Bridge. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as we pray for peace.”
“When this request to change the lights on the Sorlie Bridge came across my desk, it was an easy yes.” East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander said. “I am proud to display the City of East Grand Forks’ support for the people of Ukraine.”
The process to change the lights on the Sorlie Bridge involves the approval of the Cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, the Departments of Transportation in Minnesota and North Dakota, and Grand Forks Historic Preservation.
The lights on the Sorlie Bridge will remain Blue and Yellow for at least a week.
