Flood '97 has forced some changes in Forx Fest '97, so this will be an abbreviated version. Traditionally, the fest has been a fund-raiser for the downtown association and family activities were held outdoors from midmorning until afternoon. But in spite of flood devastation to the downtown area and their own personal flood problems, association members decided to offer the entertainment free. Cordell says the community really deserves it. We need beauty instead of devastation and garbage.
Music is a wonderful thing.
For safety's sake, Cordell urges festival goers to use common sense while downtown. Hazardous areas are roped off and security will be provided by Air Force personnel, she says. Dacotah and EZ parking lots will be closed to cars, but parking will be available in the parking ramp and elsewhere downtown. Cordell also promises there will be a mosquito spraying Friday night. Grand Forks Herald.