East Grand Forks (also known as EGF) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States.

It is located in the Red River Valley region along the eastern bank of the Red River of the North, directly across from the larger city of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

[7] The city was named for its location east of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

It developed a large park known as the Greater Grand Forks Greenway to provide a new recreation area for residents along the river.

A similar park was developed in Grand Forks, North Dakota on the opposite side of the river.

The parklands, with trees and a variety of greenery, can absorb floodwaters and help protect the cities naturally.

Moving residential and business development out of these areas also helps prevent future flood damage.

In addition, a new system of dikes was constructed to protect the city from future flooding.

New businesses attracted to the downtown include a Cabela's sporting goods store and Moore Theaters.

East Grand Forks is located in the flat, fertile Red River Valley, formed by the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz.

The main part of town is located north of the river; this was the original section which developed as the downtown area, as well as several early residential neighborhoods.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.946 square miles (15.40 km2), all land.

The only higher educational institution in East Grand Forks is Northland Community & Technical College or Northland for short, which also has a campus 50 miles northeast in Thief River Falls.

The history of Northland Community & Technical College's East Grand Forks campus dates back to December 1971, when the local school district was designated for an Area Vocational Technical Institute (AVTI).

The first classes of the East Grand Forks AVTI were offered in January 1973 in rented facilities.

After the Flood of 1997, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommended against replacing residential or business development in the floodplain.

It provides a place for residents to enjoy recreation near the river, as well as protecting the cities.

The trees and greenery in this zone can help absorb future seasonal flooding.

EGF shares certain events with Grand Forks, such as the Potato Bowl parade and First Night, a New Year's celebration that's alcohol free.

The city holds an Art & Wine Walk one Saturday each month during the summer.

Otherwise, the town is served by the media of Grand Forks and KROX of Crookston, Minnesota.