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Karl Bollingberg stands with his wife, Twila, EDC board chair John Oncken, and President/CEO Keith Lund accepting the 2024 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award.

Top 10 | March 2024

by Mark M
April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

1. Bollingberg Bestowed Klaus Thiessen Impact Award The EDC board of directors has announced Karl Bollingberg as the 2024 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient. The… Read More »Top 10 | March 2024

A plane is docked at the Grand Forks International Airport.

1. City Council Approves RFQ for Air Service Consultant The Mayor’s Air Service Expansion Committee continues forward momentum. On Monday, February 20, the Grand Forks… Read More »Top 10 | February 2024

Kevin O'Leary sits at the head of the table in The HIVE with the City of Grand Forks seal behind him.

Top 10 | January 2024

by Mark M
January 31, 2024March 1, 2024

1. Kevin O’Leary Visits GF – Signs HIVE Partnership On January 26th, ABC Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary and representatives from O’Leary Ventures visited Grand… Read More »Top 10 | January 2024

Dennis Egan stands in front of a projected presentation that reads Epitome Energy at The HIVE.

Top 10 | December 2023

by Mark M
January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

1. Development Agreement Approved for $455 Million Epitome Energy Facility On December 18th, the Grand Forks City Council unanimously approved the proposed development agreement for… Read More »Top 10 | December 2023

A flag reveals the word VOTE in front of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.

Top 10 | November 2023

by Mark M
December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

1. Altru Indoor Sports Complex Gets Green Light On Tuesday, November 7th, Altru Health System committed $10 million to support the indoor sports complex planned… Read More »Top 10 | November 2023

A group of community leaders sit and stand at the Career Impact Academy groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 2nd in Grand Forks, ND.

Top 10 | October 2023

by Mark M
November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

1. Career Impact Academy Breaks Ground After many months of hard work, collaboration, and investment, we were able to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Career… Read More »Top 10 | October 2023

IEDC leadership present the Gold Award to the Grand Forks Region EDC at the annual conference in Dallas, TX. From left to right, IEDC President & CEO, Nathan Ohle, Grand Forks Region EDC Marketing & Communications Manager, Mark Maliskey, and IEDC Chair, Jonas Peterson.

Top 10 | September 2023

by Mark M
October 11, 2023October 11, 2023

1. Grand Forks Region EDC Video Wins International Gold Award for Economic Development The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) video titled “UAS: Why… Read More »Top 10 | September 2023

Senator John Hoeven stands at a podium addressing a crowd of people at Grand Sky in Emerado North Dakota.

Top 13 | August 2023

by Mark M
September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

1. $525 Million TRMC Operations Center Announced at Grand Sky Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer along with Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) Director George… Read More »Top 13 | August 2023

Grand Forks North Dakota town square is filled with a large crowd of people sitting in lawn chairs and dancing at the 2023 Blues on the Red music festival while the sun sets over the city.

Top 10 | July 2023

by Mark M
August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

1. Grand Forks Named A Charming Gem of the Midwest Filled with small-town charm and big-city amenities, Grand Forks has been named to TravelMag’s list… Read More »Top 10 | July 2023

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stands at a podium that has a sign stating President Joe Biden Investing in America as he announces a $30 million investment for an underpass for 42nd St, Demers Ave, and the railroad tracks at that intersection. Behind Buttigieg is US Senator Kevin Cramer, Grand Forks Fire Chief Gary Lorenz, Mayor Brandon Bochenski, and Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller.

Top 10 | June 2023

by Mark M
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

1. Buttigieg Announces $30 Million During Visit to Grand Forks On Monday, June 5th, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that the Grand Forks… Read More »Top 10 | June 2023