The Latest News from Grand Forks, ND

Summer interns are invited to apply for a new program and participate in six sessions showcasing the Cooler culture of the Grand Forks region through volunteering, arts, sports and rec activities, and connection with young professionals.

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 award was presented to Bollingberg… Read More »Top 10 | March 2024

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors announces Karl Bollingberg as the 2024 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient. The award was presented… Read More »EDC Awards Bollingberg With 2024 Impact Award

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) works to enhance economic vitality for long-term prosperity and growth for Grand Forks County and the surrounding region. One… Read More »Grand Forks Region EDC Awarded $329,191 For Workforce Attraction and Retention Programming

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 City Council approved the request… Read More »Top 10 | February 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 Forks! During the visit, Mr.… Read More »Top 10 | January 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 1/18/24 Mylo Einarson, Sally Miskavige, and Cory Melland join the EDC board of directors. Thank you, Tammy Peterson and Robert “Mac” McLennan who transition out of… Read More »Grand Forks Region EDC Announces New Board Members for 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 Epitome Energy! The development agreement… Read More »Top 10 | December 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 near the Alerus Center. On… Read More »Top 10 | November 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 Impact Academy on Monday, October… Read More »Top 10 | October 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 Grand Forks North Dakota? |… Read More »Top 10 | September 2023

The Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award was bestowed to the “Why Grand Forks For UAS?” ecosystem video in the category of multimedia/video promotion by the International Economic Development Council.