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Community members gather at cocktail tables socializing in town square, with the paddle wheel prominently displayed behind them.

Top 10 | January 2026

by Lauren Rusk
February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

1. nd’s estimated population hits 800,000 A demographic expert believes that North Dakota has exceeded 800,000 residents! As of July 1, 2025, the U.S. Census reported that… Read More »Top 10 | January 2026

A massive group of University of North Dakota students, the Class of 2029, is gathered on a grassy quad for a class photo. The students are densely packed together, filling the center of the frame and forming a large block. Many are wearing green or white UND apparel. The photo is taken from a slightly elevated angle, showing a wide view of the group with campus buildings and trees visible on either side. The top of the image features the text "University of North Dakota" in a stylized, bold green font with a white outline.

Top 10 | September 2025

by Lauren Rusk
October 3, 2025October 6, 2025

1. und hits enrollment milestone: 15,844 The University of North Dakota has hit a record-breaking fall 2025 enrollment of 15,844 students. A 5.49% increase from the… Read More »Top 10 | September 2025

Community event in Grand Forks Town Square with speakers, Agristo banner, and large crowd gathered outdoors.

Top 10 | August 2025

by Lauren Rusk
September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

1. Agristo Signs Development Agreement, Hosts Community Welcome Since announcing plans in January to build a $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks, Belgium-based… Read More »Top 10 | August 2025

A graphic in the Shape of North Dakota that reads, "#1 state for business"

Top 10 | July 2025

by Lauren Rusk
August 12, 2025October 1, 2025

1. ND Named Top State for Business Friendliness for 2025 by CNBC North Dakota has been named the #1 state for Business Friendliness by CNBC for… Read More »Top 10 | July 2025

Cirrus Aircraft and City of Grand Forks leaders throwing dirt off of shovels at the expansion groundbreaking.

Top 10 | June 2025

by Lauren Rusk
July 2, 2025July 7, 2025

1. Cirrus breaks ground, receives pilot approval On June 25th, the EDC staff joined Cirrus Aircraft to celebrate the groundbreaking of their 30,000-square-foot expansion, which supports increased… Read More »Top 10 | June 2025

Top 10 | May 2025

by Lauren Rusk
June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

1. Mayor Holds State of the City Mayor Bochenski hosted the Grand Forks State of the City address at the Alerus Center on Thursday, May 8th. The… Read More »Top 10 | May 2025

A team of leaders from Agristo in the Netherlands with leaders from the City of Grand Forks in front of the Agristo sign at the factory.

Top 10 | April 2025

by Lauren Rusk
May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

1. Agristo Project Continues Making Progress The potato processing facility announced by Agristo continues to make forward progress! In April, City of Grand Forks officials,… Read More »Top 10 | April 2025

EDC Board Chair Shawn Gaddie and President & CEO Keith Lund shake hands closing the meeting.

Top 10 | March 2025

by Lauren Rusk
April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

1. Altru Health System Receives EDC Klaus Thiessen Impact Award The EDC board of directors has announced Altru Health System as the 2025 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient!… Read More »Top 10 | March 2025

A birds eye view of the North Dakota Capitol Building in Bismarck.

Top 10 | February 2025

by Lauren Rusk
March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

1. ND House Advances HB 1332, Supporting Agristo Project with $30 million On Tuesday, February 25th, the North Dakota House of Representatives voted in support… Read More »Top 10 | February 2025

Top 10 | January 2025

by Mark M
February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

1. Grand Forks Identified as Site for a $450 Million Potato Processing Plant Agristo, a Belgium-based company, announced on January 10th that it intends to… Read More »Top 10 | January 2025