Testimonial Category: Grand Forks is Cooler

We’re neighbors. Every day, I see people being kind, being generous, and being there for one another. Grand Forks is cooler because neighbors work together to help our community thrive! Dave SenaPresident & CEO, United Way Grand Forks Read more →

I am so proud that the Empire Arts Center created the only professional theatre company in North Dakota, the ETC (Empire Theatre Company).  The ETC performs musicals and thought-provoking plays.  They are not afraid of edgy subjects either which is why I think Grand Forks is “Way Cooler Than You Think.” Hal GershmanDirector, Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops Read more →

Grand Forks is home to me. I’ve been fortunate to travel the world, but my roots have always been in North Dakota. Jocelyne Lamoureux-DavidsonTwo-time Olympic Silver Medalist & Olympic Gold Medalist Read more →

Whether it’s a personal or a general desire to give back, Grand Forks region residents truly feel a civic duty. And more important, they act on it, day in and day out. In Grand Forks, not only will my daughter receive the tools and skills to contribute to the world, but also she’ll absorb the values that’ll help her lead… Read more →