Grand Forks is the third largest city in North Dakota, after Fargo and Bismarck, and it is the seat of Grand Forks County. The community grew quickly after the railroad came through in 1880, and was incorporated in 1881. Alexander Griggs, a steamboat captain, is regarded as the “Father of Grand Forks”. His steamboat froze in the Red River in late 1870, forcing him and his crew to winter in the area. Griggs platted the settlement a few years later.
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Contains information on living, working and visiting Grand Forks. Provides access to general and governmental information, public documents and services. Includes a community calendar, self-service portal, news and announcement, and community links.
http://www.grandforksgov.com/
Published in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the publication covers the news of the Northern Valley region. A subscription offers access to a complete replica of the printed edition of the newspaper, including all of its news, photographs, advertisements, stock quotes, box scores, and special editions, published earlier than the print edition.
http://www.grandforksherald.com/
Grand Forks Region Economic Development
Funded by the City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, and private companies in the area, the non-profit organization promotes economic development in the Northeast North Dakota region, including Grand Forks and Grand Forks County, and the surrounding area. Its boards are identified, and various reports and documentation are available for downloading.
http://www.grandforks.org/
Maintained by the Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau, an overview of the organization is featured, along with a guide to Grand Forks, North Dakota shopping venues, hotels, motels and other guest accommodations, dining and entertainment facilities, and a calendar of events.
http://www.visitgrandforks.com/
