A COOL FACT: GRAND FORKS, ND STYLE
Making the Charts!
TravelMag recently ranked Grand Forks as one the most charming cities in the Midwest! With a small city population of around 60,000, a vibrant arts community, and home to many quaint small business like Urban Stampede and Widman’s Candy Shop, Grand Forks is the perfect combination of charming and cool!
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What’s Cooler Today?
Articles written by members of the Greater Grand Forks community, who share what it’s like to live in one of the coolest cities in the US!
New Year, New Me: 4 New Year’s Resolutions You’re Sure to Keep in Grand Forks
When the clock strikes midnight on the first day of the new year, many people have resolutions on their mind. If you're like most, however, those resolutions can fly right out the window if they're not nurtured. Fortunately, our region offers all you need to stay inspired, from spots serving up healthy eats, to fitness joints cheering you on, and…
Out & About! 5 Events in 2024 To Keep You Busy Until Spring
Grand Forks may seem pretty still in the colder months, but I promise there’s more than what meets the eye! Here are five events that’ll be held in 2024 to get you out and about during our North Dakota winters! 5 Grand Forks Events to Look Forward to in 2024 The Rainbow Fish @ The Chester Fritz Auditorium Happy Harry’s…
Dives and Delights: Nightlife Beyond Downtown Grand Forks
Grand Forks is most alive during weekend nights. After all, we are a college town! Little do you know that there are some hidden gems around town where you can go drink and socialize that are beyond the downtown scene. As for me, I enjoy catching up with friends over food and drinks. I’ve been to 20+ bars in Grand…
Treat Yourself: Have a Spa Day in Greater Grand Forks
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of giving. We make Christmas lists, shop, wrap, and send gifts, and get together with friends and coworkers, often putting others first. But let’s not forget to treat ourselves during the holiday season with a little self-care to prevent holiday…
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
SMALL TOWN FRIENDLINESS.
BIG CITY AMENITIES.
The greater Grand Forks, ND area is filled with friendlier people, livelier events, and cooler amenities. We know you’ll feel at home here because you’ll find your style of living, entertainment, career, and people.
From unique restaurants (can you say cheesy pickles?), craft breweries, robust industries (did you know we’re Silidrone Valley?), and cool events to keep your nights and weekends hopping – it’s the tip of the iceberg. So click around, find out more about just how cool it can be to live and work in the greater Grand Forks region.
GRAND FORKS NORTH DAKOTA
UPCOMING REGIONAL EVENTS
If you’re looking for the coolest things to do, the Grand Forks region knows how to impress. Whether your jam is spending a quiet night indoors, or painting the town and partying down, we are sure to deliver.
Wine snobs and basement nightclub goers will both rejoice in our arts and culture scene. We’ve got Broadway performances, lush museum displays and festivals of all kinds. Plus there’s live music in Grand Forks, North Dakota Every. Single. Night.
Want to root for your favorite team? We kick it with some of the coolest sporting events. Get your cheer on watching a hockey game at the world-class Ralph Engelstad Arena. Or sign your kiddo up to work on their inner athlete and star in Friday night lights at one of the countless sports leagues all around the region.
Whatever flavor you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here.
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WORKING TOGETHER TO SHARE WHY GREATER GRAND FORKS IS WAY COOLER THAN YOU THINK
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 the world.
Grand Forks is home to me. I’ve been fortunate to travel the world, but my roots have always been in North Dakota.
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.”
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!
