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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!

Strength in Numbers: 5 Group Workouts in Greater Grand Forks

Tired of doing YouTube workouts alone in your living room? Don’t fret, Grand Forks has you covered! There’s a plethora of group fitness classes that’ll get you out of the house and meeting new people. I’ll cover just a few of the options below, but also keep your eyes peeled for what the YMCA & Choice Fitness have to offer.…

Less is More: 8 Grand Forks Venues for Your Next Small Event

Searching for a small event space to host a graduation party, baby shower, or business meeting can be a difficult task without looking in the right places around town. Many venues that are designed for weddings and other large groups can be too big or pricey for a small get-together. Listed below are eight different types of scaled-down venues in…

Groove City: Where to Find Vinyl Records in Greater Grand Forks

I'm old enough to remember my parents having 78 RPM records (yes, 78s) of hits such as Ernest Tubb's "Walking the Floor Over You"and "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" by Patti Page. Spinning at near lightning speed, they were as fragile as glass--drop one and it's done. Time passes. When 33 1/3 LP (long play) records came…

ABCDEFGILUVU: 26 Date Night Ideas in Greater Grand Forks

Any activity could be a date, depending on the person and the call for adventure. Grand Forks is filled with tons of things to do to get you close and familiar with those you love. And remember—these dates do not have to be between two people who are romantically involved. It can be a date with friends, family, or even…

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.

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GRAND FORKS NORTH DAKOTA
UPCOMING REGIONAL
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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

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Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
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City of Grand Forks, ND
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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.

Special Olympic Basketball in Grand Forks
Brandon Baumbach
Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation

Grand Forks is home to me. I’ve been fortunate to travel the world, but my roots have always been in North Dakota.

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Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson
Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist & Olympic Gold Medalist

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.”

Midwest Art Scene at Empire Arts Theatre Grand Forks North Dakota (2)
Hal Gershman
Director, Happy Harry's Bottle Shops

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!

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Dave Sena
President & CEO, United Way Grand Forks
Grand Forks ND is way cooler