The Impact Award is bestowed each year at the Grand Forks EDC’s annual meeting. It recognizes businesses and individuals who make a positive impact on economic growth and prosperity in the Grand Forks region. Laffen founded JLG Architects in 1989 with Gary Johnson. Jim Galloway, another partner, later joined the firm.
Letter to the editor: On June 22, vote yes for the future of Grand Forks
The residents of Grand Forks have a critical decision to make in the next few weeks – one that will impact our community’s children for decades to come.
Written By:
Kristi Hall-Jiran | ×
To the editor,
Our family recently celebrated our third (and last) child’s graduation from Grand Forks Central High School. As I reflect on the nearly 20 years we have had children in the Grand Forks Public Schools (GFPS), I am filled with gratitude for the outstanding educational experience all three were so privileged to receive. I’ll admit it’s been easy to take for granted – the incredibly dedicated teachers, the first-rate extra-curricular experiences, the caring and committed administration, the hardworking support staff, and the fine facilities – these have all been such a mainstay in our children’s lives, it’s hard to imagine their lives without them. And yet - none of these fact
Grand Forks named one of Best Communities for Music Education
Grand Forks, Bismarck, Fargo and Mandan are the only four school districts in North Dakota to receive the designation this year. Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 10:00 am, May 14, 2021 ×
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has designated the Grand Forks school system as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for 2021.
This is the 19th year Grand Forks Public Schools has received this designation, according to an announcement from the school district.
The NAMM Foundation selected 686 school districts throughout the United States to receive the honor. Grand Forks, Bismarck, Fargo and Mandan are the only four school districts in North Dakota to receive the designation this year.