Chamber s Henry Havig Award calls up memories of good works
The Henry Havig Award for Community Service is presented by the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce each year to a person who provided exemplary leadership service to the community over a period of time, across a variety of community activities. 6:00 am, Feb. 7, 2021 ×
Colorado College has a cardboard cutout of Grand Forks Lonnie Laffen of JLG Architects as a tribute to him and his work to help build Colorado College s new arena. Photo by Brad Elliott Schlossman / Grand Forks Herald
The Henry Havig Award for Community Service is presented by the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce each year to a person who provided exemplary leadership service to the community over a period of time, across a variety of community activities. The award is considered the highest honor a person from the Greater Grand Forks area can receive for community service. The award is named after Henr
Adaptation key for business during COVID, and some changes are here to stay
From adapting to new technology to helping their customers feel comfortable in a pandemic environment, businesses have had changes thrust upon them. 9:00 am, Feb. 2, 2021 ×
Ground Round owner Matt Walkowiak sits in the freshly painted bar area of his restaurant. Adam Kurtz / Grand Forks Herald
Many businesses had to throw out the handbook and come up with new plans as the coronavirus pandemic dominated 2020. While many are hoping for a return to normal, some of the lessons they have learned will likely be permanent.
Now, with a vaccine being rolled out, some are wondering what their new normal will look like.
UPDATED: Lonnie Laffen, Grand Forks business leader and former state lawmaker, dies at 62
Lonnie Laffen died of a heart attack Wednesday, Dec. 23. On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., called Laffen a distinguished leader in his industry who has left a lasting legacy. Gov. Doug Burgum says Laffen leaves a legacy as a gifted architect who impacted the state. Written By: Korrie D. Wenzel | 1:30 pm, Dec. 24, 2020 ×
Lonnie Laffen is shown in this file photo accepting the Henry Havig Award in 2018. (Grand Forks Herald file photo)
Lonnie Laffen, a Grand Forks businessman, former state lawmaker and chairman of the local hospital board, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, of a heart attack.
UPDATED: Lonnie Laffen, Grand Forks business leader and former state lawmaker, dies at 62
Lonnie Laffen died of a heart attack Wednesday, Dec. 23. On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., called Laffen a distinguished leader in his industry who has left a lasting legacy. Gov. Doug Burgum says Laffen leaves a legacy as a gifted architect who impacted the state. Written By: Korrie D. Wenzel | 1:30 pm, Dec. 24, 2020 ×
Lonnie Laffen is shown in this file photo accepting the Henry Havig Award in 2018. (Grand Forks Herald file photo)
Lonnie Laffen, a Grand Forks businessman, former state lawmaker and chairman of the local hospital board, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, of a heart attack.