The Herald's editorial board this week met with a group that outlined how home rule would work in Grand Forks County, if voters approve the idea. One thing they stressed was that funds are needed to pay for improvements to various county properties. Below is a Q&A that might help answer a few questions regarding the process.
The drive will benefit 10 local nonprofit organizations. Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 4:00 pm, Apr. 9, 2021 ×
Kathryn Kester is the executive director of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. Photo by Bonnie Meibers/Grand Forks HeraldPhoto by Bonnie Meibers/Grand Forks Herald
The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals is sponsoring the Orange Bag Event to gather housewares, clothing and personal care products for 10 local nonprofit organizations. Volunteers will drop off orange bags at hundreds of homes from Friday through Tuesday, April 9-13, for people to fill with household and clothing items and return May 1.
The drive will benefit the following local nonprofit organizations: Community Violence Intervention Center, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Grand Forks Salvation Army, Journey Home Animal Rescue, Northlands Rescue Mission, Project Dignity, Red River Valley Community Action, St. Joseph’s Social Care and The Arc, Upper Valley.
Public Health Department workers will receive a gift card, in addition to a free meal. 7:00 am, Dec. 15, 2020 ×
Kathryn Kester is the executive director of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. Bonnie Meibers / Grand Forks Herald
A Grand Forks nonprofit has exceeded its
In a Monday news release, Kathryn Kester, GGFYP executive director, said $1,900 has been raised, which surpasses the group’s anticipated goals. In addition to a free meal from Smiling Moose Deli, health department workers will receive a $20 gift card from a locally owned business of their choice.
“Thank you, Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, for the opportunity to highlight the activities of the Grand Forks Public Health Department and our dedicated staff,” said Marcus Lee, regional emergency preparedness and response coordinator. “With the long hours we often work behind the scenes of this pandemic, it is nice to know we are appreciated. The lunch is a nice token of gratitude th