Award recognizes achievement in providing high-quality learning opportunities, exemplary contributions to profession. Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 8:00 am, Dec. 20, 2020 ×
Jon Strandell, principal of Grand Forks Central High School, has been named Regional Principal of the Year by the North Dakota Association of Secondary Principals. Photo courtesy of Grand Forks Public Schools
Jon Strandell, principal of Grand Forks Central High School, has been named Regional Principal of the Year by the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals.
The honor is given to secondary school principals one in each of eight regions throughout the state who have provided high-quality opportunities for students and made exemplary contributions to the profession.
At Alerus Center and beyond, a ‘balancing act’ between life and COVID
According to an internal Alerus Center review, conducted at the Herald’s request, attendance at a wedding there exceeded state “Smart Restart” COVID guidelines at the time by 62 people. The review shows there were at least four such events during the year that exceeded guidelines another wedding, as well as general election voting and the Pride of Dakota shopping expo. Alerus Center officials say big events like these are carefully managed for maximum public safety.
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Early voters cast their ballots on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks during the start of early in-person voting. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald
Herald reporters cover events on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Written By: Kim Wynn | ×
Between now and mid-January, about 80,000 North Dakotans will be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine, and Grand Forks Public Heath workers are preparing for their piece in the largest mass vaccination effort in U.S. history, according to a Herald story written by
reporter Hannah Shirley.
Local vaccination plans will continue to take shape over the coming days, said Haley Bruhn, who is coordinating vaccination efforts for Grand Forks Public Health. Still, she said, it s difficult to know what the coming months will bring. I know that it s challenging to be in a fluid situation like this, she said. But I would expect that, at least for the next six months, we ll be doing vaccination for COVID on a large scale.
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