Grand Forks County Historical Society members believe it is important to continue the log post office's repair and maintenance not only for historical reasons, but also because many community members have enjoyed seeing the building over the past 56 years that it has been on the Myra Museum grounds.
Art on the Red returns this weekend to University Park
Event will feature artists, who display and sell unique items such as fine arts, ceramics, metal-working, wood-working, glass sculpture, jewelry and fine craft products, as well as live entertainment and fair food Written By: Pamela D. Knudson | 11:56 am, Jun. 9, 2021 ×
Cory Gordon, an Ojibwe artist who lives on Minnesota s Leech Lake Reservation, specializes in ceramics, among other artistic mediums. Seen here are some examples of the pottery work of Gordon, who has been selected as the Art on the Red 2021 Emerging Artist. (Photo by Cory Gordon)
University Park will come alive this weekend with artists, live music and theatrical performances to entice people of all ages to the Art on the Red event.
Northern Valley Youth Orchestra to record performance March 14
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Sunday March 14th (viewable later)
Alerus Center
“Innovate” 10th season press release:
The musicians of Northern Valley Youth Orchestras will perform on Sunday March 14, in the Alerus Center, in a recorded format. The performance will be available for public viewing and listening at a later date. The two NVYO student symphony orchestras will perform symphonic masterpieces new and old, centered around the “Innovate” theme, including two world premieres, one of which was commissioned by NVYO to celebrate its 10th performance season. Concert viewing online will be available free on the NVYO Facebook and Youtube channels, with freewill donations appreciated.
In Gilby, N.D., an influx of young residents with kids invigorates the community
While many small towns in North Dakota are dying, Gilby is being revitalized through the efforts of young families who have returned to the north-central Grand Forks County town after living somewhere else, or who have moved there from other cities. 7:30 am, Jan. 23, 2021 ×
Jamie Norstog, pastor at the Presbyterian Church in Gilby, discusses the renovation of a grocery store on Main Avenue that is being converted into a community center and coffee shop. Norstog is a volunteer on the committee to revitalize the city. Photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald
Our view: Don t forget the positive news of 2020
The strain of 2020 sometimes makes it hard to remember all the positives that occurred over the past 12 months.
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Herald editorial board | 6:00 am, Dec. 30, 2020 ×
Two weeks ago, as the coronavirus pandemic was seeing a post-Thanksgiving surge, some of the best – in this case, meaning good – news of 2020 was published by the Herald: Frontline health care workers in the community were receiving doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“It was an awesome day,” Dr. Josh Deere told the Herald. “It gives us an idea that the pandemic is not ending tomorrow, but there is some end in sight.”