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Sep. 28—EAST GRAND FORKS — The wait is almost over. Bernie's, Molly Yeh's new restaurant located in downtown East Grand Forks, is set to open on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Grand Forks is 74 miles (119 km) north of the Fargo-Moorhead area and 145 miles (233 km) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. [26] Grand Forks is on the western bank of the Red River of the North in an area known as the Red River Valley. The term "forks" refers to the forking of the Red River with the Red Lake River near downtown Grand Forks. [11]
The recorded history of Grand Forks in the U.S. state of North Dakota, began with the trade between Native Americans and French fur trappers during the 19th century. About 60 buildings or other historic sites in Grand Forks survive and are recognized among the National Register of Historic Places listings in Grand Forks County.
Third Street looking north Third Street looking south. Grand Forks was first settled in 1870. In 1872, seven pioneers staked claims to land on the Red River. [3] The 9-acre (36,000 m 2) piece of land that would become downtown Grand Forks was first platted by Grand Forks' "founding father", Alexander Griggs, and his wife Etta, in 1875.
With 69 properties and districts listed on the National Register, Grand Forks County has more listings than any of the state's other 52 counties. The city of Grand Forks has been damaged by floods and fires numerous times, including by floods of the Red River, overflowing its banks in record floods in 1882, 1893, 1897, 1950, 1965, 1966, 1969 ...
Grand Forks is unique because it is a relatively small market with two major event centers, Alerus Center and the Ralph Engelstad Arena, both of which often bid to host the same events. To a lesser extent, the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks also sometimes competes for these same events as well.
Home of Economy is a chain of retail stores with eight locations in North Dakota: Grand Forks, Grafton, Devils Lake, Minot, Williston, Jamestown, Watford City and Rugby. Home of Economy sells a variety of goods: clothing, work wear, home furniture, housewares, automotive goods, tools, farm supplies, hardware, lawn and garden supplies, paint ...
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