Research Guides: Engl 130: Research Hacks: Greater Grand Forks Community

Arts and Culture

Public Arts Commission
Public Art Commission dedicated to the enrichment of the public art presence
Arts and Culture Greater Grand Forks
Webpage displaying several arts and culture related places and events
Empire Arts Center
Local Grand Forks professional theatre company
Midwest Art Scene
Guide to arts and culture around Grand Forks
A Grand Vision: Convergence
A proposed arts and culture master plan for the community of Grand Forks

City Information

Chamber of Commerce - Grand Forks/East Grand Forks
Information on businesses and business regulations for Grand Forks.
City of Grand Forks, ND
City website for Grand Forks.
Event Planning Guides for GF
Downloadable guides for event planning in the Grand Forks community
Grand Forks City Council Minutes
Read about East Grand Forks issues, events, and citizen concerns.
Grand Forks County Website
Resources related to the Grand Forks county
Grand Forks Park District
Resources regarding the GF Parks District
Grand Forks Public Health
Public Health Department for Grand Forks
Grand Forks Public School Board
Information on GF public school issues, such as Student-Dress Code, Gender Equity, Recitation of Prayer, Internet Safety, etc.
Grand Forks Region Economic Development
Provides companies expanding in the Grand Forks region expertise to support growth plans.
City of East Grand Forks
The website for the city of East Grand Forks
East Grand Forks City Council Minutes
Read about East Grand Forks issues, events, and citizen concerns.

Education

Grand Forks Public School Board
Information on GF public school issues, such as Student-Dress Code, Gender Equity, Recitation of Prayer, Internet Safety, etc.
Grand Forks Public Library
GF community library resources
Global Friends Coalition
Group that assists refugee integration in the Grand Forks area.
East Grand Forks Public School Board
Information on East GF public schools
East Grand Forks Education Foundation
Charitable nonprofit in East GF dedicated to supporting educational programs
Red River Valley Community Action
Helps low-income people obtain education, skills, knowledge and motivation to achieve economic independence.
GRO.UND Learning Gardens
Located on UND's campus, the Learning Gardens mission is to foster environmental and community values of stewardship, sustainability, engagement and responsibility through garden education

History

City of Grand Forks History
Brief history of Grand Forks from the city of GF government
Downtown Development Grand Forks
A history of downtown GF as provided by the Downtown Development Association
Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission
Grand Forks history and information from the historic preservation commission
Grand Forks Historical Society
Information on the founding and history of GF

Mental Health

Mental Health Matters
A Grand Forks community collaborative focused on resilience, strength, and emotional well-being for people in the community
Grand Forks Public Schools Mental Health Program
Mental health resources such as suicide prevention, well-being surveys, and much more, provided by the Grand Forks Public School system
Northern Prairie Community Clinic
Northern Prairie Community Clinic offers mental health and communication science disorder services to the Greater Grand Forks community
Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks
Continuing education and training programs offered by a local mental health clinic

Military and Aerospace

Grand Forks Airforce Base
Resources and information on the local Grand Forks Airforce Base
Grand Forks Airforce Base Military and Family Support Center
Resources and information for military families in the Grand Forks area
Northrop Grumman in North Dakota
A Grand Forks Air Force Base tenant specializing in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

News

The Grand Forks Herald is not included in the library databases and needs to be searched separately. Contact the library for access to its subscription.

Grand Forks Herald Website / In Google add this phrase to your search site:grandforksherald.com

Newspaper Research Guide
Library research guide focused on researching with newspapers
Newslibrary
An index of the Midwest region's newspapers

The Grand Forks Herald Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald Access

Access Online Articles:

To gain full access to online articles and the e-paper version of the grandforksherald.com:
- Visit the library's 2nd floor Information Desk to get logged into the website for full access to online articles, a new e-paper issue 7 days a week, and the e-paper archives from 2008 to present.
- Search for articles using the search bar on the top left side of the page, to filter by date, see next point.
To do an advanced search for a specific topic or article in the Herald:
- Search the Grand Forks Herald Website by going to Google and adding this phrase to the end of your topic search: site:grandforksherald.com
- NewsLibrary.com indexes the Herald from 1987 to present. Once you find an article, use the Library's website login or microfilm for access
- U.S. Newsstream Newspaper Database indexes and provides some full text from 1991-2015. Once you find an article, use the Library's website login or microfilm for access
- For further assistance searching the grandforksherald.com, contact the Ask Us desk on the 2nd floor of the library.

Access Print Copies:

Print copies of the Herald are also available in the library:
- 1st Floor Newspaper rack near Oversized Items: current issues of the Herald, printed Saturday and Wednesday as well as the Bismarck Tribune and the Fargo Forum
- 1st Floor Periodicals: latest 3 months
- 4th Floor Special Collections: 1916-1949, as well as the earlier title, Grand Forks Daily Herald
- 1st Floor Microfilm Journals, Ask at Desk, as well as Special Collections - continually updated, starting from the first issue in 1879

Link to the Catalog Search for Grand Forks Herald titled items, including some print indexes

Small Business

Event Planning Guides for GF
Downloadable guides for event planning in the Grand Forks community
Grand Forks Region Economic Development
Information on GF Advantage business development
U.S. Census Business Builder
Census data tailored to the perspective of a small business owner
Residential Household Information for Grand Forks
Find specific, market-related information about Grand Forks residents in this detailed report.

Statistics and Data

Poverty Rate Data for Grand Forks, ND
Look at statistics on percentage of Grand Forks residents living below the poverty line.
Grand Forks County Community Health Profile
Compiled from U.S. Census Bureau information by NDhealth.gov. Search for the original figures or more recent information from the U.S. Census Bureau under American Fact Finder or Census Quick Facts.
Grand Forks Population Quick Facts
GF information from the U.S. Census Bureau
Grand Forks Population Statistics Data USA
Infographics and facts on GF including diversity, COVID19, the economy, etc.

Sustainability

Grand Forks City Recycling
Recycling information for the city of GF
East Grand Forks Recycling
Sanitation and Recycling information for East GF