To Advocate, Promote, Grow and Improve
The DDA's ongoing mission to serve
as champions for Grand Forks
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5 Questions with Jamie Sebby, Becca Cruger and Senta Grzadzielewski
The talented trio behind Grand Forks’ latest murals
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Surgeon of the Six String
Kevin Muiderman, who has combined his love for music and woodworking into a craft that has transcended the traditional hobby – guitar making
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Small-Town Renaissance
Revitalizing Hallock’s Main Street By Marla DeFoe Like many people in this region, I grew up in a small town. I have many fond memories...
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Sweet Sounds of Summer
By Tami Vigness Living in the upper Midwest is not for the faint of heart. We spend the majority of the year layered in long johns,...
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Behind the Crown
By Meg Morley “The power of the crown is not to be seen, but to make others feel seen.” That is the mission statement of Forevermorley...
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The Sound of Community
How a local sound and light company helped bring Grand Forks to life By Tami Vigness Do you remember your first concert? For me, it was...
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A Playground for Curious Minds
By Angie Laxdal When you walk into the newly renovated Grand Forks Public Library, you may first notice the cheerful colors of the front...
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The Good Side of Badman Studio
Many things about Dave Badman seem improbable if not impossible. He’s a globally-recognized metalsmith and designer celebrated for his...
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Earning the Spotlight
Jamie and Tricia Lunski were probably at the last big concert, wedding, conference, festival or event that you attended within the...
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Spirit of Imagination
Katie Lee is fully aware that she fits into the common stereotype assigned to many artists. Sometimes she loses track of time during a...
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Arriving with Style
We spent an afternoon with Conlin to discuss her efforts in managing the decisions linked to a floral and styling business, how to make...
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Small-town Roots, Nashville Voice
Dariann Leigh is a Nashville recording artist from Karlstad, Minnesota, population 760. After working with Purple Cow Records, an...
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Step into the Magic
The Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks turns 100 years old this November. First launched as a movie theater, the space has...
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Turning The Page
The ups and downs as an independent book and media operation When Dane Ferguson recounts earlier times, he’s like an open book. He is...
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A Chorus Worth Praising
In 2002, Melanie Popejoy floated the idea of starting a children’s choir for the region. The idea was to challenge young singers in...
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Capturing The Spirit
Jessie Thorson has tapped into her animal spirit with the help of a paint brush. The Grand Forks artist has built a regional following...
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Brewed With A Vision
Kelly Thompson on life as a commercial artist, running a landmark coffee bar and investing in happiness. Kelly Thompson is hard to...
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The Art of Connection
The North Dakota Museum of Art's mission to make art accessible and memorable When the main exhibit space at the North Dakota Museum of...
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