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Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park

Davíd Moreno, Reporter December 6, 2023

As winter's frost blankets the city of Grand Forks, a beacon of holiday cheer emerges at Lincoln Drive Park with the annual "Christmas in the Park." Since 2002, the Grand Forks Lions Clubs have transformed...

AFI Life Achievement Award Recipient Nicole Kidman

AFI Life Achievement Award Recipient Nicole Kidman

Ava Stockstad, Reporter November 29, 2023

This coming spring, one of the highest-esteemed awards in film will be presented to actress Nicole Kidman. The American Film Institute’s Life Achievement award is considered the highest honor in the...

Egyptian Theatre Renovation Rundown

Egyptian Theatre Renovation Rundown

Ava Stockstad, Reporter November 22, 2023

On November 9th of this year, a historic movie theatre in the heart of Hollywood reopened to the public after a $70 million renovation funded by Netflix.  The theatre was built in the early 1920’s,...

A Look Into The Olive Ann Hotel

A Look Into The Olive Ann Hotel

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 22, 2023

In the heart of downtown Grand Forks stands the newly constructed Olive Ann Hotel. This boutique hotel, set to open on December 1st, pays homage to a pivotal figure in aviation history and highlights our...

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Women in Aviation Annual Candle Sales

Sadie Blace, Reporter November 15, 2023

Every year, the University of North Dakota’s Women in Aviation Chapter commences, allowing members of the chapter to sell handmade candles to fundraise for the Women in Aviation Conference taking place...

Gener8tor's "How to Start: From Idea to Business"

Gener8tor’s “How to Start: From Idea to Business”

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 15, 2023

The University's Memorial Union saw a different kind of energy surge as the University of North Dakota Center for Innovation, in collaboration with Gener8tor, hosted an event on the morning of November...

NPR’s Tiny Desk Creator, Bob Boilen, Announces Retirement

NPR’s Tiny Desk Creator, Bob Boilen, Announces Retirement

Sadie Blace, Reporter November 15, 2023

Bob Boilen, who began with NPR in 1988, functioned as the network's director for “All Things Considered,” and helped create what we now call Tiny Desk Concerts. In the beginning of October 2023, Boilen...

Thank you, Matthew Perry

Thank you, Matthew Perry

Claire Arneson, Editor November 8, 2023

On October 28th, 2023, Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub. The well known actor from the TV sitcom “Friends” was pronounced dead a while later. Matthew Perry was 54 years old when...

Safety on Campus

Safety on Campus

Ava Stockstad, Reporter November 8, 2023

College campuses mean a place for new opportunities, endeavors, and possibilities, which also means a newfound independence and freedom for many. However, with this change in lifestyle, safety precautions...

StartupBREW Finale

StartupBREW Finale

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 8, 2023

On a brisk Wednesday morning, instead of heading off to one of our local coffee spots, I ended up going to Fargo to Brewhalla. Brewhalla has quickly become a staple in the Fargo scene. Opening earlier...

UpNext Showcase with Jan Helgeson of Nautical Bowls

UpNext Showcase with Jan Helgeson of Nautical Bowls

Davíd Moreno, Reporter November 1, 2023

On a recent evening, the Prohibition Room in East Grand Forks opened its doors to 19 attendees for UpNext, an event designed to give insights into local businesses. The gathering started with an opening...

Family Weekend at The University of North Dakota

Family Weekend at The University of North Dakota

Nora Lee, Reporter November 1, 2023

Family Weekend is a big deal here at the University of North Dakota for both the students and their families. During the final weekend of October, families will travel to Grand Forks to visit their students...

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