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Fueling Campus: Best Coffee Shops in Grand Forks

Sonya Skar, General Reporter April 30, 2026

Coffee Shops play an important part in every community, and due to the large population of students here in Grand Forks, coffee shops are of high importance. Whether students are cramming for...

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What Will Power The Future

Daniel Silva, General Reporter March 12, 2026

Every passing year finding new ways that we can obtain energy that helps power our society is at the forefront of political agendas and the minds of community members alike. We utilize energy for almost...

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Grand Forks Dog Parks Busier than Usual

Kylee Danks, News Writer January 18, 2021

“My favorite part about the dog park is letting my dog run free and socialize,” Brooke Rieger, UND student, and Grand Forks resident said of her experiences at the Lincoln Dog Park. Rieger’s...

COVID-19: UND and the Situation in North Dakota

COVID-19: UND and the Situation in North Dakota

Kate Willett, News Writer August 31, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases, or COVID-19, on campus continue to rise. Unfortunately, after the explosion of COVID-19 in some of the fraternities and sororities, the cases only continued to expand into...

UND and the Empire Theatre

UND and the Empire Theatre

Allie McAthie, Guest Writer May 5, 2020

For the past 101 years, Grand Forks has been home to the Empire Theater, a traditional movie theater in the heart of downtown. To someone passing by in recent years, especially after the terrible Red River...

Boss’ Pizza & Chicken Review

Boss’ Pizza & Chicken Review

Staff, Arts & Community Writer March 10, 2020

Boss’ Pizza & Chicken hit the Grand Forks community a couple of months ago, and I decided it was time to review their food.    They have a great location, being only about a mile away...

Winter activities

Winter activities

Staff Writer, Arts & Community Writer February 25, 2020

It is the end of the coldest month, February, which means that winter is almost over. Some of you cannot wait for the spring so you can switch from many layers to weightless dresses and shorts. The rest...

Valentine’s Day Eats

Valentine’s Day Eats

Brianna Mayhair, Arts & Community Writer February 12, 2020

Have a date for Valentine’s day, but don’t know where to go for a nice dinner? Grand Forks has a variety of different restaurants to choose from. From steak to sushi, there is a place for everyone...

Going Beyond the Grand Forks Community

Going Beyond the Grand Forks Community

Molly Andrews, Arts & Community Editor February 6, 2020

The University of North Dakota is filled with opportunities for involvement. Whether it be in the Grand Forks Community or beyond, students are able to experience and indulge in different communities....

The Herald

The Herald

Staff Writer, Arts & Community February 6, 2020

History is the essence of our life. It can give us a fuller understanding of our past, of our common humanity and ourselves.   It is crucial for us to know the history of where we live. We can...

The North Dakota Museum of Art: A Hidden Gem

The North Dakota Museum of Art: A Hidden Gem

Maddie Deshler, Arts & Community Writer November 20, 2019

Upon entering the North Dakota Museum of Art, I am immediately embraced in bright light as I take in the very white walls of the museum. I climb up a few stairs and notice the familiar setup of the museum:...

Silver Warehouse

Staff Writer November 5, 2019

“Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it,” said Stevie Wonder. Not everyone knows that UND has their own...

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