Grand Forks Herald

The Grand Forks Herald is a daily broadsheet newspaper that has been in operation since 1879. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, it serves as the main daily publication for the northeast region of North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The paper enjoys an average daily circulation of 34,763 on Sundays and 31,524 during the weekdays, making it the second most widely circulated newspaper in North Dakota.

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Grand Forks downtown bar murder trial begins with full day of jury selection

20 hours ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS — Jury selection for a Grand Forks murder trial lasted all day Tuesday, June 17. Nicholas Jon Narveson, 27, is charged with Class AA felony murder, which has a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Narveson is also charged with two Class C felonies involving the use of a dangerous weapon — terrorizing and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference.
East Grand Forks lawmaker on June 14 assassination: the ‘shock is still with us’

1 day ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — Days after a series of attacks took the life of one lawmaker and her husband and caused injury to another couple, Minnesota's Senate minority leader said legislators, the state and perhaps the nation as a whole are still in shock. "It was quite a shock, that morning, to wake up to that news," said Sen. Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks. "You know the possibility is always out there, but you don't ever think it's really going to happen.
Grand Forks teen pleads guilty in child rape case

1 day ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks teen accused of raping a 12-year-old girl changed his plea Monday, June 16. Jayden Allen Perales, 18, pleaded guilty to two counts of Class AA felony gross sexual imposition for a forced sexual act. The crimes have a maximum sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He originally entered a not guilty plea to both charges in April.
City of Grand Forks will likely appoint interim fire chief to prepare for Gary Lorenz's departure

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS โ The city of Grand Forks is likely to appoint an interim fire chief to prepare for Fire Chief Gary Lorenz's departure, as it was recently announced he has been selected for Fargo's chief position. The announcement that Lorenz has been offered the role โ contingent on passing various required checks โ was made Thursday, June 5. Assuming he meets all of the requirements, he will likely start around Monday, July 14, according to Grand Forks City Administrator Todd Feland.
Grand Forks' trend of fewer fires continued in 2024

4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS — Increased risk reduction efforts throughout the city have likely contributed to the Grand Forks Fire Department's decline in fire calls in recent years, including 2024, according to one of the agency's deputy chiefs. "Fire prevention is our first line of defense," Chuck Marcott said.
TowBoatUS expands to Rocky Point area of Lake of the Woods

4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Dokken

ROOSEVELT, Minn. – Boaters on the U.S. side of Lake of the Woods now have one more option if they have boat trouble on the big lake. TowBoat US 24/7 just added its second on-the-water towing and assistance service on Lake of the Woods, this one in the Rocky Point area on the west side of the lake. Opened by Capt. Doug and Melanie Nelson of Baudette, Minnesota, TowBoatUS Rocky Point provides professional on-the-water towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services.
Outdoors Notebook: North Dakota high school clay target tourney underway

4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Dokken

HORACE, ND – The 2025 North Dakota State High School Clay Target League State Tournament got underway Friday, June 13, and is scheduled to continue through June 15 at The Shooting Park in Horace, North Dakota. In a news release, the USA High School Clay Target League said 1,562 students representing 97 high school teams from across North Dakota are scheduled to participate.
Arvilla man says Grand Forks County explosive possession is 'a giant misunderstanding'

4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS — During his initial appearance in Grand Forks County court Friday afternoon, June 13, an Arvilla man claimed the situation in which he has been accused of explosives possession is a "giant misunderstanding.""I believe the whole thing is being grossly mischaracterized," Christopher Ryan Ringsrud-Knowels said, addressing Judge Don Hager remotely from the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. "...
Self-defense argument will be presented during downtown Grand Forks murder trial

4 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Sav Kelly

GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man's attorney plans to provide evidence at trial that suggests a July 4, 2024, fatal shooting was an act of self defense. Nicholas Jon Narveson, 27, is charged with Class AA felony murder, which has a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is also charged with two Class C felonies: terrorizing with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference — also with a dangerous weapon.
Dokken: DNR officer, Kittson County deputies rescue orphaned bear cubs

5 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Brad Dokken

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities had been trying to catch the two orphaned bear cubs for several days after their mother was shot and killed, but the cubs had other ideas, recalls Bobby Stringer, a conservation officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Thief River Falls. Joining in the rescue effort at various times were deputies from the Kittson County Sheriff’s Department and personnel from DNR wildlife.