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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June is construction season

16 hours ago | grandforksherald.com | Carrie McDermott |Carrie Mcdermott

June means school is out, summer break starts and many people around the region head to the lake or farther away for vacations. It's also the time of year when we feature our profiles in construction, a roundup of notable projects in the area. Many of the projects we feature this time focus on higher education additions, remodels and expansions.
Rullie A. Suda

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Dateline: Saratoga Springs, NYRullie Ann Suda, a longtime Shoreham, NY resident, died on May 9, 2025, at the age of 88 at her home in Saratoga Springs, NY. Born in the farming community of Ardoch, ND in 1936, Rullie was the eldest of 11 children of the late Dick and Mae (Riske) Korynta. Rullie attended the Convent School of St. Anthony’s in Warsaw, ND. She excelled at school, skipped several lower grades, and graduated from the Academy of St. James in Grand Forks, ND in 1953.
Lt. Col (ret.) Norris Orville Olson

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Lt. Colonel (ret.) Norris Olson, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, died February 14, 2025 at Edgewood in Grand Forks. A family directed Memorial Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Sharon Lutheran Church, 1720 S. 20th St., Grand Forks. Interment was at Hoff Cemetery near Brocket, North Dakota.
Jodi Lynn (Ustanko) Knudsen

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

May 3, 1978 - September 12, 2024Auburn, NH. - Jodi Knudsen, 46, was born on May 3, 1978, in Grand Forks, ND, to Marley and Lois (Baird) Ustanko. She grew up in Grand Forks. Jodi died unexpectedly on September 12, 2024, in New Hampshire, where she was residing. A Celebration of Life will take place at 2 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Grand Forks Country Club.
Theresa Bushaw

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Theresa (Bazey) Bushaw, 92 of Grand Forks, ND who passed away on May 26, 2025 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Norman Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND, with visitation from 10-11am in the funeral home. Theresa Florence Bushaw, was born on August 11, 1932 in Oslo, MN. She is the daughter of John and Lillian (Ebertowski) Bazey.
Michael Jerome Skiple

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Michael Jerome Skiple, 69, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 at the Village at Olathe, a senior living center in Olathe, Kansas. Mike was born on October 8, 1955 in Crookston, Minnesota to Lawrence and Edna (nee Fladhammer) Skiple. His early years were spent on the family dairy farm on Maple Lake, and later in Crookston and Fisher, Minnesota.
Linda Hoselton

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Linda Hoselton, age 88 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Linda Hjellum was born November 12, 1936 in Rugby, ND, the daughter of the late Pete and Myrtle (Moen) Hjellum. She was baptized and confirmed at the Norway Lutheran Church in rural Denbigh, ND. She grew up in rural Denbigh and graduated from Towner High School in 1954. Following her education she worked at Solar Gas in Rugby, ND.
Marilyn L. Nelson

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Marilyn Louise Nelson, age 84, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Marilyn was born on April 7, 1941, to Andrew and Maybell (Jenkins) Nelson in Grand Forks, ND. She grew up and attended school in Alvarado, MN, graduating in 1959. She attended nurse’s training in Thief River Falls. She married James Grabanski on June 3, 1961, in Dorothy, MN, and later divorced.
Gayle Birkeland

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Apr. 10, 1937 - Jun. 02, 2025 CROOKSTON, Minn. - Gayle Birkeland, 88, Crookston, Minn. died Monday, Jun. 2. A funeral service to honor Gayle's life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Happy 40th Anniversary!

2 days ago | grandforksherald.com | Pamela Knudson

Rick & Coleen Asche are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! They were married June 8, 1985, at Milnor United Methodist Church in Milnor, ND. They are blessed with 3 daughters: Holly (Jake) Moen; Emily (Jonny) Heidbrink; Heidi (Harry) Meister, and 5 grandchildren (Brooks, Valerie, Savanna, Roderick, and Palmer). The couple will be celebrating with family and friends at their Minnesota lake home.