Did you know?
-About 50 gallons of paint are used to paint an average B737. Once the paint is dry, it will weigh approximately 250 pounds per airplane, depending on the paint scheme.

-The abbreviation ORD for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport comes from its old name of "Orchard Field."

-Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by itslef but the wrod as a wlohe.

Community of Grand Forks, ND/East Grand Forks, MN

APE is a orginization at the University of North Dakota; which is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Grand Forks boosts a population of 53,230 with a metro population of 97,478. Grand Forks lies on the Red River of the North which is the border of Minnesota and North Dakota. Grand Forks was founded in 1870 by Alexander Griggs.

Visit Grand Forks- Grand Forks official visitor site

Visit Grand Forks is the official visitor site of the Grand Cities (Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN). Here you can find great things to do, see, and great places to eat.

University of North Dakota

Founded in 1876, the University of North Dakota is the oldest college in North Dakota. The school boots a student body of about 13,000, known for its world famous John D. Odegard school of Aeronautical Sciences.The school also has Division 1 Atheletics including world renowned Fighting Sioux Mens Hockey. The school has over 100 degree programs, and has one of the country's best nursing programs.

Ralph Engelstad Arena

Home of Fighting Sioux Men's and Women's hockey, the arena is considered the finest in college atheltics. The Ralph also hosts large big name concerts such as Toby Keith, CMT On Tour. It is also the host to the 2008 Men's World Curling Championships. Next door attached is the Betty Engelstad Arena home of UND Fighting Sioux Volleyball and Basketball.

Alerus Center

The Alerus center is a 13,500 seat stadium for Fighting Sioux football. The Center also has meeting, convention, and ballrooms for weddings and more. The Alerus Center has played host to a number of events including Blue Man Group, Bette Midler, Cher, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac and more.

Grand Forks International Airport

Grand Forks International Airport is in the top 50 of the United States Airports. GFK is home to the University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences flight operations. The airport recieves commercial service from Northwest Airlines from Minneapolis/St. Paul and is home to a FedEx Mini-hub.

Grand Forks Herald

The Grand Forks Herald is the Grand Cities local newspaper delivering news from around the region.