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Every year, the Marco Island gathering reminds us of something powerful: the Grand Forks community isn’t defined by geography. It’s defined by its people. With winters being what they are back home, it’s become natural for so many of them to spend the colder months in Marco, enjoying the Florida sun. This year’s celebration was especially meaningful. The room was filled with early supporters of the Grand Forks Children’s Museum, many of whom stepped forward long before the project had...

There are moments in a community’s life when you can feel history shifting…quietly, steadily, and with a kind of hope that only comes from believing in something bigger than ourselves. That is exactly what has been happening with the Grand Forks Children’s Museum. Every gift, every conversation, every family that has stepped forward has brought us to an extraordinary milestone: we are now just $1.75 million away from reaching our $35 million capital campaign goal.   It’s hard not to feel...

Every winter, as the cold settles over the Red River Valley, something remarkable happens 1,800 miles away on the shores of Marco Island. Grand Forks families, friends, and longtime community supporters gather under the Florida sun for an evening that feels equal parts reunion, celebration, and heartfelt commitment to the future of our children.   On March 10, 2026, this cherished tradition continues as the Marco Island-Grand Forks Celebration returns for another year of connection,...