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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,...

When a community builds something for its children, it’s never just about bricks and beams. It’s about identity, pride and the kind of future we want to shape together. That’s exactly why Altru Health System’s founding gift to the Grand Forks Children’s Museum is so extraordinary. Altru could have placed its own name on the building, as many organizations would have. Instead, they chose something far more meaningful: The Grand Forks Children’s Museum. A name that belongs to the community. A...

The Grand Forks Children’s Museum has unlocked yet another ‘key,’ and this one comes with a story woven deeply into the fabric of Grand Forks itself. The Pancratz Family Foundation has stepped forward with a leadership gift that brings the museum one step closer to unlocking the full $2 million anonymous donor match. For the Pancratz Family Foundation, this donation was what Linda and her daughter Elizabeth (known to many as Lizzy) called a “triple whammy.” Their foundation is dedicated to...