GFCM In The News

Grand Forks Children’s Museum campaign surges forward with major gifts; groundbreaking expected this spring

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

1.10.2026

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-campaign-surges-forward-with-major-gifts-groundbreaking-expected-this-spring

Breaking News: Grand Forks Children's Museum announces anonymous $2 million in matching funds

by: Korrie Wenzel

Grand Forks Herald

10.17.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/grand-forks-childrens-museum-announces-anonymous-2-million-in-matching-funds

Grand Forks Children's Museum pop-up event underway

by: Staff Reporter

Grand Forks Herald

10.3.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/grand-forks-childrens-museum-pop-up-event-underway

Our opinion: Grand Forks Children’s Museum will be asset for community; help push it forward

by: Herald Editorial Board

Grand Forks Herald

7.23.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/editorials/our-opinion-grand-forks-childrens-museum-will-be-asset-for-community-help-push-it-forward

Viewpoint: How children’s museum in Grand Forks will empower our kids – and why region should rally behind it

by: Diane Martinson

Grand Forks Herald

5.24.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/viewpoint-how-childrens-museum-in-grand-forks-will-empower-our-kids-and-why-region-should-rally-behind-it

Opp family donates $1 million to construction of Grand Forks Children’s Museum

by: Staff Reporter

Grand Forks Herald

1.15.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/opp-family-donates-1-million-to-construction-of-grand-forks-childrens-museum

Pam Laffen's passion to see children succeed drives her volunteerism

by: Delaney Otto

Grand Forks Herald

12.12.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/pam-laffens-passion-to-see-children-succeed-drives-her-volunteerism

Dean Opp turns newfound free time into opportunity for volunteerism in Greater Grand Forks

by: Korrie Wenzel

Grand Forks Herald

12.4.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/dean-opp-turns-newfound-free-time-into-opportunity-for-volunteerism-in-greater-grand-forks

Grand Forks Children’s Museum leaders tout benefits of South 42nd Street site

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

10.23.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-leaders-tout-benefits-of-south-42nd-street-site

Grand Forks City Council approves leasing location near Alerus Center for Children’s Museum

by: Matthew Voigt

Grand Forks Herald

9.30.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/grand-forks-city-council-approves-leasing-location-near-alerus-center-for-childrens-museum

Grand Forks Children’s Museum moves closer to reality

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

09.02.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-moves-closer-to-reality

Oxford Realty commits $500,000 to Grand Forks Children’s Museum project

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

08.24.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com/community/oxford-realty-commits-500-000-to-grand-forks-childrens-museum-project

Grand Forks Children’s Museum receives $250,000 grant for new exhibit

by: Kjersti Maday

Grand Forks Herald

1.7.2026

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/north-dakota/grand-forks-childrens-museum-receives-250-000-grant-for-new-exhibit

Families learn and play together at a science lab at the Grand Forks Children's Museum pop-up event

by: Sophia Herman

Grand Forks Herald

10.9.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/families-learn-and-play-together-at-a-science-lab-at-the-grand-forks-childrens-museum-pop-up-event

Letter: Together we rise: Investing in community, connection and curiosity

by: Sally Miskavige

Grand Forks Herald

8.9.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/letter-together-we-rise-investing-in-community-connection-and-curiosity

Grand Forks Children’s Museum moves closer to reality

by: Pamela Knutson

Grand Forks Herald

7.12.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-moves-closer-to-reality-1

Mayor Brandon Bochenski outlines 'an extremely exciting time in Grand Forks'

by: Korrie Wenzel

Grand Forks Herald

5.8.2025

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/mayor-brandon-bochenski-outlines-an-extremely-exciting-time-in-grand-forks

Myra Foundation in 2024: $715,510 awarded to local organizations

by: Staff Reporter

Grand Forks Herald

12.24.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/myra-foundation-in-2024-715-510-awarded-to-local-organizations

Sally Miskavige and the art of giving back to the Greater Grand Forks community

by: Logan Anderson

Grand Forks Herald

12.8.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/sally-miskavige-and-the-art-of-giving-back-to-the-greater-grand-forks-community

Grand Forks Children’s Museum, Development Homes form partnership

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

10.29.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-development-homes-form-partnership

Grand Forks Children’s Museum to host ‘Full STEAM Ahead’ event

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

10.01.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/grand-forks-childrens-museum-to-host-full-steam-ahead-event

Kuhlman family's gift of $500,000 latest highlight at Grand Forks Children's Museum

by: Delaney Otto

Grand Forks Herald

9.12.2024

Full Article Online: https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/local/kuhlman-familys-gift-of-500-000-latest-highlight-at-grand-forks-childrens-museum

Grand Forks Children’s Museum leaders to host ‘Star Seekers Charity Dinner’ fundraiser

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

08.26.2024

Full Article Online:

grandforksherald.com/community/grand-forks-childrens-museum-leaders-to-host-star-seekers-charity-dinner-fundraiser

Council passes $299M budget

by: Matthew Voigt

Grand Forks Herald

08.07.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDFs: Council passes $299M pt. 1

Council passes $299M pt. 2

Altru spots project to begin in 2025

by: Matthew Voigt

Grand Forks Herald

07.29.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDFs: Altru 2025 pt. 1

Altru 2025 pt. 2

City Council OKs Altru Sports Complex traffic study, discusses possible Children's Museum location change

by: Matthew Voigt

Grand Forks Herald

05.20.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: City Council OKs Altru Sports Complex

Tom Brosseau & Friends to present concert Saturday to benefit future children's museum

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

04.12.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Tom Brosseau & Friends 2024

Employees donate professional skills, expertise to support nonprofits

Xcel Energy

01.18.2024

Full Article Online: stories.xcelenergy.com/ArticlePage/?id=Employees-donate-professional-skills--expertise-to-support-nonprofits

Hard to prove, rarely substantiated

by: Sav Kelly

Grand Forks Herald

07.01.2023

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Hard to prove, rarely substantiated

John C. Reilly to join Tom Brosseau & Friends benefit concert

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

03.16.2023

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: John C. Reilly to join Tom Brosseau & Friends benefit concert

Altru to gift land to Center for Exploration

by: Meghan Arbegast

Grand Forks Herald

06.26.2022

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Altru to gift land to Center for Exploration

Giving Matters

July Updates

by: Community Foundation

Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

07.29.2024

Full Article Online: gofoundation.org/index.html

PDF: Giving Matters - July

Council discusses possible museum location change

by: Matthew Voigt

Grand Forks Herald

05.22.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Council discusses possible museum location change

Alerus Donates $50k to Children's Museum

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

04.25.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Alerus Dontaes $50k

Grand Forks Children's Museum appoints Katie Mayer executive director

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

01.19.2024

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Grand Forks Children's Museum appoints Katie Mayer

'The Art of Giving' annual art exhibition and auction set for Friday, Sept. 22 at Grand Forks Curling Club

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

09.22.2023

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: 'The Art of Giving'

Marilyn Hagerty Happenings

by: Marilyn Hagerty

Grand Forks Herald

03.25.2023

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Marilyn Hagerty Happenings

Interactive learning fair opens this weekend

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

09.30.2022

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: Interactive Learning Fair Opens

$100k grant given to GF Center for Exploration

by: Pamela Knudson

Grand Forks Herald

11.06.2021

Full Article Online: grandforksherald.com

PDF: $100k grant given to GF Center for Exploration