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Greater Grand Forks
The Greater Grand Forks (officially the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan statistical area), as defined by the Census Bureau as comprising all of Grand Forks County in North Dakota and Polk County in Minnesota, anchored by the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 104,362 and was estimated to be 104,184 in 2024. The metropolitan area is also sometimes called The Forks. Several years ago, local promoters attempted to "brand" the metropolitan area as The Grand Cities. This name has not found widespread use in the area, although several buildings and organizations now bear the "Grand Cities" title. Occasionally, the city of Grand Forks uses the nickname "The Sunflake City." Counties * Grand Forks (73,771) * Polk (30,413) Communities Incorporated Places * Grand Forks, ND (59,845) * East Grand Forks, MN (8,915) * Crookston, MN (7,269) * Fosston, MN (1,377) * Larimore, ND (1,239) * Thompson, ND ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Time Zone
The North American Central Time Zone (CT) is a time zone in parts of Canada, the United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ..., Mexico, Central America, and a few Caribbean Islands, Caribbean islands. In parts of that zone (20 states in the US, three provinces or territories in Canada, and several border municipalities in Mexico), the Central Time Zone is affected by two time designations yearly: Central Standard Time (CST) is observed from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March. It is UTC−06:00, six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and designated internationally as UTC−6. From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November the same areas observe daylight saving time (DST), creating the designation of Central ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erskine, Minnesota
Erskine is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, Polk County, Minnesota. The population was 403 at the time of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks region. History Erskine was laid out in 1889, and named for George Quincy Erskine, a Minnesota banker. A post office has been in operation at Erskine since 1889. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics The population of Erskine was more than 800 in the 1920s. It hovered above 600 until the late 1960s, dipped to 571 (1970) and 585 (1980), and then plunged to 424 (1990), 428 (1995), and 437 (2000). 2010 census As of the 2010 United States census, 2010 census, there were 503 people, 234 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 273 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.4% African Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fisher, Minnesota
Fisher is a town in Polk County, Minnesota, Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, North Dakota, Grand Forks-North Dakota, ND-Minnesota, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 422 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Fisher has become a bedroom community for the nearby Greater Grand Forks Metropolitan Area. History Fisher is one of the oldest settlements in Polk County. It was originally named "Shirt-Tail Bend" because a shirt had once been tied to a stick to warn steamboats of a bend in the river. It was renamed 'Fisher's Landing', and later shortened to Fisher. These names were adopted in honor of William H. Fisher, who was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., December 24, 1844; engaged in railroad business after 1864; settled in St. Paul in 1873, as attorney for the receiver of the St. Paul and Pacific railroad, and as its assistant manager and superintendent ; later was president and manager of the St. Paul and Duluth r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emerado, North Dakota
Emerado is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States located near Grand Forks Air Force Base. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND- MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks". The population was 443 at the 2020 census. Grand Forks Air Force Base is located near Emerado. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Education Emerado Elementary School has students Pre-K through 8. Students graduating on to High School can open enroll in any of the nearby schools (Grand Forks, Northwood, Larimore). Emerado school provides bus service to Larimore High School only. Emerado School has a breakfast program as well as an after-school program for the students. Student enrollment is around a hundred students which offers students the comfort of a small school without taking away from their educational opportunities. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 414 people, 184 househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McIntosh, Minnesota
McIntosh ( ) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND- MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 606 at the 2020 census. History When the "Thirteen Towns", 13 townships in Polk County, Minnesota, were opened for settlement in 1883, settlers homesteaded the region. King Township, which contained the village of McIntosh, was one of the 13. The village was named for Angus John (A.J.) McIntosh, a man of Scottish descent, who immigrated from French Canada to the United States in 1870. He lived most of his years on the White Earth Indian Reservation north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The only census in which he was residing in King Township was the 1895 Minnesota State Census. McIntosh's population has decreased since the 1940s. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 625 people, 285 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fertile, Minnesota
Fertile ( ) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks ND- MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 804 at the 2020 census. The annual Polk County Fair is held in Fertile and dates to 1900. This is Fertile's main attraction during the summer. It holds many competitions for crops, animals, and manmade items. History A post office called Fertile has been in operation since 1881. The city was named after Fertile, Iowa, the former home of a share of the first settlers. Geography and climate According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , all land. The area east, south, and southwest of Fertile is hilly while the area north and west is very flat and good for agriculture. Fertile is home to the Fertile Sand Hills, sand dunes left behind by the ancient Lake Agassiz, which host several rare plants and insects. Lake Agassiz existed mostly in what is now Canada. The Fertile Sand Hills are Minnesota's only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northwood, North Dakota
Northwood is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Grand Forks, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, ND-Minnesota, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks." The population was 982 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History Northwood was founded in 1884. A tornado, rated EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, Tornadoes of 2007#August 26, struck Northwood on the evening of August 26, 2007 causing destruction to the entire town and killing one person. Later on some of the buildings were burned, collapsed, or torn down because of severe damage to the buildings from the tornado. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics Northwood has the highest percentage of Norwegian Americans, Norwegian American ancestry of any city in the United States. References External links City of Northwood official website {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Cities
Twin cities are a special case of two neighboring cities or urban centres that grow into a single conurbation – or narrowly separated urban areas – over time. There are no formal criteria, but twin cities are generally comparable in status and size, though not necessarily equal; a city and a substantially smaller suburb would not typically qualify, even if they were once separate. Tri-cities and quad cities are similar groups of three or four municipalities. A common – but not universal – scenario is two cities that developed concurrently on opposite sides of a river. For example, Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota – one of the most widely known pairs of "Twin Cities" – were founded several miles apart on opposite sides of the Mississippi River, and competed for prominence as they grew. In some cases, twin cities are separated by a state border, such as Albury (New South Wales) and Wodonga ( Victoria) in Australia, on opposite sides of the Murray River. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polk County, Minnesota
Polk County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 31,192 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Crookston, and the largest community is East Grand Forks. Polk County is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metropolitan statistical area. History In one of its early acts as a state entity, the Minnesota Legislature created the county on July 20, 1858, but did not organize it at that time. The county was named for the 11th president of the United States, James Knox Polk, who signed the congressional act that organized the Minnesota Territory. The county was organized in 1872 and 1873, with the newly settled community of Crookston as the county seat. Geography Polk County lies on Minnesota's border with North Dakota (across the Red River). The Red Lake River flows west through the upper central part of the county, discharging into the Red at Grand Forks. The county terrain consists of low, rolling hills, devoted to agriculture. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 73,170, and was estimated to be 73,771 in 2024, making it the third-most populous county in North Dakota. The county seat and the largest city is Grand Forks. History Using territory annexed from Pembina County, the Dakota Territory legislature created Grand Forks County on January 4, 1873. Its governing structure was not established at that time, nor was the territory attached to another county for administrative and judicial purposes. The government was organized on March 2, 1875. The county's boundaries were altered in 1875, 1881, and 1883. It has retained its present boundary since 1883. Grand Forks County is included in the Greater Grand Forks (officially the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area). Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.22%) is water. It is the 17th largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau, officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the Federal statistical system, U.S. federal statistical system, responsible for producing data about the American people and American economy, economy. The U.S. Census Bureau is part of the United States Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce and its Director of the United States Census Bureau, director is appointed by the president of the United States. Currently, Ron S. Jarmin is the acting director of the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the United States census, U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives to the U.S. state, states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses in making informed decisions. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
