Grand Forks

This little agricultural hub started out as a French fur trading post, Les Grandes Fourches, just like it’s Canadian neighbors too the north. Settlers came in droves at the turn of the 20th century, creating a sizeable downtown area that to this day still houses impressive, historic facades from that era. The city made world headlines during the flood of 1997 with a large downtown fire and one of the largest evacuations in American history. Now recovered and arguably stronger than ever, here is a very, very short look at Grand Forks.