Adam Kurtz

The funds will be used to develop “stimuli-responsive, biocompatible and biodegradable polymers” that can be used in biological and medical fields.

Incentive programs can help attract biotechnology companies to the state, but a more collaborative environment, perhaps with North Dakota research universities, may be needed.

Stenehjem, the state’s longest-serving attorney general, died unexpectedly at the end of January. Jim Poolman, a former Republican lawmaker from Grand Forks, and who also served as the state’s Insurance Commissioner, reached out to the Alumni Association on behalf of Stenehjem’s family.

According to a release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the bodies of an adult man, woman and infant were discovered at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The body of another male, believed to be a teenager, was discovered shortly thereafter. All of the victims were located approximately…

The letter urges parents with children set to attend a university to consider “the campus environment and whether it is conducive or hostile to not only the Catholic faith, but also the truth about the human person,” when choosing which school to attend.

Management made the announcement on Dec. 30, according to the restaurant’s social media page. No reason was given for the closure, and management declined to respond to a request for comment.

Maj. Paul Ferguson of the Grand Forks Salvation Army said he can’t put his finger on the reason why, but donations are down and volunteers for the faith-based organization’s Red Kettle campaign have been difficult to come by.

Long time Grand Forks businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Hal Gershman was the keynote speaker on Friday, and congratulated the graduates alongside Jill Louters, vice chair of the State Board of Higher education and UND President Andrew Armacost, who conducted the ceremony.

Dunleavy, founder of drone service company SkySkopes and Tau Drones, was on the UND campus on Tuesday, Nov. 23, to conduct an energy audit of the venerable building. Along with Karthik Balaji, product development lead for Tau, and Nick Wamre, lead drone test pilot for Mobile Recon Systems, the trio…

On Tuesday, invited guests and passersby got a chance to take a look around the store, eat free food and have a few drinks at the 506 Pub, located inside. Once there, people were able to shop as well, so newly hired staff members could get in some practice. The open house event is slated to…

The visit was announced in a release from GFAFB’s Public Affairs department. Kelly, who visited GFAFB with Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, ACC command chief, said the Air Force will soon provide an update about its ISR missions, of which GFAFB plays a key role. Those missions, Kelly said, need to be…

In total, more that $1.2 million in grants were given to North Dakota cities, tribes and colleges from a variety of federal agencies. The grants were announced by the office of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.

A steady stream of customers entered running gear shop See Dick Run on Jan. 6 to buy ice cream and browse through shoes and other running gear. Some were quick to get in, grab a few pints and head out, while others took their time. Everyone made at least some time to chat.

The south end location of Pizza Hut in Grand Forks has closed.

A new auto repair shop has opened in North Grand Forks, and for owner Ray Lee, it’s been a long time coming.