(KNOX) – Career Impact Academy director Eric Ripley says the program has had a successful first year. Grand Forks Public Schools’ Career Technical Academy, also known as CIA, has established itself as an opportunity for students looking to develop their professional skills.Â
Roughly 500 students took CIA courses over the last year in fields like in health sciences, automotive work, information technology and building trades. More than 700 students have pre-registered for the program for the 2026-2027 school year.
CIA Courses are held at a $30 million facility located near Gateway Drive and 42nd Street. The facility was funded by local community investments and an $11 million match from the state.
GoFundMe Created For Ian Frye, Man Who Died In Fatal Car Crash In Cass County
(KNOX) -A fundraiser has been created for the family of Ian Frye, the 49-year-old man who was killed in a car crash when a 19-year-old Grand Forks man was fleeing law enforcement after a traffic stop. Frye was from Christine, and he died on County Ro...
Aug 27, 2026
Grand Forks Public Schools Superintendent Terry Brenner Warns Of "Perfect Budgetary Storm
(KNOX) -The Grand Forks School Board will be reevaluating its general fund balance goal. Board members have agreed to eventually hold a work session that was recommended by Superintendent Terry Brenner. The board plans to look again at the district's...
Aug 25, 2026
Grand Forks City Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Income Tax Incentive For Two New Restaurants
(KNOX) -Two new restaurants could be coming to downtown Grand Forks, and the City Council on Monday gave preliminary approval to an income tax incentive. Fenders Family Entertainment Center and Earl's Pizza could end up leasing open commercial space...
Aug 25, 2026
Arrest Warrant Issued For 19-Year-Old Grand Forks Man Charged In Cass County Fatal Crash
(KNOX/Valley News Live) -An arrest warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old Grand Forks man charged for his role in a fatal crash last week. Cornelio Christian Vasquez IV was charged in Cass County Court Monday. He is facing charges for homicide wh...
Aug 25, 2026
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