(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.
Poor culverts, inspections led to North Dakota derailment, report says
(North Dakota Monitor) -BORDULAC, ND - A new report on a fiery train derailment in North Dakota points to deteriorating culverts below the tracks and poor-quality inspections by the railroad operator. The July 2024 derailment of a Canadian Pacific Ka...
Jun 19, 2026
Grand Forks Announces Funeral Procession for WWII POW/MIA
(KNOX) -There will be several temporary road closures later this week in Grand Forks. The Public Information Office says the closures will happen on Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, as a funeral procession will be held for a World War II pris...
Jun 16, 2026
Grand Forks County Fair Starts Today
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks County Fair starts later today and will continue through Sunday. The Fair is located at the County Fairground at 2300 Gateway Drive in Grand Forks. Admission to the fair this year is free. The gates will open today at 4:00, a...
Jun 17, 2026
Hornbacher's Express on South University Drive in Fargo Closing Down Today
(KNOX) - Hornbacher's Express Grocery Store on South University Drive in Fargo is officially closing down at 5pm today. The store's parent company, Coburn's, Inc. announced in May the store was shutting down because it's lease is going to expire. 14 ...
Jun 18, 2026
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