The award goes to….Curt Kruen.
Kruen was presented with the Henry Havig award by The Chamber last night (Thursday) during the business group’s annual dinner meeting.
Kruen has a long history of public service: Grand Forks Council…East Grand Forks Board of Education…and as a legislator in the North Dakota House and Senate. He has also served on the Chamber Board for 23 years.
The recognition is The Chamber’s highest honor for community service.
Kruen is the 47th recipient of the award.


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