Greater Grand Forks

"Greater Grand Forks" is the name used by some people to designate the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota as well as the surrounding area. The metropolitan area has a population of 97,478. The two towns lie directly across from each other on both sides of the Red River of the North. The metropolitan area also includes residents of the nearby Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Related Topics:
Twin cities - Grand Forks, North Dakota - East Grand Forks, Minnesota - Metropolitan area - Red River of the North - Grand Forks Air Force Base

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The communities are also sometimes called "The Forks." An effort was made several years ago to "brand" the metropolitan area as "The Grand Cities." This name has not found widespread use in the area, although several buildings and organizations in town now bear the "Grand Cities" title.

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