SettingsPeople from Grand Forks, North Dakota
Al McIntosh
Alan Cunningham McIntosh (October 7, 1905-July 23, 1979) was editor of the County Star-Herald of Luverne, Minnesota.
Alan Cunningham McIntosh (October 7, 1905-July 23, 1979) was editor of the County Star-Herald of Luverne, Minnesota.
Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson is an American actor, singer, and fashion model.
Alan Ritchson is an American actor, singer, and fashion model.
Andrew Hampsten
Andrew Hampsten is an American former professional road bicycle racer who won the 1988 Giro d'Italia and the Alpe d'Huez stage of the 1992 Tour de France.
Andrew Hampsten is an American former professional road bicycle racer who won the 1988 Giro d'Italia and the Alpe d'Huez stage of the 1992 Tour de France.
Arthur G. Sorlie
Arthur Gustave Sorlie (April 26, 1874 – August 28, 1928) served as the 14th Governor of North Dakota from 1925 until his unexpected death in 1928 at the age of 54.
Arthur Gustave Sorlie (April 26, 1874 – August 28, 1928) served as the 14th Governor of North Dakota from 1925 until his unexpected death in 1928 at the age of 54.
Ben Clayburgh
Ben James Clayburgh (born January 31, 1924) is a North Dakota Republican Party politician and former flight surgeon of the Air Force.
Ben James Clayburgh (born January 31, 1924) is a North Dakota Republican Party politician and former flight surgeon of the Air Force.
Bill Owen (writer and announcer)
Bill Owen, widely known as the "King of Trivia", is a writer and radio/television announcer whose career spans six decades.
Bill Owen, widely known as the "King of Trivia", is a writer and radio/television announcer whose career spans six decades.
Brian Bohrer
Brian Bohrer currently resides in Washington, Missouri and pastors Living Bread Church which has recently celebrated 30 years in the ministry.
Brian Bohrer currently resides in Washington, Missouri and pastors Living Bread Church which has recently celebrated 30 years in the ministry.
Charles W. Lindberg
Charles W. "Chuck" Lindberg was a United States Marine who was part of the first raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. He was the last undisputed su...
Charles W. "Chuck" Lindberg was a United States Marine who was part of the first raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. He was the last undisputed su...
Clifton Cushman
Clifton Cushman (2 June 1938–September 1966) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
Clifton Cushman (2 June 1938–September 1966) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
Dale V. Sandstrom
Dale V. Sandstrom is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and as a Justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court sin...
Dale V. Sandstrom is a North Dakota Republican Party politician who served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner from 1983 to 1992, and as a Justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court sin...
Dickie Peterson
Dickie Peterson (b. Richard Allan Peterson, September 12, 1946, Grand Forks, ND; d. Erkelenz, Germany, October 12, 2009) was the bassist and lead singer for Blue Cheer.
Dickie Peterson (b. Richard Allan Peterson, September 12, 1946, Grand Forks, ND; d. Erkelenz, Germany, October 12, 2009) was the bassist and lead singer for Blue Cheer.
Era Bell Thompson
Era Bell Thompson (10 August 1905–30 December 1986) was a graduate of the University of North Dakota (UND) and an editor of Ebony magazine.
Era Bell Thompson (10 August 1905–30 December 1986) was a graduate of the University of North Dakota (UND) and an editor of Ebony magazine.
Fido Purpur
Clifford Joseph "Fido" Purpur was a professional ice hockey player who played five seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Eagles, Chicago Black Hawks, and Detroit Red Wings.
Clifford Joseph "Fido" Purpur was a professional ice hockey player who played five seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Eagles, Chicago Black Hawks, and Detroit Red Wings.
Gary Johnson (Wisconsin politician)
Gary K. Johnson was a Wisconsin politician, and legislator.
Gary K. Johnson was a Wisconsin politician, and legislator.
George H. Walsh
George H. Walsh (1868–1913) was an American newspaper editor and publisher from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
George H. Walsh (1868–1913) was an American newspaper editor and publisher from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
George T. Inkster
George T. Inkster (1848–1901) was a Canadian-born American pioneer in the Red River Valley of what's now North Dakota, and a participant in the Klondike Gold Rush.
George T. Inkster (1848–1901) was a Canadian-born American pioneer in the Red River Valley of what's now North Dakota, and a participant in the Klondike Gold Rush.
Henry Holt (North Dakota politician)
Henry Holt (died March 2, 1944) was a politician from the U. S. state of North Dakota.
Henry Holt (died March 2, 1944) was a politician from the U. S. state of North Dakota.
James D. Gronna
James D. Gronna (August 7, 1884 – May 11, 1963) was a North Dakota Republican Party politician.
James D. Gronna (August 7, 1884 – May 11, 1963) was a North Dakota Republican Party politician.
James M. Edie
James M. Edie (November 3, 1927 – February 21, 1998) was a twentieth century American philosopher.
James M. Edie (November 3, 1927 – February 21, 1998) was a twentieth century American philosopher.
James Rosenquist
James Rosenquist is an American artist and one of the protagonists in the pop-art movement.
James Rosenquist is an American artist and one of the protagonists in the pop-art movement.
Jennie Shortridge
Jennie Shortridge is a best-selling novelist and off-and-on musician.
Jennie Shortridge is a best-selling novelist and off-and-on musician.
Joseph B. DeRemer
Joseph B. DeRemer (1871–1944) was an architect in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Joseph B. DeRemer (1871–1944) was an architect in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Jurgen Wilson
Jurgen Wilson George (Georg) Wilson
December 18, 1836- was a German-American Union Army officer during the American Civil War, serving with the Scandinavian Regiment.
Jurgen Wilson George (Georg) Wilson
December 18, 1836- was a German-American Union Army officer during the American Civil War, serving with the Scandinavian Regiment.
Kam Heskin
Kam Heskin is an American actress best known for her roles as the second Caitlin Richards Deschanel on NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and as her role as Paige Morgan in the The Prince and...
Kam Heskin is an American actress best known for her roles as the second Caitlin Richards Deschanel on NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and as her role as Paige Morgan in the The Prince and...
Ken Hunt (outfielder)
Kenneth Lawrence Hunt (July 13, 1934 — June 8, 1997) was a professional baseball player who played six seasons for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Washington Senators of Major Leag...
Kenneth Lawrence Hunt (July 13, 1934 — June 8, 1997) was a professional baseball player who played six seasons for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Washington Senators of Major Leag...
Kurt Zellers
Kurt Zellers (born October 16, 1969 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is the current Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Kurt Zellers (born October 16, 1969 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is the current Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Leonard Peltier
Leonard Peltier is a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement.
Leonard Peltier is a Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement.
Liz Anderson
Liz Anderson was an American country music singer/songwriter who was one of several female vocalists in the genre during the 1960's to write and record her own songs on a regular basis.
Liz Anderson was an American country music singer/songwriter who was one of several female vocalists in the genre during the 1960's to write and record her own songs on a regular basis.
Lynn Anderson
Lynn Rene Anderson is an American country music singer and equestrian known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, most notably her Grammy Award-winning, worldwide mega-hit, ...
Lynn Rene Anderson is an American country music singer and equestrian known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, most notably her Grammy Award-winning, worldwide mega-hit, ...
Marilyn Hagerty
Marilyn Hagerty is a newspaper columnist writing for the Grand Forks Herald.
Marilyn Hagerty is a newspaper columnist writing for the Grand Forks Herald.
Mark Driscoll
Mark A. Driscoll is an American pastor and author.
Mark A. Driscoll is an American pastor and author.
Monique Lamoureux-Kolls
Monique Lamoureux is an American ice hockey forward.
Monique Lamoureux is an American ice hockey forward.
Natalie West
Natalie Marla West (born January 23, 1956; Grand Forks, North Dakota) is an American actress.
Natalie Marla West (born January 23, 1956; Grand Forks, North Dakota) is an American actress.
Nicole Linkletter
Nicole Linkletter (born February 27, 1985) is an American fashion model, winner of Cycle 5 of America's Next Top Model.
Nicole Linkletter (born February 27, 1985) is an American fashion model, winner of Cycle 5 of America's Next Top Model.
Pat McGowan
Patrick Ray McGowan (born November 27, 1954) is a professional golf instructor and former PGA Tour player.
Patrick Ray McGowan (born November 27, 1954) is a professional golf instructor and former PGA Tour player.
Patrick J. Ballantine
Patrick J. Ballantine (born 17 March 1965 in Grand Forks, North Dakota), an attorney from Wilmington, North Carolina, was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, rising to be...
Patrick J. Ballantine (born 17 March 1965 in Grand Forks, North Dakota), an attorney from Wilmington, North Carolina, was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, rising to be...
Ralph Engelstad
Ralph Engelstad (January 28, 1930 Thief River Falls, Minnesota – November 26, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada) was the multi-millionaire owner of the Imperial Palace casino-hotels in Las Vegas and in Bil...
Ralph Engelstad (January 28, 1930 Thief River Falls, Minnesota – November 26, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada) was the multi-millionaire owner of the Imperial Palace casino-hotels in Las Vegas and in Bil...
Rick Clayburgh
Richard S. "Rick" Clayburgh is a North Dakota Republican politician and current director of the North Dakota Bankers Association.
Richard S. "Rick" Clayburgh is a North Dakota Republican politician and current director of the North Dakota Bankers Association.
Robbie Bina
Robert Bina, commonly known as Robbie Bina, is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Robert Bina, commonly known as Robbie Bina, is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Roger Maris
Roger Eugene Maris was an American professional baseball player who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball on four teams, from 1957 through 1968.
Roger Eugene Maris was an American professional baseball player who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball on four teams, from 1957 through 1968.
Ronald Davies (judge)
Ronald Norwood Davies (December 11, 1904 - April 18, 1996) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (July 22, 1955 - 1996).
Ronald Norwood Davies (December 11, 1904 - April 18, 1996) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (July 22, 1955 - 1996).
Stuart McDonald
Stuart McDonald (born March 15, 1931) was the editorial cartoonist for the Sunday edition of the Grand Forks Herald from 1961-1967.
Stuart McDonald (born March 15, 1931) was the editorial cartoonist for the Sunday edition of the Grand Forks Herald from 1961-1967.
Tim Johnson (baseball)
Timothy Evald Johnson is a former professional baseball player and manager.
Timothy Evald Johnson is a former professional baseball player and manager.
Tim Olson
Timothy Lane Olson (born August 1, 1978 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is a professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.
Timothy Lane Olson (born August 1, 1978 in Grand Forks, North Dakota) is a professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.
Tom Brosseau
Tom Brosseau is an American musical storyteller and guitarist, born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Tom Brosseau is an American musical storyteller and guitarist, born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Tony Fontane
Tony Fontane (1925–1974) was a popular recording artist in the 1940s and 1950s who, following a near-fatal car accident in 1957, gave up his popular career to pursue one as a gospel singer.
Tony Fontane (1925–1974) was a popular recording artist in the 1940s and 1950s who, following a near-fatal car accident in 1957, gave up his popular career to pursue one as a gospel singer.
Virgil Hill
Virgil Eugene Hill is an American boxer of partly Native American heritage, who forged a solid connection between the state of North Dakota and the sport of boxing.
Virgil Eugene Hill is an American boxer of partly Native American heritage, who forged a solid connection between the state of North Dakota and the sport of boxing.
Walter Maddock
Walter Jeremiah Maddock (September 13, 1880 – January 25, 1951) was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Walter Jeremiah Maddock (September 13, 1880 – January 25, 1951) was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Walter Wangerin, Jr.
Walter Wangerin, Jr. is an American author and educator best known for his religious novels and children's books.
Walter Wangerin, Jr. is an American author and educator best known for his religious novels and children's books.