Altru Health System

The third-largest city in North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck), Grand Forks is the county seat of Grand Forks County. The 2010 census counted the city's population as 52,838, or 98,461 when you include the surrounding metropolitan area. Historically dependent on agriculture, the economy now encompasses higher education, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and scientific research. The city is home to University of North Dakota, Grand Forks International Airport, and Grand Forks Air Force Base.