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Grand Forks, ND Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on Grand Forks, ND and places in this town. This will be about specific places in town.

A multiple-choice quiz by jasminepdh86. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jasminepdh86

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
457

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What college is located in Grand Forks? Hint

North Dakota State University

University of North Dakota

Lake Region State College

Park River State College

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what month are Catfish Days traditionally held? Hint

October

September

August

July

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Question 3 of 10

3. A state park is only about 20-25 miles away from Grand Forks, what is the name of this park? Hint

Hartford Beach State Park

Avalon State Park

Turtle River State Park

Red Clay

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the Grand Forks local newspaper? Hint

Grand Forks Herald

North Dakota Herald

Grand Forks Leader

North Dakota Leader

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was Grand Forks big flood? Hint

1997

1998

1996

1995

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which branch of the military has an institution located near Grand Forks? Hint

Air Force

Army

Navy

Marines

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the river which separates North Dakota and Minnesota? Hint

Mississippi River

Red River

Missouri River

Souris River

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Question 8 of 10

8. _____ Grand Forks is located in Minnesota. What comes before Grand Forks? Hint

West

North

East

South

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the first season the Ralph Engelstad Arena was used? Hint

1999-2000

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the major highway which crosses the North Dakota and Minnesota border from Grand Forks into East Grand Forks? Hint

Highway 3

Highway 2

Highway 1

Highway 4

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college is located in Grand Forks?

Answer: University of North Dakota

UND has the fighting Sioux logo. They have a really good business program and are great at helping you with questions.

2. In what month are Catfish Days traditionally held?

Answer: August

Catfish Days provide a variety of actives for all ages. It's similar to an end of summer festival, without the rides. Many people participate and it's a great way to spend family time.

3. A state park is only about 20-25 miles away from Grand Forks, what is the name of this park?

Answer: Turtle River State Park

This park is great in summer or winter. There is fishing and camping possibilities. Also in the winter you can go sledding and ice fishing.

4. What is the name of the Grand Forks local newspaper?

Answer: Grand Forks Herald

The Grand Forks Herald managed to get the paper out during the flood even when the building was under water.

5. In what year was Grand Forks big flood?

Answer: 1997

We had a blizzard shortly before and then everything melted very quickly and the Red River crested. Many people lost their homes but we did have an 'Angel' who gave generously to help those who lost everything.

6. Which branch of the military has an institution located near Grand Forks?

Answer: Air Force

We have an air force base and students can take classes out there and the price isn't bad at all. The air force base really helped out during our flood by letting people stay out there.

7. What is the name of the river which separates North Dakota and Minnesota?

Answer: Red River

We have Catfish days in August and there's a competition to see who can catch the most catfish out of the Red River. The river crested in 1997 and flooded both East Grand Forks, MN and Grand Forks, ND.

8. _____ Grand Forks is located in Minnesota. What comes before Grand Forks?

Answer: East

East Grand Forks and Grand Forks are called the Greater Grand Cities. Between the two towns we do have a far amount of things to do, if you like small town life.

9. When was the first season the Ralph Engelstad Arena was used?

Answer: 2001-2002

This arena has a multitude of uses. It is used primarily for hockey games played by our UND fighting Sioux. Also it is used for concerts and other events.

10. What is the major highway which crosses the North Dakota and Minnesota border from Grand Forks into East Grand Forks?

Answer: Highway 2

This Highway starts in Washington State and goes through to Wisconsin. It picks up on the other side of the Great lakes and continues on up through Maine.

Source: Author jasminepdh86

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