Grand Forks Herald Celebrates 50 Years Since Bicentennial

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As part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026, the Grand Forks Herald is republishing the exact front pages from its archives dating back 50 years to 1976 - the nation's Bicentennial year. Readers can follow along daily to revisit local and world events, advertisements, and community life during that historic period.

Why it matters

The Grand Forks Herald's Bicentennial front page reprint series provides a rare opportunity for readers to step back in time and experience the local news, culture, and civic life of a small American city during a pivotal moment in the nation's history. By revisiting the community's concerns, celebrations, and daily happenings from 1976, the project offers a unique window into the past that can inform our understanding of the present.

The details

The Grand Forks Herald will republish the exact front page from its archives each day leading up to July 4, 2026, when the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Readers can expect to see a range of news stories, from local happenings to national and global events, as well as advertisements and other community content that characterized the Bicentennial year.

• The Grand Forks Herald will begin republishing front pages daily on April 13, 2026.
• The project will continue until July 4, 2026, when the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

What’s next

Readers can follow along with the Grand Forks Herald's daily front page reprints leading up to July 4, 2026, when the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.