SMILEY WATER TOWER
Peregrine falcons return to GF on new water tower — at UND 
Their old hangout may be gone, but a pair of peregrine falcons that’s called Grand Forks home every year is back, area birdwatchers say.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , April 27, 2010
1977-2009: The death of Smiley
The death of Smiley begins today in Grand Forks. In a day and a half the water tower, a beloved local landmark since it was painted in 1977, will be gone.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , October 07, 2009
GF invites public to Smiley Playground grand opening
The city of Grand Forks invites the public to celebrate the opening of Smiley Playground in Midtown Park in the Near North Neighborhood tonight.
By Herald Staff Report , October 06, 2009
Smiley's demolition delayed until at least next week
The threat of high winds later this week has delayed the planned demolition of the Smiley water tower near the intersection of South Washington Street and DeMers Avenue in Grand Forks, according to the Grand Forks Public Information Office.
By Herald Staff Report , September 29, 2009
Smiley could be down by end of the week
Demolition work on the Smiley water tower, near the corner of DeMers Avenue and Washington Street, is scheduled to begin Thursday morning. The tower could be completely removed by Friday evening, weather permitting.
September 27, 2009
After years of discussion, GF's Smiley water tower will come down this week
It’s probably the most recognizable of Grand Forks’ water towers — and certainly the most contentious in recent years — but if the weather cooperates, Smiley will meet his demise beginning Thursday morning. Public Works director Todd Feland said the question of what to do with Smiley has been around since the nearby Purpur water tower came online in 2000.
September 27, 2009
Smiley's days dwindle
A Minnesota contractor may begin bringing down the Smiley water tower in Grand Forks next week, said Todd Feland, city director of public works.
By Herald Staff Report , September 20, 2009
PRAIRIE VOICES: About Neil Hensrud
Neil Hensrud, former Grand Forks City Council member from 1970 to 1978, came up with the idea to add two smiley faces to a water tower near DeMers Avenue and South Washington Street during maintenance work.
By Herald Staff Report , July 26, 2009
PRAIRIE VOICES: Smile for Smiley
Former City Council member Neil Hensrud, who came up with the idea of painting smiley faces on the water tower, reflects on the landmark.
July 25, 2009
Smiley's new coat to be finished Friday
Crews working on the new Smiley water tower are applying two additional coats of paint and should be finished with the project sometime Friday, the Grand Forks Public Information Office said.
By Herald Staff Report , July 23, 2009
Hope, N.D., gets another smile(y)
The town of Hope, N.D., thought it'll soon see the last of its smiley-faced water tower. But now there's news the new water tower will get a smile, too.
By Kevin Bonham , July 17, 2009
Hope's 'Little Smiley’ tower to be razed
While nostalgia buffs mourn — and even protest — the pending demolition of Grand Forks’ Smiley water tower, people here are about to get rid of their own Smiley, shedding nary a figurative tear. Little Smiley, as some in Hope affectionately call it, will be taken down this fall.
By Kevin Bonham , June 29, 2009
Smiley's days are numbered
City council definitively votes to demolish landmark water tower, create ‘Smiley Jr.’ in fallMonday, City Council members unanimously approved awarding a contract to LeadCon to take down the 77-year-old water tower that acquired its trademark smiley faces in the 1970s during an economic recession.
June 01, 2009
Smiley water tower supporters make arguments to Grand Forks leaders
Three supporters of Grand Forks’ Smiley water tower were at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to ask for more time to save what they considered to be a landmark, a historically significant structure and a symbol of happiness.
May 26, 2009
Smiley water tower demolition bids $50,500 to $104,000
Repairs would cost at least $403,000After completing some preparation work and setting up the proper containment for lead paint, construction crews could completely take down Grand Forks’ Smiley water tower within one day.
May 19, 2009
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