The centennial of the Grand Forks County Courthouse will be celebrated today -- 100 years to the day since it was dedicated -- with an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
County officials promise cookies, cake and refreshments, plus historic photographs arrayed throughout the courthouse, open for self-guided tours.
District Judge Joel Medd will serve as master of ceremonies for a program starting at 11:30 a.m., outside if weather permits, otherwise inside beneath the rotunda.
Highlights of the program:
• Welcome by Cynthia Pic, chairwoman, Grand Forks County Commission.
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• Invocation by the Rev. William Sherman.
• Presentation of the colors by Manvel American Legion Post 299.
• National Anthem by G. Paul Larson and Grand Forks City Band, conducted by Don Langlie.
• Short remarks by Gerald Vandewalle, chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.
• Keynote speech by Kirk Smith, retired Grand Forks district judge.
• Remarks by other invited dignitaries.
• Entertainment by Grand Forks City Band.
