GRAND FORKS — For the second straight year, Grand Forks arts organizations are experiencing a sense of déjà vu. ADVERTISEMENTWalk through the doors of Arts for Vets in downtown Grand Forks, and you'll find much more than paintings on the walls. Kimberly Forness Wilson, executive director of Arts for Vets, speaks with WDAY about the importance of arts grant funding at the gallery in Grand Forks on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Mike McGurran / WDAYBut now the organization is watching Grand Forks' budget process closely. Those funds go to over a dozen different arts organizations in the city, including Arts for Vets.