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In December 2022 CVIC partnered with Rydell of Grand Forks for its Angels on Wheels program to gift 12 vehicles to CVIC clients whose lives have been impacted by interpersonal violence. CVIC selected clients who had a lack of reliable transportation, effecting their ability to achieve independence and a sense of normalcy. CVIC selected clients based on their transportation, economic situation and family needs. Each client was gifted a vehicle valued at roughly $10,000 each, and carefully selected the vehicles based on each client’s family and personal transportation needs. Rydell also donated a gift card worth $500 to each recipient for future automotive service needs. CVIC is proud to partner with Rydell and Safe Kids of Grand Forks for this amazing program, and grateful for the impact this will have on our client’s lives. Learn More: CVIC and Safe Kids of Grand Forks

Vehicle repairs can be annoying. More annoying are the repair costs that accompany sudden car problems, which can be devastating to your budget. The good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune on vehicle repairs. Check the following expert-recommended tips for saving money. more Keep Up With Preventive Maintenance Prevention is always better than cure. This statement is also true when it comes to vehicle maintenance. You can take a few preventive measures to keep your car running smoothly and save money on repair costs. First, make sure that you check the fluid levels regularly. Low fluid levels can cause problems, which can result in expensive repairs. Replace the brake pads regularly. Worn-out brake pads can cause damage to the braking system and its components. Other maintenance practices include inflating the tires to the manufacturer's recommendations. Under-inflated tires may seem less of a problem, but they increase wear and tear on a vehicle's suspension and tires and negatively affect the gas mileage. Immediately repair glass chips, which are inexpensive to fix compared to replacing the entire windshield. Find a Trustworthy Service Technician The easiest way to overspend on car repairs is by using an untrustworthy repair shop, one that is unfamiliar with your vehicle model. When looking for a Grand Forks service technician, find individuals certified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). They should have certification in the area you need for repairs. For example, a technician certified to handle engine repairs may not be suitable for brake work. If you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic, visit Rydell Auto Group today to learn more about our auto repair services. Learn to Do Simple Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs You can save money on repair costs by learning to do simple vehicle maintenance tasks like changing oil and oil filters, wiper blades, and brake pads. If you have a driveway, garage, or other space at home, it is time to learn how to do some auto maintenance tasks yourself. Simple DIY tasks can save you a significant amount of money. The only cost you will incur is the parts, and you get to learn a few points about how your car operates. Armed with this knowledge, you can identify when something is wrong with the vehicle. Do Some Research When presented with a substantial car repair cost, it is wise to get a second opinion. To start, ensure that you understand every detail of the proposed repair work. You can only identify unnecessary items if you do some research. Check the internet for free diagnostic resources to verify that you're being charged correctly for repair work. It is also imperative that you check whether your vehicle model offers available warranty programs. For example, some manufacturers have increased their powertrain warranty from the basic three-year, 36,000-mile warranty to a six-year, 72,000-mile warranty. Some include a lifetime warranty. If you have a warranty for your vehicle, you will not pay for any repairs. Check the Owner's Manual Taking the time to familiarize yourself with your car's maintenance schedule can help you save money on repairs. You can save hundreds or even thousands over your vehicle's lifetime. Your vehicle's owner's manual may provide a recommended maintenance schedule you can consult at regular intervals. Never Procrastinate It is always advisable to act when you note something is not working right with your vehicle. Waiting makes the problem worse, and it can be more expensive to have the repair done. Always bring your car to your trusted mechanic when you spot a problem with your vehicle to avoid more expensive repair costs. Opt for Local Shops Instead of National Chains All vehicle owners have services shops that they frequent, either because individuals like the mechanic or the service shop are convenient for them. Most car owners tend to use national chains when going for small mechanical services and jobs. Nothing is wrong with this choice, but you are less likely to get the same level of service offered at a local shop. Local shops tend to provide better service, get the job done right the first time you visit and offer a competitive price. Local shops will continually provide you with quality service. They will also identify any problems with your vehicle immediately as they have the time to learn more about the model and how to troubleshoot any issues. Buy Used Parts You can save some cash by buying used parts. The best place to start looking for inexpensive items is a used parts specialist. Many parts rarely wear out, which makes used parts almost as good as new and much cheaper. Body trim and interior parts like rearview mirrors and radio knobs are examples of used parts that you can buy. Often, they cost less than half the price of new parts.  Other used parts that you can buy are transmissions and rebuilt engines. Typically, these parts come with warranties, so you can be sure of what you are buying. You can also buy discounted parts online. Most parts available online sell at a very competitive price. Avoid Duplicate Labor Charges At times, your mechanic may have to remove several parts to reach the element causing problems in your vehicle. This service work presents an opportunity to save money on future repairs by doing them now. For example, a repair on a squealing drive belt may suggest changing the lower and upper radiator hoses, thermostat, and water pump. These changes require the mechanic to remove some of these parts to access the drive belt.  If the mechanic was charging a flat price for each part replacement, you could bargain with the mechanic to reduce labor costs. When it comes to auto repairs, you can save significant amounts of money. The list provided here gives you a starting point if you want to save money on car repairs. If you are thinking about buying a new vehicle, you can contact us at Rydell Auto Group, and we can get a quote ready for you.

UNPLUGGED - Virtual Concert Grand Forks musicians Lacey Schuler and Dave Berger will take over the entertainment stage at the Ralph Engelstad Arena this Giving Hearts Day. Join them by tuning in for this fun and uplifting 30-minute show. Consider giving to CVIC and provide hope, safety and healing to families. Gifts made during the performance will be matched by Rydell, up to $2,500. Schuler is well-known to UND hockey fans as the voice of the national anthem and Berger sings all your favorites as the lead vocalist and a maestro with the Downtown Horns. Don't miss them live and unplugged! UNPLUGGED EVENT Giving Hearts Day Giving Hearts Day is more than one day. It leads to a lifetime of Generosity. Individuals, businesses, and schools alike are called to share in the joy of giving. We encourage you to immerse yourself in the celebration, whether it be through your time, talents, or voice. With nearly 500 charities participating, there is an abundance of ways to help. We have the resources for you to maximize your efforts with the charity(ies) your heart chooses. Find your role in the wave of giving that is flooding the region. Give wholeheartedly this Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Link

IMPACT Academy In 2019 Officer Jay Farmer and Cpl. Jessica Thorlacius created a summer program for Middle School students called the GFPD IMPACT Academy. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Partnership, Accountability, Community and Tenacity. Our goal is to help create leaders and role models in our community. We want our kids to build skills that help them to mature into successful adults. We plan to do this by helping our students to be active, contributing members of our community. By seeing the impact that they can make, in a positive way, it will help them be more responsible with their decisions. We keep busy with a variety of different activities throughout the summer, including bike riding, swimming, volunteering, gardening, safety lessons, and a concluding trip to the Character Challenge Course in Park Rapids, MN. The Grand Forks Park District generously provided free passes to Choice Health and Fitness, as well as the outdoor pools. They allow us to use the Blue Line Club Arena as our “Home Base” for the summer, which is where we start and end each day. Cities Area Transit also generously provides each student with a bus pass, which they use all summer. We spend a lot of time on bicycles, and have some that can be borrowed, if your child doesn’t have access to one. Safe Kids also be provides each student with a free helmet, and we conduct some initial safety lessons with all students at the program. We eat our lunches in the park each day, which are provided for free by St. Joseph’s Social Care. As a way to give back, students help to prepare and serve those lunches as well. We take a trip to the Character Challenge Course in Park Rapids, MN, which is paid for by the Fraternal Order of Police. Our Academy wouldn’t look complete without matching shirts, which are provided by Gemini Custom Brands. Our program was canceled in 2020, due to COVID-19. This has given us an opportunity to focus on making 2021 an amazing summer! We have also been selected as the recipients of the 2021 Rydell Car and Bike Show funds, which will help us to make sure the IMPACT Academy is better than ever! If you have a Middle School student that would be interested in participating in the IMPACT Academy, please have them speak with their School Resource Officer (SRO). You can also reach Officer Farmer and Cpl. Thorlacius by phone or email. Officer Jay Farmer jfarmer@grandforksgov.com 701-215-4413 Cpl. Jessica Thorlacius jthorlacius@grandforksgov.com 701-740-8079 Learn More: Grand Forks Impact Academy The Grand Forks Impact Academy - Moving Forward Rydell Cars is pleased to announce that Grand Forks Police Department IMPACT Academy will be this year’s recipient of the 15 th Annual Rydell Car and Bike Show Charity Event.  The Rydell Annual Charity Benefit Car & Bike Show is a time for the Rydell "family" to give back to the community they are proud to be part of. Each year, the Rydell employees vote on a local charity that will be the beneficiary of the charity event. 100% of all money donated at the show goes to the chosen charity including a Rydell company match of up to $40,000. No money is taken out to cover the expenses of the show. Since 2007 the Rydell Car and Bike Show Charity Event has raised $835,426.67 for local organizations. Update: For the health and safety of our team members, our customers and our community, we have decided to postpone the Rydell 15th Annual Benefit Car and Bike Show. We look forward to seeing you at our show next year on September 19, 2021. Subsequently, all vehicle registrations will automatically be applied and transferred to next year’s event dates. The Grand Forks Police Impact Academy will be next years benefactor. Thank you.

To all of our guests, team members and friends: Like many of you reading this, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning more about the coronavirus (a.k.a. COVID-19) and how it is impacting humanity. We want to reassure you that nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our guests, our team members and our communities. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with state and local government and health officials to continue to assess the situation. Rydell is also monitoring Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidance for responding to Coronavirus. The evolving nature of this event requires us to be flexible in how we respond and provide service to you, our guests. Here are some of the ways we are taking action: Additional hand sanitization stations have been added in high trafficked locations Increased frequency of disinfection and cleaning of public restrooms and high-touch indoor areas, such as bathrooms, door handles, tables, food and beverage areas, cashier counters, communal computer workstations and guest lounges Employees who appear symptomatic have been asked to stay home We take the safety of our guests and employees very seriously and we want you to know that each of our Rydell locations are places you can visit, with the peace of mind of knowing that we have taken every effort to ensure you are in a sanitary and safe environment. We cannot stress enough that we are very committed to making sure we do our part to help keep our guests, team members and communities safe during these uncertain times. We also understand that some of you may not be able to come into our facilities at this time. In that case, we do have another option in which to help serve you. Our Rydell Delivers Program will allow you to conduct research, test drive and even purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle from the comfort of your own home or place of work. We want to make it as simple as possible to shop for or service your current or future vehicle(s). Thank you for taking the time to read this important message. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (701) 772-7211. Thank you, Your friends at Rydell.

Founded in 2008, Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Each year, Giving Hearts Day provides a platform for charities to fund their missions through an ever-increasing community of donors, many of whom get to experience the joy of giving for the first time. The longest-running giving day in the country, Giving Hearts Day has helped participating charities raise more than $70 million since its founding. Giving Hearts Day is hosted by: Dakota Medical Foundation Foundation Impact Institute Alex Stern Family Foundation Our Charity of choice this year was, The Grand Forks Foundation Education and Alumni Network. Their main focus this year was the #SecureASeat program. Mission The Grand Forks Foundation for Education is excited to announce our "Secure A Seat" campaign. Help us ensure ALL students have a seat on the bus, a seat at the lunch table and a seat in the classroom! Our Story We know that education is a key factor in breaking the poverty cycle. We have wonderful educators, and we need to ensure ALL students have a seat in their classrooms. Changing lives means creating an opportunity for young people to access education that will move them from their current situation to a situation that they can dream and believe is possible. We cannot do this unless they are in school. Our young people will not disappoint us if we invest and believe in their capacity to live their lives to the fullest potential. Help us raise funds to help us ensure a seat on the bus, a seat at the lunch table and a seat in the classroom!! #SecureASeat Service Area Grand Forks, North Dakota Focus Area *Basic Needs *Education *Youth To Contribute here are the links below: Giving Hearts Day Secure A Seat

Hugo's CEO receives Henry Havig Award at annual Chamber of Commerce dinner Kristi Magnuson Nelson has won several national and state awards in recent years. Now, she can add one more to the list: The Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce Henry Havig Award. The owner of a chain of grocery stores in North Dakota and Minnesota has been awarded the Greater Grand Forks business community’s most prestigious award. Kristi Magnuson Nelson, CEO and president of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, was named the 44th recipient of the Henry Havig Award for Community Service Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting and dinner. Past Henry Havig Award recipient Don Fisk and Chamber President and CEO Barry Wilfahrt presented the award to Nelson before a crowd of more than 500 people at the Alerus Center. Nelson led a Hugo’s expansion that now includes 10 stores located in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Crookston, Thief River Falls, Jamestown and Grafton. The 11th Hugo’s store is expected to open in the fall in downtown Grand Forks, at the same location her grandparents – Hugo and Dorthy Magnuson – opened their first grocery store in 1939. That store was called Pure Food Market; the downtown Hugo’s project is called Pure Development, a testament to that first store. In 2014, Nelson was awarded the National Grocers Association’s Spirit of America Award. In 2015 she received the North Dakota Grocer of the Year Award. In 2019, she was honored by the Minnesota Grocers Association with the group’s Outstanding Grocer Award. Nelson serves on the Prairie Harvest Foundation Board and the Altru Foundation Board. She has served on the Chamber Board of Directors twice and was the board’s chairwoman in 2017. She supports local children’s organizations, schools, the Community Violence Intervention Center, United Way, UND and local pet shelters. Nelson, a Grand Forks native, developed an affinity for business and customer service while bagging groceries in her youth. In 1998, she began working alongside her grandfather, Hugo, and father, Curt, in the operations area of the family business. Nelson took over day-to-day operations of Hugo’s Family Marketplace in 2007 after her father died following a battle with cancer. Named after the longtime businessman and community service advocate Henry Havig, the Award for Community Service was first presented in 1977. According to a news release, the award is considered the highest honor a person from the Greater Grand Forks area can receive for community service. Past recipients of the award determine who will be honored, through nominations from the community. We at Rydell are so Proud of being part of this community, were leaders like Kristi continue to give back and help make us a better place. Thank you to the Grand Forks Herald for this content. Henry Havig Award Winners: All-time winners, and the year for which they were awarded, are: Charles Goodman, 1977; Hugo Magnuson, 1978; Edward Lander, 1979; Thomas Clifford, 1980; Lawrence Bue, 1981; Harry Rice, 1982; Jean Kiesau, 1983; Clarence Sande, 1984; Edward Christenson, 1985; Don Miller, 1986; Ray Bostrom, 1987; Richard Fiala, 1988; Richard Wold, 1989; James Dalglish, 1990; Don Lindgren, 1991; Earl Strinden, 1992; Thomas McElroy Jr., 1993; John Marshall, 1994; Curt Magnuson, 1995; Patrick Dooley, 1996; James Gjerset, 1997; Ken Towers, 1998; Don Larsen, 1999; Walter Swingen, 2000; Hal Gershman, 2001; Robert Kerr, 2002; Marlan Helgeson, 2003; Bob Peabody, 2004; Greg Gerloff, 2005; Randy Newman, 2006; Dr. Robert Boyd, 2007; Dave McFarlane, 2008; Gordon Caldis and Gerry Joyce, 2009; Don Fisk, 2010; Wes Rydell, 2011; Judi Paukert, 2012; Henry Tweten, 2013; Jim Hansen, 2014; Duane Hafner, 2015; Marijo Shide, 2016; Lonnie Laffen, 2017; James R. Bradshaw, 2018; Kristi Magnuson Nelson, 2019.

Chevy Employee Discount For Everyone | Chevrolet The holiday season is here, and our Chevy employees have something special to share with you. Take advantage of the Chevy Employee Discount for Everyone today. The Chevy price you pay is what we pay, not a cent more. Visit www.chevroletemployeediscount.com for offer and vehicle eligibility. Not available with fleet sales and some other offers. Dealer fees are extra and will vary. At participating dealers. Take new retail delivery by 1/2/20. Enjoy great deals on our award-winning lineup of cars, trucks and SUVs. Like the Chevy Silverado, the strongest, most advanced Silverado ever. Explore every corner of your city in the versatile yet stylish Chevy Trax. And have everything you need, to do everything you want with the Chevy Equinox. Rydell Chevrolet

Rydell Big Indoor Event November 27th, 29th, 30th The Rydell Big Indoor Event is back! Shop in indoor comfort at both Grand Forks Rydell Locations, Rydell Honda Nissan and Rydell GM. Event begins on Wednesday, November 27th at 8 am and will also run on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th!. We will have Hundreds of Pre-owned Vehicles to choose from, several under $2,000, some as low as $299! There will be Certified Pre-owned for GM, Honda and Nissan. We will also have many Rydell Nice Car Vehicles backed by the 7 day money back guarantee. Great Lease incentives and rebates available on the remaining 2019 New Vehicles as well as a Great Selection of 2020's. Stop on in this Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for the Rydell Big Indoor Event! View Inventory Here: Rydell Cars

WHEELS ARE ROLLIN' ON OUR LOCAL SKATEPARK The Skatepark Committee, along with the GF Parks & Rec Foundation, teamed up to raise the funds needed to update and relocate our local Skatepark to Kannowski Park. Through the generous pledged donations of our community, Phase 1 of a relocated, updated Skatepark opened in September 2018. Rydell Skatepark will provide skaters of all ages and their families a safe place to gather. We are currently working to complete the skatepark project by raising the funds needed to build Phase 2 of Rydell Skatepark. Help us make this a reality by getting involved in and donating to the Skatepark Project fundraising campaign. Naming opportunities for skatepark features are still available as well as places in the “Friends of the Park” and “Skater Friends” donation gift clubs. PHASE 2 BEGINS SPRING OF 2019! Construction on the second phase of the skatepark at Kannowski Park will break ground as soon as the weather permits. Bill Palmiscno, executive director of the Grand Forks Parks District, said phase two will be completed in August. Early estimates for the cost of this second phase are between $250,000 and $280,000. The district has secured $187,000 of that figure so far, Palmiscno said. "We are still fundraising. We are submitting two packages to the construction company, that way we can get one started and pitch another package in case we raise more money," Palmiscno said. Todd Bratrud, graphic designer and owner of the skateboard company Send Help, has been serving as a liaison between the city and skateboard community throughout this process. Bratrud said the group will book Los Angeles-based skatepark design and building company, Spohn Ranch, which built the first phase of the skate park project. Bratrud's hope is that the skatepark builders don't have to return to finish the project if funding isn't there. "The best case scenario is we raise it all now so it can all be spent on actual construction and not spent on future fees to split construction into the next year," Bratrud said. Palmiscno said the group is looking to raise between $50,000 and $75,000 more than they already have. When construction does start, Palmiscno said the first phase of the park will still be usable. "This will get the kids more room to skate," Palmiscno said. "We're getting great numbers showing up down there, and the weekends were just packed when it was warm." In the first phase, a "bowl" was built, which can be difficult for beginners, Palmiscno said. "This phase will be easier. It will be more for new skaters so they can gradually grow into using the bowl part," Palmiscno said. Rydell Car Dealership donated more than $100,000 for the first and second phases of the skatepark, Bratrud said. Ralph Engelstad Arena donated $100,000 to the park, and the park also received some federal Community Development funds from the city of Grand Forks, Palmiscno said. RELOCATED CONCRETE FEATURES Tri-Tiered Manual Pad Grind Ledge 10’ x 2’ x 1’10”H HSS Grind Rail NEW FEATURES 3’0’’ H Bank Ramp 2‘6’’ Quarter Pipe Radius Bowl Wall with Galvanized Steel Pipe Coping Waterfall Drain Table Top Pool Coping Quarter Pipe, Variable Heights Spine 2‘5’’ Quarter Pipe 5’6’’ Cantilevered Radius Wedge Extension Stairs Single Kinked Grind Rail 2’6’’ Cantilevered Quarter Pipe 2’6’’ Volcano Transition 2’0” Bank to Bank Grind Ledges, Variable Heights 1’8” Double Raked Manual Pad People and Business who have helped along the way! Brian Rydell and Bob Rydell Tony Hawk Foundation Spohn Ranch City of Grand Forks Grand Forks Parks Engelstad Foundation Wells Concrete Wes Skateparks Ae2s Brian and Glen Pasch David Kain Todd Bratrud Drive Dentric Rad Rides and many more.... To donate to the skatepark, go to the Grand Forks Park District website, www.gfparks.org or call the parks office at (701) 746-2750.

Cadillac Introduces their 1st Ever third row seating SUV to Lineup! Welcome to the Family! We expanded our SUV family for yours to enjoy. Every inch inside the spacious XT6 cabin is lavished with a keen attention to detail. From thoughtful materials to comfort and convenience and flexible versatility, nothing has been overlooked. Room for the entire family, three rows of style. This Cadillac Crossover offers three rows of finely crafted seating. That’s room for the entire family and then some. Craftsmanship An eye for the details. Premium, authentic materials create the perfect escape. Select from real wood, carbon fiber, premium leather and metallic finishes. Finely crafted Opus Semi-Aniline Leather is available on all three rows. Safety Safe travels ahead. The XT6 puts safety first with a full array of available driver assistance and safety technologies that can help drivers be more aware of their environment. Performance The Cadillac XT6 will caome with a 3.6L V6, 310 horsepower, 271 lb/ft Torque Engine. Pick your Style The Cadillac XT6 will come in a Premium Luxury and Sport Models, each containing different combinations and accents that will attract different consumers, but still have the same luxury exclusive feel. Be the first to Know Get access to the insider Information from the Cadillac XT6 team. Available in Showrooms Mid 2019. Here To learn more visit Cadillac XT6

Giving Hearts Day is the largest 24-hour giving event in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Each year, thousands of people rally around hundreds of nonprofits in our community saying, "count me" as a Giving Heart for charity. Giving Hearts Day is sponsored by Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF), Impact Institute, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation. Formed in the 1960s by a group of pioneering physicians and community leaders, DMF laid the foundation for the building of Dakota Hospital, which was eventually sold in 1994. For more than two decades, DMF has used the investment returns from that sale to invest more than $100 million in health initiatives that increase the impact of more than 400 regional nonprofits. ​Each year, Giving Hearts Day creates a platform for charities to fund their missions through an ever-increasing community of givers. ​ Top 5 Facts about Giving Hearts Day *2019 is our 12th year *Last year, more than 28,000 people donated $13.1 million on Giving Hearts Day *More than 450 nonprofits and charitable funds are part of Giving Hearts Day this year – making this our largest group EVER! *100% of the donations made on Giving Hearts Day go directly to the charities *Since 2008, tens of thousands of generous donors have given almost $55 million on Giving Hearts Day ​ Other Cool Things about Giving Hearts Day *We’ve done the research – Giving Hearts Day is the first and longest-running giving day in the United States! *Giving Hearts Day runs a full 24 hours on February 14, 2019 *You can give from anywhere on the planet – but just on that day *The minimum contribution is $10 *You can donate to as many charities as you wish – the average donor gave to 2.3 charities last year About Dakota Medical Foundation Dakota Medical Foundation was founded from the sale of Dakota Hospital Funded by investments. Since 1996, Dakota Medical Foundation has helped people in our region lead their healthiest lives possible by investing nearly $100 million in charitable programs and organizations. We create and implement resources for the transformational individuals, charities, and businesses we serve so that they can thrive and impact quality of life in the region. The culmination of our focus is Giving Hearts Day, the region’s single-largest day of giving. Through Giving Hearts Day, regional charities have raised more than $55 million. About Impact Foundation Impact Foundation teaches nonprofits how to master fundraising. We also host online donations for charities and the area's largest database of volunteer opportunities. About Alex Stern Family Foundation The Alex Stern Family Foundation supports the arts, social welfare/human services, education, youth recreation, civic projects and health issues for the benefit of the greater Fargo-Moorhead area.​ To Learn More: Giving Hearts Day