Dak Minn Blood Bank

Dak Minn Blood Bank Giving the Gift of Life | www.dakminnbloodbank.org | 701.780.5433 Michael’s Hospital. (Dak Minn Blood Bank is a part of Altru Health System.)

On January 13, 1974 the Grand Forks Herald proclaimed, “City Blood Bank to be Organized!” That March, the Dak Minn Blood Bank opened its doors to volunteer donors in the X-ray waiting room of St. The advantages of being self-sufficient, along with increased usage in the hospital and mounting transportation costs spurred the decision to organize a hospital-based blood center. The Blood Bank began recruiting donors from a Sertoma Club’s membership list and the donor database consisted of a shoe box of notecards. The hospital had an abundance of diapers that year, so donors, whom the Blood Bank lovingly nicknamed “expectant fathers,” were given a box of Pampers with each donation. Over the years, one thing that hasn’t changed is our mission to collect and maintain a safe and adequate blood supply for the Greater Grand Forks community. Today, the Blood Bank collects about 4,500 units each year for area patients. We are registered and licensed by the Food and Drug Administration and accredited by AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks, and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). These organizations recognize the Dak Minn Blood Bank’s commitment to providing safe and high quality blood products.

🩸 We need your help.Blood levels are critically low — especially O positive — and our patients are counting on donors li...
02/12/2026

🩸 We need your help.

Blood levels are critically low — especially O positive — and our patients are counting on donors like you.

If you’ve been thinking about giving, now is the time.

Walk-ins are always welcome, or schedule your appointment today:
📞 701.780.5433
💻 dakminnbloodbank.org

Your donation could save a life.

A single blood donation is one of the most selfless gifts a person can offer. In just 45–60 minutes, one act of generosi...
01/14/2026

A single blood donation is one of the most selfless gifts a person can offer. In just 45–60 minutes, one act of generosity can be transformed into multiple components that may help save several lives. It’s a quiet moment of giving that can ripple outward in ways we may never see. 🩸

A study of more than 5,000 donors found that nearly 75% give blood simply to help others. Many shared that donating brings a sense of purpose, strengthens their community, and allows them to give back for the times when they or their loved ones needed help themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your contribution matters, it truly does. Your willingness to give could become someone’s hope, someone’s healing, or even someone’s second chance at life. 💚

Dak Minn Blood Bank will be closed today. Please stay safe & warm!
12/18/2025

Dak Minn Blood Bank will be closed today. Please stay safe & warm!

Out of caution for the impacts of the winter storm today, Altru will close all clinics including all those in the region and Truyu with the following exceptions:
• Procedural and surgical areas
• Altru Cancer Center
• Outpatient Dialysis in Grand Forks and Devils Lake
• Radiology at Altru Hospital
• Endoscopy
• Altru Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Patients also have the following options available:
• Altru’s Emergency Department at Altru Hospital
o Open 24/7
• The Express Clinic at Altru Professional Center:
o Open until 7 p.m.
• The Express Clinic in East Grand Forks
o Open until 5 p.m.

All impacted patients will be contacted to reschedule appointments or make other arrangements. If you receive a call from Altru, please answer. If you are unsure if your appointment is affected by the following closures, please call ahead. Normal operations should resume tomorrow.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Read the latest updates » https://www.altru.org/press-center/press-releases/2025/altru-weather-related-announcements-for-thursday-december-18

Dak Minn Blood Bank also closed at 1 p.m. today.
12/09/2025

Dak Minn Blood Bank also closed at 1 p.m. today.

Out of caution for the impacts of the winter storm this afternoon, Altru will close clinic and outpatient services at 1 p.m. with a few exceptions:

Truyu Aesthetic Center
Radiation Oncology at Altru Cancer Center
Outpatient Dialysis in Grand Forks and Devils Lake
Radiology at Altru Hospital
Nephrology
Endoscopy
Altru Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Patients also have the following options available:

Altru’s Emergency Department at Altru Hospital
Open 24/7

The Express Clinic at Altru Professional Center:
Open until 7 p.m.

All impacted patients will be contacted to reschedule appointments or make other arrangements.

If you receive a call from Altru, please answer.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

View the latest updates » https://www.altru.org/press-center/press-releases/2025/altru-weather-related-announcements-for-tuesday-december-9

This is not just another day; this is yet another chance to make someones dreams come true.Blood Donors NeededCall us at...
04/16/2025

This is not just another day; this is yet another chance to make someones dreams come true.

Blood Donors Needed
Call us at 701.780.5433 or go online at dakminnbloodbank.org to make an appointment.
Walk-ins always welcome

Be a Hero and Give BloodJust 1 pint may save up to 2 lives in the Greater Grand Forks Community
04/02/2025

Be a Hero and Give Blood

Just 1 pint may save up to 2 lives in the Greater Grand Forks Community

Happy April!!Let your gentle showers and blooming flowers bring joy to every day.
04/01/2025

Happy April!!

Let your gentle showers and blooming flowers bring joy to every day.

We would love to hear insporational stores from blood donors and patients. Give us a call at 701.780.5326 or email Monic...
03/26/2025

We would love to hear insporational stores from blood donors and patients.

Give us a call at 701.780.5326 or email Monica at mjanssen@altru.org

Wishing everyone a meaningful World Water Day!Drinking water is very crucial for the body to function and drinking 2-3 g...
03/22/2025

Wishing everyone a meaningful World Water Day!
Drinking water is very crucial for the body to function and drinking 2-3 glasses before donating blood will help the donation process.

Let's cherish this invaluable resource and stive to protect it.

Today might be the opportunity for you to change someone's tomorrow.Make an appointment to donate blood by calling 701.7...
03/19/2025

Today might be the opportunity for you to change someone's tomorrow.

Make an appointment to donate blood by calling 701.780.5433 or going online to dakminnbloodbank.org

Walk-ins always welcome

03/17/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day

Our patients at Altru Health System need you now...... donate blood today!Due to high usage over the last two weeks, we ...
03/13/2025

Our patients at Altru Health System need you now...... donate blood today!

Due to high usage over the last two weeks, we are currently in high demand for all A and O blood types.

Walk-ins are always welcome.
Make an appointment by calling 701.780.5433 or online at dakminnbloodbank.org

Address

3375 Demers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND
58201

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+17017805433

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