Building Momentum: Our 2026 Regional Action Plan
We’re excited to share our 2026 Consolidated Action Plan—our roadmap for another big year of regional progress. With ambitious goals and a talented team behind them, we’re stepping into 2026 […]
Walsh County JDA January 2026
Two Outgoing Board Members Recognized At its December meeting, the JDA board recognized two outgoing members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2025: Lucas Kelley, representing the City of Minto and […]
Property Marketing Tool Helping to Reshape Rural Communities
Filling vacant land, storefronts, and office space is a marketing challenge in most rural communities. A new property marketing tool – LOIS – allows entrepreneurs and companies to see available […]
Job Service North Dakota Kicks Off 2026 with Fifth Annual Virtual Job Fair
Job Service North Dakota is excited to begin 2026 with its 5th Annual Virtual Job Fair, happening January 29, 2026. This year’s theme, “Five Years Strong, Find Where You Belong,” […]
National Workforce Partner Cherokee Federal Visits NE North Dakota
Employers from northeast North Dakota met virtually with representatives from Cherokee Federal, a national workforce partner that helps connect employers with foreign-born individuals who are already legally authorized to work […]
Region 4 Housing Rehab Program Underway
The Federal Home Loan Bank has awarded $1.1 million to Region 4 for a housing rehabilitation program which is part of the Affordable Housing Program (AHP), which provides grants for […]
Partnership Powers New Walsh County Childcare Center
When public and private partners come together, real progress follows. That collaboration made Walsh County’s new childcare center in Grafton possible—a $1.38 million investment that turned a Main Street building […]
Rural Grocery Study Identifies Opportunities to Strengthen Local Stores
A recent study conducted by the Nelson and Pembina County JDAs, with support from Dr. Kendra Rosencrans of the Red River Regional Council, examined the financial health and community role […]
532 Hill Avenue Business Incubator becomes “The Reyleck”
A future place for innovators, bakers and makers to be surrounded with support. GRAFTON, ND. On Thursday, November 6, approximately 50 resource partners and stakeholders from across the state gathered […]
Three Region 4 Businesses Awarded Rural Grocery Grants
Three regional businesses have received the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce, boosting local food access and collaboration across rural communities. This grant program […]