Housing Update – February 2026
2026 Construction Season Shaping Up Work on seven new Spark Build homes in four communities, will begin in the spring of 2026. Red River Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) is […]
Walsh County JDA Update February 2026
Self- Help Grant Program Opens The 2026 Walsh County Self-Help Grant Program is now open. Applications are being accepted until April 22, 2026. The purpose of the program is to […]
Those Who Are Ready, Win
“Those who are ready, win.” It’s been a longstanding motto in this field. Sometimes it doesn’t fully land until opportunity knocks – and you either grab it by the tail […]
Celebrating the Partners Behind Our Progress
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year shaped by collaboration, resilience, and meaningful progress across our region. Every accomplishment has been made possible by the dedicated […]
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 […]