Regional Partners Launch Creation of a Community Foundation in Northeast North Dakota
Collaborative effort aims to strengthen philanthropy, support local priorities, and build permanent charitable resources across northeast North Dakota. Community leaders from across northeast North Dakota are working together to establish […]
Growing Strong Crops, Growing Strong Communities
Summer in the Red River Valley is a season of abundance. The fields are green, the crops are thriving, and the rich soil that has sustained generations continues to fuel […]
Red River Regional Council July 2026 Board Update
The RRRC Board of Directors met in-person on Wednesday, June 17. Board Members in attendance included: Amy Suda, Barry Wilfahrt, Scot Becker, Kimberly Hagen, JoLynn Dickson, Mary Houdek, Lizzie Crowston, […]
Spark Build Launches 2026 Construction Season with Seven Homes Underway
The 2026 construction season is upon us! Red River Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) currently has seven homes under construction in Larimore, Michigan, Lakota, and Hoople. The Larimore home is […]
Funding Opportunities Ahead for Rural Healthcare, Schools, and Communities
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shared several updates on upcoming Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities, along with […]
New Tools and Events Powering Regional Workforce Growth
New Automated Job Board Launching on RealGoodND.com A Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) grant through the North Dakota Department of Commerce is supporting the implementation of an automated job board […]
Nelson County JDA July 2026
Four Nelson County Businesses awarded Apprenticeship Grants At the June 16th NCJDA Board Meeting, the board awarded the following Apprenticeship Grants: Lakota Park District applied to create a Lifeguard Apprenticeship and […]
Tackling Affordability
Red River CHDO is applying to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for funding to build upon the success of the Spark Building Initiative. This new effort, dubbed […]
Rural Health Transformation Grants to Support North Dakota Communities
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has begun rolling out Rural Health Transformation Program grant opportunities designed to support rural and tribal communities across North Dakota. These […]
Nelson County JDA May 2026
Lyndi’s Market Receives $20,000 AMEX Grant Lyndi’s Market in Tolna, ND received a $20,000 grant through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program for new flooring in her grocery store. The […]