Walsh County, ND - JDA

05/08/2026

Did you know? 🤓

The 2025 Walsh County JDA annual report is now available! Check it out on the county website here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://walshcountynd.com/live/walsh_county_job_development_authority/index.php

05/05/2026

Hey PARK RIVER! If you haven't downloaded the Living Local app yet, you're missing out! Add it to your device to stay connected! 📱📲

📲 Park River right in your pocket!

If you haven’t already, be sure to download the Living Local app to stay up to date with city updates, events, and helpful resources.

Search “Park River ND” in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

05/01/2026

Hey Walsh County Families - We NEED You! 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️

The ND Legislative Council survey will inform lawmakers about the availability, affordability, and quality of childcare, as well as the impact on working families. This information could directly impact decisions made in the next legislative session❗️

⚠️Don't delay!⚠️ The survey closes May 8!
https://ndlegis.gov/survey/child-care-survey-parents

PLEASE SHARE!🗣️🗣️

Briggs Beginnings | Lil Spuds Childcare | Rocking Horse Child Care

04/30/2026

This recently released video wonderfully depicts the immeasurable impact that quick-thinking and skilled volunteers and professionals can have! We need to give a heartfelt ❤️THANK YOU❤️ to everyone involved in the positive outcome of what could have been a tremendously tragic event last summer in Park River.

We're so proud of you Park River Parks, First Care Health Center, Park River Ambulance and the many others who helped that day! 🙌🙌

04/27/2026

🌱🌾 Community gardens
👟🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Community-based walking programs
👫🏨 Zero-hour Physical Education programs for rural schools

All sound like great opportunities for Walsh County, right? In case you missed it, there are three new grants ⭐️NOW OPEN⭐️from ND Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program!

💥Check them out today! The application deadline is May 22!💥

Three funding opportunities are now open:
🏃 Zero Hour Physical Education programs in rural schools
🌱 Community garden projects
🚶 Community-based walking programs

These initiatives aim to improve physical, mental and social well-being while strengthening rural communities.

Applications are open today, April 22–May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT.
Learn more and apply: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding

Let’s build healthier habits, stronger connections and more active communities across North Dakota.

News release: https://hhsnd.site/40t

04/24/2026

🌹It's a run for the roses!🌹

Just a friendly reminder to get your tickets to the Hoople Beautification Committee's unique fundraiser next Saturday!🏇🏇🏇
You can message the Committee's social media or contact a beautification member for tickets!

🌹✨ Ladies, it’s almost Derby Day… ✨🌹

Dust off your hats and grab your girls—Hoople’s Kentucky Derby Designer Purse Bingo is right around the corner, and trust us… you don’t want to miss this one. 🐎💃

12 designer purses from brands you love (yes… those ones 😍), plus door prizes, a Chinese auction, and a few surprises we’re not revealing just yet…

🥂 Your ticket includes:
• 12 games of Designer Purse Bingo
• 1 sheet of Chinese auction tickets (with more available)
• Champagne & wine at your table
• Kentucky Derby–inspired appetizers: bourbon meatballs, charcuterie, cucumber sandwiches, cheesecake & more

🎟️ Limited tickets still available—and they are going fast!

04/23/2026

📢 HUGE shoutout 🗣️ to North Valley Career & Technology Center for hosting the 2026 Summer Internship Fair last week! 🌟It was an amazing event to help strengthen the region's talent pipeline by connecting high school students with local employers to fill open jobs! 🌟

Walsh County JDA director Stacie Sevigny served as a mock interviewer giving students an opportunity to refine resumes and interviewing skills. It was FANTASTIC to see so many local employers participating! Bravo North Valley Career & Technology Center! 🎯🎯

04/22/2026

A GIGANTIC Bravo! 👏👏 We ❤️ this exemplary example of neighbors helping neighbors! This is what living in Real. Good. Northeast ND is all about!

Congratulations to Valley Hardware and THANK YOU to the Hoople Beautification Committee! 🎯🎯🎯

✨ Hoople Beautification Grant Announcement ✨

The Hoople Beautification Committee is proud to announce that Valley Hardware, owned by Tom & Kristi Gullickson, has been selected as the first recipient of the Hoople Beautification Grant.

This marks the official launch of our Beautification Grant Program—an initiative designed to support Hoople businesses in enhancing the exterior appearance of their storefront.

What is now Valley Hardware has long been a valued part of Hoople, and we are excited to support improvements that will further contribute to a welcoming and vibrant Main Street. We are especially looking forward to seeing the upcoming exterior renovations come to life!

We look forward to continuing this program and investing in projects that strengthen our community and support local businesses. 🤍

04/20/2026

✅ out these photos from the Marketplace For Kids event recently held in Grafton! The Walsh County JDA is a proud financial partner and co-organizer of this event that encourages youth to explore entrepreneurship and self-employment through recognition of their inventive, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

A total of 21 presenters provided students from seven area schools hands-on learning opportunities into more than 20 workforce sectors - everything from healthcare to marketing to land surveying!

This full-day event would not be possible without great partners including North Valley Career & Technology Center, Marketplace For Kids, Grafton Public Schools, and many others! Special shout-out to emcee Beet Farmin Mitch and Keynote Speaker Amy Suda of Skin Rehab Dermatology / Aesthetics!

04/17/2026

Check out the 🌟New Resident🌟 Welcome Bags now available in City of Grafton, North Dakota! Shout out to the City for providing this helpful local information to help new residents and employees feel informed at at home! Contents include a copy of the Real. Good. Northeast ND relocation guide!

🚜🛠️🩺Any local businesses that would like some can stop by Grafton City Hall or Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce/DMV to pick some up!

🎉 New Grafton Resident Welcome Bags are here!

Each bag includes helpful local info to make new residents and employees feel informed and at home.

📦 Want some for your business? Pick up at City of Grafton, North Dakota City Hall, Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce/DMV , or contact [email protected] if you would like some dropped off.

Let’s help welcome new residents to Grafton! 💙

04/15/2026

We are excited to see how many Walsh County communities have raised their hand 🖐️ to take advantage of the Spark Building Initiative in Region 4! The momentum is impressive!

Which community will be next? 🏠🏠 Check out the story in the original post to learn more!

🏡 Spark Build momentum continues! A Park River home has officially sold, just one home remains available in Grafton, and we’re excited to welcome LisaAnn Watkins to the Red River CHDO team to help expand housing development across the region. https://dthr.short.gy/housing-apr-26