Red River Regional Council

10/08/2026

Join us! 🤝 October 28th at 5:00 PM!
Red River Regional Council State of Region 4 Meeting

Hear how our region is BUILDING MOMENTUM! 💡 We'll discuss trends shaping our future, the 3% property tax cap, rural housing solutions & more. Pre-registration required by October 21st - https://dthr.short.gy/pZ2wrV

✨ Strong Communities Start with a Place to Call Home ✨

10/06/2026

The Red River Regional Council Board advanced regional priorities in housing, workforce, rural health and community investment, while reviewing progress on The Reyleck renovation and planning for the Oct. 28 State of Region 4.

Staff Members Present: Dawn Mandt, Lori Estad, Stacie Sevigny, Lisa Rotvold, Kristi Kasprick, Heather Hanson, Anna Halvorson; and Lisa Ann Watkins and Brenda Baumann (contractors).

10/05/2026

Red River CHDO has been accepted into the One Rural program, providing three years of technical assistance, coaching and peer connections to strengthen the organization and expand rural housing opportunities across the region.

Red River Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) was recently accepted into the One Rural program. One Rural is a national capacity-building and technical assistance program exclusively for housing and community development organizations in rural communities.

10/02/2026

The first Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota Rural Virtual Job Fair connected 29 employers with 72 job seekers and more than 100 openings. A second virtual job fair is planned for April 2027 to continue connecting workers with opportunities across the region.

On July 23, regional workforce partners hosted the first Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota Rural Virtual Job Fair, creating a new online opportunity for employers and job seekers to connect. The event was a collaborative effort among Job Service North Dakota, Red River Regional Council, and the Nel...

10/02/2026

D & K Grocery in Pembina is investing in the future of rural food access with a $35,524 Rural Grocery Sustainability Grant. The funding supported POS and HVAC upgrades, improving efficiency while helping maintain essential grocery services in the community.

Located in the northeastern-most corner of North Dakota, the Pembina grocery store has long served as more than a place to pick up essentials. For owners Kevin and Deanna Hager, D & K Grocery is a community lifeline—one they have operated for more than 20 years.

10/01/2026

There’s something special about watching a new home take shape - especially when it represents opportunity, stability, and a place to call home.

We’re celebrating progress 🏡🌟 on the construction of 2 new homes in Michigan, ND! Stakeholders gathered for a ceremonial “Stud Signing” before the walls are completed.
Behind every wall are partnerships, hard work, and a community coming together to help create a stronger future!

These new homes are made possible through the collaboration of Red River Community Housing Development Organization’s Spark Building Initiative, with construction financing from First United Bank and North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s HIF Single-Family Program, on lots donated by the City of Michigan.

For sales information, please contact Lisa at [email protected].

Nelson County Job Development Authority

10/01/2026

Kasprick named new JDA Executive Director. The Pembina County JDA advanced business growth, housing and redevelopment efforts, while planning continues for the Oct. 7 Pembina-Walsh Manufacturing Day connecting seventh graders with local career opportunities.

Pembina County Job Development Authority held its July 14 meeting in Neche, and hosted tours of No Name Bake Shop, a new business coming to the former Western Bar, Neche’s new pool bathhouse and viewed buildings on main street that could be potential candidates for demolition and redevelopment. Th...

09/30/2026

The Walsh County JDA approved support for two local business projects through the Bank of North Dakota Flex PACE program. The board also reviewed Career Builders results and toured the Park River Early Learning Center, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce and childcare opportunities.

At its August meeting, the Walsh County JDA board of directors approved community share participation in Bank of North Dakota (BND) Flex PACE program loans to support two businesses.

09/29/2026

Historic Charm Meets New Opportunity at The Reyleck!

The Reyleck renovation in Grafton is on track for a Q1 2027 opening! Work continues to restore the historic 1916 building while creating a modern regional innovation and development hub, with progress underway on exterior improvements, original signage restoration, and future coworking, conference, kitchen and gathering spaces.

Week by week, The Reyleck is coming back to life. Soon, this historic Grafton building will become a regional innovation and development hub serving Northeastern North Dakota—a place where entrepreneurs, organizations, and community members can gather, collaborate, and turn ideas into action.