I like knowing who I am buying from. I like being able to do that in person. I like knowing who to contact if I have a problem. I like supporting a business that supports our community.
Next month, we will launch our final campaign push through a public ask to all businesses and community members in the region. Reach out if you have questions or want to know how to support the YMCA.
North Dakota ranks last in Midwest states for people 35 and younger purchasing homes, coming in 40th place nationwide. Which state came in first? Minnesota.
Only a small percentage of the YMCA鈥檚 revenue comes from local donations. The YMCA is currently meeting with local nonprofits to share details on their fundraising and seek opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
Ann Bailey says she's by far no economic development expert in agriculture or otherwise, but her career as a journalist has trained her to be thorough, to be skeptical and to do her homework.
The Rural Mainstreet Index is based on a survey of rural bankers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and other Midwest states dependent on agriculture and/or energy
Our region will continue to grow as it has in the past decade, and that growth is good provided we don鈥檛 lose what we love about Bemidji in the process.
Bemidji has grown substantially over the past 18 years, with our population growing by several thousand residents. Despite the growth, I believe we have been able to maintain our small-town character.
