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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford this week marked the completion of their sixth year in office, reflecting on a year of addressing

They were given to child care facilities and a development corporation.

According to recent business surveys completed by the Red River Regional Council, the region will need upwards of 1,000 new employees in manufacturing, healthcare, education and small businesses over the next five years. The goal of the new initiative is to address this need by creating a marketing strategy to promote rural northeastern North Dakota as a quality place to live, work and play.

Downtown Grand Forks and the 58201 zip code is the most expensive area to live in the city, requiring a $17.31 housing wage, according to the report. The least costly is East Grand Forks, which has a housing wage of $15.38.

Regional Workforce Impact Program to start accepting applications on Thursday, after grant funding was approved during special session

(Bismarck, ND) -- $15 million are headed to all areas of North Dakota with hopes to give employers a breath of fresh air. Governor Doug Burgum this past week announced the funds as part of his Regional Workforce Impact Program, which will hit nearly every county in the state. "Workforce remains the top barrier to economic growth in North Dakota," said Burgum talking with WDAY

It's called the "Regional Workforce Impact Program." Under it, $15 million is being made available to address ...

It's designed for regional communities to come up with plans to address workforce needs.