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Cass County

Rich in fish and game, these woods and waters sheltered a succession of native peoples for thousands of years. The most recent of these were the Ojibwe (Chippewa), who now live on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Crow Wing County

The most famous landmark in Brainerd is probably the water tower which was built from 1919-1922. Later, affectionately known as “Paul Bunyan’s flashlight” it was the first all concrete elevated tank used by a municipality in the U.S.

Morrison County

In 1930 Camp Ripley was established as a military training center for the Minnesota National Guard. In 1994 a Veteran’s Cemetery was created by the Minnesota State Legislature adjacent to the Camp.

Todd County

Primarily an agricultural county, Todd County was settled by hard working German, Polish and Scandinavian immigrants. Meat packing and printing have added jobs in the manufacturing sectors.

Wadena County

Old Wadena County Historic Park located on the Crow Wing River was an important hunting and trapping area for Indians and later for the French.

Cass County

Crow Wing County - Brainerd Lakes Area

Morrison County - Camp Ripley

Todd County

Wadena County - Menahga Statue

Current News

Sustainable Communities Grant Testimonials

 

View Testimonials from Region Five's Sustainable Communities Grant 

Part I & Part II

Region Five's 5 Year Report 2007 - 2011

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. Nov. 14 -- USDA Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that the North Central Economic Development Association (NCEDA), which is the lending arm of Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) has been selected to receive a $400,000 loan and a $100,000 grant to assist rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. Full Press Release

 

Business Financing

North Central Economic Development Association Revolving Loan Fund The North Central Economic Development Association (NCEDA) is a local non-profit corporation established with federal and local dollars through the Region Five Development Commission. It offers gap financing for fixed assets and working capital for new and expanding businesses in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties.

If you have questions email Joe Schulte at jschulte@regionfive.org
or call 218-894-3233, ext.2