Workforce housing. Downtown revitalization. Recruitment of business and industry.

These are the top community development needs identified by MMCDC’s members, according to survey results announced at the annual meeting, held Thursday, June 20, at the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and

Julia Nelmark (l) and Janet Green

Entertainment center. The survey was taken as part of MMCDC’s strategic planning process for 2020-2025. 

Also noted was the need for available, affordable child care and high-speed internet.

MMCDC’s new president, Julia Nelmark (left), and chairwoman Janet Green led MMCDC’s annual meeting.  The membership reelected four board members to another term – Lester Liljedahl, Clearwater County; Jeff Haukebo, Hubbard County; Lorna LaGue, Mahnomen County; and Gary Thibert, Red Lake County. The following were elected as officers for 2019: Janet Green, chairwoman; Gary Thibert, vice chairman; Jeff Haukebo, treasurer; and Breanna Adams, Secretary.

Approximately 70 members and guests attended the meeting.