10/13/2026
Reporting from the Road!
βͺ β« β¬... I've been everywhere, man! ... I've been everywhere, Man!
Accross the...
Minot, Bismarck, Carrington, Williston... and back to Fargo, man!
I've breathed the state park air, man! ...βͺ β« β¬
I have been on the road for the last couple weeks attending events, networking with North Dakota Nonprofit Leaders, Speaking (Ahhh!), and facilitating conversations.
I joined the Think Tank, hosted by Souris Basin Planning Council, convening Rural Leaders in Minot to discuss the issues affecting their communities.
I attended Rural on the Rise, hosted by our member North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) in Bismarck, and learned a lot about the importance of regional economic development.
I stopped in Carrington to introduce NDANO as a Resource Partner for ND Next's annual conference.
The following week I headed out West to Williston to speak and facilitate at the North West North Dakota Community Foundation's annual event. It was my first time to Williston and I was blown away! The town has so many great businesses and restaurants. Honestly, I cannot wait to go back!
I am grateful for all the faces I have met and am so blessed to be doing this work!
I hope to stop in your community soon. Keep a lookout!
Warm Regards,
Kayla Deitch
Executive Director, NDANO
* The picture below was taken with the group that I facilitated a conversation with afterwards on our new Crumbs to Co-investment document. Thanks to all those who participated!