Commission
The Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC) is a body of 23 local elected officials and seven public interest members that represent counties, cities, townships, school districts and special interest groups who have formed a special purpose unit of government, as authorized by the Regional Development Act of 1969, to “develop plans and implement programs which address growth and development issues” in Northwest Minnesota.
The Commission appoints a board of directors made up of one member from each county and a chairperson elected at-large to conduct its monthly business.
The Commission also appoints advisory committees to help in setting specific program direction. Committees are active in Aging, Arts, Economic Development and Transportation.
The Commission has also entered into a cooperative agreement with the Northwest Minnesota Enterprise Fund Inc. to provide program guidance on the Revolving Loan Fund.
Commission Membership
Kittson County
Loren Younggren*, Counties
David Treumer, Municipalities
Kimberely Johnson, Townships
Marshall County
Gary Kiesow**, Counties
Loyal Lefrooth, Municipalities
Loren Lusignan, Townships
Norman County
Jess Lee*, Counties
Darin Johnson, Municipalities
Pennington County
Bruce Lawrence*, Counties
Judy Jones, Municipalities
Jason Bitzer, Townships
John Syvertson, School Board
*Board Member
**Chairperson
Polk County
Warren Strandell*, Counties
Toby Strom, Municipalities
Keith Sistad, Townships
Gerald Amiot, Labor/Public Interest
Kathleen Twite, Business/Public Interest
Norma Campos, Diverse Members/Public Interest
Sarah Finseth, Young Adult/Public Interest
Johny Barbosa, Private Business/Diverse Members
Red Lake County
Anthony Flage*, Counties
Jim DuChamp, Municipalities
Kevin Reich, Townships
Ronald Weiss, Watershed District/Public Interest
Roseau County
Daryl Wicklund*, Counties
Dan Fabian, Municipalities
Debra Wiskow, Townships
Gus Booth, School Board
