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Life in Northeast North Dakota is Real. Good. A peaceful and scenic area that is dotted with small towns and rural gems that are rich in history and culture, and full of opportunity.

You can live life at your own pace – whether that be at full speed running from high school sporting events to volunteering at a local organization – or a lifetime of quiet evenings on the back porch watching the sun go down. That’s the beauty – the choice is REAL, and no matter the choice, the results are GOOD.

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This video highlights the Real. Good. communities you’ll find in NE North Dakota!

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Here in Northeast North Dakota, we enjoy more affordable living compared to larger metropolitan areas. There is significantly less traffic, and most importantly, strong community pride and spirit. We are close-knit and friendly, caring about each other and our surroundings and there are endless opportunities to get involved in local organizations, clubs, churches, schools, and events.

Grafton is a family community

“After college, I was torn between staying in North Dakota or moving to Tennessee. I met a farmer who invited me to take an adventure in the Northeast part of the state. When I experienced the quality coffee shops, the ski hills, river kayaking, and the sunsets over open fields, I knew there was something special here. I felt it was a place that I could see myself for a long time. That farmer is now my husband and I’ve lived in the area for two years. I had no idea Northeast North Dakota was such a treasure.”

- Jenny Dusek

Grafton, ND

“After college, I was torn between staying in North Dakota or moving to Tennessee. I met a farmer who invited me to take an adventure in the northeast part of the state. When I experienced the quality coffee shops, the ski hills, river kayaking, and the sunsets over open fields, I knew there was something special here. I felt it was a place that I could see myself for a long time. That farmer is now my husband and I’ve lived in the area for two years. I had no idea Northeast North Dakota was such a treasure.”

- Jenny Dusek

Grafton, ND

Grafton is a family community

Who We Are

Spanning from the Canadian border to the North, and the Red River to the East – this area is home to some of the oldest settlements in North Dakota, dating back to the 18th century. While we still find pride in our pioneering heritage, we’ve come a long way.

Our towns may be small, but our spirits, amenities and opportunities are larger than life. We are home to state-of-the-art industries, modern comforts, great neighborhoods, good people, and an excellent way of life.

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