Everybody’s gotta eat! With multiple grocery stores and markets across Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota, you’re sure to find what you need from fresh produce, to local delicacies to afterschool snacks!

• 1878  Grocery – Drayton
• CB Grocery – Walhalla
• D & K Grocery – Pembina
• Hoople Grocery
• Hugo’s – Grafton
• J-Mart – Pisek
• Jim’s SuperValu – Park River
• Leevers – Cavalier
• Lindy’s Market – Tolna
• Market on Main – Edinburg
• McVille Market
• Michigan Hometown Foods
• RAD Co-op – Walsh County
• Dollar Generals
  • Cavalier
  • Grafton
  • Lakota
  • Park River
  • Walhalla

Farmer’s Markets

• Cavalier
• Grafton
• Larimore
• McVille
• Park River
• Walhalla

Food Pantries

• Michigan Food Pantry
• Park River Area Food Pantry
• Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry
• Walsh County Food Pantry

Northeast North Dakota is also home to several stops for the Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry, which makes their rounds throughout the year to provide fresh and shelf-stable items to various communities. Check out their schedule online for up-to-date information about where they are headed next. 

• Polar Communications
  • Adams
  • Aneta
  • Brocket
  • Cavalier
  • Crystal
  • Dahlen
  • Drayton
  • Edinburg
  • Fairdale
  • Fordville
  • Grafton
  • Hoople
  • Lakota
  • Lankin
  • Michigan
  • Minto
  • Neche
  • Pembina
  • Petersburg
  • St. Thomas
• Midco
  • Aneta
  • Bathgate
  • Dahlen
  • Drayton
  • Fordville
  • Forest River
  • Grafton
  • Hoople
  • Lakota
  • Lankin
  • McVille
  • Minto
  • Nash
  • Neche
  • Park River
  • Pembina
  • Pisek
  • St. Thomas
  • Walhalla
  • Warsaw
• United & Turtle Mountain Communications
  • Walhalla

Health Costs
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides resources for covering healthcare costs for those who are eligible.

ND Medicaid and CHIP
North Dakota provides Medicaid state plan coverage, Medicaid Expansion, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

866-614-6005

ND Navigators
Need help getting set up with health insurance in general? Reach out to the ND Navigators for their services to find the right insurance for you.

Regional Contact: Madesyn Holm
701-858-3011
Madesyn.Porterfield@MinotStateU.edu

Northeast North Dakota has a wide range of state-of-the-art healthcare, ancillary health services and wellness facilities and resources. From some of the best hospitals to accessible clinics to dentistry to veterinary care – and every specialty in between – we’ll do everything we can to keep you healthy and happy.

Visit our Healthcare page

If English is not your first language there are services in the region that offer English classes, mentoring and translation and interpretation support. 

Global Friends Coalition

New American Employment Program

Grafton Migrant School

• Local Newspapers
  • Borderland Press (Walhalla/Neche/Pembina)
  • Cavalier Chronicle
  • Lakota American
  • Valley News & Views (Drayton)
  • Walsh County Record (Grafton)
  • Walsh County Press (Park River)
  • Grand Forks Herald (Regional)
• Radio
  • 1080 AM KNDK (News/Talk)
  • 1240 AM KDLR (Classic Country)
  • 1340 AM KXPO (News/Talk)
  • Maverick 105.1 FM (Country)
  • MyFM 95.7 (Pop)
  • Rock Farm 106.7 (Classic Rock)
  • The Beet 100.9 (Pop/Lite Adult)
  • Cruiser 102.5 FM (Classic Hits)
  • ZZ Country 103.5 FM (Country)
• Regional Television
  • ABC – WDAY
  • CBS & NBC – Valley News Live
  • FOX – KVRR
  • PBS – Prairie Public

• Post Offices
  • Adams – 500 Main St | 701.944.2722
  • Aneta – 207 Main Ave | 701.326.4333
  • Cavalier – 306 Main St | 701.265.4270
  • Crystal – 332 3rd St | 701.657.2351
  • Drayton – 202 S Main St | 701.352.7329
  • Edinburg – 250 4th Ave | 701.510.2666
  • Fairdale – 209 Main St | 701.966.2243
  • Fordville – 104 Main St N | 701.510.2111
  • Forest River – 106 Front St | 701.248.3777
  • Grafton – 506 Griggs Ave | 701.352.0910
  • Hamilton – 402 Page Ave Ste A | 701.265.8276
  • Hoople – 236 2nd St | 701.510.2299
  • Lakota – 209 Main St | 701.505.8362
  • Lankin – 301 Main St | 701.695.0667
  • McVille – 109 Main St S | 701.505.8645
  • Michigan – 105 1st St Ste 4 | 701.807.0012
  • Minto – 221 Harvey Ave | 701.248.3813
  • Mountain – 286 2nd Ave Ste B | 701.993.8552
  • Neche – 434 Main Ave | 701.815.0163
  • Park River – 309 Briggs Ave | 701.352.7199
  • Pekin – 223 Main St | 701.484.1446
  • Pembina – 554 W Rolette St | 701.410.3073
  • Pisek – 68 Lovick Ave | 701.510.2810
  • Petersburg – 214 5th St | 701.345.8584
  • St. Thomas – 340 Main St | 701.510.2415
  • Tolna – 105 Main St | 701.484.3202
  • Walhalla – | 701.428.2384
• FedEx
• UPS Drop Off

Given the Real. Good. region’s proximity to the Canadian border, many residents have a passport or passport card. For more information about obtaining your passport or passport card and Passport Acceptance Facilities in the area, visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Passport Card vs. Passport?

The passport card is smaller (same size as your drivers license), more affordable alternative to a passport and it works for land (and sea) travel to Canada (and Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean) and cannot be used for international air travel. A passport is valid for international air, land and sea travel.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services administers the following public assistance programs:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Assistance/SNAP)
• Health Care Coverage (HCC)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Check your Eligibility

Learn More

Contact the Customer Support Center or the Grand Forks Human Service Zone for assistance.

Housing Stabilization
This program administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is intended to assist those who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of eviction.

Website

Housing Authorities
The county Housing Authorities administer low income housing for qualifying low income elderly, disabled, and family households as well as the Housing Choice Voucher Program

• Nelson County Housing Authority 
• Pembina County Housing Authority 
• Walsh County Housing Authority – 701.352.3260

In Northeast North Dakota, we keep each other safe with a Real. Good. homegrown approach. Our ambulance services and fire departments are mostly volunteer-led by community members who donate their time to help their neighbors and often work together with other communities to provide mutual aid. If you are looking for a unique way to give back, there is always a spot open for more volunteers!

For law enforcement, our county sheriff’s departments and city cops know the area and the people well. They understand the unique challenges and needs of each town and farm. They’re not just enforcing the law; they’re building relationships, earning trust, and working with folks to find solutions that make sense for our way of life. They’re invested in the well-being of the community because it’s their community too. They’re not just here to police; they’re here to protect and serve their neighbors, friends, and family.

Since we’re right up against the Canadian border, our law enforcement teams have a strong working relationship with the U.S. Border Patrol to keep an eye on things coming in and out of the country. Plus, the State Troopers from the North Dakota Highway Patrol are always around to help keep our roads safe. It’s all about everyone working together to look out for one another.

Always Dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency!

EMS & Quick Response Services

• Brocket/Lawton Quick Response
• Cavalier Ambulance Service
• Crystal Quick Response
• Drayton Ambulance Service
• Edinburg Quick Response
• Fordville Quick Response
• Hoople Quick Response
• Inkster Quick Response
• Lakota Ambulance Service
• McVille Community Ambulance
• Michigan Area Ambulance
• Minto Quick Response
• Mountain Quick Response
• Neche Quick Response
• Oslo Quick Response
• Park River Ambulance
• St. Thomas Quick Response
• Valley Ambulance & Rescue (Grafton)
• Walhalla Ambulance

Fire Protection

• Adams
• Aneta
• Bathgate
• Brocket-Lawton
• Cavalier
• Crystal
• Dahlen
• Drayton
• Edinburg
• Fairdale 
• Fordville 
• Grafton
• Hoople
• Lakota 
• Lankin
• McVille
• Michigan 
• Mountain/Thingvalla
• Neche 
• Park River 
• Pekin
• Pembina
• Petersburg
• Pisek 
• St. Thomas 
• Walhalla

Police

• Nelson County Sheriff
• Pembina County Sheriff
• Walsh County Sheriff
• Cavalier City Police
• Drayton City Police
• Grafton City Police
• Park River City Police
• Walhalla City Police

County Transit Providers

Nelson County

South Central Adult Services – Valley City, ND Office: 701-845-4300 pat@southcentralseniors.org 

Cities Served: Aneta, Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Petersburg

Pembina County

Pembina County Meals & Transportation – Drayton, ND Office: 701-454-6586 pcmt2@polarcomm.com

Cities Served: Cavalier, Crystal, Drayton, Gardar, Grafton, Hamilton, Joliette, Mountain, Neche, Park River, St. Thomas, Walhalla 

Walsh County

Walsh County Nutrition & Transportation – Park River, ND Office: 701-284-7980 pl1@polarcomm.com

Cities Served: Adams, Edinburg, Fairdale, Fordville, Forest River, Grafton, Hoople, Lankin, Minto, Park River, Pisek 

Ahhhh, the necessities of life – water, sewer, garbage, electricity and natural gas! 

Water, Sewer + Garbage

Water service is provided by either your city or by one of the rural water districts serving the region. Start first by contacting your city auditor (if you live in town) to set up service for water, sewer and garbage services, although if you live in Cavalier or Lakota, you’ll also get your electricity through the city, too! 

Electricity

Nodak Electric Cooperative

Ottertail Power 

Natural Gas

Dakota Natural Gas

Montana-Dakota Utilities

Love Country Living?

More rural areas, like farmsteads or rural subdivisions may not have city sewer or natural gas service available. You’ll likely have a septic tank (for sewer) and propane tank (for gas for heating, appliances and water heaters). Check for local septic services and propane providers in your area.

If you’re coming to Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota from out of state, getting a North Dakota drivers license and vehicle registration should be on your to-do list. ND law provides a 60-day grace period (for non-commercial licenses) and a 30-day grace period (for commercial licenses) to get your new license, and 90 days to get your vehicles registered (and your new North Dakota license plates)! 

If you are coming from another location in North Dakota, you’ll want to make sure you update your drivers license address; you can easily do that online.

The North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides vehicle registration and title service in Grafton, Devils Lake, Langdon and Grand Forks. Be sure to schedule your appointment first.

• Grafton – 432 Hill Ave (Chamber office)
  • Monday-Friday 9 AM-12 PM | 1-4:30 PM
• Langdon – 901 3rd St Ste 14 (Cavalier County Treasurer’s Office)
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4 PM
• Devils Lake – 208 W Highway 2 (Chamber office)
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Grand Forks – 1726 S Washington St (Cities Mall)
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:15 PM

The Department of Transportation provides drivers license service in Grafton, Devils Lake and Grand Forks. Be sure to schedule your appointment first.

• Grafton – 701 W 6th Street
  • First and third Tuesday of each month (9:20 AM-3:45 PM)
• Devils Lake – 210 Hwy 2 Ste 13
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (8:00 AM-4:45 PM)
• Grand Forks – 1951 N Washington St
  • Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-4:45 PM

TIP: Renewals can be done at kiosks at the following locations:

• Do It Best – Cavalier
• Hugo’s – Grafton
• Cavalier County Treasurer – Langdon
• City Plaza – Devils Lake
• Cities Mall – Grand Forks
• Hugo’s Northside Grand Forks

North Dakota does not have voter registration, however you must have an acceptable form of identification to vote in an election. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• North Dakota Driver’s license
• North Dakota Nondriver’s identification card
• Tribal government issued identification (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address)
• Long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility)

For more information about voter identification, including special circumstances, please visit the Secretary of State’s Office website.

The county auditors administer primary, general and special county, state, and federal elections. June Primary Elections include city elections. School Districts administer their own elections. Elections are normally held every two years on even years.

• Nelson County
• Pembina County
• Walsh County