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We are west central Minnesota
West Central Initiative serves the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin, and is the area designated as Minnesota's Economic Development Region IV in west central Minnesota. The region encompasses 8,615 square miles and measures approximately 125 miles between its northern and southern boundaries and 85 miles east to west. The region is bounded on the west by North and South Dakota and is approximately 150 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
The region is essentially rural with most communities having populations less than 1,000. According to the 2004-2009 American Community Survey data the estimated regional population was 217,987 and the population continues to increase. The largest city in the region, Moorhead has a 2009 population of 35,258 and is part of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Statistical Area. Other major cities in the region include: Fergus Falls (13,603), Alexandria (11,687), Detroit Lakes (8,149), and Morris (5,101).The region is served by Interstate Highway 94, U.S. Highways 10, 59 and 75, as well as numerous state highways.
Regional Highlights: 1986-2011
West Central Initiative has made a significant impact on the economic and social environment in our region. In the past 25 years, we have:
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