Regional initiative builds rural housing to drive growth

By: Ceilidh Kern

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,108

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Available housing is so scarce in Lakota, North Dakota, that people call city officials to ask for leads.

“We get calls all the time about housing availability, rentals, ownership,” said Amie Vasichek, city auditor for the town of almost 700.

In Hoople, a town of around 200 an hour north of Lakota, officials also field calls from interested buyers, who try going straight to residents, as well.

“We’ve even had people that are driving through …

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