About the Region

Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) takes great pride in working with and on behalf of:

Counties
Cities
Townships
Schools

By clicking on the image on the right, you can gain additional information on each county within the region.

For more information on regional development organization in Minnesota, please visit the official website of Minnesota Association of Development Organizations (MADO).

Click on a county to see commissioners and more information.

Region Nine Dashboard

RNDC’s Regional Dashboard is a system designed to track key performance metrics, trends, and goals for South Central Minnesota. The dashboard was created by using metrics from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning them with RNDC’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) and MADO’s statewide plan, DevelopMN.

What are the SDGs?

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nation’s members in 2015, is the world’s shared plan and blueprint to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet. At the heart of this shared plan, are the 17 SDGs which emerged from inclusive and comprehensive negotiations and inspired by people from across sectors, geographies, and cultures.

Why utilize the SDGs?

The SDGs offer shared measures that are accepted globally. The SDGs are reviewed annually during the High-Level Political Forum as well as supported by the Division of Sustainable Development Goals within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. This allows for continuous evaluation and implementation of the SDGs, meaning that these measures stay current and are utilized across sectors.