North Central Region

EDR 5 consists of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties.


Essentia Health
“Essentia Health is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming and respectful culture for our employees. We celebrate and respect the values of all individuals and are committed to providing inclusion to all at Essentia Health.”
Diane Davidson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Essentia Health

Central Lakes College
We build futures. At CLC, we- provide life-long learning opportunities in Liberal Arts, Technical Education, and Customized Training programs; create opportunities for cultural enrichment, civic responsibility, and community engagement; and nurture the development and success of a diverse student body through a respectful and supportive environment.

Brainerd Family YMCA
The mission of the Brainerd Family YMCA is to enhance lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area by connecting individuals and families with opportunities based on Christian values that build a healthy spirit, mind & body.

Initiative Foundation
The values of diversity, equity and inclusion have long been central to the work of the Initiative Foundation, and dedicated efforts to advance these values make us more effective in accomplishing our mission to empower people to build thriving communities and a vibrant region across Central Minnesota.