Connections Tourism: Projects in Wheatland, Mountain and Lakota win North Dakota tourism grants

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A total of $4 million has been awarded to 8 projects in the latest round of grants to boost tourism in North Dakota.

The 2026 cycle of Destination Development Grants saw 103 applications from 61 communities.

Those in our region include $300,000 to help create the new Icelandic Roosthus heritage center in Mountain in Pembina County.

It has been in development for over eight years.

$870,000 to Johnny’s Landing in Wheatland in Cass County which is a lodging development with 14 RV sites and 12 wellness-focused heritage cabins converted from authentic granaries and grain bins.

And $500,000 to The Prairie Experience at The Bins in Lakota in Nelson County.

Three grain bin lodging units will be developed and the project will include agritourism experiences.

This grant program was funded by the legislature to promote tourism and attractions in North Dakota.