Sheyenne group offers lesson in rural funding, innovation

The city of Sheyenne is nestled within the hills of the Sheyenne River Valley and Continental Divide. It is surrounded by rich farmland, cattle grazing prairie pastures and abundant wildlife. Born when the railroad came through, Sheyenne has been home to active volunteers and go-getters with a small town spirit since 1883.

Like many of North Dakota’s small towns, Sheyenne saw a booming population...