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UNIQUE EATS, CLASSIC TREATS
FUN IN THE SUN AND SNOW
Downtown, College TownYoung crowd keeps city center vibrant
Learn how jobs in high-tech, emerging
industries are growing in the
area.
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49 Through the Lens
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12 DOWNTOWN, COLLEGE TOWNFun restaurants, trendy shops and cool galleries make Fargo the place to be
16 FUN IN THE SUN AND SNOWFargo and Moorhead offer outdoor activities year round
20 A SHOT IN THE ARMVaccine companies and other biotech firms boost the economy
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FUN RESTAURANTS, TRENDY SHOPS AND COOL GALLERIES MAKE FARGO THE PLACE TO BE
Downtown,
TownSTORY BY JESSICA WALKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTONY BOSHIER
Exciting nightlife, trendy restaurants and unique shopping – all in downtown Fargo.
Yup, Fargo. Unlike the cold, rural town the popular Coen brothers’ movie portrays, Fargo’s
downtown district is actually hip and urban, with plenty of cool attractions.
Higher Education, Younger CrowdOne reason for the hip quotient? Fargo is teeming with
young adults thanks to multiple colleges nearby, including North Dakota State University, University of Minnesota Moorhead, Concordia College, Rasmussen College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
“We have about 3,000 students taking classes within the downtown district,” says Mike Hahn, president and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Downtown Community Partnership. “We’ve seen major growth in the past two years, including a huge development of condos and apartments, as well as art galleries and a wide array of fun places to eat.”
Downtown LivingFor full immersion into the thriving downtown scene,
downtown living options include Cityscapes Plaza
Apartments, 300 Broadway Condos and Riverside Condo.Offering apartments with as many as four bedrooms,
Cityscapes Plaza features a variety of amenities, such as cherry wood cabinets and fully furnished kitchens, while 300 Broadway Condos include rooftop gardens and granite countertops. Riverside Condos of a scenic view of the river.
Eat, Drink, EnjoyFargo-Moorhead’s downtown also offers an assortment
of restaurants and eateries, including Atomic Coffee where customers can sip a variety of beverages and savor sandwiches, wraps and desserts.
“Students enjoy studying at the various coffee shops with wireless Internet,” Hahn says. “There are also unique places to eat like Spicy Pie, Drunken Noodle, The Old Broadway, HoDo Lounge and Grand Junction Sandwich Shop.”
Get CulturedIn addition to fine fare, the area is home to several eclectic
art galleries, including the Plains Art Museum. The largest of the area’s galleries, the Plains Art Museum comprises 56,000 square feet of both rotating and permanent exhibits.
Other cultural opportunities in the area include the
College
Cityscapes Plaza Apartments in downtown Fargo feature a variety of amenities.
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Welcome to Fargo-Moorhead
Listen upGet lost in the sweet sounds of the Fargo-Moorhead symphony
orchestra, which has been making beautiful music for almost 100
years. this orchestra, comprising local and regional musicians,
performs classical and modern symphonic music.
in addition to performances, the Fargo-Moorhead symphony
orchestra hosts special events, including complimentary
lunchtime concerts, as well as competitions such as the 2011
young Artists solo competition.
tickets can be reserved by calling the symphony’s office at
(218) 233-8397.
Almanac
it’s show timeListed on the National register of historic Places, the fargo
Theatre entertains the community by offering independent and international movies, as well as live performances.
This downtown art deco theater has been renovated several times since its original construction in 1925, and now hosts the fargo Theatre summer film institute and the fargo film festival. The theater also features an array of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays and specialty film series. Tickets can be reserved by calling the venue at (701) 235-4152.
Hip Havensearching for more than lodging
in Fargo? Look no further than Hotel
Donaldson.
Built in 1893, this hotel was originally the
headquarters for the international order of
odd Fellows. After a complete renovation
in 2000, Hotel Donaldson opened in
downtown Fargo and is home to 17 unique
suites that showcase features such as
oversized whirlpools and heated ceramic tile
floors. Guests may also enjoy the array of
artwork throughout the building, created by
more than 50 regional artists.
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LOCATIONFargo, n.D., and Moorhead, Minn.,
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bEGINNINGSFargo and Moorhead became
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Fargo-moorhead at a glance
Fast Factsn fargo-moorhead sits on the red river of the North, one of the few rivers in the world that flows northward.
n fargo-moorhead was named the No. 1 Best Place for Jobs by cNNmoney.com in 2009.
n fargo is the largest city in North dakota.
n moorhead’s pioneer Prairie home cemetery on eighth street is often cited as the inspiration for the name of garrison Keillor’s national radio program, A Prairie Home Companion.
n fargo-moorhead is among the top 50 most bike-friendly cities in the United states, according to Bicycling Magazine.
n although the academy award-winning 1996 film Fargo is named for the city, none of the movie was shot on location in fargo. The city is only seen briefly in the film’s opening scene.
n Forbes magazine named fargo one of its best places to retire in 2011.
n Top five metro cities by population: fargo, moorhead, West fargo, dilworth, Barnesville
Head to the Hjemkomst
A multi-use facility in
Moorhead, the Hjemkomst
center offers a multitude of
family-friendly activities. the
establishment includes the
Hjemkomst Viking Ship, which
was built in 1984 and has made
its way to norway and back, and
is now a permanent fixture in the
center. in addition, visitors can
enjoy traveling exhibits in the
facility’s Heritage Hall, and
can peruse the clay county
Archives, consisting of artifacts,
documents and photographs
that tell the county’s story.
the Hjemkomst center
also hosts special events each
year, including taste of the
Valley and the scandinavian
Hjemkomst Festival.
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For the kidsthe children’s Museum at yunker Farm
is home to more than 50 hands-on exhibits,
offering a welcoming environment for both
children and adults. sitting on 55 acres, this
museum features a miniature train, nature
trails and an assortment of other attractions.
Multiple educational and outreach programs
are available, as well as special events.
Additionally, the museum offers a preschool
program, suitable for children ages 3 to 5.
known as the yunkie club, the weekly
program is open to the public.
shopping Meets entertainment
anchored by herberger’s, macy’s, sears and JcPenney, West acres shopping center features a variety of popular stores, such as coldwater creek, apricot Lane and hollister co.
in addition to retailers, this shopping center provides entertainment, including West acres cinema 14 + Ultrascreen. guests can also enjoy many restaurants, with chili’s, granite city food & Brewery, grizzly’s Burger co. and T.g.i. friday’s located in the center.
West acres shopping center also includes the roger maris museum, which houses memorabilia and historical items related to the baseball star.
Art, exhibits, events
Located in downtown Fargo, the
Plains Art Museum has been open to
the public since october 1997. this
56,000-square-foot facility offers
a variety of exhibits, including
a permanent collection of
approximately 3,000 works of
contemporary and traditional art.
the museum also offers special
exhibitions each year that feature
art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
classes, lectures, performances
and other events are part of the
exhibitions as well.
the Plains Art Museum also hosts
events such as the Rush Hour Music
series and noon Holiday concerts.
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FUN RESTAURANTS, TRENDy SHOpS AND COOL GALLERIES MAkE FARGO THE pLACE TO bE
Downtown,
TownstoRy By jESSICA WALkER | PHotoGRAPHy By ANTONy bOSHIER
exciting nightlife, trendy restaurants and unique shopping – all in downtown Fargo.
Yup, Fargo. Unlike the cold, rural town the popular Coen brothers’ movie portrays, Fargo’s
downtown district is actually hip and urban, with plenty of cool attractions.
Higher Education, younger CrowdOne reason for the hip quotient? Fargo is teeming with
young adults thanks to multiple colleges nearby, including North Dakota State University, University of Minnesota Moorhead, Concordia College, Rasmussen College and Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
“We have about 3,000 students taking classes within the downtown district,” says Mike Hahn, president and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Downtown Community Partnership. “We’ve seen major growth in the past two years, including a huge development of condos and apartments, as well as art galleries and a wide array of fun places to eat.”
Downtown LivingFor full immersion into the thriving downtown scene,
downtown living options include Cityscapes Plaza
Apartments, 300 Broadway Condos and Riverside Condo.Offering apartments with as many as four bedrooms,
Cityscapes Plaza features a variety of amenities, such as cherry wood cabinets and fully furnished kitchens, while 300 Broadway Condos include rooftop gardens and granite countertops. Riverside Condos of a scenic view of the river.
Eat, Drink, EnjoyFargo-Moorhead’s downtown also offers an assortment
of restaurants and eateries, including Atomic Coffee where customers can sip a variety of beverages and savor sandwiches, wraps and desserts.
“Students enjoy studying at the various coffee shops with wireless Internet,” Hahn says. “There are also unique places to eat like Spicy Pie, Drunken Noodle, The Old Broadway, HoDo Lounge and Grand Junction Sandwich Shop.”
Get CulturedIn addition to fine fare, the area is home to several eclectic
art galleries, including the Plains Art Museum. The largest of the area’s galleries, the Plains Art Museum comprises 56,000 square feet of both rotating and permanent exhibits.
Other cultural opportunities in the area include the
college
cityscapes Plaza apartments in downtown fargo feature a variety of amenities.
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historic Fargo Theatre, which features independent and foreign films as well as live performances, and Ecce art + yoga, displaying works created by local and regional artists.
Serious ShoppingAnd Fargo doesn’t disappoint when it comes to shopping
either. “We've seen a lot of expansion on the retail side,” says Jed Pahan, who is also a Downtown Community Partnership employee.
Shoppers can score fabulous finds at Revolver, the city’s only vintage clothing store. Fargo also offers shops such as Zandbroz Variety, Great Northern Bicycles and Orange Records.
More Than Winter WeatherSurprised? So was Hahn, who first experienced Fargo-
Moorhead while running a marathon.“I’ve been amazed with what there is to do on a nightly or
weekend basis,” he says. “I moved my family here, and we’re all transitioning well.”
While Hahn agrees the winters can get pretty chilly, he hopes people understand that there’s a lot more to the city than low temperatures during the winter months.
“People think Fargo-Moorhead is this cold place that's kind of off the end of the earth, and it's really not,” he says. “This is a really neat community, and there's a lot to do here.”
orange records is a locally owned record shop. Clockwise from top right: 300 Broadway condos feature reclaimed maple hardwood flooring; atomic coffee; 300 Broadway condos; Plains art museum, the largest gallery in the area
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Fargo has an average of 197 sunny days per year, and that means plenty of opportunities to get
outside – even in the winter. Sure, the region gets around 38 inches of snow during the colder months, but that doesn’t keep the locals from enjoying the great outdoors.
Sledding and Skiing in Fargo
When the temperatures drop in Fargo, winter recreation options begin to heat up.
“With all the snow we get, there is so much to do outdoors – sledding hills, groomed ski trails, and a winter chalet with skiing and snowshoeing for starters,” says Clay Whittlesey, director of recreation for the Fargo Park District. “One thing people really enjoy is how we clean all our bike trails in winter. People do a lot of walking on them even when it’s cold. We also have 17 outdoor hockey/skating rinks around town and a number of special events.”
One of those events is Fargo’s Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby, held in February for participants ages 15 and under at South Woodhaven Pond.
“The youth get to learn about ice
fishing and the equipment it requires. Then they compete to catch the most fish and get prizes,” says Tammy Fogle, marketing and communications specialist for the Fargo Park District. “There is also a Cross Country Ski Race in January at Edgewood Golf Course and a Family Winter-ific Day that includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, free ski rentals and sledding.”
Many special events cater to families, such as the annual Frozen Fantasy semi-formal dance in February at Doublewood Inn and Family Day at the Dike, a sledding party at the Dike West loft area downtown.
“Frozen Fantasy is a great opportunity to get out and do something fun with the family. People buy tickets, and there is a DJ, refreshments and photos,” Fogle says. “Family Day at the Dike includes races, sledding, and free hot dogs and pop.”
Winter is also a prime time for hunters in Fargo and Moorhead.
“I love to hunt and fish, and that’s one reason I’ve stayed in this area all my life,” Whittlesey says. “I hunt duck and deer. Sometimes I’ll hunt for 13 weeks straight.”
For indoor fun during the winter months, curling is a popular sport played at the Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club.
FARGO AND MOORHEAD OFFER OUTDOOR ACTIvITIES yEAR ROUND
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Swimming and Golfing in Fargo
When warmer weather returns, Fargo and Moorhead residents have even more reasons to play outdoors. The average July high temperature is around 82 degrees, perfect for splashing around in one of the area’s six public swimming pools or teeing off at one of the region’s 13 public golf courses or three private golf courses.
Dozens of parks and trails provide even more adventure, including two dog parks where people take their pets for exercise and the Fargo Skate Park, a destination for skateboarders, rollerbladers and bikers.
“For my family, these are low-cost, easy-access areas for new adventures, and the trails offer new scenery for walking, safe transportation to parks and places to check out nature,” says Carolyn Boutain, director of cultural activities for the Fargo Park District. “The outdoor pools are each different
and provide variety for my kids, ages 14, 11 and 7. And the parks each have their own personality.”
Fargo Festivals and LakesIn June, thousands of people f lock to
Island Park for Fargo’s annual Midwest Kid Fest, a one-day event that includes free carnival games, entertainment, inflatable bouncers and vendors. Other fun summer events include community block parties, the Downtown Street Fair, the Fargo Birding Festival, Share a Story at Rheault Farm, Summer Movie Nights at Island Park, the Midwest Waterfowl Fest and the Island Park Show, featuring 160 juried arts and crafts booths.
Water-lovers can drive just 50 miles east of Fargo and be in the midst of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.
“My wife and I love to go pontooning at the lakes in the summer with our five dogs,” Whittlesey says. “We bring along our labrador retriever, two poodles and two rat terriers.”
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vACCINE COMpANIES AND OTHER bIOTECH FIRMS bOOST THE FARGO ECONOMy
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The Fargo-Moorhead economy is receiving a shot in the arm through the emergence of vaccine manufacturers and other high-tech industries in the region.
A variety of entities, including North Dakota State University’s new Center for Biopharmaceutical Research and Production, as well as the NDSU Research and Technology Park, are helping to attract vaccine companies and related biotechnology firms to the surrounding Fargo-Moorhead area.
“There has been a big move to encourage vaccine manufacturers to locate their plants here,” says Dennis Millirons, president of Sanford Medical Center Fargo, which recently leased a building in the NDSU Research Park. “Major steps have been taken in the local infrastructure to
support not only the production of vaccines, but also research in the area of vaccine development.”
Center for biopharmaceutical Research and production
That is evident by the enthusiasm shown toward the Center for Biopharmaceutical Research and Production, which began in 2010 with a $2 million grant from the state of North Dakota. By the end of the year, the fledgling facility had gained an additional $9.6 million in funding through private-sector contributions and additional grants.
“We’ve had tremendous support from all corners of the community,” says center director Satish Chandran, a former biotechnologist at Pfizer Inc. “Economic diversity is a key in creating high-value jobs, and biotech offers that. Technologies
The NdsU research and Technology Park attracts both academia researchers and private-sector companies.
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and discoveries made in our universities are often lost to the East and West coasts. We want to keep them here to be able to sprout companies. These biotechs will hire people from the workforce being generated by our universities. The objective is to create high-paying jobs in the area.”
Sanford HealthResearch also plays a crucial role in the work being
done at Sanford Health, a century-old integrated health care system that is headquartered in Fargo and Sioux Falls and is the largest private employer in the state with more than 20,000 employees. In 2007, T. Denny Sanford donated $400 million to Sanford Research, a gift aimed primarily at finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
“So over the past few years we have started a number of new research programs,” Millirons says. “We’re very excited about the possibilities.”
NDSU Research and Technology parkOne of Sanford Health’s new facilities will be at the
55-acre NDSU Research Park, which attracts both academia researchers and private-sector companies. As of 2010, the 19 technology businesses affiliated with the Research Park
created nearly 1,500 jobs and brought in approximately $11 million in tax income.
The park’s cornerstone tenant is Phoenix International, a John Deere company that occupies a 75,000-square-foot building. Phoenix specializes in the design, development and manufacture of custom, integrated electronics. The company has more than 200 engineers and regularly recruits new employees from the NDSU College of Engineering.
Fargo is also home to Microsoft’s second-largest field center. Established in 2001, the facility develops and supports several major software products and houses one of the company’s nine Executive Briefing Centers. In 2009, Microsoft completed a 120,000-square-foot, $70 million expansion to the Fargo campus.
It is all part of a movement in the area to look beyond the surrounding farmland and reach out to the global high-tech future.
“We’re not just focusing on companies doing business in Fargo-Moorhead. We’re focusing on companies that are doing business worldwide,” says Tony Grindberg, a state senator representing Fargo and the executive director of the NDSU Research Park. “And when you do that, it creates a whole different culture to a community.”
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scorecardbUSINESS AT
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$2.5 billionAnnual retail sales
$10.1 billionAnnual GDp
$4.5 billionTotal annual wages
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Biz BriefsBUsiNesses – BoTh Large aNd smaLL – ThaT heLP defiNe
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INTELLIGENT INSIGHTSBiz: Health-care software providerBuzz: Intelligent InSights keeps hospitals operating smoothly by providing an easy way to collect data and manage processes. By simplifying different areas of hospital management, such as patient f low, staff duress and more, Intelligent InSights allows hospital workers to focus on providing patients with the best care, while it organizes the smaller stuff.www.intelligentinsites.com
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AMERICAN CRySTAL SUGAR Biz: Sugar manufacturerBuzz: American Crystal has been perfecting its process since 1890, and today offers a naturally fat-free sweetener to complement a healthy diet. The Moorhead plant opened its doors in 1974, and now employs 284 people. The company maintains its high standards in sugar production through the growth of sugarbeets, and aims to utilize the best management practices possible.www.crystalsugar.com
NAvTEQBiz: Digital map providerBuzz: Navteq leads the way in map production as the top global producer of maps, traffic and location data. Through digital devices – computers, in-car navigation systems and mobile phones – Navteq allows users to access their digital maps. The company prides itself on the quality of the data it provides, and strives to provide users with the most comprehensive information available.www.navteq.com
DMIBiz: Wind tower manufacturerBuzz: Founded in 1974, DMI has been providing the U.S. and Canada with superior energy-related services for years. As a full-service wind tower provider, the company has come to excel in all stages of the tower manufacturing process, from the beginning stages through to transportation. DMI strives to provide its customers with stronger, more reliable wind towers at lower manufacturing costs.www.dmiindustries.com
pACkET DIGITALBiz: Power management developersBuzz: Packet Digital provides systems with an impressive amount of power. The company designs and develops advanced power management solutions for portable devices and embedded systems. Products such as the PowerSage circuit are designed to increase the battery life of laptops, and its patented On-Demand Power technology can extend battery life up to 400 percent.www.packetdigital.com
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Tech CompaniesMicrosoft’s Fargo campus develops
and supports such major software products as Office, SQL Server and Visual Studio. This campus features a Microsoft Dynamics Development Center that produces and supports Dynamics GP financial software. Additionally, the campus houses Microsoft’s Executive Briefing Center, which provides Microsoft’s business prospects with customized strategic briefings that demonstrate how Microsoft’s vision will benefit a given business’s future.
Cetero Research has seven locations throughout the United States, including a facility in Fargo that represents more than 25 years of research experience in clinical pharmacology. This facility has completed more than 5,000 studies including drug interaction studies, TQT studies and bio equivalence studies. This facility features 120 ICU-style hospital beds; an experienced staff of physicians, nurses and clinical staff; and access to a database with more than 120,000 men and women who are available for Phase I-III studies.
NAVTEQ develops and supports the GPS navigation software that is used in many in-car navigation units today, including those produced by Garmin, Magellan and TomTom. NAVTEQ’s production center in Fargo develops digital mapping.
ManufacturingBobcat Company, a leader in the
engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of construction equipment, has its corporate offices on 6 acres of land in West Fargo, employing nearly 200.
Farm and construction equipment manufacturer and retailer Case New Holland has a major hub in Fargo, employing nearly 800.
Phoenix International, an electronics systems manufacturer that specializes in rugged electronic
components and systems that function under adverse conditions, is headquartered in Fargo employing more than 600.
Investment DevelopmentsNorth Dakota State University
Research and Technology Park currently resides in six buildings occupying 295,000 square feet over 55 acres. This park represents partnerships between NDSU and numerous businesses to conduct cutting-edge research. This park provides such benefits as state-of-the-art offices, wet and dry laboratory spaces and services, and links to established entrepreneurial support networks.
In 1999, Fargo adopted the Renaissance Zone Plan to encourage investment in downtown Fargo. This program has been successful as more than $93 million has been invested in new properties to complete numerous projects. For property investors, the incentives to develop in the Renaissance Zone include a five-year property tax exemption on the value of improvements (excluding land), a five-year income tax exemption on income accruing from the location of the Renaissance Zone project (up to $10,000 per year) and a historic tax credit (state income tax) for 25 percent of the renovation cost. Additionally, a five-year income tax exemption is available for commercial tenants who lease space in an approved Renaissance Zone project.
ShoppingThe West Acres Shopping Center
is the largest mall in North Dakota. It features more than 100 retail stores, a 750-seat food court and more than 5,000 parking spaces. West Acres features such prominent department stores as JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears and Herberger’s, as well as the Cinema 14 West Acres movie theater.
– Braxton Shoop
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WORkFORCE
120,000approximate Total Workforce
63%White-collar Jobs
37%Blue-collar Jobs
TAxES
tax rates in Fargo-Moorhead
depend on where you locate
your business or home. For
communities located in cass
county, north Dakota rates
apply. For communities
located in clay county,
Minnesota rates apply.
INCOME
$28,647Per capita income
$66,276average annual household income
TRANSpORTATION
Air Service:hector international airport
2801 32nd Ave. n.W.
Fargo, nD 58102
www.fargoairport.com
Bus: maT – metro area
Transit system
www.matbus.com
greyhound Bus Linewww.greyhound.com
Major Highways:i-94, i-29
Railroads:BNsf railway www.bnsf.com
amtrak Passenger service www.amtrak.com
MAjOR EMpLOyERS
sanford health 3,691 employees
North dakota state University 2,001 employees
Blue cross Blue shield of N.d./Noridian 1,764 employees
fargo Public schools 1,277 employees
essentia health 1,264 employees
West fargo Public schools 1,034 employees
Us Bank service center 1,030 employees
microsoft948 employees
fargo va medical center 900 employees
city of fargo 818 employees
bUSINESS OvERvIEWFargo-Moorhead’s business environment is evolving rapidly,
adding new expertise, facilities and capacity every day. Businesses
are benefiting from world-class education and research, unique
advanced facilities, strong industry-university partnerships,
sophisticated business infrastructure, and hardworking, skilled
and productive employees.
ECONOMIC pROFILE
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Fargo-Moorhead has plenty of things to do to
keep residents active, such as an extensive
trail system, many popular parks and recreation
facilities, as well as golf courses.
FargO’s multi-use trailsin the Fargo-Moorhead area, you don’t have to
go far to hit the trails. in many cases, you don’t even
need to drive. Fargo maintains 85 miles of scenic
paths for walking, running, biking and in-line skating,
plus four different cross-country ski trails, including
some that utilize public golf courses.
the trail system has received regional and
national awards, and the city keeps building more
trails. in 2008 alone, Fargo finished a 12-foot-wide
trail along a drainage canal that eventually will
include a bridge connecting to osgood Park and the
last leg of the Red River trail. this trail runs through
Wildflower Grove Park and creates a loop through
downtown Fargo and nearby Moorhead, Minn.
parks and recreatiOn Facilitiesin addition to its trails, Fargo-Moorhead offers
dozens of other places to keep active. Among them
are two public dog parks, Village West and yunker
Farm (with an award-winning children’s museum
on-site); three facilities with indoor ice skating
for the public; multiple outdoor rinks, with much-
appreciated warming houses; indoor and outdoor
swimming pools; and a brand new skate park at
Dike West.
gOlF and entertainment centersthe area is jam-packed with other attractions. Golf
is big here, with multiple public and private courses.
the sports Bubble has an indoor driving range and
hosts softball, flag football and golf simulator leagues.
cOllege spOrts and Other spectatOr events
the teams at north Dakota state university –
the Bison – draw big crowds. the region also has the
Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks baseball and Fargo
Force, a junior hockey team that plays in the usHL.
And don’t forget new york yankee Roger Maris is a
Fargo native. the museum that traces his career has
film footage of his last 12 home runs in 1961, the year
he broke Babe Ruth’s record.
in addition, West Fargo is home to the Red River
Valley speedway. With a racing season from May
to september, spectators can enjoy late model,
superstock and modified cars to name a few.
red river zOOthe Red River zoo is home to more than 300
animals, including endangered species. in 2008, the
zoo celebrated its 10th anniversary with the arrival
of seven gray wolf pups, and today they enjoy their
own Wolf Awareness Week. other animals include
exotic inhabitants, such as tanuki, east caucasian tur,
white-lipped deer and Pallas cats.
– Pamela Coyle
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Arts & culture
From theatrical performances
to museums and art
galleries, Fargo-Moorhead
offers something for everyone
seeking a cultural experience.
theatersto enjoy a Broadway show,
look no further than the Gate city
Bank theatre, located inside the
Fargodome. shows such as Rent, Cats and The Sound of Music have
been performed at the theater,
as well as a variety of popular
entertainers including Lorie Line
and Mannheim steamroller.
More intimate shows take
place at the Fargo-Moorhead
community theater, which puts
on several shows a year and seats
344 people. the theater also
offers acting classes for adults
and children.
Bluestem center for the Arts
is home to trollwood Performing
Arts school and also hosts music
festivals, community events,
performance art, speakers, and
a host of other activities and
exhibitions.
Also offering a more intimate
experience is the Fargo theatre,
featuring a mix of entertaining
options, including plays, concerts,
and foreign and independent
films. newly restored, the venue
was used as a cinema and
vaudeville theater after it was
built in 1926.
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dOWntOWn art galleries
Gallery 4, Ltd. and ecce, both
located on Broadway Ave., enrich
Fargo’s cultural community.
Founded in 1975, Gallery 4
Ltd. features original paintings,
drawings and sculptures created
by local artists.
ecce, a community arts center,
showcases the works of local and
regional artists, and offers yoga
classes.
musicthe music scene in Fargo
heats up each August as the
city sponsors a two-day Blues
Festival.
During the festival, which has
been recognized as one of the
best of its kind in the country,
12 bands grace the stage.
in nearby Detroit Lakes, Minn.,
a favorite summer event is We
Fest, an annual country music
festival featuring three days of
top acts like sugarland and Rascal
Flatts on the campgrounds of the
soo Pass Ranch.
other music offerings in
the community include the
Fargo-Moorhead opera, Fargo-
Moorhead symphony orchestra,
Jazz Arts Group of Fargo-
Moorhead and the Great Plains
Harmony Men’s chorus.
museumsFrom the building to rotating
exhibits and its permanent
collection, the Plains Art Museum
is a must see.
Plains is the single biggest art
museum between Minneapolis
and seattle. it sponsors a Biennial
Regional Juried exposition and
an annual series to showcase
musicians, composers and artists
who work with digital media. the
educational offerings are many
and include state-of-the-art
printmaking, landscape painting
and a clay camp for kids.
kids and adults alike may also
enjoy the Fargo Air Museum,
which is home to a collection that
includes the world’s only flying
super corsair and a classic used for
WWii recon, a Beech staggerwing.
And with more than 50
exhibits, from a planetarium
to the imaginarium, the children’s
Museum at yunker Farm will keep
the little ones entertained for
hours. Housed in an 1876 brick
home, the museum has been
lauded by Child magazine as
one of the best in the nation.
– Pamela Coyle and Jessica Walker
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education
Fargo-Moorhead boasts
numerous educational
opportunties from its innovative
public and private schools to its
numerous high-quality colleges
and universities.
public schOOlsFargo Public school District
offers classes from preschool
through high school. it also
provides performance and
musical arts training at the
trollwood Performing Arts
school.
West Fargo Public school
District provides classes from
kindergarten through high school.
this district also contains a steM
center, which teaches curriculum
focused on science technology,
engineering, and Mathematics.
Moorhead Area Public schools
address the needs of students
from kindergarten through
high school, also providing
an emphasis on steM courses
at both the middle and high
school levels.
private schOOlsFargo Moorhead’s religion-
based private schools all offer
high-quality education while
instilling the values of their
respective faiths.
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Fargo catholic schools
network, oak Grove Lutheran
school and Park christian
school provide education from
kindergarten through graduation,
while Grace Lutheran school
educates students from
kindergarten through eighth grade.
state cOllegesnorth Dakota state
university offers a wide range
of opportunities in programs
covering 112 bachelor’s degrees,
61 master’s degrees, and 44
doctoral degrees.
Minnesota state university
Moorhead delivers variety as
it offers 75 majors and 16 pre-
professional programs, as well
as 37 areas of teacher licensure
preparation.
north Dakota state college
of science and Minnesota state
community and technical college
both offer many academic and
career programs that prepare
students to enter four-year
institutions, or train them for
technical and vocational careers.
private cOllegesconcordia college features
78 majors and 12 pre-professional
programs. Additionally, all students
are required to learn one of nine
global languages, and many
students choose to study abroad.
Rasmussen college offers
bachelor’s and associate’s
degrees and diplomas in allied
health, business, justice studies
and technology and design fields.
Globe university Minnesota
school of Business is accredited
to grant MBA, Bachelor’s of
science and Associate of Applied
science degrees in business,
health science, legal science,
technology and multimedia fields.
university of Mary offers an
accelerated program to meet the
needs of working adults.
university partnership
the tri-college university
(tcu) consortium is a unique
partnership between nDsu,
MsuM and concordia college.
students enrolled at any of the
tcu institutions can take classes
at the other two and apply the
credits to the home institution,
at no extra charge.
– Braxton Shoop
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The restaurant options in Fargo-
Moorhead are many, offering diners
everything from bison burgers and
traditional steakhouse experiences to
italian, Mexican, German and Russian
menus. in addition, Fargo is home to
speciality food companies, such as carol
Widman’s candy company, and wine
lovers will enjoy their proximity to Maple
River Winery.
FargO-mOOrhead FavOrite restaurants
the historic charm of usher’s House
in Moorhead, which overlooks the scenic
Red River of the north, offers casual fine
dining and features traditional British
pub fare and a wide selection of beer.
nearby, Monte’s Downtown is a swank
steak and chop restaurant that gets rave
reviews for its martini specials. As for
home-style stuff, head to Brenda’s
shack for killer pancakes, while Mom’s
kitchen is another classic.
internatiOnal menus in FargO-mOOrhead
For international flavor, taste of italy is
a popular destination. café Aladdin has
two Fargo locations and serves heaping
plates of perfectly seasoned Middle
eastern food at reasonable prices. yuki
Hana rolls out top-of-the-line sushi, while
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y cantina
is renowned for its queso-covered
burritos. kroll’s Diner has a few locations
around town and pays homage to the
region’s German and Russian influences.
A bowl of the knoephla soup is quite
filling, though the creamy, chicken-based,
dumpling-filled delight is also available
for takeout by the bucket.
FargO lOcal FOOdsResidents who prefer and advocate
farm-to-table dining practices can turn
to Fargo Local Foods for information
on local farmers markets, csAs, and
businesses and restaurants who sell and
prepare food using products from area
farms and producers. notable farmers
markets in the area include the Fargo
community Farmers Market and the
FM Farmers Market. Locally-owned
Hornbacher’s supermarkets also are
known for carrying a variety of local
produce and meats.
carOl Widman’s candy cOmpany
Local fare takes many twists, but carol
Widman’s candy company may be the
only place in the country that combines
chocolate with regional farm crops.
sunflower seeds, soybeans and wheat
nuts get covered in chocolaty goodness
at this institution run by four generations
of Widmans. even potato chips get this
treatment, with milk chocolate, semi-
sweet, peanut butter or white almond
options. Roadfood.com hails the
concoction, called chippers, as “weirdly
addictive.” Widman’s also makes “hot
air,” spun molasses covered in chocolate.
maple river WineryMaple River Winery is a short
20-mile drive west of town, in casselton,
n.D. it opened in 2001 and specializes in
making small batches of wine with north
Dakota fruit. the array is astonishing:
dandelion, apricot, country crabapple
and even apple jalapeño pepper, to name
just a few.
– Pamela Coyle
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Health & Wellness
Fargo-Moorhead offers state-of-the-art medical
capabilities to treat everything from the
common cold to complex cardiovascular and
neurological diseases. Health care in Fargo-
Moorhead is characterized by world-class doctors,
state-of-the-art facilities and a spirit of innovation.
sanFOrd healthsanford Health is a not-for-profit health-care
system that developed from the Fargo clinic and
st. Luke’s Hospital, which were founded in the early
1900s. sanford merged with Meritcare Health
system in 2009 to form the largest group practice
and the largest hospital in north Dakota. Fargo hosts
several of sanford’s medical and clinical facilities,
in addition to one of sanford’s two corporate
headquarters. Among sanford Health’s numerous
specialties are allergy and immunology, obstetrics
and gynecology, and sleep medicine. sanford
also provides many distinct programs including
a physical therapy program, a transplant services
program and a lifeflight program.
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31Number of hospitals in the
Sanford Health system
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Essentia Health System
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sanFOrd children’s hOspital FargO
Among sanford’s numerous medical facilities in
Fargo-Moorhead is sanford children’s Hospital
Fargo. this hospital provides a wide range of
pediatric treatment specialties that includes
maternal-fetal medicine, cardiology and neurology,
to name a few.
Among sanford’s numerous medical facilities in
Fargo-Moorhead is sanford children’s Hospital
Fargo. this hospital provides a wide range of
pediatric treatment specialties that includes
maternal-fetal medicine, cardiology and neurology
to name a few.
essentia healthessentia Health LLc has roots dating back to the
Dakota clinic, which was founded in 1926. essentia
boasts a 104-bed hospital with an adjacent clinic
and 20 other divisional clinics. essentia offers
numerous services including breast imaging,
a birthing center, neonatal intensive care unit
and a trauma center. With four cardiologists,
three cardiovascular surgeons and two cardiology
physician assistants, essentia is able to perform
a number of complex cardiovascular-related
treatments, such as angioplasty, coronary stent
replacement, thrombectomy, and pacemaker
and internal defibrillator implants. in fact, essentia
performed the first biventricular pacemaker implants
and drug eluting (coated) stents in north Dakota.
veterans aFFairs medical centersince 1929, the Veterans Affairs Medical center
(VAMc) Fargo has provided health-care services to
American military veterans. Presently, VAMc Fargo
offers services to more than 89,000 veterans living
in north Dakota, south Dakota and Minnesota. in
addition to its main facility in Fargo, VAMc Fargo
provides eight satellite outpatient clinics throughout
north Dakota and Minnesota. VAMc Fargo provides
numerous services beyond traditional health care,
including psychiatric care, legal and community
living care, and physical therapy and rehabilitative
care. VAMc Fargo offers numerous medical
specialties, including gastroenterology, optometry
and vascular surgery.
prairie st. JOhnsPrairie st. Johns is a 91-bed facility founded in
1997 to provide children, adolescents and adults with
care for mental health issues, drug dependency or
addiction and co-occurring disorders. st. Johns
provides a number of care options, including
inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization,
residential treatment, intensive outpatient services
and clinical services.
– Braxton Shoop
oneMonthPriorComplete a U.S. Postal Service
change of address form.
Request moving quotes and hire a moving company, or reserve a moving truck for self-moves.
Contact the chamber of commerce in your new town and request a relocation package.
If you have children, arrange for school paperwork to be transferred to their new school.
Change your address with the IRS.
Contact your health care providers for records and referrals.
Create a floor plan of your new home, and designate where large furniture should be placed.
TwoWeeksPriorTransfer your savings and checking
accounts to a bank in your new town.
Contact your insurance provider about coverage for your new home and referrals for a new local agent.
Contact utility companies to set the date for disconnecting current services and establishing services at your new address.
Purchase or gather packing and moving supplies, such as boxes, packing tape, markers and newspapers. Don’t forget rope or twine and blankets to secure and protect large furniture.
oneWeekPriorClose your existing bank accounts,
if needed, transferring money to your new accounts and reserving cash or travelers checks for the move.
Use as much of your food items for home meals as possible, so there will be less to move.
Confirm the date and time commitment for the move with any friends who are assisting you.
Pack vital paperwork in one container, such as birth certificates, passports, medical and tax documents.
ThedayBeforeDefrost, clean and air out your
refrigerator.
Clean your stove.
Ensure you have payment for your mover set aside.
Prepare simple breakfast and pack a cooler of ice and beverages for moving day.
Make sure all keys to your former house are together.
MovingdayRemove and pack your bedding.
Provide movers with a quick tour of your home and provide them a copy of the inventory you prepared. Ensure they have the correct address to your new home, your phone number, and confirm the date and time of delivery.
Do a thorough sweep through the house after the movers have exited, checking all closets, cupboards and similar small spaces.
Complete any necessary cleaning of your former residence.
Make sure all doors and windows to your former home are locked.
WelcometoYourhomeIf necessary, install new door locks.
Do any light cleaning necessary prior to the movers’ arrival.
Check the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers in your new residence.
Update address information as needed, such as drivers license, auto registration, voter registration, etc.
Explore your new neighborhood!
Relocation TipshElPfUl hInTS foR a SMooTh MovE
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Artwork on the Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing the Red River.
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North Dakota State University Gardens
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WEATHER
With lots of sunshine all year
long, Fargo-Moorhead has
temperate, bright springs,
warm summers and crisp, cool
autumns. Winter is cold but
dry, with lows often falling
below 0° F. snowfalls are
frequent, with each averaging
less than an inch. Rainfall is
fairly evenly distributed
throughout the year.
82°
July average high
16°
January average high
21”annual rain fall vs. National
average annual rain fall of 37”
54% age 20-54
19% age 55 and over
92.8% White
1.9% Black
2.3% hispanic
5.5% other
TRANSpORTATION
16.5 minutesaverage Travel Time to Work
TIME zONE
central
COST OF LIvING
$53,906median household income
$142,842median home Price
$622median rent for a
Two-Bedroom apartment
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
30median resident age
50% married
50% single
27% age 19 and Under
COMMUNITy pROFILE
COMMUNITy OvERvIEWFargo-Moorhead is a diverse, stimulating and family-oriented city
with all the amenities that make for a satisfying and fulfilling life.
there are exceptional k-12 and higher education systems, world-
class health care, affordable housing, a low cost of living and
myriad cultural and entertainment options.
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through the Lens
the Hjemkomst center houses
two very awesome works of
craftsmanship. the first is the
Hjemkomst, a Viking ship
constructed by a local man, Bob
Asp. the story behind this ship
and its construction brought tears
to my eyes. For more on Bob and
the Hjemkomst, go to www.hcscconline.org, or better yet, go
to the Hjemkomst center in
Moorehead. the second feat of
craftsmanship is a norwegian
stave church (pictured on page
44) that was built by Guy Paulson.
this church is constructed of
cedar, redwood and pine, and it is
truly an awe-inspiring work of art.
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