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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

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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.

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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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bEGINNINGSFargo and Moorhead became

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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

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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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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

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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.”

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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.

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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

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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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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


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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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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concordia college

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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

Local Flavor

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Monte’s Downtown gets rave reviews for its martini specials at the bar, as well as the menu items, such as pistachio-crusted shrimp skewers.

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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

55Number of specialties in the

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.

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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!

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The Wellness Center on the campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead

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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.

FrOm Our phOtO blOg: FargO-mOOrhead

PosteD By Antony BosHieR

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