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16 fun in the sun and snow Fargo and Moorhead offer outdoor activities year round

20 a shot in the arm Vaccine companies and other biotech firms boost the economy

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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.

Higher Education, Younger Crowd One 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.”

Eat, Drink, Enjoy Fargo-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.”

Downtown Living For full immersion into the thriving downtown scene, downtown living options include Cityscapes Plaza

Senior V.P./Operations Casey Hester

Get Cultured In 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

Cityscapes Plaza Apartments in downtown Fargo feature a variety of amenities.

Senior V.P./Client Development Jeff Heefner Senior V.P./business Development Scott Templeton

xciting 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.

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Welcome to Fargo-Moorhead

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Listen Up Get 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.

Hip Haven Searching 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.

It’s Show Time Listed 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.

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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.

Fargo-Moorhead At A Glance population (2010 census) Fargo-Moorhead MSA: 208,000

boomtowns with the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1871.

location Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., are divided by the Red River, which serves as the border between the two states.

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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 Awardwinning 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

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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.

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.

For the Kids The 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.

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xciting 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.

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.

Higher Education, Younger Crowd One 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.”

Eat, Drink, Enjoy Fargo-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.”

Downtown Living For full immersion into the thriving downtown scene, downtown living options include Cityscapes Plaza

Get Cultured In 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

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 Shopping And 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 Weather Surprised? So was Hahn, who first experienced FargoMoorhead 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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argo 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.

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and provide variety for my kids, ages 14, 11 and 7. And the parks each have their own personality.”

Fargo Festivals and Lakes In June, thousands of people flock 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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Clockwise from top left: Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club; Cycling on a trail in Fargo; Minnesota’s lakes are nearby; Downtown Street Fair

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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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he 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 FargoMoorhead 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

The NDSU Research and Technology Park attracts both academia researchers and private-sector companies.

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Top right: Phoenix International, a John Deere company, is NDSU Research Park’s cornerstone tenant.

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 Health Research 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.”

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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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Biz Briefs Scorecard Business At A Glance

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$10.1 billion Annual GDP

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Businesses – both large and small – that help define fargo-moorhead’s economic climate

Total annual wages Totals apply to Fargo Moorhead MSA

INTELLIGENT INSIGHTS Biz: Health-care software provider Buzz: Intelligent InSights keeps hospitals operating smoothly by providing an easy way to collect data and manage processes.

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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR Biz: Sugar manufacturer Buzz: 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 NAVTEQ Biz: Digital map provider Buzz: 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 DMI Biz: Wind tower manufacturer Buzz: 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 DIGITAL Biz: Power management developers Buzz: 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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Total Technology Fargo-Moorhead’s hub of businesses excel at developing and implementing technology Tech Companies Microsoft’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.

Manufacturing Bobcat 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.

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components and systems that function under adverse conditions, is headquartered in Fargo employing more than 600.

Investment Developments North 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-theart 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.

Shopping The 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.

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economic profile business overview Fargo-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.

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Red River Valley & Western Railroad www.rrvw.net

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MAJOR EMPLOYERS

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Sanford Health 3,691 employees

Average Annual Household Income

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 Microsoft 948 employees

transportation Air Service: Hector International Airport 2801 32nd Ave. N.W. Fargo, ND 58102 www.fargoairport.com

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Greyhound Bus Line www.greyhound.com Major Highways: I-94, I-29

Fargo VA Medical Center 900 employees

Railroads: BNSF Railway www.bnsf.com

City of Fargo 818 employees

Amtrak Passenger Service www.amtrak.com

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.

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Sports & Recreation

From left: An indoor golf simulator at the Sports Bubble; Island Park Pool facility

Plenty of Places to Play Recreational Opportunities Include Trails, Parks, Golf and More

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argo-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 Trails In 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 Facilities In 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 muchappreciated warming houses; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; and a brand new skate park at Dike West.

Golf and Entertainment Centers The 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 Zoo The 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.

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Arts & Culture

Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

Fargo’s Forms of Culture Artful options are plentiful in fargo-moorhead

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rom theatrical performances to museums and art galleries, Fargo-Moorhead offers something for everyone seeking a cultural experience.

Theaters To 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,

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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.

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.

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, FargoMoorhead Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Arts Group of FargoMoorhead and the Great Plains Harmony Men’s Chorus.

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Museums

The 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.

From 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 Excels at Education Fargo-Moorhead is Home to Innovative Public and Private Schools, as well as Numerous Colleges

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argo-Moorhead boasts numerous educational opportunties from its innovative public and private schools to its numerous high-quality colleges and universities.

Public Schools

from kindergarten through high school, also providing an emphasis on STEM courses at both the middle and high school levels.

Private Schools Fargo Moorhead’s religionbased private schools all offer high-quality education while instilling the values of their respective faiths.

photo courtesy of Chris Shinn

Fargo 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

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.

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.

State Colleges

Private Colleges

North 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 preprofessional programs, as well as 37 areas of teacher licensure preparation.

Concordia 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

Local Flavor

Unique Eats, Classic Treats Fargo-Moorhead serves up diverse restaurants, specialty treats and wine

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he restaurant options in FargoMoorhead 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.

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Fargo Local Foods Residents 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, semisweet, 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 Winery Maple 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

photos by Antony Boshier

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

High-Tech Health Care Fargo-Moorhead health care boasts state-of-the-art medical treatment capabilities

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argo-Moorhead offers state-of-the-art medical capabilities to treat everything from the common cold to complex cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Health care in FargoMoorhead is characterized by world-class doctors, state-of-the-art facilities and a spirit of innovation.

Sanford Health Sanford 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

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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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Number 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 Health Essentia 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 Center Since 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. Johns Prairie 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

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Relocation Tips

helpful hints for a smooth move One Month Prior Complete 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.

Two Weeks Prior Transfer 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.

One Week Prior Close 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.

The Day Before Defrost, 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.

Moving Day Remove 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.

Welcome to Your Home If 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!

Image Gallery

The Wellness Center on the campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead Photo by Antony Boshier

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Artwork on the Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing the Red River.

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A Norwegian stave church constructed of cedar, redwood and pine located at the Hjemkomst Center Photo by Antony Boshier

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North Dakota State University Gardens Staff Photo

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community profile community overview Fargo-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, worldclass health care, affordable housing, a low cost of living and myriad cultural and entertainment options.

Cost of Living

$53,906 Median Household Income

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.

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July Average High

$142,842 Median Home Price

$622

January Average High

21” Annual Rain Fall vs. National Average Annual Rain Fall of 37”

Age 20-54

19% Age 55 and Over

92.8% White

Two-Bedroom Apartment

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Hispanic

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50% Single

27% Age 19 and Under

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Through the Lens

Get the Story Behind the Photo Now that you’ve experienced Fargo-Moorhead through our photos, see it through the eyes of our photographers. Visit imagesfargomoorhead.com to view our exclusive photographers’ blog documenting what all went into capturing those perfect moments.

From Our Photo Blog: Fargo-Moorhead 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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More Online See more favorite photos and read the stories behind the shots at imagesfargomoorhead.com.

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Ad Index

23 Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites

39 BlueCross BlueShield of North Dakota

33 Idea One Telecom

47 Border States Electric

37 Minnesota State University Moorhead

27 Case New Holland

35 Cass County Electric Cooperative

29 Moorhead Area Public Schools

10 North Dakota State University

24 Phoenix International A John Deere Company

28 Rasmussen College

C2 Sanford Health

C4 US Bank

1 City of Fargo 40 City of Moorhead – Business

41 City of Moorhead

31 Fargo Public Schools

4 Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation 29 FGOH2O

2 Hector International Airport

1 Xcel Energy