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Straddling the Minnesota state border, Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota, located in the southeastern part of the state on the banks of the Red River. Known as the Gateway to the West, the city is jam-packed with museums, galleries and an Art Deco theater palace. Three college campuses, including the main campus of North Dakota State University, call Fargo home, as do a number of research and tech-based companies.
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UNIQUE EATS, CLASSIC TREATS
FUN IN THE SUN AND SNOW
Downtown, College TownYoung crowd keeps city center vibrant
Learn how jobs in high-tech, emerging
industries are growing in the
area.
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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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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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51 Broadway, suite 500
Fargo, nD 58102
(701) 364-1900, (877) 243-0821
www.gfmedc.com
Fargo-moorhead at a glance
Fast Factsn fargo-moorhead sits on the red river of the North, one of the few rivers in the world that flows northward.
n fargo-moorhead was named the No. 1 Best Place for Jobs by cNNmoney.com in 2009.
n fargo is the largest city in North dakota.
n moorhead’s pioneer Prairie home cemetery on eighth street is often cited as the inspiration for the name of garrison Keillor’s national radio program, A Prairie Home Companion.
n fargo-moorhead is among the top 50 most bike-friendly cities in the United states, according to Bicycling Magazine.
n although the academy award-winning 1996 film Fargo is named for the city, none of the movie was shot on location in fargo. The city is only seen briefly in the film’s opening scene.
n Forbes magazine named fargo one of its best places to retire in 2011.
n Top five metro cities by population: fargo, moorhead, West fargo, dilworth, Barnesville
anchored by herberger’s, macy’s, sears and JcPenney, West acres shopping center features a variety of popular stores, such as coldwater creek, apricot Lane and hollister co.
in addition to retailers, this shopping center provides entertainment, including West acres cinema 14 + Ultrascreen. guests can also enjoy many restaurants, with chili’s, granite city food & Brewery, grizzly’s Burger co. and T.g.i. friday’s located in the center.
West acres shopping center also includes the roger maris museum, which houses memorabilia and historical items related to the baseball star.
Art, exhibits, events
Located in downtown Fargo, the
Plains Art Museum has been open to
the public since october 1997. this
56,000-square-foot facility offers
a variety of exhibits, including
a permanent collection of
approximately 3,000 works of
contemporary and traditional art.
the museum also offers special
exhibitions each year that feature
art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
classes, lectures, performances
and other events are part of the
exhibitions as well.
the Plains Art Museum also hosts
events such as the Rush Hour Music
series and noon Holiday concerts.
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FUN RESTAURANTS, TRENDy SHOpS AND COOL GALLERIES MAkE FARGO THE pLACE TO bE
Downtown,
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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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cityscapes Plaza apartments in downtown fargo feature a variety of amenities.
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historic Fargo Theatre, which features independent and foreign films as well as live performances, and Ecce art + yoga, displaying works created by local and regional artists.
Serious ShoppingAnd Fargo doesn’t disappoint when it comes to shopping
either. “We've seen a lot of expansion on the retail side,” says Jed Pahan, who is also a Downtown Community Partnership employee.
Shoppers can score fabulous finds at Revolver, the city’s only vintage clothing store. Fargo also offers shops such as Zandbroz Variety, Great Northern Bicycles and Orange Records.
More Than Winter WeatherSurprised? So was Hahn, who first experienced Fargo-
Moorhead while running a marathon.“I’ve been amazed with what there is to do on a nightly or
weekend basis,” he says. “I moved my family here, and we’re all transitioning well.”
While Hahn agrees the winters can get pretty chilly, he hopes people understand that there’s a lot more to the city than low temperatures during the winter months.
“People think Fargo-Moorhead is this cold place that's kind of off the end of the earth, and it's really not,” he says. “This is a really neat community, and there's a lot to do here.”
orange records is a locally owned record shop. Clockwise from top right: 300 Broadway condos feature reclaimed maple hardwood flooring; atomic coffee; 300 Broadway condos; Plains art museum, the largest gallery in the area
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Fargo has an average of 197 sunny days per year, and that means plenty of opportunities to get
outside – even in the winter. Sure, the region gets around 38 inches of snow during the colder months, but that doesn’t keep the locals from enjoying the great outdoors.
Sledding and Skiing in Fargo
When the temperatures drop in Fargo, winter recreation options begin to heat up.
“With all the snow we get, there is so much to do outdoors – sledding hills, groomed ski trails, and a winter chalet with skiing and snowshoeing for starters,” says Clay Whittlesey, director of recreation for the Fargo Park District. “One thing people really enjoy is how we clean all our bike trails in winter. People do a lot of walking on them even when it’s cold. We also have 17 outdoor hockey/skating rinks around town and a number of special events.”
One of those events is Fargo’s Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby, held in February for participants ages 15 and under at South Woodhaven Pond.
“The youth get to learn about ice
fishing and the equipment it requires. Then they compete to catch the most fish and get prizes,” says Tammy Fogle, marketing and communications specialist for the Fargo Park District. “There is also a Cross Country Ski Race in January at Edgewood Golf Course and a Family Winter-ific Day that includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, free ski rentals and sledding.”
Many special events cater to families, such as the annual Frozen Fantasy semi-formal dance in February at Doublewood Inn and Family Day at the Dike, a sledding party at the Dike West loft area downtown.
“Frozen Fantasy is a great opportunity to get out and do something fun with the family. People buy tickets, and there is a DJ, refreshments and photos,” Fogle says. “Family Day at the Dike includes races, sledding, and free hot dogs and pop.”
Winter is also a prime time for hunters in Fargo and Moorhead.
“I love to hunt and fish, and that’s one reason I’ve stayed in this area all my life,” Whittlesey says. “I hunt duck and deer. Sometimes I’ll hunt for 13 weeks straight.”
For indoor fun during the winter months, curling is a popular sport played at the Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club.
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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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Biz BriefsBUsiNesses – BoTh Large aNd smaLL – ThaT heLP defiNe
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INTELLIGENT INSIGHTSBiz: Health-care software providerBuzz: Intelligent InSights keeps hospitals operating smoothly by providing an easy way to collect data and manage processes. By simplifying different areas of hospital management, such as patient f low, staff duress and more, Intelligent InSights allows hospital workers to focus on providing patients with the best care, while it organizes the smaller stuff.www.intelligentinsites.com
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AMERICAN CRySTAL SUGAR Biz: Sugar manufacturerBuzz: American Crystal has been perfecting its process since 1890, and today offers a naturally fat-free sweetener to complement a healthy diet. The Moorhead plant opened its doors in 1974, and now employs 284 people. The company maintains its high standards in sugar production through the growth of sugarbeets, and aims to utilize the best management practices possible.www.crystalsugar.com
NAvTEQBiz: Digital map providerBuzz: Navteq leads the way in map production as the top global producer of maps, traffic and location data. Through digital devices – computers, in-car navigation systems and mobile phones – Navteq allows users to access their digital maps. The company prides itself on the quality of the data it provides, and strives to provide users with the most comprehensive information available.www.navteq.com
DMIBiz: Wind tower manufacturerBuzz: Founded in 1974, DMI has been providing the U.S. and Canada with superior energy-related services for years. As a full-service wind tower provider, the company has come to excel in all stages of the tower manufacturing process, from the beginning stages through to transportation. DMI strives to provide its customers with stronger, more reliable wind towers at lower manufacturing costs.www.dmiindustries.com
pACkET DIGITALBiz: Power management developersBuzz: Packet Digital provides systems with an impressive amount of power. The company designs and develops advanced power management solutions for portable devices and embedded systems. Products such as the PowerSage circuit are designed to increase the battery life of laptops, and its patented On-Demand Power technology can extend battery life up to 400 percent.www.packetdigital.com
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.
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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.
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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