Fargo, ND Summary

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Fargo is located in southeastern North Dakota. It has a population of 62,000, making it the largest city in North Dakota. The city’s greatest claim to fame is the recognition it received for the movie of the same name, which was made in 1996. Although very little of the movie was actually filmed in Fargo and the accent of the characters belongs more to Minnesotans, it brought the town notoriety. Fargo and Moorhead flank the Red River on the east and west. The sister cities are connected by a network of streets numbered from north to south with Maine Street as the central east-west thoroughfare.

One of North Dakota’s leading newspapers, the Forum, is published here. Fargo is also home to 20,000 students who attend North Dakota State University, Moorhead State, and Concordia College. In the summer, Moorhead University rents dorm rooms to tourists. There are also plenty of motels along I-29 and 13th Avenue. Visitors wishing to camp can do so in Lindenwood Park at 17th Avenue and 5th Street.

The park also offers many trails for hiking or mountain biking.

The predominant heritage in Fargo is Norwegian, and at the Heritage Hjemkomst Center visitors can enjoy its rich history and legends. It is also home to a 76-foot Viking ship built by local Robert Asp. In 1982 the ship sailed 6,100 miles from Duluth, Minnesota, to Bergen, Norway.

The Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival is held each year in late June. It has music, dance, local food, and cultural exhibits.

Throughout the summer months, Trollwood Park celebrates the Norwegian culture with similar festival weekends.

Hector International Airport is located in Fargo.