http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php The Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau exists to promote Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota as a destination for visitors, tour groups, business travel, conventions, sporting events and trade shows. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=218 By Mike Nowatzki INFORUM People looking for a fun time at the fair had plenty of choices last week in the Fargo Moorhead area and it s expected to show up in the Red River Valley Fair s attendance figures An official headcount for the Red River Valley Fair that ended Sunday won t be availa http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=218 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=217 Fargo Moorhead Ranks 86 on Best Places to Live list in 2010 Fargo benefits from its proximity to Moorhead its twin city just across the Minnesota state line Both are home to state universities and bring over 20 000 college students to the area each year The city boasts restaurants boutiques http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=217 Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=216 By John Lamb INFORUM When the Red River Valley Fair opens at 11 a m Friday fairgoers will find familiar festival fare along with some new models of extinct attractions I think the dinosaurs are going to be a huge hit for us this year says Bryan Schulz general manager of the fair And this http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=216 Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=215 On a drizzly warm June night the bars galleries and restaurants along Broadway are packed with young revelers Traffic moves slowly as drivers look for parking The bar at the Donaldson a boutique hotel is so packed with stylish patrons that I can t get a drink My friend a local and I head http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=215 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=214 Fargo is one of the must visit places in United States if you are planning to visit some site with excitement and amusement with your family This is the largest city of North Dekota which is packed with a range for attractions The city is also known for its varied cultural and traditions Thi http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=214 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=213 Two time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart likes racing on his days off but only on dirt tracks Stewart is scheduled to drive Wednesday at the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo to help promote the three eighths mile dirt track The speedway is being run this summer by Danny Sc http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=213 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=212 Pilot Getaways Magazine Patricia Strutz Mention Fargo and most people will get images of flooding and the odd Coen brothers film The reality is that Fargo has become a thriving tourist destination Warm summer days are perfect for strolling past Old Broadway s 19th century architecture and stoppi http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=212 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=209 The grills are out and the ribs are cooking The 15th Annual Ribfest starting at 11 tomorrow morning also promises fun for any age None of these ribbers are local but they re feeling right at home They re the same group as last year Organizers say after 15 years Fargo s Ribfest is a com http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=209 Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=206 Singer Songwriter Jewel had a bone to pick with a Fargo Moorhead attraction during her recent performance at the Fargo Theatre in Fargo ND opening up her most recent tour Jewel expressed sadness when not being invited to be inducted into the Celebrity Walk of Fame an attraction that features o http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=206 Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=205 Earlier in the week we told you that the numbers for the Fargo Marathon put it in the elite in the country which is staggering since this is just the 6th year of the race But thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign and great word of mouth the popularity continues to grow We don t have to http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=205 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=204 Cole Carley president of Fargo Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau has been awarded the North Dakota Governor s Travel and Tourism Award for International Tourism The awards recognize outstanding leaders in the tourism industry Actively involved in North Dakota tourism s international prog http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=204 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=203 National surveys have consistently ranked Cass County for a fantastic location to live and raise loved ones Cass County is the central hub for the surrounding area s health related manufacturing retail and educational needs While the most significant employers have ordinarily been focused in f http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=203 Wed, 5 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=202 When affordability and authenticity are prime meetings objectives North Dakota delivers in spades never mind the economy This is the America of wide open spaces and people with smiles to match Many groups want to explore the state s rich frontier heritage that rustles with trailblazers like Lew http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=202 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=201 FARGO N D Fargo has done it again For the second consecutive year the Fargo Moorhead metro area was named as the cleanest city in America by the American Lung Association s annual State of the Air Report on air pollution This year it shares the honor with Lincoln NE Both metro areas http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=201 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=200 The economy shed 651 000 jobs in February and 4 4 million since the recession began in December 2007 Only a handful of metro areas have escaped falling employment over the past three months Yet there are still some places out there that remain attractive to businesses Our 11th annual ranking of http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=200 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=198 FARGO ND April 12 2010 The Celebrity Walk of Fame outside the Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau FM CVB is one of the destinations featured in the book Amazing and Unusual USA That fact along with a tour of the Fargo Moorhead attraction was featured in a recent blog post on the http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=198 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=197 Fargo Moorhead ranks 46 on the Top 50 list for bicycle friendly communities in the U S Fargo Moorhead has employed a bicycle coordinator since 2006 The city has more than 200 miles of bike paths plus a shared use path downtown See the entire Top 50 list here http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=197 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=196 By Jeff Kolpack INFORUM Brian Evenson has been the owner operator of Birchwood Golf Course for 35 years and he s never seen a tee shot in March Until this year There have been similar stories up and down the Red River Valley in the last few weeks As tough as last spring was with record floodi http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=196 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=195 By Forum staff reports INFORUM FARGO The Red River dropped below major flood stage early today in Fargo Moorhead after posting its seventh highest crest on record on March 21 The river fell to 29 99 feet at 3 45 a m bringing it down to moderate flood stage according to the National Weat http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=195 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=194 With so many exotic vacation spots vying for your money and time wouldn t it be refreshing to go somewhere that won t be mobbed by mai tai drinking tourists in loud shirts where there is not a mile of white sand covered with a semi nude mob If you answered Oh yes please then Fargo North Dako http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=194 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=193 By Stephanie Goetz WDAY This year s summer construction season is kicking off with one of the biggest projects in the area a nearly eight million dollar project here at the 45th street and I 94 interchange And for about the next seven months traffic will be reduced from four down to about two http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=193 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=192 By Melissa Martin Fargo has a lot of things Winnipeg has floodwaters big box mazes a Youth for Christ chapter As it turns out they have something else controversial that we have automated garbage carts Only in Fargo they re not so controversial after all When Fargo introduced the carts l http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=192 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=191 By Marc Boisclair If any section of the country symbolizes America s grass roots spirit it s this wide open eight state stretch of land running from the Canadian border to the edge of the Deep South While the Great Plains region accounts for almost one fifth of the U S s topography it holds a m http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=191 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=190 By Craig McEwen INFORUM Fargo city leaders said Tuesday that they will do their best to keep businesses open during this year s flood fight We re going to be a little more sophisticated Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker said during a morning flood briefing Walaker said businesses may be asked t http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=190 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=189 Here are important links to information concerning the 2010 Fargo Moorhead Flood Volunteers are needed Visit the Volunteer Website or Call 476 4000 City of Fargo ND Flood Information City of Moorhead MN Flood Information Visitors to the area should be aware that both 25th St S and 7th Ave N http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=189 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=188 Fargo N D Officials from the United States Curling Association USCA have announced Fargo Moorhead as the site of the 2011 USA Curling National Championships The tournament which will be held at the Urban Plains Center Feb 12 19 2011 will feature the nation s top 10 men s teams and top 10 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=188 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=187 By John Lamb IN FORUMLegendary singers songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel will play the Fargodome on May 7 The duo known for hits like Mrs Robinson Cecilia The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water will be making their first Fargodome appearance http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=187 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=186 ND Buiness Watch A delegation of North Dakota travel and tourism officials met with more than 100 bus and tour group operators to market North Dakota as a destination when they attended the American Bus Association s ABA Marketplace in January The 32nd annual ABA Marketplace was held Jan 15 1 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=186 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=184 National surveys have constantly ranked Cass County as being a good place to live and raise loved ones Cass County may be the central hub for the surrounding area s healthcare manufacturing retail and educational needs While the largest employers have traditionally been concentrated in farm an http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=184 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=185 The Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau will be giving away a pair of tickets to a lucky follower of their Twitter account this week In order to be eligible for the drawing you must be following FargoMoorhead on Twitter include the hash tag FMBonJovi in your tweet and include a l http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=185 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=183 Heather Hotzler IN FORUM The growth of the Fargo Flyers International Squirt Hockey Tournament has reached overflow capacity This year s tournament which begins today with the Squirt Olympics at the Urban Plains Center in southwest Fargo will include games outside of Fargo Moorhead for the fi http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=183 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=182 FARGO N D North Dakotans lead the nation in satisfaction with their standard of living a new Gallup poll shows Minnesotans ranked fourth The poll numbers reflect the strength of the area s economy Craig Whitney president of the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead said in a news release http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=182 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=181 By Natasha Anderson Geographically speaking North Dakota is at the center of the North American continent but as one of the least populated states in America it s seldom the center of media attention As such its wonders remain a mystery to many However the cat may be out of the bag soon t http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=181 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=180 Award winning New York City television personality Cathy Hobbs will be the featured presenter at the Red River Valley Home and Garden Show on Feb 26 28 at the Fargodome Hobbs seminar topics will include staging a home to sell hosting the perfect open house greening a home and design tips f http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=180 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=179 By Mikkel Pates Agweek CASSELTON N D When it comes to processing fruit into adult beverages on the fruited plains of North Dakota Greg Kempel is getting to be one of the state s bona fide experts In the past eight years Kempel and his Maple River Winery has become one of the few wineries http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=179 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=178 By Bob Von Sternberg Star Tribune A North Dakota billboard company has erected a pair of signs in Fargo honoring local hero Roger Maris whose record 61 home runs in 1961 have long been clouded with an asterisk Take that Mark McGwire And for that matter Babe Ruth too A North Dakota bil http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=178 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=177 FARGO ND Thanks to an anonymous donor in the region Plains Art Museum in Fargo N D will acquire James Rosenquist s The North Dakota Mural a major new work 13 feet high and 24 feet wide The donor s contribution of 600 000 will be matched with an equal donation from the artist for the commiss http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=177 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=176 Fargo Moorhead CVB is hosting their annual How To event for area meeting and event planners on Thursday February 11th from noon to 5pm at the Holiday Inn in Fargo ND Speakers will provide fresh ideas that planners can use to strengthen their events and communications with topics that include i http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=176 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=175 Emily Gotta Staff Writer for The Concordian Read the entire article here Fun Spring Break Options in Fargo Moorhead If you are really truly absolutely broke remaining in Fargo Moorhead over break can still feel like a holiday From Bonazaville the historic Fargo Theatre Plains Art Museum http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=175 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=174 By Tyler Shoberg West Fargo Pioneer If the winter doldrums have got you in a funk some much deserved excitement may be the ticket out Look no further than roller derby Yes that roller derby The all female sport that became wildly popular in the 70s before fizzling out has made a recent res http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=174 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=173 Read t Fargo ND Overall ranking 4Health 14Life 2Fitness 20Completing a marathon in Fargo may not have the same cardio cachet as running one in New York City but the health benefit is the same a lower risk of diabetes And the more you run the more that risk goes down which may be why http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=173 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=171 By Jon Knutson INFORUM Fargo s Hector International Airport set another passenger record in 2009 Last year 348 961 passengers enplaned at Hector breaking the old record of 324 434 in 2008 We re pretty pleased said Shawn Dobberstein the airport s executive director He cited these facto http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=171 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=169 FARGO Snow and cold may test the resolve of people living here but Fargo received high marks for its livability and health of its residents The city ranks as the fourth best city for men and sixth best city for women in the latest issues of Men s Health and Women s Health magazines The maga http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=169 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=170 We looked at Money s top 100 Best Places to Live and found these lucky towns that also enjoy jobless rates far below the 10 national average 1 Cass County N D The home of Fargo is not nearly as eerie as the Coen Brothers would have you believe It s actually a bustling community with fr http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=170 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=168 WEST FARGO N D AP The Bonanzaville USA museum and historical village at West Fargo has added a vintage farm home and elevator to its collection A 1920s era elevator and an 1870s era farm home from the old Trangsrud family farm near Kindred has been donated to the village Officials say it too http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=168 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=167 Fargo ND WDAY TV The latest snowfall is bringing some fun in the cold for the first time this winter Dozens of children hauled out their sleds to venture out to Dike West in Fargo The Park District runs the dike snow hill It s now open to everyone People can either bring their own sled or http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=167 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=166 Higher temperatures bring more to storesThe day after Thanksgiving may get the hype when it comes to holiday shopping but it s the weekend before Christmas when Americans typically spend the most By Helmut Schmidt In Forum The day after Thanksgiving may get the hype when it comes to holiday sho http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=166 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=165 LOS ANGELES Dec 17 PRNewswire In this time of economic uncertainty a safe and secure environment in which to live work and raise a family has become an even greater priority to many Americans According to the sixth annual Most Secure U S Places to Live rankings from Farmers Insurance Gro http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=165 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=164 Angels are smiling on Fargo The Blue Angels that is The U S Navy flying group named the Fargo AirSho its favorite show in 2009 according to a news release from the Fargo AirSho The award was made during the International Council of Air Shows in Las Vegas and was accepted by Lt Col Mike DeP http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=164 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=163 The Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to a couple of lucky followers of their Twitter account next week In order to be eligible for the drawing you must be following fargomoorhead on Twitter include the hash tag FMBonJovi in your tweet an http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=163 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=161 By Jeff Kolpack IN FORUM The Fargo Marathon got a public relations boost in the latest issue of Runner s World magazine Readers voted the event as the best value of all marathons in the United States The marathon was also rated No 8 in the best overall marathons across the country ahead of http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=161 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=159 By The Associated Press Fargo s Hector International Airport is flying high but some business leaders say it needs to soar to even greater heights if the Fargo Moorhead area is to continue growing Flights and boardings have increased in the past decade and more airline competition has reduced f http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=159 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=160 By John Lamb INFORUM Fargo Moorhead expatriates back in town for the holidays will likely comment on how much the towns have changed particularly downtown Fargo That was the reaction Amber Fletschock had When she recently moved back to the area she was surprised to see the downtown developme http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=160 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=158 Fargo ND WDAY TV There is just 30 shopping days til Christmas and a new trend downtown is trying to lure customers About a dozen stores along Broadway are now open on Sundays Some even open a couple hours during the week Business owners say this is a way to cater to the crowds and bring pe http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=158 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=156 By DAVE KOLPACKAssociated Press11 24 09 10 40 AM EST FARGO N D North Dakota is outpacing the nation in tourism growth thanks in part to business travelers and Canadian shoppers state officials said At a news conference Monday state tourism officials pointed to five studies that http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=156 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=157 Now available for free download Fargo Moorhead Area Maps Get yours here http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=157 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=154 This young town presents a whole lot of options for yuppies who want to settle With a population several thousands shy of 100 000 Fargo ND is a good place to start building your family You will be with young couples establishing themselves in a community that is known as one of the most dynamic http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=154 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=155 By Jon Knutson INFORUM Fargo s Hector International Airport is flying higher than ever Boardings and the number of flights have risen sharply in the past decade and increased competition among carriers has pushed down fares to some cities But area business leaders say the airport on track http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=155 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=153 When our family moved to Fargo several phrases and topics of discussion became a matter of routine Some continue even though it s six months later At first I was deluged with Why Fargo on an almost daily basis My answer was and remains why not After living in larger metropolitan cities http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=153 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=152 The region has basked in a welcome run of mild weather lately Dare we ask Will it last The opinion of experts It appears likely The recent mild temperatures should persist at least through March according to current predictions thanks to the El Nino weather pattern More good news On the http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=152 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=151 By Al Lewis Dow Jones Newswires Don Morton was head football coach at the University of Wisconsin the University of Tulsa and North Dakota State University At 62 he s the site leader for one of Microsoft Corp s largest campuses outside of Redmond Wash with nearly 1 500 employees and con http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=151 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=149 I knew my family was in an exotic place this past weekend when I woke up Saturday morning and pulled aside the curtains covering the window in my hotel room There across the road were a half dozen camels lounging in a small pasture Not only was the livestock different from what I m used to in http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=149 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=150 From the moment she finds out she s expecting a new parent s mind begins to construct a fantasy of the perfect place to build a nest a community that s safe nurturing stimulating and economically sound A neighborhood where parents reflect your values education health and fitness concern http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=150 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=148 Population 187 6532009 ranking 10 out 100 2008 ranking not ranked Top 10 area Women up here feel down a mere two days a month Stressors such as crime and unemployment are rare and women report more social and emotional support than almost anywhere else Whether it s neighbors workout budd http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=148 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=146 MSA Fargo ND MNBest places ranking 3 among small metro areasPopulation 195 685 Fargo is noted more for its rich farmland and the occasional flooding of the Red River than for being a high tech hotbed But that perception is slowly changing The presence of a big Microsoft customer support cent http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=146 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=147 American Eagle will begin nonstop jet service with three daily flights between Chicago O Hare International and Hector International in Fargo N D on April 6 2010 The carrier will operate the service with 50 seat Embraer ERJ 145 equipment North Dakota Gov John Hoeven R expressed appreciat http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=147 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=145 North Dakota s main tourist areas include a pair of two city destinations Fargo Moorhead to the east and Bismarck Mandan in the central part of the state The Fargo Theatre is one of the must dos according to Stephanie Leach director of tourism sales and event services for the Fargo Moorhead CV http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=145 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=144 Celebrate the unique cultures of Denmark Finland Iceland Norway Sweden and Saami Land indigenous peoples of Northern Scandinavia at the Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival held annually in Moorhead Minn and Fargo N D Take part in a feast of Nordic foods and sing or dance with some of the most http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=144 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=140 Once a rough and rowdy frontier town Downtown Fargo is a cosmopolitan neighborhood that embodies a live work play philosophy Over the past decade innovative programs and partnerships have turned blighted buildings into apartments condominiums and a boutique hotel providing the clientele for tr http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=140 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=141 Watch the latest business video at FOXBusiness com See the entire article from Fox Business here http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=141 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=142 FARGO ND Although racial minorities in North Dakota continue to represent a relatively small proportion of the state s total population fewer than one in 10 the racial minority population has grown by one fifth during the past eight years This month s Population Bulletin a monthly pub http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=142 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=139 Wave a warm goodbye to September it was one for the record books in Fargo Moorhead The month that ended Wednesday is expected to go down as the second or third warmest September on record said National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kellenbenz Before Wednesday the average daily tempera http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=139 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=137 Each year the Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau presents awards to individuals or organizations that help to promote tourism in the Fargo Moorhead area This year Ed Lockwood the Fargo Public Schools Activities Director was presented the Community Service Award for his role in brin http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=137 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=136 Each year the Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau presents awards to individuals or organizations that help to promote tourism in the Fargo Moorhead area Three of the awards are the Community Service Award awarded to the INDIVIDUAL who has contributed the most to tourism promotion de http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=136 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=135 FARGO N D Sen Byron Dorgan says a regional carrier for American Airlines plans to start service between Fargo and Chicago The ND Democrat says the American Eagle service will start in April with daily roundtrip flights on three 50 seat regional jets Dorgan says more airline competition is http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=135 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=134 From the moment she finds out she s expecting a new parent s mind begins to construct a fantasy of the perfect place to build a nest a community that s safe nurturing stimulating and economically sound A neighborhood where parents reflect your values education health and fitness concern f http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=134 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=133 Fargo ranks No 15 among cities under 250 000 people as a best college destination according to a survey released Tuesday The report by the American Institute for Economic Research ranks cities metropolitan areas based on what opportunities they offer students and recent graduates The survey u http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=133 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=132 NY TV Travel Examiner Jack Halsbond CBS News producer Jack Halsbond is behind the wheel of one of two Early Show Winnebagos traveling the country in June and July as part of the Great American Vacation giveaway Read his Web exclusive road diary Fargo North Dakota The very name conjures up http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=132 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=130 Smart hotels unique boutiques teeming downtown streets Wood Chip Marge would be totally impressed FARGO N D The poster shows up all along this city s main drag Four scenes the starkness of Moscow s Red Square the beauty of a London street a crowd in Paris And Fargo The Fargo of http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=130 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=128 FARGO ND With a name like Cyclone Larry maybe he was destined for Hollywood A three year old thoroughbred belonging to North Dakota Horse Park manager Heather Benson will play 1973 triple crown winner secretariat in an upcoming disney movie A few weeks ago there was a natio http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=128 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=127 The AAA 2008 Vacation Costs Survey which culls published rates for more than 60 000 restaurants and lodgings recommends a budget of 244 per day for two while traveling in North America Here are the states found to be the cheapest vacation spots Costs are based on average published prices for me http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=127 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=126 There are many small art galleries in the F M area Although these small independent galleries are often great places to find work by local regional and even national artists to find a large collection of pieces for viewing art lovers may want to tour the two major art museums in the metro area http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=126 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=125 When Cole Carley executive director ofthe Fargo Moorhead Convention andVisitors Bureau shares his favoritepromo line Come to Fargo where it s alwayswarm he s typically met with raised eyebrows That s the idea Part of Carley s job is to dispel myths thatdepict his hometown as a difficult plac http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=125 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=123 Three cheers for Shan Tou and Yukiko The rare red panda couple are the proud parents of triplets born at the Red River Zoo in Fargo N D on June 11 And the still to be named panda babies are quite the big deal The last time triplets were born in North America was 10 years ago the zoo s http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=123 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=124 Southside Historic District Fargo North Dakota If you like lush green lawns and tree lined streets the Fargo s Southside District is where you want to be Cutting through the center of the neighborhood is Eighth Street known for its gaslight replica streetlamps and historic homes It s the ki http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=124 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=121 A skit by Conan O Brien revealing that the source of North Dakota s budget surplus is actually robbed tourists has the state s tourism director laughing all the way to the bank By John Lamb INFORUM A skit by Conan O Brien revealing that the source of North Dakota s budget surplus is ac http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=121 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=119 Question how do you represent your city or town be it a major tourist destination or an out of the way farm town no one really knows about it in a few snappy words Another question should you even try When San Diego s FM 94 9 radio station asked Lonely Planet for help on the city s new to http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=119 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=118 Fargo Moorhead by Dana Enfinger Meetings MidAmerica May 2009 The metropolitan area of Fargo Moorhead which consists of the cities of Fargo N D and Moorhead Minn has group facilities in both towns as well as several attractions that double as meeting space Fargo the state s larges http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=118 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=117 FARGO N D April 29 PRNewswire USNewswire As cleanup from this year s record floods continue in the Fargo Moorhead region a new report from the American Lung Association is providing the city some badly needed good news Fargo was the only city to be listed as the best cities for ozone poll http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=117 Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=114 Fargo has been ranked No 15 on a Best U S Cities for Doing Business list NewGeography com in connection with Forbes published the article last week NewGeography com is published by Delore Zimmerman president of Praxis Strategy Group a Grand Forks N D based community strategy and analys http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=114 Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=115 Eight Governor s Travel and Tourism awards recognizing outstanding leaders in the tourism industry were presented Tuesday at the 2009 North Dakota Tourism Conference in Grand Forks Tourism is North Dakota s second largest industry and a fundamental component of the state s growing and increasing http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=115 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=113 1 Fargo Theatre The epitome of cool A truly vintage theatre complete with a Wurlitzer pipe organ Opened in March 1926 it is still going strong with a focus on independent and international pictures Neat features Midnight Movies Silent Movie Night and the Art Film Series 2 Babb s Coffee http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=113 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=109 November 5 2008 To Media From Cole CarleyFargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau701 365 4567 Re Release Art amp Awards Fargo Moorhead CVB Recognizes Tourism In FM For the 3rd consecutive year the Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau FM CVB promoted the work of loca http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=109 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=110 To Media From Cole CarleyFargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau701 365 4567 Re Immediate Release FMCVB to Share the Secrets to Successful Meetings The Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau will present the first How To event for area event planners on November 6th 2008 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=110 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=107 Cole Carley knows the risks of encouraging people to post uncensored comments and videos to the Fargo Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau s new Web site and YouTube channel But they re risks the F M CVB president and chief executive officer is willing to take The battle for consumer attent http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=107 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=108 88 Fargo ND The Fargo Moorhead RedHawks WINNER Top 100 rank 88Population 90 000Compare Fargo to Top 10 Best Places The filmmaking Coen brothers may lay claim to Fargo s most well known export But more than a decade after their cult film was released the real Fargo h http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=108 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=106 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visitors can share warm stories on redesigned Fargo Moorhead Convention amp Visitors Bureau website www fargomoorhead org is more user friendly content rich and interactive FARGO ND July 15 2008 Those who may have been skeptical when The Fargo http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=106 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=105 Kim Winnegge The ForumPublished Sunday June 08 2008 Although some Moorhead homebuyers feel the city lacks shopping and restaurant choices many said the quality of life was a big motive for buying in Moorhead according to a recent survey Lisa Vatnsdal Moorhead s neighborhood services manager http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=105 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=104 Not far to Fargo By Jared StoryIn early 2002 the Canadian dollar was worth a paltry 62 cents American Back then Fargo was just a Coen Brothers movie to Winnipeggers But now with a healthy loonie North Dakota s largest city is an affordable U S getaway for Manitobans It s important to be full http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=104 Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=96 Denver based Frontier Airlines returns to Fargo on Monday after a dozen year absence Officials say that means cheaper fares due to increased competition which should lead to overall lower fares and more choices for flyers There will be more flights to Denver and beyond And Frontier has the http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=96 Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=95 NEWSFor Immediate ReleaseMay 5 2008For more information contactSara Otte Coleman Director Tourism DivisionNorth Dakota Department of Commerce701 328 2525For the third year in a row North Dakota leads the nation as the least expensive place for a family of four to vacation While AAA recommends http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=95 Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=94 LOS ANGELES AP A city outside California has for the first time been named the sootiest in the nation one of the categories the American Lung Association uses to determine the most polluted cities in the country Los Angeles still took the all around pollution title though Pittsburgh over http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=94 Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=93 When Elaine Semin of Eldersburg looked up from her lunch with her husband Bob Semin at the Old Broadway Grill in Fargo N D she thought she needed to grab some medication I thought I was hallucinating she said As real as could be there stood their daughters Jenny Alascio of Milwaukee J http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=93 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=83 Fargo N D u Fargo N D scores a hole in one as local residents take off on the first Allegiant Air flight from Fargoto Phoenix Mesa Ariz To celebrate the launch of Fargo s only nonstop service to Arizona the low shy cost airline is offering the opportunity to FLY FREE to Phoenix Mes http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=83 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=82 Fargo N D Fargo N D lands another hole in one with Allegiant Air as the low cost airline announces it will offer nonstop service to Phoenix Mesa Ariz from Fargo beginning Nov 15 The carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to Arizona with introductory fa http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=82 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=60 The Red River Zoo is excited to announce th birth of a male Bactrian Camel Camelus Bactrianus on Wednesday March 14th 2007 He is the third camel calf born at the zoo to parents Cecil and Sadie Both parents are on breeding loan from the Minnesota Zoo Bactrian Camels are found in the http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=60 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=79 By Mike Lee STAFF WRITER February 24 2007 San Diegans love to crow about the region s weather and natural beauty but a new analysis of urban areas nationwide shows the city isn t nearly as environmentally healthy as many locals might think Based on more than 200 indicators including par http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=79 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=59 Bruce A Whitmarsh joined the staff of the Cass County Historical Society earlier this fall after accepting the position over the summer Mr Whitmarsh brings over 10 years museum experience to the position Prior to coming to CCHS he had been the associate director for Woodlawn and the Pope Leighe http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=59 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=58 The Red River Zoo is excited to welcome a young Chinese Red Panda Named Rusty born June 16 2005 at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg Currently there are only 47 styani red pandas in North America with only one being born in 2006 Thanks to financial support from the Fargo Moorhead Convention amp http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=58 Sat, 5 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=65 Fargo Moorhead is a thriving metropolis of slightly less than 200 000 that grew over 20 percent between 1990 and 2000 reads an article in The Wall Street Journal As entrepreneurial activity has expanded Fargo Moorhead is being transformed Its downtown is home to hip clothing stores and a http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=65 Sat, 5 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=66 Expansion Management magazine designated Fargo Moorhead a Five Star Business Opportunity Metro a designation awarded to the top 20 percent of the 362 metro areas Cities that earn this distinction can rightfully consider themselves to be among the elite in that particular category i e public http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=66 Sat, 5 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=67 A study published by Men s Health Magazine analyzing the anger level of American cities ranked Fargo Moorhead number 98 out of 100 making it the third least angry city of those studied Factors evaluated included the percentage of men with high blood pressure the FBI rates of aggravated assaults http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=67 Wed, 5 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=68 Fargo Moorhead s low stress environment and quality schools play heavily into its 69th place ranking among Money magazine s 100 Best Places to Live 2006 edition The magazine researched small cities that have the best blendd of good jobs low crime quality schools open space rational home pri http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=68 Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=70 Fargo Moorhead made the list of America s Top Rated Smaller Cities published by Grey House Publishing Cities are ranked by population growth median income unemployment rate and crime rate http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=70 Fri, 5 May 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=71 Fargo Moorhead ranked third among small metros in the nation on the Forbes Best Places for Business and Careers list The ranking evaluates communities on six measures business costs living costs education crime rate job growth and income growth May 2006 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=71 Wed, 5 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=72 Moody s Economy com s Business Vitality Index Ranking places Fargo Moorhead fourth of the nation s metropolitan area economies for its long term growth potential Indicators considered include the descriptions of current economic conditions and factors pertaining to prosepctive conditions as well http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=72 Mon, 5 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=73 Fargo Public Schools was designated a Gold Medal school district by Expansion Management magazine in its 2006 Education Quotient Management issue The magazine compares 2 800 schools districts with 3 300 students or more across the nation and compare how wel their students are prepared to enter http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=73 Sat, 5 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=74 In Morgan Quitno Press 2005 City Crime Ranking Fargo Moorhead secured the spot of America s twelfth safest city The study examine cities with populations of over 75 000 in the U S and bases its findings on six basic crime caregories murder rape robbery aggravated assault burglary and moto http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=74 Sat, 5 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=75 Fargo has been named one of the best places to live raise a family work and do business by Forbes magazine s publisher Rich Karlgaard In his book Life 2 0 How People Across American Are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the Where of Their Happiness Karlgaard states Fargo is a friendly http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=75 Thu, 5 May 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=76 Fargo Moorhead ranks third among small market MSAs in the Best U S Cities for Relocating Families study conducted by the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council ERC and Primary Relocation a Tennessee based relocation firm The study includes standard livability benchmarks like tax burdens http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=76 Tue, 5 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=77 Fargo Moorhead ranked 14th in the nation for Cleanest U S Cities for Long Term Particle Pollution and made the Cleanest U S Cities for Ozone Air Pollution list as reported in the American Lung Association s State of the Air 2005 report April 2005 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=77 Wed, 5 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=78 The InCharge Institute of American ranks Fargo Moorhead as the 8th best community among small market MSAs for persoanl financial fitness The Consumer Financial Fitness in Metropolitan Areas study looks at how different population centers measure up in offering the economic climate and condi http://www.fargomoorhead.org/fmnews/index.php?id=78