Ah, the Red River of the North! Divider of our sister cities (Fargo and Moorhead), the Red acts as a natural border between North Dakota and Minnesota and provides both places with plenty of opportunity for fun on the water. The 550-mile stretch of the river contains 70+ species of fish and with…
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Forget the same old holiday shopping routine. Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo is full of independent boutiques, locally made goods, vintage treasures, specialty shops, and unexpected finds that make gift-giving a little more fun. Whether you're shopping for a bookworm, outdoor adventurer, vintage…
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It can be difficult to come up with what to do in the winter with kids. We asked Kathy Schommer, from Fargo Mom to help us come up with the perfect weekend itinerary for your family this winter. Please note, with the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, things are rapidly changing and all of these…
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If you're planning to visit all 50 states, we have a proposition for you: save North Dakota for last. It's not that we don't want you to see our great state – believe us, we love visitors – but there's something in it for you. We've started a Best for Last Club, an exclusive club created for…
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Contrary to popular belief, it's not always frigid in Fargo. It can get hot...really hot. Throw a little humidity into the mix and it can be downright sweltering. If you find yourself in Fargo on one of these hot days, here are a few fun things to do to beat the heat. 1. Ice cream Few…
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Come rain, snow, sleet, or (unlikely-best-case scenario) sunshine, you will see Fargo-Moorhead’s inhabitants standing in line outside of the regionally renowned Moorhead Dairy Queen on March 1 st each year. Why this particular Dairy Queen, when Dairy Queens are stamped along every major street…
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St. Patrick's Day is a pretty popular holiday in Fargo and its sister cities Moorhead and West Fargo... we think it's due to the Irish blood in many residents and the fact that it's usually celebrated with food and drink. If you enjoy St. Patrick's Day, here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday…
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It wasn't long ago that Sundays in Downtown Fargo were quiet and peaceful. There would be a few restaurants and retailers open, but not enough to make a day out of it. Weekend visitors would spend their last day in town roaming the streets with camera in hand, stopping in front the iconic Fargo…
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We get it, it's cold in Fargo. Don't let that stop you from visiting though, because we promise Fargo has plenty to love, even in the winter months. Need proof? Fargo was recently voted the 6th happiest place in the nation! Expedia also ranked us in their list of the 17 most beautiful winter…
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I know what you’re thinking, "Shopping at the Visitors Center? That doesn’t make much sense." But after reading this post, we hope to change your mind about our gift shop and the great Fargo-themed gifts you can find here. 1. Fargo themed t-shirts Fargo is quirky and unexpected – we prefer…
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