by Mylie Herman
Founded in 1871, Fargo and Moorhead soon became friends across the Red River and the state boarder. Both cities served as a stopping point on the Northern Pacific Railroad and a vital part of the trip from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Winnipeg in Canada.
In the last ten years, both cities have experienced substantial growth. When asked about it, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said, “[Fargo] has a healthy mix of agriculture, academics, medical, and manufacturing. It is drawing young and old people.”
A large part of this draw is the collaboration that Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and the surrounding small communities, have created such a supportive network. The Fargo-Moorhead community has been above the national growth average for the past few years, and while many other places in North Dakota are not experiencing growth, Fargo has maintained its increase.
A large part of this could be the opportunities that people are finding within the community. Fargo-Moorhead is an area booming with jobs in many different fields: technology, agriculture, and medical. With many people choosing to work on one side of the river and live on the other, Fargo and Moorhead are more integrated than ever.
The integration of the two cities allows for many places to collaborate, but also offers many different challenges. North Dakota and Minnesota have different laws, such as traffic regulations. The two cities are aware of this challenge but work to maintain a cohesive identity. Mayor Mahoney said, “We work very well with Moorhead officials,” citing how they work together for the police force and firefighters. Despite a few challenges, the two cities are still able to successfully collaborate and will continue to do so in the future.
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