What is Fargo like? (Bismarck: unemployment rate, theater, universities)

[xz2y]

What kind of city is Fargo? Are there things to do? It seems to have a low unemployment rate. Where do people work?

[MJ1986]

I like Fargo a lot.... I've been there a few times...
Fargo, North Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That's a good link to see the basics on Fargo.

[Old Surrender]

MeritCare is the biggest employer, but they're in a hiring freeze. There's few universities that employ a lot of people (the second-largest one is in a hiring freeze). We got a Microsoft campus, too and there's another smaller software company called Alien. I think there's a Bobcat factory.
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[Fischer_girl]

Fargo is a great area. I grew up in Bismarck and have lived in Fargo for 5 years now. There is always something to do from entertainment (3 major theaters) a great mall, and the bars are open until 2 am.
The city is very clean and there isn't much for crime. The standard of living is also very low there...therefore income may be lower, but housing, gas and groceries are VERY reasonable.
Not sure about the low unemployment rating..but the Fargo Forum (newspaper) is a great place to start looking for jobs.