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Fargo-Moorhead was named an ALL-AMERICAN CITY by the National Civic League in 2000. Employment Review magazine included Fargo-Moorhead in its 2003 list of the “Top 20 Best Places to Live and Work in America.” Business Week magazine included Fargo-Moorhead in its “Dazzling Dozen” of small cities where the local economies are doing well despite a national slowdown. The Ladies Home Journal ranked Fargo eighth in its “Best Cities for Women, 2000.” Fargo “Jewel of the Northern Plains” Alternately flooded by vast prehis toric seas and scraped flat by immense glaciers, this region eventually became America’s bread basket and the center of high-tech, 20th-century agribusiness. Less than 10,000 years ago, the area that is now Fargo-Moorhead was 200 feet below the surface of Lake Agassiz, a huge inland sea formed at the edge of the ice age. Over centuries the waters receded, leaving 6 feet of rich, black soil that today makes the Red River Valley one of the world's most fertile farmlands, with Fargo and Moorhead at its center. The Red River of the North separates the two cities and serves as the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The city of Fargo was named for one of the owners of the Wells-Fargo Express Company, William G. Fargo. The city of Moorhead was named after William G. Moorhead, an executive of the Northern Pacific Railway. In fact, the Northern Pacific Railway had a profound impact on both the economy and population of the area. Originally settled by Scandinavian and European immigrants, Fargo and Moorhead became boom towns with the arrival of the NP in 1871. Under the Homestead Act, settlers were given 160 acres in exchange for living on the land and farming part of it for at least five years. Suddenly, Fargo-Moorhead became a mecca for hopeful refugees from the overcrowded East. The railroad brought a constant stream of settlers seeking a new life on America’s newest frontier. Fargo-Moorhead is the largest community between Minneapolis and Seattle. About 176,000 people make their home in Cass and Clay Counties. There seems to be no end in sight to the persistent prosperity and growth of the twin cities on the Red. While agriculture is still prominent in the local economy, Fargo-Moorhead has also become an important focal point for other professions, including government, education, medicine, retailing and manufacturing. The sprit of the early pioneers remains a treasured part of Fargo’s proud heritage. Building continues on our colorful past toward a very promising future. Source: F-M Visitors and Convention Bureau The The Strength Strength of of the the Bison Bison Bison is is the the Herd Herd
North Dakota State has an outstanding record of SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM and the community in addition to its great tradition of success in athletics. The student-athlete at NDSU is a student first, and is required to be in constant pursuit of his or her degree. Tutors are available on campus and at special athlete-only study sessions. Plus, a spacious study lounge with Internet-ready computers was recently added to the Bison Sports Arena. Student-Athlete Services “Personal Touch” The North Dakota State University intercolle giate athletic programs strive to provide personalized services for all studentathletes. There has been a commitment made by the administrators, coaches and staff at NDSU to ensure that the needs of the student-athlete come first. Academic Enhancement Academic excellence is emphasized at NDSU. The university has produced a Rhodes Scholar and 28 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners. In addition, three Bison women were recipients of the Honda Broderick Division II Athlete of the Year award, including Kasey Morlock who received the NCAA Top Eight Award for 1997-98. Eight Bison athletes have been named recipients of the North Central Conference’s Stan Marshall award, honoring the top female and male student-athletes. Fifteen female and 13 male student-athletes have been recognized as GTE Academic All-Americans, as selected by members of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). The The Strength Strength of of the the the Herd Herd is is the the the Bison Bison Tutorial Services On-campus tutorial services are available to offer one-on-one and group counseling sessions at a time appropriate for the athlete. In addition, incoming studentathletes are required to attend the athletic department’s learning assembly and have that tool available throughout their careers. NDSU closely monitors its studentathletes’ progress to ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional academic guidelines. Sports Medicine The athletic training staff utilizes training rooms in both the Bison Sports Arena and the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. All training areas are equipped with complete therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative apparatus. A number of talented and skilled Fargo- Moorhead medical specialists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the Bison studentathletes. Strength Training An outstanding strength and conditioning facility is on hand in the Bison Sports Arena. Jim Kramer and a fulltime assistant direct a yearround training program. A 9,000-square-foot weight room equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a 6,000-square-foot conditioning area gives NDSU one of the biggest and best facilities of its kind in college athletics. Media Program The Bison student-athlete is exposed to a wide variety of media, including print, electronic, and video outlets. The Sports Information Office regularly assists the student-athlete with media requests and offers helpful advice and training, as NDSU athletes occasionally are guests on television or radio programs.
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