GeauxSioux Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Found Grand Forks on a couple of lists on best college towns... #2 on this list... http://www.housingwire.com/articles/26151-the-best-college-towns-to-buy-real-estate-in and #17 on this list.... AIER Names 75 Best College Towns and Cities for 2012-2013 Quote
Goon Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 In what world is Fargo, ND better than Grand Forks, ND? Yikes.... I can't remember driving there when they don't have road construction. Quote
Shawn-O Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 In what world is Fargo, ND better than Grand Forks, ND? Yikes.... I can't remember driving there when they don't have road construction. This should be interesting... Quote
Goon Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 This should be interesting... We'll see if the fish are biting? 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 They are always biting ....here we go again ... 1 Quote
hockey1 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 We'll see if the fish are biting? Ok, I'll bite. You might want to ask all the UND alumni living in Fargo why they moved there. 1 Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 In what world is Fargo, ND better than Grand Forks, ND? Yikes.... I can't remember driving there when they don't have road construction. I'll refrain... Quote
jdub27 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 I'll refrain... First time for everything. And yet I have a hard time believing that you will stick to that. Quote
Popular Post petey23 Posted August 14, 2013 Popular Post Posted August 14, 2013 Ok, I'll bite. You might want to ask all the UND alumni living in Fargo why they moved there. Because they were done with College. I have lived in Fargo for about 20 years now, From Bismarck originally and lived in Grand Forks for 6 years....All are good cities in their own way, but only 1 of them would I consider a "College Town" and that is Grand Forks. Fargo is a cool city that has a University while Grand Forks revolves around the Univeristy. 5 Quote
Feff Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Grand Forks could be an even better college town if the city council didn't always try to keep focus on "tourist destination" rather than college town. Over the years, the city council has made it known that they don't want GF to be known as a college town, so you get the sound ordinances, the housing restrictions on University, etc. 2 Quote
ericpnelson Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 They are always biting ....here we go again ... my dad can beat up your dad Quote
Popular Post UNDBIZ Posted August 14, 2013 Popular Post Posted August 14, 2013 There are very few jobs in Grand Forks for people with college degrees. Outside of UND, Grand Forks consists of a (1) hospital and a bunch of retail stores and restaurants to cater to the Canadians. Those stores and restaurants are great for college students because it gives them a place to work/shop/hang out during college, but after graduation most people would prefer to make more than $4/hour plus tips. Fargo is larger and provides more employment opportunities for our alumni and, at least in my experience, most of the companies there prefer to hire UND grads (obligatory jab). 5 Quote
Shawn-O Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 There are very few jobs in Grand Forks for people with college degrees. Outside of UND, Grand Forks consists of a (1) hospital and a bunch of retail stores and restaurants to cater to the Canadians. Those stores and restaurants are great for college students because it gives them a place to work/shop/hang out during college, but after graduation most people would prefer to make more than $4/hour plus tips. Fargo is larger and provides more employment opportunities for our alumni and, at least in my experience, most of the companies there prefer to hire UND grads (obligatory jab). Yes to all this...has not changed in the last 25 years...Minot will be #3 in the state within 10 years. Quote
CMSioux Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 There are very few jobs in Grand Forks for people with college degrees. Outside of UND, Grand Forks consists of a (1) hospital and a bunch of retail stores and restaurants to cater to the Canadians. Those stores and restaurants are great for college students because it gives them a place to work/shop/hang out during college, but after graduation most people would prefer to make more than $4/hour plus tips. Fargo is larger and provides more employment opportunities for our alumni and, at least in my experience, most of the companies there prefer to hire UND grads (obligatory jab). Sounds like the definition of a college town. Quote
Goon Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 I'll refrain... What, not feeling well today? Quote
UNDBIZ Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Sounds like the definition of a college town. Agreed. My comment was more towards why Fargo would be higher in this list and better for certain people. Fargo is probably going to have better scores than GF in cost of living, earning potential, brain gain, and entrepreneurial activity (all of which are factors in this list). Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 What, not feeling well today? Burnt my tongue on coffee if that counts. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Burnt my tongue on coffee if that counts. You shouldn't drink coffee in high school, it may stunt your growth Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 You shouldn't drink coffee in high school, it may stunt your growth So that explains my vertical challenges... Quote
Walsh Hall Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Because they were done with College. I have lived in Fargo for about 20 years now, From Bismarck originally and lived in Grand Forks for 6 years....All are good cities in their own way, but only 1 of them would I consider a "College Town" and that is Grand Forks. Fargo is a cool city that has a University while Grand Forks revolves around the Univeristy. Completely agree. Not comparing Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks for who is "better," but only Grand Forks is a college town. Quote
Goon Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Burnt my tongue on coffee if that counts. Yeah, ha, been there and done that... At least you didn't spill it in your lap. Quote
BigGame Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 How big is Duluth? I have trouble believing it's over 250,000 people. Quote
Shawn-O Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 How big is Duluth? I have trouble believing it's over 250,000 people. The MSA is about 280,000 Quote
jdub27 Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 The MSA is about 280,000 Duluth proper is just under 90,000. Their MSA covers quite a large area. Quote
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