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North Dakota, a great place to live. History, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, camping, winter recreation. Not only is North Dakota the best place in America to raise children and live, it is a great place to visit and make fond memories.
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North Dakota is the most rural of all 50 states, with 90% of the land covered with farmsteads. North Dakota proudly ranks in the #1 position, of being the leader in production of Durum and Spring Wheat. Cass county, far eastern, North Dakota, is the largest producer of soy beans in the United States. Other crops raised in the state are as follows, sunflowers, rye, barley, edible beans, oats, flax seed, sugar beets, hay, beef, dairy cattle, sheep and hogs.
North Dakota is setting itself up right now to be in a great position a few years down the road. What I'm getting at is Alternative & Renewable Fuels. We have it all here in North Dakota. Experts claim we have over 800 years worth of coal to be extracted from the earth. Wind, well there is never a shortage of that here. The wind blows all the time, very consistent. Bio-diesel & ethanol, these two products have the potential for great success. We have to become less dependent on foreign oil! And we can do it. Oh yes, we can't forget Hydro-Electric Power, over 400,000 mega watts of power are produced at the Garrison Dam.
North Dakota is the northern most of the mid-western states. During the 19Th century, North Dakota was known as being part of the "Wild West". Fargo was considered an old west town way back when. North Dakota became the 39Th state in 1889, the same year South Dakota, Montana, and Washington became states. Bismark is the state capitol.
Western North Dakota is home to Medora and the "Badlands". The areas highest point in the state is known as White Butte and Theodore Roosevelt National Park is also located in this area of the state.Central North Dakota is home to the Drift Prairie and the Missouri Plateau. Lakes, streams, valleys and rolling hills make up the geographical appearance of the area. The Missouri River and Lake Sakakawea are also located in the central part of the state.The Turtle Mountains can be found to the north, near the Canadian border. The geographic center of North America is located near Rugby, North Dakota.
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The government of North Dakota consists of a governor, who at this time is John Hoeven. We have two senators, Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and our congressman is Earl Pomeroy. The state has a bicameral legislature. The state elects 2 house representives and one senator from each of the 47 districts apportioned by population.
The legislation meets at the state capitol building, 80 day regular sessions in odd numbered years. This year, no session taking place. The major political party in the state is Republican. But with the way things are being run in the White House now, I can see this changing soon. There is a political buzz out there, and people are talking. Mid terms are coming soon. It's beginning to sound like the Democrats may get control of the helm again in Congress. The Republican party holds majorities in the state legislature. Since 1964 this state has carried Republican Presidential candidates, including George Bush in 2004. But, the dems have held on to the Senate and Congress seats since 1986.
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By population the 10 largest cities
1. Fargo/West Fargo
2. Bismarck / Mandan
3. Grand Forks
4. Minot
5. Dickinson
6. Jamestown
7. Williston
8. Wahpeton
9. Devils Lake
10. Valley City.
The Higher Educating System of North Dakota
North Dakota University System (public schools)
Bismarck State College
Dickinson State University
Lake Region State College (Devils Lake)
Mayville State University
Minot State University
North Dakota State University (Fargo)
North Dakota State College of Science (Wahpeton)
University of North Dakota (Grand Forks)
Valley City State University
Williston State College
Tribal Colleges include;
Cankdeska Cikana Community College (Fort Totten)
Fort Berthold Community College (New Town)
Sitting Bull College (Fort Yates)
Turtle Mountain Community College (Belcourt)
United Tribes Technical College (Bismark)
Private schools include;
Aakers Business College (Fargo)
Jamestown College (Jamestown)
University of Mary (Bismarck)
Trinity Bible College (Ellendale)
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North Dakota State Symbols
State Bird: Meadowlark
State Fish: Northern Pike
State Horse: Nakota Horse
State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose
State Tree: American Elm
State Fossil: Teredo Petrified Wood
State Grass: Western Wheatgrass
State Nicknames: Roughrider State, Flicktail State, Peace Garden State
State Mottos: ( Great Seal of North Dakota)- Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable
(Coat of Arms of North Dakota) Strength from the Soil
State Song: North Dakota Hymn
State Dance: Square Dance
State March: Flickertail March
State Beverage: Milk
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Major attractions of North Dakota
Big Iron Farm Show-West Fargo
Grand Cities Art Fest-Grand Forks
Norsk Hostfest-Minot
North Dakota State Fair-Minot
Summer Grind-Fargo
North Dakota Winter Show-Valley City
Museums
Bonanzaville,USA - West Fargo
Dakota Dinosaur Museum - Dickinson
North Dakota Heritage Center - Bismark
Fargo Air Museum - Fargo
North Dakota Museum of Art - Grand Forks
Plains Art Museum - Fargo
Roger Maris Museum - Fargo
North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center - Washburn
North Dakota Casinos
4 Bears Casino-New Town
Dakota Magic Casino- Hankinson
Prairie Nights Casino-Fort Yates
Sky Dancer Casino- Belcourt
Spirit Lake Casino-Devils Lake
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