Monday, April 9, 2007

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Home of the best shopping deals for most Manitoba residents. Grand Forks is a a hidden gem and I think that is the way the residents like ti. Although the flood many years ago set back the city, it certainly has picked itself up and is now a location that all should at least see. This city has sports facilities the rival the largest north American cities. Grand Forks, North Dakota Is where I would like to travel to today. I would like to visit the Super Target in Grand Forks little shopping and just hang out for the day.

Here is some information that might interest you about Grand Forks Home of UND :
  • North Dakota ranked 11th “Most Livable State” & 1st “Safest State” (Manhattan Institute for Policy Review)
  • North Dakota ranked 50th as the percentage of people spending 30% or more household income on mortgage-indicating low mortgage/home ownership cost
  • One of the Top 100 Communities for Young People (America’s Promise Top 100 Communities for Young People competition, September 2005)
  • North Dakota ranked 5th top state for children (Annie E. Casey Foundation, “Kids Count Data Book”, July, 2005)
  • Grand Forks ranked 12th out of 117 cities for the most secure small cities in the country (The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, July, 2005)
  • 4 star community in 5th annual Quality of Life Quotient rating (Expansion Management)
  • 6th Best Small City in the nation for relocating a family (Primary Relocation)
  • Ranked 10th on Sperling’s Best Places in 2004 (Sperling’s Best Places)
  • Ranked 108th out of 117 least stressful small metro areas-117 is the least stressful (Sperling’s Best Places, 2004)
  • Ranked 2nd least expensive city to own & maintain a car (Runzheimer Int.)
  • In top 10 list of cheapest cities for car insurance (Runzheimer Int.)
I hope you Enjoy Grand Forks !!! Don't forget to check out the Grand Forks Mall

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