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About the areaThe communities of Mayville and Portland are located in the beautiful and serene valley of the Goose River in Traill County, North Dakota. "Country living" with all of the advantages of an urban community can be found here. Progressive communities, a great educational system including a state university, recreation facilities for people of all ages, safe environment, wide variety of housing, and excellent city services. Our ideal location makes it possible for residents to travel to the larger metropolitan areas of Grand Forks in only 40 minutes, or Fargo in only 60 minutes. Our heritage is agriculture, but we have also established information technology, manufacturing and health services as an integral part of our diverse economy. A great place to live and work, our communities truly are . . . "the way America is supposed to be!" You can find more information about the Mayville-Portland community by going to www.mayvilleportland.com. Greater Grand Forks is a community where friends share stories from the front porch, children sell lemonade on the street corner and sports fans join to cheer on local teams. It is a community with diverse shopping opportunities, unique restaurants, live theatre and its own symphony. It's a community that welcomes new neighbors every day. And it's a place you can call home. Those who live here already have discovered the many things that make Greater Grand Forks a "grand" place to live! You can find more information about the Grand Forks community by going to www.visitgrandforks.com. Fargo-Moorhead boasts of a future bright with expansion, engaging cultural diversity, and a quick start into the 21st century. The Fargo-Moorhead area is the largest metropolitan area between Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Spokane, Washington. In the past few years, several magazines have proclaimed Fargo-Moorhead as one of the most stress free metropolitan areas in America. "Quality of Life" is one of the most often-repeated phrases that people use when describing Fargo-Moorhead. The air and water are clean, the economy is very active, the crime and unemployment rates are some of the lowest in the nation and the people are some of the most friendly. Fargo-Moorhead is a bustling and active metropolitan area set in the midst of rich and fertile farmland. You can find more information about the Fargo community by going to www.fargomoorhead.org. Minneapolis and Saint Paul are progressive cities with a dynamic vibe and a whirlwind of creative energy. Nearly 40,000 people live in downtown Minneapolis, ensuring that it's alive around the clock. Take it all in: The amazing theater, world-class museums, sports galore, picturesque strolls in a green, urban environment. The variety of what Minneapolis-Saint Paul has to offer is sure to astonish you. You can find more information about the Minneapolis area by going to www.minneapolis.org. Winnipeg is Manitoba’s vibrant capital city, located at the centre of Canada and North America. With a population of more than 712,000 culturally diverse people, the city has a cosmopolitan, international flair and a warm, welcoming spirit. Described as the “cultural cradle of Canada,” Winnipeg offers a variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and entertainment to satisfy every taste. You can find more information about the Winnipeg area by going to www.destinationwinnipeg.ca. |
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