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Fargo-Moorhead - the Larger Community
Location: Moorhead, Minn., and Fargo, N.D., separated by
the Red River of the North, are full of places to go, things to do,
and people to meet. With a metropolitan-area population of nearly
170,000, the two cities offer the convenience of small-town living
with many of the advantages of the big city. Minneapolis-St. Paul
is only 250 miles southeast on Interstate 94; Winnipeg, Manitoba,
is 250 miles to the north. Rich farmland, beautiful lake country and
pine forests are just minutes away.
Universities: During the regular academic year, Concordia's
resources are enhanced by two other universities within the cities'
limits: North Dakota State University in Fargo and Minnesota State
University Moorhead. Together, these three schools form a consortium
called the Tri-College University, a system that triples the number
of courses available to area students and provides transportation
by shuttle bus to the other two campuses. The colleges bring in noted
concert artists, lecturers, and art exhibits each year. Conventions,
tournaments, and athletic games add variety to life in Fargo-Moorhead.
Shopping centers: Both Moorhead and Fargo have many
indoor shopping centers as well as downtown shopping malls. Moorhead's
shopping areas are within walking distance of Concordia.
Medical facilities: Located only minutes from Concordia's
campus are three hospitals and numerous clinics; roughly 375 physicians
and surgeons practice in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Cultural opportunities: The Fargo-Moorhead area is
rich in cultural and recreational opportunities. The Heritage-Hjemkomst
Interpretive Center expresses the history of the Red River Valley
through exhibits, speakers, and the display of the Hjemkomst Viking
ship, which sailed to Norway in 1982. For music lovers, the Fargo-Moorhead
Symphony presents classical and pops concerts during the school year;
the Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company regularly brings in famous vocalists
to star in leading roles; and the Fargo-Moorhead Master Chorale, composed
of area musicians, presents a series of concerts. The Fargodome hosts
athletic events and headline entertainment. Cobbers like to ice skate
indoors at the Fargo Coliseum or Moorhead Sports Arena; cross-country
ski at one of the nearby parks; attend theatrical productions at the
F-M Community Theatre; and watch dance recitals performed by F-M dance
companies. The Plains Art Museum and Rourke Art Gallery offer regular
shows and special classes. At the Fargo and Moorhead public libraries,
students may attend special film showings, hear live chamber music
and jazz ensembles or listen to poetry readings.
Bicycle trails: Both Fargo and Moorhead offer miles
of bicycle trails within the city; many of these trails follow the
Red River and wind through parks. In the fall and spring, these grassy
areas are great places to “get away from it all.”
Other entertainment: Many movie theatres, roller-
and ice-skating rinks, and public and commercial radio and TV stations
offer other possibilities for leisure activities. Concordia has an
informational newsletter, Intercom, that provides weekly listings
of events on campus. A free weekly community publication, the Midweek,
has short summaries of community events. The Forum is the daily newspaper.
Since 1971, Concordia has been the home of KCCM, the first outstate
station established by Minnesota Public Radio. Located in the Outreach
Center, KCCM-KCCD plays 24 hours of classical music and public affairs
programming.
Transportation: Daily bus transportation operates
throughout Fargo-Moorhead. For information on Tri-College University
bus service and free evening and Sunday-morning service to Concordia
students, see the “Student Life in the Academic Community”
section of this Catalog. In addition, 24-hour taxicab service is available.
Hector International Airport in Fargo serves both Moorhead and Fargo
citizens with its regularly scheduled Northwest Airlines and United
Express flights. The Greyhound Bus Lines, served by a terminal in
Fargo, stops in downtown Moorhead and operates a charter-bus service
for organizational trips. The Amtrak railway system operates a station
at Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Fargo. |
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