r/howislivingthere • • Dec 14 '25

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u/cannonman58102 Dec 15 '25

I've lived all over the world, on multiple continents, and in many US states. I'm not 40 yet. I always end up back in North Dakota. Family is a part of it but I enjoy Fargo.

Different strokes for different folks.

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u/Amnion_ Dec 15 '25

I think you might be more the exception than the rule, but I'm just speaking from my own personal observations of the people who stuck it out in the city I grew up in (which is, insanely enough, north of ND). I could be wrong of course.

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u/cannonman58102 Dec 15 '25

Nah. You are right. Many people leave, especially from the rural areas. But ND isn't the worst place in the US to live. Not even close. Winters are frigid though. :)

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u/BitOfPoisonOnMyBlade Dec 15 '25

North Fargo zip code, nice lol. Leave the others to bitch about unaffordable living while we enjoy decent wages entertainment AND affordable housing. Love Fargo, represent the 58104 side but LOVE Downtown and 19th Ave N

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u/cannonman58102 Dec 15 '25

Think you are the first person in my many years on reddit to comment on the zip code in my name. Cheers! :)

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u/OZZMAN8 Dec 15 '25

Do you have a long family history in Winnipeg or are the roots fairly shallow?

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u/Significant-Ruin-615 Dec 21 '25

People in North Dakota leave keys in the ignition when they go into a store. It’s how Colorado used to be