Fargo is far outpacing the rest of the country economy wise, and the recession was barely even felt. North Dakota has the lowest unemployment in the nation and many companies cannot get the employees they need.

Currently Fargo has a huge shortage in manufacturing workers and skilled labor. I know of high school kids working the summer in manufacturing jobs because there is no one to fill them full time.

Another thing that Fargo has going for it is a low cost of living. AN average two bedroom apartment is under $600/month including all utilities except electricity/phone/tv/internet, and prices have not gone up at all recently.

The state is also in very good shape with a Billion dollar surplus last year and oil profits expected to grow exponentially. There are thousands of high paying jobs available in the oil fields for anyone who can handle working hard. North Dakota's population has grown from 570,000 to over an estimated 700,000 in a few short year and there are still jobs available all over.

Of course everyone in America can't move here and find a job, but all the ones that move now will get a job if they have acceptable qualifications.