Friendliest place in the USA? We think so! Here, North Dakota Nice isn’t just a phrase, it’s a way of life.
Why are people so friendly? That’s easy – no rush hour, safe neighborhoods, and a pace of life that fits any style.
Greater Grand Forks: Friendliest Place in the USA
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North Dakota Nice – What Does it Mean?
North Dakota Nice isn’t just a phrase we made up. It’s a term North Dakotans have earned through centuries of finely honed kindness and legendary ability to welcome friends and strangers alike.
Around greater Grand Forks, there are lots of ways to witness our friendlier living in action:
- Ope! for the Best – Accidentally bump into someone? Don’t worry! Just say ope! The jostled person will likely shout it at the same time and apologize before you can even think about saying sorry.
- Traffic Jam – With a 14.3-minute average commute time to reach any place in Grand Forks County, traffic jams happen because people are too polite to go first at a four-way stop and wave other drivers through. No horns allowed.
- Doggone Friendly – Walking Fido? The whole neighborhood might try to pet him. We believe in dog parks, pet-friendly breweries, and lots of puppy day cares!
- Recipe for Friendship – Casserole? Not around these parts. But move in to any house on any Grand Forks block and you will be met with a tasty hotdish and welcome mat. With some of the lowest crime rates in the nation, we feel safe enough to share kindness door-to-door.
- Snow What? – Yes, we wear large coats, but only to contain our large hearts. Snow-covered sidewalks are a rarity because shoveling your neighbor’s sidewalks is an age-old tradition in the Grand Forks region.
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I love the people and the culture of the people in Grand Forks. I run into people who move here for a purpose and then end up staying.
It’s the people that make Grand Forks a great place to live, learn, work, play, and stay. You go to the Farmer’s Market and you spend 20 minutes shopping and 2 hours visiting.
For a place where the temperature is consistently below freezing, Grand Forks is one of the warmest communities you will ever find.
What we see in recruiting is that people are very surprised with Grand Forks. It’s a real welcoming community. Whether they’re checking into their hotel or at a restaurant or store, people are welcoming them into the community.
WORKING TOGETHER TO SHARE WHY GRAND FORKS IS WAY COOLER THAN YOU THINK
