SperlingViews - North_Dakota, North_dakota

Out in the middle part of North Dakota roads are poorly maintained. I have seen numerous people miss up their alignment, hurt the bottom of their car, etc. due to unfixed pot holes in the middle of major cities like Bismarck.[read more...]

this town is bad i hate it[read more...]

I'm not from here, though I did move here, but this is not my best place to live. Too cold in the winter, too windy, and too sterile. No stores can open on Sunday till noon. Only certain dealers can sell liquer. The same is for drug stores. It's a bit too bland, though the people are nice and there is not much crime. Thanks Pam D[read more...]

I moved away from the Mpls/St.Paul area as the cost of living was too high in comparison to the wages. I easily make as much in North Dakota as I made in Mn. but the cost of living is much much better. If you like wide open spaces and a sense that you have gotten away from the rat race, this is the place to be. There are a few drawbacks. In western North Dakota, it is hard to find housing. There is a real housing crisis going on. The oil boom has made it hard to find anything to rent as many of the oil people have taken up the vast majority of available places to rent. Also the cost of living has gone up some because of the oil as well. Industry is good and I guess it is a nice problem to have there be more jobs than can be supported by the communities for a place to live concidering that jobs are harder to come by in many other places. The people are laid back and see the world in a no-nonsense sort of way. It is kind of like stepping back in time coming here. I have learned to always have cash on hand or my check book as some places do not accept a check card. One place where I orded food thinking I would be able to pay by card had no problem letting me get my food and come back with cash a few days later. That would not happen in the Twin Cities unless it was family that owned the place. I have to do alot of driving living in a rural area for shopping and work. Nothing is close by. So far I am still much further ahead even with the gas prices as they are. Over all I am very glad I made this move. My daughter has always dreamed of having a horse and now she has one. It is being boarded out at a friends place until we get our own place. There is plenty of opportunity for country living here. Again, the housing piece is the only real problem. I am lucky to have friends here that have provided a place for us to be until I can find something. In the end it would be sad to have to leave a good job and lifestyle I love all because I couldn't find a place to live in the school district the kids are in.[read more...]

I am going to make this easy for you yes' and no's will tell you whether you belong here. Do you think low breastfeeding rates are good? thats one point for north dakota if you say yes you don't care iif it is is one of only four remaining states that refuse to pass any laws or bills protecting breastfeeding women from being charged with indecent exposiore or being forced to serve jury duty they tried to pass one against breastfeeding women but, thankfully it was thrown out. Do you think a lack of non-church related activities for children isa good thing? another point for bismarck, seeing as there are literally no activities that are not related to a church in north dakota for children under 21 other then drinking and suicide: #2 highest rate for suicide fatalities ages 10-14 in the NATION #6 highest rate for suicide fatalities ages 15-19 in the NATION! "Statistics show that North Dakota is number one in the COUNTRY in underage drinking" As stated by our First Lady!! Oh wait I forgot tobacco, High school students who smoke cigarettes 22.1%. I could probably say more but, I'm at a loss for words right now. I would just say to those out there with families enter with cation as this state is FAR from family friendly. Also I would like to add that disabled services are miserable in this state so if you or anyone you know is disabled/ handicapped in any way go elsewhere. trust me. If you are low income expect everyone to look down on you. If you are a single parent, same story. Even worse if you are an unmarried couple residing together you are ILLEGAL in our state! Isn't this enough reason to run away while you can!?[read more...]

I have lived in North Dakota for three years and I have never really liked it. It is cold and boring, but some people love it.[read more...]

North Dakota highlights include good people, historic and scenic draws for tourism, and four seasons.[read more...]