Chances are you may have heard of the small town of Fargo, but have you ever seen it in a movie, especially in the bar where the film's opening scene is set? Although none of these films were made in Fargo itself, many people refer to Fargo as referring to the 1996 Coen Brothers film of the same name starring Fargo co-stars Joel and Ethan Hawke. Fargo is only mentioned twice in this film, and that was enough to secure Frances McDormand her first Oscar. If you live in North Dakota, the state with the highest homicide rate of any state in the US, you may have seen or even heard of Fargo at some point in your life.

The city was originally called Centralia, but was renamed Fargo after the arrival of the Fargo - North Dakota Express Railroad in 1884. Fargo's growth pushed south and west beyond the city limits, and travel in the region was revolutionized. Renowned pop artist James Rosenquist, who was born in nearby Grand Forks, created a series of "North Dakota-themed" murals in downtown Fargo as part of a special commission.

The arena was built in 1968 and was previously home to the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the North Dakota Stars. It was a jet before Team Fargo left, but it was also home to the Fargo - Moorhead Jets, Fargo's first professional hockey team. Fargo and Moorheads are also home to two other professional sports teams, the University of Fargo basketball team and the women's basketball team. In 1972, acres were built at the intersection of these two interstates for a multipurpose arena, a football stadium and a hotel.

Fargo and Moorhead are home to the Red River Zoo, which specializes in rare and endangered species, and the Fargo Air Museum, which houses a kind of plane. The Plains Art Museum (which is free to visit) has a small, lovingly curated collection with an emphasis on local works, including works by local artists like Robert Rauschenberg (after all, Sioux State in ND).

A New York Yankees player who has lived in Fargo for part of his life and is home to the Fargo - Moorhead Museum of Natural History.

North Dakota State football team has won the last five FCS National Championships and hosted ESPN College GameDay in 2013 and 2014. Fargo - Moorhead prides itself on its proximity to the University of Minnesota - Duluth and the Minnesota State University System. You can also enjoy one of Fargo's most popular traditions, the Downtown Fargo Community Partnership, which hosts a variety of events, including the annual "Downtown Fargo Festival" on the first Saturday of each month. The twin town of Moorheads also organises ferry trips to promote the city's economic development, arts and culture and tourism.

The national Amtrak train company also serves Fargo on its scenic Empire Builder route, which runs daily between Chicago, Seattle and Portland. If you feel like driving, you should stay in Fargo - Moorhead, Minnesota, a short drive from Minneapolis - St. Paul or Fargo.

The Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area with a population of 229,000 consists of the cities of Fargo, Moorheads, St. Paul, Minn. and Fargo North Dakota. The total number of farms in the region is 5,707, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for fiscal year 2014.

Other major employers include the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce, the University of North Dakota and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The $44 million arena is located in southern Fargo and its first event is the inaugural season of the Fargo - Moorhead Women's Roller Derby League. The Women's Roller Derby League was founded in May 2009 and is played at the FMDG Skateland Roller Center in Fargo. Sports teams include the men's hockey team at North Dakota State University and the women's hockey team at the University of North Fargo. It is used as a training ground for the university's men's hockey team and other sports teams.

Whether you're looking for a pair of shoes for the adventure ahead, SCHEELS from Fargo has the largest shoe selection in the Midwest. Whether you're looking for family activities, going on your own or meeting friends, the Fargo area doesn't disappoint. For avid hunters there is a wide selection of hunting weapons, as well as hunting and fishing equipment for those interested in hunting with a rifle. SCHeELS covers everything from hunting, fishing, camping, hunting and camping equipment to hiking and hiking equipment.

In 2014, Fargo was ranked as one of the fastest growing small towns in the United States by Forbes magazine. This, together with the city's high quality of life and proximity to major metropolitan areas, led Money Magazine to rate it as the second best city in North Dakota for business opportunities. The city is full of professionals from around the world who have moved here and other professionals who are discovering that Fargo is a welcoming community for new Americans.