Wahpeton

Wahpeton

Eastern ND - Pop 8K

MEET Wahpeton

Wahpeton, located in the state’s southeastern corner

is home to the North Dakota State School of Science and an assortment of industries. Across the Red River to the east lies Breckenridge, Minnesota. With surrounding wide-open spaces for outdoor recreation, and the major shopping hub of Fargo less than 50 miles away, Wahpeton offers a balance of a hometown atmosphere close to the best of both country life and city life.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Wahpeton area is an industrial region with numerous manufacturing plants and value-added agricultural plants. With these businesses and excellent job training programs, opportunities abound in engineering and plant operations, as well as careers in education, healthcare and a wide variety of services.

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
ND State College of Science
CDI Services, Incy
Wahpeton Public School District
Red River Human Services Foundation
Prime Wood
Walmart
WCCO Belting

Healthcare

Emergency Care

CHI St. Francis

Available Locally

Primary Medical Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
Veterinary Care
Veteran Healthcare

Education

AIRPORT

Fargo Hector International Airport (1 hour drive)

WEEKEND PLANS

Enjoy an assortment of shops and eateries including several upscale restaurants and taverns. Among others, you’ll find fine dining and craft beers in the renovated, historic city hall building. Also downtown, enjoy a fine art gallery that also serves as the city’s visitor center. Play the only 18-hole golf course in America with the front and back nine holes in two different states. Kayak the Red River and enjoy an assortment of parks and trails, plus the Chahinkapa Zoo featuring endangered southern white rhinoceroses.