Born and raised North Dakotan, lived in Fargo for 4 years, moved back to my home town after college (one of the larger cities in the state). Yes jobs, lots of them, but typically they are going to be restaurant/retail jobs, not many professional jobs mostly because people stay at them forever. They are there, just have to be patient. If you live in Fargo you have the wonderful advantage of being right across the river from Moorhead, MN. In Minnesota, you do not pay sales tax on items like clothing (little life hack in you need to save some extra $$$). In ND you do not pay sales tax on most food items and gasoline, but you will on other essential items such as clothing. Sorry about the racism, it's here, must admit that. It's because of limited exposure to other races. Hopefully, over time it will go away with a more diverse population. Weather: cold in winter, hot in summer, invest in a parka, snow boots, and a good hats/gloves set. Learn what wind chill is, just because it says it's 15 degrees out doesn't mean it's going to feel that warm. Yes, some winters are especially wicked where we have a few weeks of a "cold snap" with "feels like" temperatures well into the negatives, like -40 or -50, the water in your skin can freeze if you expose it too long to the elements. You will also need a shovel. Driving in winter is a learning curve, brakes are not your friend on ice, it is best to coast down as much as possible and lightly touch the breaks for a not so slippery stopping experience. Longer travel time, more following distance, and slower speeds are key, also invest in a vehicle with AWD or 4WD if possible. SUVs & pick-ups reign supreme on the plains, but tbh pick-ups are unevenly weighted so while they have the drive train you need, remember to weigh down the box in the winter. She's right, we drink, a lot. Best thing to do in the winter. However, if you want to pick up snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing etc, all great winter activities. Summer activities tend to include, going to the lake, going tubing on the Ottertail river (in Detroit Lakes, MN about 1 hour from Fargo. Also a drinking activity), camping, outdoor concerts etc. SPEND AS MUCH TIME OUTSIDE AS YOU CAN IN THE SUMMER!!! But don't forget bug spray, lots of mosquitos. Flooding is occasional in the Red River Valley as you can have a large amount of snow some winters and the Red River flows north to Canada, which can result in ice jams up stream and the water not flowing. The Valley is very flat so there isn't much places for the water to go. The city has made dykes around the worst of the worst locations, but it is something to think about when looking for housing.
I lived in Fargo my whole life. Everyone is so nice here which is why it’s one of the nicest states to live in. I’m colored and I LOVE IT HERE. She’s right though it can get boring af.. but you’ll save hella money for when you want to travel ;)
I have lived in fargo for 30 years I'm from Minnesota the taxes and everything is lower the nd nice is a thing. If u love to hunt ducks pheasant deer awesome fishing so so if u hate cold and wind dont come but the seasons are awesome
Fargo and the entire eastern end of the state is flat and boring. I much prefer the rolling plains around the Bismarck area in the middle of the state. It's beautiful out there in the summer. Then you have the badlands in the west which are amazing too.
Lmao the best part is how u describe our distance. Girl when I was in nyc to even get anywhere for 15 mins drive was war. And that's not even including traffic. 😩
@@lululife the rent isn’t a problem to me because I paid for a year ahead already. Fargo is just to small for me and less opportunities . I did my pros and cons.
That was the sorriest city I ever lived in my life. I was so depressed up there, I had a good job working downtown Fargo and I quit my job and packed and left town, there ain't shit up there, my experience in Fargo was a depressing lonely existence and I am glad that I left there never to return back to that sorry-ass boring town.
I just moved from Miami! No diversity getting into a community college is a pain and expensive for no reason! A lot of overweight people here too not too many gyms.
Don’t be nervous, but your damn sure will be bored and miserable. I’m a black women and I have lived in Fargo for 9 years. I stayed this long because it’s safe and I have two children. But I have seriously been wanting to move some where warm for the past 3 years.
i’m researching moving out there or SD so i can save up and get a few years of work experience before i move abroad 😭 will be bored for a few years but it’s worth the safety and money tbh
Sounds like there’s a tech industry developing in west Fargo now. That is a big stimulator for that areas economy. I lived in Fargo for several years before moving to Minneapolis, and I have some family in Moorhead. It’s a nice community for raising kids for sure. I like your videos, thanks for sharing
You are such a powerful woman Belle - yes tell us all about the Philly split as promised in the "Slum Life" vid - your fashion sense is one of your gifts. Thank You Mark Belle for City Commission - Rule
I love Fargo I’m only like 45miles from there and yes Fargo is always growing! Specially cause Amazon is coming to Fargo soon. Also we’ve had a lot of big time musicians like Taylor Swift, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and many artist perform their.
I wanted to move there for my bachelor's degree in computer science because the tuition fees are cheap out there, but I'm worried that there are not many tech companies there. I'm Thinking about South Dakota which I believe has more ratings than ND. I would appreciate it if you Could please help with information like getting a job as a software engineer or web developer. Living expenses look cheap there. Gotta move out of DC.
I'm sorry too cold for me.. you want to live in an urban city where I can walk out my house and everything is right there.. and is only probably like 2% black people there so I wouldn't feel comfortable but you do your thing young lady be safe
°2 F??? I would only move there if I had somebody as beautiful and warm and hot as you. But I did check out the real estate you are right it ain't as bad as Texas jobs opportunity is good starting a business there looks like it might be possible . I kinda laughed at your video at first because I spent time in Minot Air Force Base but you're actually on to something. Biggest question of black folks receive well there? I think I'm booking a flight to find out.
I went to college in Fargo, the vibe I got from living there over a decade ago was that lgbt people are ok in their book. The city even has a fairly large (for ND) pride gathering every June, and the college campuses do Pride week during the year. There are also plenty of drag and burlesque shows throughout the year and there is even the Pride Collective & Community Center who can get you in touch with other groups in the community and resources if needed.
No offense but you moved to a place thats 90%+ white, what you call "racism" is inevitable im sure if i moved to south Chicago I'd experience much worse racism than you've experienced in Fargo
@@ddlk9913 Dont assume and the fact that you put racism in quotes let me know that you dont think it exists. Dont assume living in a place that is NOT predominantly white would be to your detriment. You are projecting how you would treat someone who not white. Not everyone is a racism practitioner.
@@camcruise9600 ???? she's haitian i think from the music in the intro, don't always assume a black person is an ethnic black american most black people are not black american. black americans are actually a very small population. there's lots of projection here.
I disagree on your jobs stance we are a state based on agriculture nowadays alot of our people can't just leave the farm and be a master with some other business because it wasn't part of our upbringing skills sometimes need to be earned to do that it requires new opportunity also the amish make the best furniture my dad has worked wood and furniture his whole life the corporate market doesn't care about good furniture also Fargo isn't racist they cater to the BLM movement at NDSU as a West Fargo resident I'll admit my issue with Fargo is the new found political agendas it divides us more than bringing us together I just want my old value system back cause it's disappearing around the whole state
@@lululife Excuses me lady.... There's a reason I said what I said. 1. you don't have a wedding ring on your finger, so that indicates you're not married. Also you mentioned that you have a kid many times in this video, but not once mention that you have a husband or boy friend. 2. You said at the end of the video "I will always love myself and I will always be myself." That is the funniest thing you've said you said in this video. How could you truly love yourself when your wearing some other persons hair on top of your head? You naturally grow hair and you take someone else's hair and put it on your own head inorder to hide it and not have to deal with the hair that grows out of your scalp naturally. That is insecurity at its finest. It looks like yarn and you were telling people at one point in the video, where to buy weave. Before you say "white wm wear weave too..." at least it looks like it grew out of their own scalp. 3. We all know the stats on why being a single parents harms your kids self esteem and likelihood of ending up in jail. You seems like a nice lady, so I"m not gonna go too hard on you.
@@dorianmouzone7313 you just judge me with out knowing me lol! Wearing weave does not indicate insecurity 😂 WHITE PPL WEAR WIGS WEAVE TOO ! Leave my kids out of this! Reasons y I don’t post them! N I’m damn sure not single! You dummy 😜😂 now go hide
Sorry for late reply lol, just asking how direct it is, just trying to get my family to better spot, California is terrible right now, I'm mixed, Mexican and white.
Born and raised North Dakotan, lived in Fargo for 4 years, moved back to my home town after college (one of the larger cities in the state). Yes jobs, lots of them, but typically they are going to be restaurant/retail jobs, not many professional jobs mostly because people stay at them forever. They are there, just have to be patient. If you live in Fargo you have the wonderful advantage of being right across the river from Moorhead, MN. In Minnesota, you do not pay sales tax on items like clothing (little life hack in you need to save some extra $$$). In ND you do not pay sales tax on most food items and gasoline, but you will on other essential items such as clothing. Sorry about the racism, it's here, must admit that. It's because of limited exposure to other races. Hopefully, over time it will go away with a more diverse population. Weather: cold in winter, hot in summer, invest in a parka, snow boots, and a good hats/gloves set. Learn what wind chill is, just because it says it's 15 degrees out doesn't mean it's going to feel that warm. Yes, some winters are especially wicked where we have a few weeks of a "cold snap" with "feels like" temperatures well into the negatives, like -40 or -50, the water in your skin can freeze if you expose it too long to the elements. You will also need a shovel. Driving in winter is a learning curve, brakes are not your friend on ice, it is best to coast down as much as possible and lightly touch the breaks for a not so slippery stopping experience. Longer travel time, more following distance, and slower speeds are key, also invest in a vehicle with AWD or 4WD if possible. SUVs & pick-ups reign supreme on the plains, but tbh pick-ups are unevenly weighted so while they have the drive train you need, remember to weigh down the box in the winter. She's right, we drink, a lot. Best thing to do in the winter. However, if you want to pick up snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing etc, all great winter activities. Summer activities tend to include, going to the lake, going tubing on the Ottertail river (in Detroit Lakes, MN about 1 hour from Fargo. Also a drinking activity), camping, outdoor concerts etc. SPEND AS MUCH TIME OUTSIDE AS YOU CAN IN THE SUMMER!!! But don't forget bug spray, lots of mosquitos. Flooding is occasional in the Red River Valley as you can have a large amount of snow some winters and the Red River flows north to Canada, which can result in ice jams up stream and the water not flowing. The Valley is very flat so there isn't much places for the water to go. The city has made dykes around the worst of the worst locations, but it is something to think about when looking for housing.
Thank you for this!! Thinking on moving to Fargo and was worried there wouldn’t be many jobs. Is The flooding extremely bad?
I lived in Fargo my whole life. Everyone is so nice here which is why it’s one of the nicest states to live in. I’m colored and I LOVE IT HERE. She’s right though it can get boring af.. but you’ll save hella money for when you want to travel ;)
Im movin up there from NY! Where the women be at?
Winters are brutal. -30F cold 6-8 months of the year.
@@deedonnerramone4757 dude are u serious?im from nyc n live in ohio now! I never had that type of winter
I'm colored😂😂😂😂😂
Girl I just randomly found your channel but I currently live in Fargo ND 😂
Oh nice welcome ❤️
You broke this down into pieces girl❤
Thank you very much
You’re welcome
I’ve lived here almost my entire life except 7 years. I came back though. I hate it but will never leave again. I’m 45.
Thanks I been checking out places where there is more work and you really helped me out with this.
Aww thanks glad I did
Currently in Atlanta. Lookin to see how ppl stay in places like Fargo 😭😭 I’m jus up early morning bored
Lol it’s fun out here
@@lululife no it’s not
Ayyyyy a fargo north Dakota vlogger
I'm 17, French, and I really wanna move in North Dakota because It feels lit out there and it's also an underrated state to move into
So true
I have lived in fargo for 30 years I'm from Minnesota the taxes and everything is lower the nd nice is a thing. If u love to hunt ducks pheasant deer awesome fishing so so if u hate cold and wind dont come but the seasons are awesome
Fargo and the entire eastern end of the state is flat and boring. I much prefer the rolling plains around the Bismarck area in the middle of the state. It's beautiful out there in the summer. Then you have the badlands in the west which are amazing too.
This was a good and helpful vedio with lots of information
Thanks love
I just moved here 3 months ago from Minneapolis Minnesota and it’s so lonely .
It is if u don’t know no one
Yes it is
I'm moving there soon 😂 don't say that
im moving to fargo next month & you have me second guessing lmao
You didn't like living in Minneapolis?
Lmao the best part is how u describe our distance. Girl when I was in nyc to even get anywhere for 15 mins drive was war. And that's not even including traffic. 😩
Lol
You are so cute and a great story teller
New subscribe here
I couldn't find a job while i was disabled but as i recover ill be there.
Moving here next month. If you still live there hope to see you😀
Aww you will love fargo
You're absolutely funny, I watch your video and I laughed.
Appreciate it hope subscribe 😏
I was going to move out there but then I just went MN instead. But it’s beauty out there
Minnesota is expensive than fargo cause it’s a city but yea it’s beautiful over here
that's funny because i'm currently deciding between the two. unsure!
@@lululife the rent isn’t a problem to me because I paid for a year ahead already. Fargo is just to small for me and less opportunities . I did my pros and cons.
That was the sorriest city I ever lived in my life. I was so depressed up there, I had a good job working downtown Fargo and I quit my job and packed and left town, there ain't shit up there, my experience in Fargo was a depressing lonely existence and I am glad that I left there never to return back to that sorry-ass boring town.
True
I just moved from Miami! No diversity getting into a community college is a pain and expensive for no reason! A lot of overweight people here too not too many gyms.
@@Pinesol605 Who the heck wants to go to a gym… lol
@@Mountainrock70 I do! I am from Miami!
@@Pinesol605 i am from NYC and we gym just like Miami.I could never live in any city without a gym.
I’m
Moving to fargo from Vegas I’m nervous because I’m black lol
Aww don’t be ❤️
Don’t be nervous, but your damn sure will be bored and miserable. I’m a black women and I have lived in Fargo for 9 years. I stayed this long because it’s safe and I have two children. But I have seriously been wanting to move some where warm for the past 3 years.
@Broken Tower We decided to moved to Georgia.
i’m researching moving out there or SD so i can save up and get a few years of work experience before i move abroad 😭 will be bored for a few years but it’s worth the safety and money tbh
Thanks. Here cuz I’m moving in like a month. From Massachusetts
Welcome
Sounds like there’s a tech industry developing in west Fargo now. That is a big stimulator for that areas economy. I lived in Fargo for several years before moving to Minneapolis, and I have some family in Moorhead. It’s a nice community for raising kids for sure. I like your videos, thanks for sharing
You are such a powerful woman Belle - yes tell us all about the Philly split as promised in the "Slum Life" vid - your fashion sense is one of your gifts. Thank You Mark Belle for City Commission - Rule
Ty
I wanna move here this year if there any operational jobs likes working at store something like this ?
Moving to Fargo soon. Good insight
Yes very good
I'm a nurse, I'm probably moving here soon, kids are grown.
Any single chocolate men??
Yes a lot
Fargo weather just like everywhere else? I don't think you've lived in the south but maybe you've found out by now since its been 3 years..
Wow I would love to visit there thx for sharing by the way how much are the apartments
Range from 620 n up
Cold beyond your wildest imagination.
What apartment complex is this ?
I love Fargo I’m only like 45miles from there and yes Fargo is always growing! Specially cause Amazon is coming to Fargo soon. Also we’ve had a lot of big time musicians like Taylor Swift, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and many artist perform their.
Just moved to Fargo don’t know test my content is going to be about
Huh?
I wanted to move there for my bachelor's degree in computer science because the tuition fees are cheap out there, but I'm worried that there are not many tech companies there. I'm Thinking about South Dakota which I believe has more ratings than ND. I would appreciate it if you Could please help with information like getting a job as a software engineer or web developer. Living expenses look cheap there. Gotta move out of DC.
Either one u will love it
Go to South Dakota not many opportunities for tech here in North Dakota. Unless you apply at the VA but it’s a lot about who you know.
I wanna move there to live
You still there????
@@FlatWHDF no
Looks like a Skaff apartment.
Yup it was
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Please anyone seeing this I want a realtor to help me get an apartment cos I want to move to Fargo by December and know no one there
Oh hi! Look up Campbell properties in fargo! They the best
Hi, can you please do apartments tour for us?
Thank you
Ok
Sounds like a really good place to raise family. You look cute in this video
It really is n thanks lovely
You still stay in Fargo
Currently yes
Are There a lot jobs there?
Yes
I'm sorry too cold for me.. you want to live in an urban city where I can walk out my house and everything is right there.. and is only probably like 2% black people there so I wouldn't feel comfortable but you do your thing young lady be safe
I’m moving soon
°2 F??? I would only move there if I had somebody as beautiful and warm and hot as you.
But I did check out the real estate you are right it ain't as bad as Texas
jobs opportunity is good starting a business there looks like it might be possible .
I kinda laughed at your video at first because I spent time in Minot Air Force Base but you're actually on to something.
Biggest question of black folks receive well there? I think I'm booking a flight to find out.
Hi, are you still there? How is it now?
Yes n same
@@lululife I’m working a traveling assignment there this month, my first experience there.
Hi my dad was thinking abt 4bds house/apt do you know where we could find cause I’m not used to 3 and my family is a big family
Yes shadow creek town homes
Lulu Life thank you I appreciate you
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@@silva6135 have you moved to Fargo?
Do the schools wear uniforms ?
School that you are paying to go to
What about the weather? Fargo
It’s all included
@@lululife because I heard is cold for 4-6months
I just moved to Fargo as well 😩
Welcome 🙏🏾
Are u stop here ? I definitely need pointers if so
I’m thinking to move there in December. My company is headquartered there
Nice you’ll love it
Are you from Ghana.
Yes
@@lululife Make Ghana Great Again.
What's the best parts of Fargo to live in
West fargo
I’m from Fargo North Dakota
Nice
00:26 😆👍
You still live there?
Yes
@@lululife I wanna come in the summer
Can’t believe I’ll in Fargo for 4 months 😒
Aw great
I went to Fargo and I saw lot of Islamics and Muslims , I’m like were da Mexicans at?
They here too lol
Moorehead
Here
How are they towards lgbt people?
I went to college in Fargo, the vibe I got from living there over a decade ago was that lgbt people are ok in their book. The city even has a fairly large (for ND) pride gathering every June, and the college campuses do Pride week during the year. There are also plenty of drag and burlesque shows throughout the year and there is even the Pride Collective & Community Center who can get you in touch with other groups in the community and resources if needed.
Pride is pretty fun in Fargo went there a few time. I know a lot of guys up in Fargo. 😂 literally everyone know about each other.
No offense but you moved to a place thats 90%+ white, what you call "racism" is inevitable im sure if i moved to south Chicago I'd experience much worse racism than you've experienced in Fargo
Not exactly but I get your point
@@lululife not exactly what?
@@ddlk9913 Dont assume and the fact that you put racism in quotes let me know that you dont think it exists. Dont assume living in a place that is NOT predominantly white would be to your detriment. You are projecting how you would treat someone who not white. Not everyone is a racism practitioner.
You’re wrong black people love letting outsiders in. Just quote a few rap lyrics and you’re in lol
@@camcruise9600 ???? she's haitian i think from the music in the intro, don't always assume a black person is an ethnic black american most black people are not black american.
black americans are actually a very small population. there's lots of projection here.
I disagree on your jobs stance we are a state based on agriculture nowadays alot of our people can't just leave the farm and be a master with some other business because it wasn't part of our upbringing skills sometimes need to be earned to do that it requires new opportunity also the amish make the best furniture my dad has worked wood and furniture his whole life the corporate market doesn't care about good furniture also Fargo isn't racist they cater to the BLM movement at NDSU as a West Fargo resident I'll admit my issue with Fargo is the new found political agendas it divides us more than bringing us together I just want my old value system back cause it's disappearing around the whole state
Fargo sucks, I’d rather live in North Korea...
Lol
Food is better in North Korea that's for sure.
Wait a minute it’s not safe at night for blacks .. please expound
in the summer A lot of college kids are down by the OB (night club) & they are drinking, driving doing a lot so it's not safe
Arizona is better
Weather is warm - FARGO IS FREEZING from December to April. Your nose and fingers will freeze.
@@deedonnerramone4757 I agree
6 yrs a slave lol
Small town always seems to be racist
Very
We are not racists we hate lazy dont care about the color
@@ericweibye93 you could have kept that comment to yourself.
Are you a good person? Then no problem, maybe YOU are the racist one for harboring such stereotypes, right?
especially, when it is predominately white.Not even just a small town.I am Reno,Nevada and they are racist asf here.
God damnit, she's a single mother..... I guess fargo has about 18 years before it turns into detroit.
I’m not a single mother & please don’t stereotype my kids
@@lululife Excuses me lady.... There's a reason I said what I said. 1. you don't have a wedding ring on your finger, so that indicates you're not married. Also you mentioned that you have a kid many times in this video, but not once mention that you have a husband or boy friend. 2. You said at the end of the video "I will always love myself and I will always be myself." That is the funniest thing you've said you said in this video. How could you truly love yourself when your wearing some other persons hair on top of your head? You naturally grow hair and you take someone else's hair and put it on your own head inorder to hide it and not have to deal with the hair that grows out of your scalp naturally. That is insecurity at its finest. It looks like yarn and you were telling people at one point in the video, where to buy weave. Before you say "white wm wear weave too..." at least it looks like it grew out of their own scalp. 3. We all know the stats on why being a single parents harms your kids self esteem and likelihood of ending up in jail. You seems like a nice lady, so I"m not gonna go too hard on you.
@@dorianmouzone7313 you just judge me with out knowing me lol! Wearing weave does not indicate insecurity 😂 WHITE PPL WEAR WIGS WEAVE TOO ! Leave my kids out of this! Reasons y I don’t post them! N I’m damn sure not single! You dummy 😜😂 now go hide
@@dorianmouzone7313 You are a horrible human being, your comment was completely uncaused for.
@@carltonwalker4250 but here's the magical question... did I say anything that was incorrect?
I wonder how accurate your racism claims are.
Very! I have close friends to prove it
Sorry for late reply lol, just asking how direct it is, just trying to get my family to better spot, California is terrible right now, I'm mixed, Mexican and white.