Fargo, North Dakota
Cue the accents, woodchippers, and “You betchas”—or not.
Most folks hear “Fargo” and immediately think of the 1996 crime drama by the Coen brothers. Fargo, the film, is a quirky, dark tale about a desperate car salesman who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife—only for everything to spiral into chaos. Frances McDormand stole the show as the very pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson. The opening claims it’s a “true story,” but the Coen brothers later admitted the film is purely fiction, though it borrows bits and pieces from real crimes.
But enough about the movie.
Let’s talk about the real Fargo.
We rolled into town on Tuesday with plans to stay three days. Susan tried to snag us a spot for the Fourth of July, but everything was booked. Honestly, that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Instead of battling crowds and fireworks traffic, we’ll continue westward to Jamestown on the 4th.
Our only real challenge here? The weather. It’s hot, it’s humid, and we landed a 30-amp site. For most folks, that’s a dealbreaker for running two A/C units. But they don’t know us. We’ve been around the block (and the campground) more than a few times, and yes—we can run two compressors on 30 amps. Don’t ask how. Just know it involves some faith, finesse, and maybe a little bit of magic.
First Stop: Fargo Air Museum
The Fargo Air Museum was our first real dive into local culture. (And yes, it was blessedly air-conditioned.) This isn’t your typical dusty airplane hangar. Many of the planes are still flight-ready, which added a living history feel to the visit. From WWII warbirds to sleek experimental aircraft, the displays blend storytelling with engineering in a way that kept both of us intrigued. Even I found myself stopping to read the placards—always a good sign.
We were both impressed.
Next Stop: Downtown Murals & Coffee
From there, we headed downtown to hunt for some of Fargo’s famous murals. The city has embraced public art in a big way, and the colorful murals give the streets a creative, welcoming vibe.
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Along with the Church is the Hjemkomst Ship
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A Norwegian Surprise on Thursday
Then came a little unexpected treat—(The Sons of Norway - Press Here in Blue). No, not a secret society, but a cultural center and café tucked into town. We stumbled across it and found ourselves welcomed with smiles, the scent of baked goods, and a menu full of Norwegian comfort food. Morning rolls with raisins, traditional meat dishes, and of course—pie. (Because why wouldn’t there be pie?) It was like stepping into a warm, flour-dusted memory of someone’s grandma’s kitchen.
So that’s Fargo: quirky, cultured, and just the right kind of unexpected.
Safe Journeys and Travels
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Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me
