Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls is a scenic small town in western Minnesota, 180 miles northwest of Minneapolis, located along the Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County. The town has a population of about 14,000 proud residents that maintain the community through keeping the businesses strong, residential neighborhoods attractive, and the scenic areas a draw for visitors.

A beautiful part of Minnesota, the attractions found in Fergus Falls are ideal for nature enthusiast and outdoorsmen. These include the falls, over 1,000 lakes for fishing, boating, and swimming, a nature learning center, world-class horse arena, and numerous biking, walking, and snowmobiling trails. The city is the anchor point to the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, Minnesota's first birding trail, and the Otter Trail Scenic Byway, a major trail of the region. Aside from Fergus Falls' natural attractions, the town also offers museums, historic buildings, a performing arts center, and plenty of shopping at national chain stores, small town boutiques, and antique shops. Such attractions are not just ideal for visitors but for the residents as well; not only do they get to enjoy them, but they will also likely have the pleasure of meeting the many tourists visiting Fergus Falls throughout the year.

Further, for residents, the region offers numerous cultural experiences through A Center for the Arts, the Kaddatz Gallery, Lake Region Arts Council, Waage Theater, Fergus Falls School of Dance, and Otter Tail County Museum hosting special events, performances and exhibits.

Economically speaking, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fergus Falls is one of the newly-dubbed Micropolitan Statistical Areas. What this means is that it's an economic hub that draws workers and shoppers from many miles around. Major employers include Otter Tail Power and Lake Region Healthcare, as well as small and midsize businesses. Fergus Falls is a modern community with state-of-the art healthcare, needed conveniences and a strong educational system. Living in the city can be exciting as it will definitely have a small town feel, but also be a place one can have a lucrative life and, through its strong tourism, meet new and interesting people daily.