Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck is situated on the east bank of the Missouri River, directly across the river from Mandan. The two cities make up the core of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The North Dakota State Capitol, the tallest building in the state, towers over the central part of Bismarck. The state government employs more than 4,000 in the city. As a hub of retail and health care, Bismarck is the economic center of a large portion of south-central North Dakota and north-central South Dakota. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bismarck,_North_Dakota
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Located on the east bank of the Missouri River, Bismarck is home to more than 80 miles of trails, seven nearby golf courses and surrounded by forests, Bismarck offers plenty to those who prefer active lifestyles and outdoor amenities. The city’s vibrant downtown is packed with restaurants, cafes, and shops. Top employers in Bismarck include Sanford Health, St. Alexius Medical Center, and state government. Bismarck hosts five colleges, the largest of which is the University of Mary. Newcomers find much to like in Bismarck’s affordable housing market and excellent health care. Bismarck's stunningly low unemployment rate is in part a reflection of the oil-fueled economic boom North Dakota has experienced over the past two years
