Metro Area Major Employers

Firm Name

Business Type

Employees*

MeritCare Health System

Healthcare Services

6100

North Dakota State University

Education/Training

3931

Noridian Mutual Insurance Company

Insurance

2033

American Crystal Sugar Company

Food Processors

2000

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Insurance

1800

Innovis Health

Clinics - Medical

1684

Fargo Public School District Number One

Education/Training

1300

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Financial Institutions

1039

Microsoft

Computer Software/Services

960

US Bank Service Center

Business Services

925

Moorhead Area Public Schools

Education/Training

902

West Fargo Public School District #6

Education/Training

834

Shooting Star Casino, Hotel
and Event Center

Casinos

812

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Hospitals

766

CNH America LLC

Agriculture Equipment

765

Hornbacher's Foods

Grocers

715

City of Fargo

Government/Military

702

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Social Services

700

Concordia College

Education/Training

662

Scheels All Sports, Inc.

Sporting Goods

625

Minnesota State University Moorhead 

Education/Training

624

Phoenix International Corp.

Manufacturers

600

Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Contractors - General

600

State Bank & Trust

Financial Institutions

500

Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel

Casinos

506