Metro Area Major Employers

Firm Name

Business Type

Employees*

MeritCare Health System

Healthcare Services

6244

North Dakota State University

Education/Training

4330

American Crystal Sugar Company

Food Processors

2000

Fargo Public School District Number One

Education/Training

1514

Innovis Health

Clinics - Medical

1498

Concordia College

Education/Training

1162

US Bank

Business Services

1097

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Insurance

1095

City of Fargo

Government/Military

1037

CNH America LLC

Agriculture Equipment

1031

Microsoft

Computer Software/Services

950

Wanzek Construction, Inc.

Contractors - General

910

Moorhead Area Public Schools

Education/Training

902

West Fargo Public School District #6

Education/Training

834

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Hospitals

828

Noridian Mutual Insurance Company

Insurance

805

Shooting Star Casino, Hotel
and Event Center

Casinos

791

Hornbacher's Foods

Grocers

767

Minnesota State University Moorhead 

Education/Training

724

Scheels All Sports, Inc.

Sporting Goods

620

Phoenix International Corp.

Manufacturers

600

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Financial Institutions

589

Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel

Casinos

506

Cetero Research

Research and Development

470

Aggregate Industries

Concret Products

450

Eventide Senior Living Communities

Nursing Homes

440

SEI

Computer Software/Services

432

FARGODOME

Arts/Entertainment

420

North Dakota State College of Science

Education/Training

420

State Bank & Trust

Financial Institutions

411