Wahpeton is the seat of Richland County, North Dakota. Although the area was explored by Jonathan Carver in 1767, it was more than a hundred more years before the area was settled, for the most part settlers from Wisconsin. The first settler was Morgan T. Rich, who began farming the area in 1869. As more settlers arrived, the community became known as Richville. Its name was changed to Chahinkapa when its post office was established, and renamed Wahpeton two years later.
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An online portal for the city of Wahpeton, with government information, documents/forms index, and departments directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links.
http://www.wahpeton.com/
North Dakota State College of Science
Founded in 1903, NDSCS is one of the oldest two-year, comprehensive, residential colleges in the nation. With its main campus in Wahpeton, North Dakota, its second location is in Fargo. Its mission and history are featured, along with a campus map and information about its academic, athletic, and alumni programs.
http://www.ndscs.nodak.edu/
View a profile and facilities for this Wahpeton hotel. Â Offers toll free and online reservations as well as an online rate checker.
http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-wahpeton-north_dakota-ND006
Located in the southwest part of Wahpeton, North Dakota, the Starlite offers nightly, weekly, and monthly rates. Its guest accommodations and amenities are outlined, rates defined, and contact data presented.
http://www.stayatstarlite.com/
The daily newspaper serves Richland County, North Dakota and Wilkin County, Minnesota, including the cities of Wahpeton, ND and Breckenridge, MN, which are situated at the base of the Red River of the North, on the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Samples of its stories and features are available without registration, but full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/
Wahpeton Park & Recreation Department
Operated by the City of Wahpeton, North Dakota, the facilities and programs of the department are highlighted, including a park map and an overview and schedules of its recreational programs, facilities, parks, and the Chahinkapa Zoo.
http://www.wahpetonpark.com/
Wahpeton Public School District
Public school district providing the curriculum, activities and learning environment to pre-K through 12 students. Site includes a district calendar, school profiles and upcoming activities.
http://www.wahpeton.k12.nd.us/
Maintained by the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the City of Wahpeton, the site introduces housing developments and residential opportunities in Wahpeton, North Dakota, along with a guide to local businesses, medical facilities and programs, entertainment venues, and children’s resources.
http://wahpetonwelcome.com/
Wahpeton-Breckenridge Area Chamber of Commerce
Provides a variety of programs and services to businesses throughout Wahpeton, North Dakota and Breckenridge, Minnesota. Includes area business news, resources on planning and zoning issues, member directory, membership details, events calendar and local links.
http://www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com/
