Moving to Casselton: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Casselton means joining a real Red River Valley agricultural hub roughly 20 miles west of Fargo.

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A genuine agricultural community near Fargo

Casselton sits in real Red River Valley farmland (soybeans, corn, wheat, sugar beets), close enough to Fargo for commuter access.

A current agribusiness-processing anchor

North Dakota Soybean Processors' soy-crush facility opened near Casselton in August 2024, employing approximately 75 people.

An honestly disclosed rail-hazard history

This record discloses the December 2013 oil-train derailment directly, alongside its real, disclosed, genuine safety-improvement aftermath.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.