First classes held at North Dakota Agricultural College, now North Dakota State University. Concordia College is established. Fargo's population 5,664. Major fire destroys 140 residences and 219 businesses. Retailing begins to thrive.
Local expansion parallels national prosperity.
Northern Pacific Depot built on Main Avenue. St. John's Hospital is built. Now consolidated into Dakota Heartland Hospital. St. Luke's Hospital built. Now MeritCare Hospital.