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North Dakota petitions FCC to keep single area code

September 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakotans are accustomed to seven digit phone dialing because the entire state is under the 701 area code. State officials want to keep it that way. North Dakota is projected to run out of numbers under the 701 area code by 2026. So the Public Service Commission is seeking permission from federal regulators to free up…

Fargo Celebrates 701 Day For Everything North Dakota

There is also a month-long scavenger hunt through the GooseChase app where you can win prizes by celebrating all North Dakota has to offer

July 1, 2020

FARGO, N.D. — It’s seven-oh-one. The date on July first matches the state’s area code. Fargo Park District is taking advantage of that for its first 701 Day celebration. People made screen-printed shirts with a 701 logo at Rheault Farm. They also gave out free 701 stickers featuring local landmarks. There is also a month-long scavenger hunt through the GooseChase…