About Us |
Mayville-Portland, North Dakota, is located along the beautiful Goose River in east-central North Dakota. Mayville is the largest community in Traill County, and together Mayville and Portland provide a retail and services hub for the surrounding area. The combination of rural living and convenient access to amenities makes Mayville-Portland a terrific place to raise a family or retire. With a top-notch educational system that includes Mayville State University, we have many possibilities for you!
- Combined population of 2,557 (according to the 2000 census)
- Approximately 200 businesses
- Traill County Technology Center is a business incubator providing resources for start-up businesses.
- Preschool through adult education system
- Preschool services are part of Mayville State University.
- Mayville-Portland Clifford Galesburg School District provides excellent K-12 education.
- Mayville State University brings higher education, diversity, and culture to Mayville-Portland. MaSU provides Tablet PCs to all students and offers Bachelor's and Associate degree programs.
- Recreation opportunities for all ages
- Six parks and a walking/biking trail system
- Beautiful, mature golf course on the Goose River
- Tennis, racquetball, handball, and competition-level horseshoe courts
- Water park complete with waterslides
- Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling
- A sledding hill, indoor ice arena, bowling alley, and wellness/fitness center
- Wired community
- Both DSL and cable modem broadband internet access available.
- Telephone services from three landline providers
- Healthcare
- Award-winning hospital, clinic, optometrist, dentist, and chiropractor
- Local massage therapist
- Spiritual Life
- Nine churches within Mayville-Portland, plus many more rural churches
- Hospitality
- Seven restaurants, many nightspots, a motel, and campground
- Cultural Activities
- Goose River Heritage Museum
