Serving our community since 1899

125 Years of Care

Founded by the Franciscan Sisters in 1899, CHI St. Francis Health has a long history of serving Wahpeton, North Dakota, Breckenridge, Minnesota and the surrounding region. We remain committed to their mission of building healthier communities.

• 25-bed critical access hospital
• 2 community clinics
  • Primary Care & Walk-In Clinic
  • Milnor Clinic
• Wide range of services
  • 24-hour Emergency Care and Ambulance services
  • General and Laparoscopic Surgery services
  • Lab and Diagnostic Imaging
  • Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation (OT, PT, Speech, Cardiac, Aquatic and Lymphedema)
  • Sleep Center
  • Swing Bed 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
• Senior living options
  • St. Francis Nursing Home
  • Appletree Court Senior Living facility

Vibrant Twin Communities

A river may run between Wahpeton, North Dakota, and Breckenridge, Minnesota, but these towns are closely connected by dynamic and growing communities totaling more than 11,400 in population. Here, residents enjoy the best of all worlds. There’s the comfort and ease of small-town living with ample services, shopping and activities. Located near lake country, outdoor adventures abound for those who enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, camping, biking, hiking and more. Meanwhile, big city amenities – including an international airport – are less than an hour away in Fargo, North Dakota.

Demographics

• 8.7% of residents belong to a minority group, contributing to diverse and inclusive workplaces.
• Median age is 37.4
• Median household income is $46,752

Industries

• Manufacturing
• Retail trade
• Health care
• Education

Amenities

• Housing options from modern homes to large acreages
• Public and private school systems
  • Breckenridge Public School
  • St. Mary’s Catholic School
  • Wahpeton Public Schools
  • St. John’s School
  • Circle of Nations
  • North Dakota State College of Science
• 17+ diverse places to worship
• Many local parks plus walking/biking paths
• Golf Course (only 18-hole course in US spanning two states)
• Two community water parks
• Chahinkapa Zoo with animals from around the world
• Boutique shopping and specialty retail
• Access to lake country for those who enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, camping, biking, hiking and more
• International airport less than an hour away

To find out more about our community, check out these websites:

• City of Breckenridge
• Wahpeton, ND
• Wahpeton Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce