Cando, North Dakota

Cando was founded in 1884 as the seat of the newly formed Towner County. It was named from the pioneers' "can do" spirit. The Great Northern Railway was extended to Cando in 1888. ==Geography==

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. ==Demographics==

Its school district is North Star Schools. It was in the Cando School District until 2008, when it merged with Bisbee-Egeland School District into North Star. ==Notable people==

, whether born, raised, or residing. · The fact of their association should have a reliable source cited. · Alphabetical by last name please. · All others will be deleted. --> • Dick Armey, U.S. representative from Texas and House majority leader • Dave Osborn, running back for the Minnesota Vikings • Fountain L. Thompson, U.S. senator from North Dakota ==Climate==

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cando has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. ==References==