Wow, North Dakota must be terrible if it's bashed on survival website. That's one state that has never crossed my mind to visit.
Now now, let's not resort to inter-state bashing in these forums. After all ND is financially solvent, oil rich and has very low unemployment whereas California is... well... ISN'T.

[tongue in cheek]
I personally like the state. I've driven though it a number of times... it reminds me of home!