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At the offices of Spotlight Media we have had some amazing opportunities for the future of our publications.

1. We want to bring on contributors from the community to help tell their stories, give advice and share their opinions.

2. I hope you notice how much we expanded our resource section in the back of the magazine. We added a full drink special calendar because it’s the number one visited page on fargomonthly.com.

3. More resources! We want to add more pages in the back loaded with new resources like shopping guides, dining guides, college specials, kids’ guides and more. Let us know what you would like to see.

4. Mobile power! Within the year we want to re-introduce our mobile app. This app showcases every leisure activity this area has to offer in real time.

5. FOOD! We are going to keep expanding on our food sections each month. I can’t tell you how much the readers have been demanding more food. We’re happy to oblige.

Mike Dragosavich, Publisher

I was featured in the North Dakota State University Magazine this month. It is sent out to all the alumni. This is a huge deal to me.

The article explains how much the community of Fargo-Moorhead has helped me grow my magazines and allowed me to succeed.

This is just another channel of exposure for my mission. My mission is to let everyone know how amazing this community is and how much opportunity there is here. I was an average student with big dreams and I am living those dreams right now. I owe it all to the people of Fargo-Moorhead and NDSU. Thank you all.

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Contents

Best Burger

The age old question is answered: who has the best burger in town? Do you agree?

58 Meet Anne Blackhurst Anne Blackhurst recently took over as the President of MSUM. Read about what she hopes to accomplish with the school.

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The Secret To A Good Beer

Aaron Hill of the Fargo Brewing Co. tells you what to look for in a good beer.

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Culinary Spotlight

Eric Watson tells you how to never have another burger blunder again.

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Event Calendar

Once again, we have the best event calendar in the Red River Valley.

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Live Music

Find out where your favorite band is playing with our live music calendar.

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Drink Specials

Wondering where to go tonight? We have the answer.

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Musicians To Watch For

Summer Concerts

Find out who you should be paying attention to in the Fargo music world.

We interviewed The Fray, Trampled

By Turtles and Bonnie Raitt for their upcoming shows at Bluestem.

On The Cover

We went to Eric Watson, owner of Mezzaluna and Mosaic Catering and our food columnist, to create a custom burger for our cover. He created this beauty just for the magazine. We’re sorry to tell you that you can’t order it, but there are plenty of great burgers in this city. Go out and find your favorite.

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Not Enough Summer Nights THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THE MONTH of June that I look

forward to. Maybe it’s because it brings back memories of the days of summer vacation. (Am I able to start a petition to create one of those for adults?) The dawning of June brought the promise of no more pesky school, carefree days of doing whatever you wanted and plenty of time outside.

While that summer vacation is long gone for most of us, it doesn’t mean we can’t be excited about the month. Whether your perfect summer day is a barbecue in the backyard with family, a day on the links with friends or, like me, a day in, on or around the lake, I hope that you get out and make the most of this summer.

We all know that we deserve it after the other nine months of the year.

around town to sit back and enjoy a drink or two with friends.

There is a LOT going on this summer.

Jade Presents has plenty of concerts coming up that I’m quite excited for.

If you like theatre, MSUM’s Straw Hat Players have a lot of shows this month, Trollwood’s performance of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” is sure to be a fun, family experience and the Gooseberry Park Players’ “The Sound Of Music” hopes to bring new life to the classic musical. Don’t forget about all the awesome patios

So what are you doing sitting around?

There’s too much to do to be idle. Go out and get started with your summer.

Just make sure you bring your copy of “Fargo Monthly” along with you.

Correction The live acts for Happy Harry’s Ribfest were incorrectly listed in the May Fargo Monthly. It should have noted that the acts were Colt Ford, Love & Theft, Quiet Riot and Hot Chelle Rae.

We hope that we are able to help you find those great events happening in the area. We’ve amped up our event calendar, added drink specials to the back of the magazine and we hope we expose something you didn’t know existed in this great city.

PS. If you aren’t extremely hungry after reading our best burger section, I’ll feel like I failed at my job.

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My Top Summer Concerts There’s so many good concerts coming up. Here’s what I’m most looking forward to.

Paul McCartney July 12 at the FargoDome Of course I’m excited for Sir Paul McCartney. He’s one of the freaking Beatles.

Bonnie Raitt July 6 at Bluestem I may be a little bit out of her age demographic, but I’m excited to see Raitt, especially after getting to interview her this month.

The Flaming Lips July 16 at The Venue The Flaming Lips may not be for everybody, but “Do You Realize?” how awesome they are?

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Fargo Marathon One of the biggest events of the year moved downtown this year.

To celebrate its tenth birthday, the Fargo Marathon kicked off the 5K on First Ave and moved the 10K, half and full marathon starting line to the Main Avenue Bridge. It was a sight to see 21,000 people gather in downtown Fargo.

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Midwest Mobile Summit

Hundreds of people from across the country came to Fargo to learn about mobile technology. This two-day summit that was hosted by Myriad Mobile hoped to help companies create mobile strategies in the aim of keeping them above the competition. Not only was it an educational experience, but the organizers knew how to show their guests a good time.

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THE FRAY I N T E R V I E W with Isaac Slade:

Fatherhood, the President of Rwanda and The Fray Saturday, June 21 at Bluestem

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he Fray has found international success with meaningful songs like “How To Save A Life,” “You Found Me” and “Never Say Never.” They are on tour right now to promote their new album “Helios” and will be headlining at Bluestem Amphitheater with Barcelona and Oh Honey on June 21. We caught up with lead singer Isaac Slade to discuss their new album, fatherhood and heart-to-heart conversations with the President of Rwanda.

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turned to me and he just talked for 25 – 30 minutes on his stance on leadership and his challenges to connect with regular, plain old everyday people from this weird pedestal they call President…

You are a recent father. How has that changed your life?

“Ben (Wysocki), the drummer, and I had our first kid like 12 days apart. We both jumped onto the train simultaneously and then we both jumped onto a plane simultaneously and went on the road. We’re both just figuring it out. I just got off the phone with my wife… She’s doing the single parent thing but there are plenty of single parents out there that are doing the same thing.”

It was one of the most humanizing moments for me. Suddenly, he humanized every king or president I’ve ever seen. Oh my god, they’re all just people. Bono is a guy. The king of Jordan is a guy. Obama is a guy… It rang thunder all the way through the halls of my heart realizing we’re all in the same boat. We all have stories… Actually, that moment kind of inspired ‘Heartbeats’ from our third record.”

Do you have any highlights in your career so far?

“The one that probably stands out the most was I went to Cape Town to write a little bit and travel a bit before our third record ‘Scars and Stories.’ I did some writing down there for four or five days and then my friend said, ‘Hey, I’m going through Rwanda on my way home. It’s like a 24hour layover if you want to come with me.’ I was on the record label’s time so I was like, ‘Sure.’ I get to Rwanda and we landed at Kigali around 7 p.m. and it was a whirlwind from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. the next night… The next morning, my friend is an amazing kind of older guy from Colorado Springs, and he had a meeting with the President of Rwanda and he asked if I wanted to go. I said, ‘Sure.’ I brought my guitar and thought, ‘Maybe I’ll play a song for him or whatever.’

The secretary guy said, ‘Actually, it’s his birthday. It’ll be perfect…’ We sat with him.

My buddy did his stuff and talked through a bunch of stuff and all these improvements for the country. I got to ride shotgun while he talked about how to help Rwanda and make it a better place and bring all these businesses and technologies to it and all these crazy things that I never get to see…

He said, ‘Hey, are you going to play me a song?’ I was like, ‘Oh jeez’ so I played him one of our songs…

I asked him at the end of it, ‘Can I ask you, how do you handle the loneliness of this spotlight that you have?’ I feel that a little bit. I have this very different life. I’m the only one that’s holding that microphone. Even the closest guys to me in the band, my closest friends or my wife, they’re still not holding that microphone. It’s an isolating place and you get pretty lonely, which no one ever talks about.

His Chief of Staff sat up really straight like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe you just asked that.’ The President kind of looked away from me for what felt like an eternity. It was probably eight seconds. He was probably trying to decide if he was going to answer this punk-ass kid from Colorado. He

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Just out of curiosity, what song did you sing him for his birthday?

“I sang him ‘How To Save A Life.’ I was hoping that he would have heard any of our music. (Laughs) He said, ‘Oh, I think I’ve heard that one before.’”

Is there anything you want to say to the people of Fargo who will be coming out to your show?

“We have two different lives. One is the studio life where we sit and carefully capture these songs, how they sound in our heads, and kind of jangling around in our souls.

We try and take snapshots of the elusive ghosts of these songs. That is the record that people hear. Our other life is this spontaneous, sort of cowboy, part of our life.

It’s on stage in front of a crowd, it happens once and it never happens again… Out of the two lives that is my favorite part of this whole job, getting to stand up on stage creating a moment with a crowd and with people. We’ve put our records out there for so many years, but we’ve never had the chance to actually come and play. I’m really just thrilled beyond belief to do that other part of what we do with you guys.”

To read the whole interview, go to fargomonthly.com For more information on their show at Bluestem, go to jadepresents.com/the-fraymoorhead

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or the last 40 years Bonnie Raitt has been an influential force in the music world. She has won 10 Grammys, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance from the Americana Music Association and was named one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time� by Rolling Stone magazine. Her list of accomplishments goes on and on. We caught up with her to discuss her upcoming show at Bluestem on Sunday, July 6.

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Music Time’ in their playlists. And so you’ve got people like Justin Vernon and Adele singing my praises and singing ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ and that whole generation that didn’t know about me.”

I heard that you have some family here in Minnesota, is that correct?

“You know, my brother fell in love with Minnesota. We’re a water skiing family from southern California and when I made my first album in Lake Minnetonka, we rented a remedial reading summer camp, which was the only place that would rent to people that looked like hippies or black people.

In 1971, we staked our Minnesota roots.

Steve (brother) fell in love with the idea that he could water ski in all those lakes, so he moved, became part of the Lamont Cranston and Willie Murphy and the Bees music scene after I made my first album there in 1971. So I was, every summer, coming through vacationing with my brother, and then my mom married a man whose family lives in Minnesota as well, so I’ve got some roots there, but I really have to admit it’s more in the summer time (laughs).”

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You’ve performed with so many different people. Is there anybody that you have yet to perform with that you would just absolutely love to get the chance to?

“I’ve opened for the Stones a couple of times and gotten to sit in with them and Keith Richards and I have known him and Mick since I was 19, so that’s one person I would love to get back into the studio and do something together with. I’m sure that opportunity, hopefully, will pan out in the next few years, but just about everybody else I love. I’ve been blessed to already get Tony Bennett and my dad and great R&B artists, people like BB King and Ruth Brown and Charles Brown and Crosby, Stills & Nash. There’s really been so many people and now I have a duet out with David Lindley on the Jackson Browne tribute record, so I’m not gonna lie one at a time there’s less and less available, but then there’s the whole younger generation.”

Have you found when you perform a younger generation is finding your music?

“Yeah, it’s really been wonderful to see, especially at the after show kind of fundraiser receptions, and sometimes people win contests at radio stations. But even just looking out, especially in the summertime we play outdoors a lot, you can see the generation that were children when ‘Nick of Time’ (came out). After 20 years in the business, ‘Nick of Time’ kind of catapulted me into a different stratosphere of people knowing about me, and those kids are now in their early 20s that grew up with their parents playing ‘Luck of the Draw’ and ‘Nick of

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Now, obviously touring is a little bit different than back in ‘71. Do you still love it just as much being on the road?

“Oh man, if it seems like it’s a lot of fun when you go to a concert, it’s because it is. Those two hours are worth the 22 hours of schlepping around five cities a week. In the early days it wasn’t as great of food and the hotels weren’t as good and the buses weren’t as smooth, and that was just fine.

When you’re young that’s when you can party and hang out on the road and sleep crammed in together in a small station wagon. But being on the road nowadays … is really like a traveling summer camp, so I love it even more now than I’ve done all of these four decades. I must really love being on the road. I think it gets in your blood to be this kind of a gypsy… It’s really fun to have that camaraderie and be on the bus and travel with a pack. But the payoff is really the shows, to be able to blow people away every night, hopefully, and do your absolute best and knowing that people haven’t either seen you for many years or sometimes for the first time. Every night is opening night, and I learned that from my dad.”

Is there anything you would like to say to your fans up here in Fargo or that are coming out to your show?

“I don’t get up to your neck of the woods enough and we’re thrilled that you wanted to have us. This isn’t a touring year for us, so I’m glad to be able to hit a bunch of people that haven’t been able to get down to the Fair and I hope you love our show.

We’re going to go back and do some stuff from the early days all through the ‘Nick of Time,’ ‘Luck of the Draw’ and some of the new stuff from the last couple of records, so I hope there’ll be a lot of things that you’ll love. And I can’t recommend that you get there early enough to see my dear friend and mentor Spider John Koerner who is just an absolute legend. I think we’re going to have a blast.”

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Trampled By Turtles I N T E R V I E W with Ryan Young:

Music, breaking strings and the Squidbillies Friday, June 27 at Bluestem

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ver the last decade, Trampled By Turtles has gained national success. This bluegrass band from Duluth, MN is releasing their seventh studio album, “Wild Animals� on July 15. They are coming to the Bluestem Amphitheater on Friday, June 27. We chatted with the fiddler Ryan Young from Trampled By Turtles about their upcoming show.

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You guys are always up here in Fargo. What’s it like performing here?

“It’s great. We’ve been there many, many, many times being from right next door. Any place that we’ve been to that many times we’re going to end up with a bunch of close friends, which is definitely the case in Fargo. There’s a bunch of people we know and love up there… Fargo is definitely one of those towns we have been there enough where we get a lot of repeat customers.”

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Talk a little bit about the new record coming out.

“So for the first time ever we worked with a producer, which is somebody we bring into the studio that’s not part of the band and we pay him to give us his two cents and help us make the record. So we got Alan Sparhawk from Low. He is the guitar player from Low and he did a brilliant job. We were maybe a little skeptical about having a producer thing because we had always just done that ourselves. But we decided what song was good to go and what was good enough and so we were a little skeptical, but Alan was full of great ideas and we all look up to him so much and we are all just fans of his music. He’s in many bands; he’s in Low, Retribution Gospel Choir, The Black-Eyed Snakes and another one called the Murder of Crows, and we are basically just fans of him, so we took his advice seriously and 99 times out of 100 it was a great idea and totally worked out so I feel like he made this record our best one yet and it wouldn’t have turned out without him.

It would have been a different sounding record.”

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This is your guys’ seventh album.

Does it feel different each time or does it get monotonous at all?

“Each one is different and recording is actually my personal favorite part about being a musician. I love playing shows, too, but recording is the most fun for me. So I don’t get sick of it. We’ve got the full spectrum in the band, I think. I would be one of the ones that’s far to the left of the recording side of the spectrum and there’s other people in the band that equally are the other way. That think that playing the live shows is definitely where it’s at and there’s people in the middle. So, we’ve got the full spectrum. So I’m only speaking for myself when saying that recording is awesome. No matter how many times we do it I’ll never get sick of it.”

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How many strings do you break on your fiddle throughout your performance?

“Oh it’s not as much as some of the other instruments. I would say the bass breaks the least amount of strings; I would say maybe once every two months. I break one, maybe about that, but a little bit more often, maybe one every month. Guitars and mandolins break every single show. Sometimes multiple times a show and our band record is from our mandolin player, Erik Berry. At this one show he broke 14 strings in one show. I think it’s totally ridiculous in an awesome way. Although, that was a very expensive night. Mandolin strings aren’t too much, they are expensive, but fiddle strings and bass strings are way more expensive.

So it’s a bigger deal when those break as far as cost.”

You guys were just on the “Squidbillies.” How did that come about?

“They contacted Trampled by Turtles to do a rendition of their theme song because every show or most every show they have a different band perform their intro music.

So they asked us to do one of those and we did. So if people wanted to hear that it’s on like a ‘Squidbillies’ CD. I would imagine you would be able to find it on iTunes. It’s just all these different bands playing the same song, the theme song and we’re one of them. I actually thought it was a lot of fun and it turned out really good. Surprisingly good... So we did that and then it came time for us to do a video for Walt Whitman and we were looking for something that we weren’t in, so let’s do a video that we aren’t actually in... so we said how about we ask the ‘Squidbillies’ people since we have a little bit of a relationship with them now?

Let’s see if they’ll do it. And they agreed to do it and so it turned out pretty awesome.”

Anything you want to say to your fans here in Fargo?

“I would say get there in time to see all the music. It’s going to be incredible. All of those bands are awesome. We miss you guys and we’ll see you soon.”

To read the whole interview, go to fargomonthly.com For more information on their show at Bluestem, go to jadepresents.com/trampledby-turtles-moorhead.

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MARK PETERSON IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION about Fargo’s water supply, Mark Peterson, superintendent at the Fargo Water Filtration Plant, is the man to ask.

Peterson has held a variety of different positions at the plant, working from the bottom up.

“I’ve been here for 18 years. I started out as an entry level operator after I got out of school,” he said. “I did that for 13 years, then I moved to operation supervisor, did that for about four years. Then I moved to this position.”

There are a total of 32 people that work in the plant.

“The plant runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Peterson said.

During a tour of the plant, Peterson commented on the inner workings of the big building on 14th avenue. The plant opened in the spring of 1997 and has since kept up with the demand of Fargo and the surrounding area’s water needs.

“We have the capacity here to handle 30 million gallons of water a day,” Peterson said.

Fargo, on average, uses 11 million gallons of water a day in the winter months and roughly 13 million gallons in the summertime.

“I’ve seen peaks up to 23 million gallons, though,” Peterson said.

To put that into perspective, Peterson noted that a shower uses about 7-10 gallons a minute.

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With the demand for water seemingly under control, why would Fargo need the new treatment plant that’s in the works since 2010?

“We looked at the facility and we looked at population growth,” Peterson said. “When they built this plant, it was projected to last until around 2020. We’re getting pretty close. Fargo has grown a lot faster than I think a lot of people expect.”

The growth of Fargo isn’t the only thing that prompted the new facility plans. Water from Devils Lake is high in sulfates and it ends up in the Sheyenne River, which Peterson says is a backup source of water for Fargo.

“This plant was designed to expand, but it wasn’t designed to treat sulfates,” Peterson said. “The new plant has a different kind of treatment to remove sulfates that we can’t do here.”

Peterson knows his stuff, but he’s modest.

“They give me the bills and I pay them, I guess,” he said. But it’s much more than that; Peterson knows a little bit of everything and he’s happy to call the plant home.

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the water plant process STEP ONE: PRETREATMENT Water from both the Red and the Sheyenne rivers is pumped into the facility. “Here is where we take the big stuff out of the water, the clay and stuff like that,” Peterson said.

Step Two: Softening

There are a total of six tanks that soften the water. “Basically, what it does is removes hardness so that your soap works better,” Peterson said.

Step Three: Ozone Disinfection Water is disinfected by an ozone process and not by chlorine. Ozone helps to reduce tastes and odors in the water.

Step Four: Filters

Water then travels through 12 inches of gravel, 10 inches of sand and 20 inches of coal before being pumped out to the reservoir on 13th Avenue and Fargo’s 11 water towers.

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BURGERS Fargo has spoken and the best burgers have been crowned.

Of all the food groups, burgers might be our favorite. What other food says summer like a juicy, thick and succulent burger topped with unique toppings. We took a poll to find out your favorite burger in town. Welcome to Fargo Monthly’s first annual best burger competition.

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JL Beers

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Bisonnation, Foodielover89, fargoan12 Fargo Monthly Here it is. The winner of the best burger contest.

It shouldn't be a surprise that #HumptyDumpty takes home the award. #bestjobever

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hocking, right? Was there even a debate about what the best burger in town was? The Humpty Dumpty burger is the consensus favorite in Fargo, and for good reason. Not only has JL Beers become a staple burger spot in Fargo, their beef is always memorable and they are always rolling in new beer on tap. Any burger on the JL menu is a winner, but there’s only one that can make you second guess your decision to order anything else. The simplicity of the ingredients makes the Humpty Dumpty burger extremely appealing for any hungry Fargoan. The flexibility that comes with a quarter pound burger patty, one egg and cheese is endless. Bacon is a popular choice among patrons looking to spice up their Humpty Dumpty experience. Add a shot of Sriracha if you dare to walk the line of deliciousness and mediocrity. Ultimately, like any great burger, it comes down to the burger patty. The quarter pound greatness that comes off the JL grill is juicy and enticing enough to have anyone salivating.

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What you think...

damon “Well, when you put an egg on anything, it’s bound to be good. I don’t understand it, but these are the best burgers in town. I don’t know why.”

zach “It’s the best burger around because it’s got the egg on it.”

JL Beers

has four convenient locations in the Fargo-West FargoMoorhead area. The seating may not be bountiful, but that just adds to the closely-knit, family-like atmosphere at JL Beers. With over 30 beers on tap and new beers arriving weekly, JL always has the freshest selection of brew to complement any burger. jlbeers.com Fargo 518 1st Ave N. West Fargo 810 13th Ave E. South Fargo 4240 32nd Ave. S. Moorhead 2902 U.S. 10

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Sickies Garage

$8.99

Burgerfanatic, bunsarefun Fargo Monthly Give me some of your tots. Corn, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, tater tots. Weird? Yes. Tasty?

Absolutely! #shootingburgers

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ickies Garage is known for its wild combination of ingredients piled on top of its burgers, so it’s no surprise the Tater Tot Hotdish Burger takes home the title for Most Unique Burger in Fargo. The lip-smacking aroma induced by the cream of mushroom soup is what drives Sickies patrons crazy when presented with this artfully-mastered burger. Then they notice the French style green beans and corn engulfed by the soup that provides an authentic hotdish flavor to the burger. And what’s tater tot hotdish without the tots? Stuffed between the meat and the bun is a handful of tater tots that are sure to put your mouth into a flavorful frenzy. Throw a dart at the Sickies menu and most of them have ingredients to intimidate the most polished burger eaters. But do not fret. The chefs know their way around a 100 percent beef patty more than anyone and have combinations that can only be defined as pure genius.

Beef Patty

French Style Green Beans Corn

Cream of Mushroom Soup Tater Tots

What you think...

Restaurant Bio

Shatonya “It’s just good. The tater tots, the cream of mushroom. It’s one of my favorites.”

With a new location on Fiechtner Dr. off 13th Ave.

Sickies Garage

is bigger and better than ever.

Sickies has always had legendary burgers, and now the legend continues at its new location. Sickies has added wings to its menu, but patrons can all agree that the burgers are the main reason why they love stopping in for a bite to eat. sickiesnd.com 701-478-7425 3431 Fiechtner Dr S, Fargo 40

jesse “It’s all my favorite things put into one. What can you not like? Who would think of that?

That’s awesome.”

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$7.95

cheeseyguy, bringhomedachedda, kinggranite Fargo Monthly Whoever said there can never be enough cheese was absolutely right! Going to have to check my cholesterol levels after this bad boy. #cheese #cheesier #cheesiest #bbqsauce

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he Granite City Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger has a lineup of flavors that you have to see to believe.

Leading off is a tall mound of cheddar cheese. Batting second is a barbecue sauce burger fanatics dream about.

Third, are two thick slices of bacon that make even the most hardcore of Vegans mouth water. Batting clean-up, is a thick third pound patty so juicy, you’ll think you’re in heaven, but then remember you’re off 42nd Street. Simply put, the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger’s lineup is one of the best when it comes to the burger game in Fargo. But don’t let the pile of shredded cheddar cheese scare you. Not melting the cheese on top of the patty creates the immaculate taste of the burger. Let’s not forget about the “wow” factor. After the kind and genuine server at Granite City sets this artfully crafted burger in your booth, you’ll be bowing your head to whichever god you believe in for giving you this gift. At $7.95, the Bedda Chedda won’t break your wallet either. Whether you’re taking a lunch break from work or on a first date, this burger is right at any time. But be careful of the barbecue sauce. There isn’t a sauce out there that can caramelize a burger like the barbecue sauce at Granite City.

What you think...

“I love it. It’s what I get when I come here for a full meal.

I like the shredded cheddar on the top rather than a slice. It’s a big mound of shredded cheddar cheese, it’s awesome. It makes the burger.”

Beef Patty

Smokehouse Bacon

Shredded Cheddar Cheese Signature Coffee Bean BBQ sauce

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Micro-what?

Granite City

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Joe “It’s really good. I like the barbecue sauce that’s on it. The bacon is crispy.”

Granite City offers four microbrews at each location.

Throughout the menu, Granite City suggests which microbrew goes best with what entree. For the Bedda Chedda Bacon Burger, they suggest “The Duke” or “The Bennie.” “The Duke” is an Indian Pale Ale that’s huge on hoppy flavor, while “The Bennie” is a German style Bock that provides a malty sweetness to your pallet.

Food & Brewery offers a rare experience for Fargo residents. Along with its fantastic brunch and delicious lunch and dinner menus, it offers four microbrews that are created inside its own walls. Check it out for a casual dinning experience along with a laid back, friendly atmosphere.

gcfb.net 701-293-3000 1636 SW. 42nd St, Fargo

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Shotgun Sally’s

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Dancalholic, Meathead12, Scrumptiousdining Fargo Monthly We’ve never had cheese curds on a burger before, but now we never want to have a burger that doesn’t have cheese curds on it. #arteryclogger

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t’s easy to throw a bunch of stuff between two buns and call it a unique burger. The Six-Shooter Burger sounds like it would be just that. Topped with roasted jalapeños, jalapeño bacon, cheese curds, cream cheese and razz sauce and served between toasted pretzel buns, the Six-Shooter does not fall into that stereotype. There are so many different flavors happening that your taste buds don’t know what to do at first. Don’t worry; your taste buds are sure to fall in love with it in no time flat. Originally called the Kitchen Sink Burger because… Well, you can probably guess why. Shotgun Sally’s Kitchen Manager Pennie Busick came up with the burger when she was called upon to create a new dish. We are very happy that she was called up to the task.

What you think...

Roasted Jalapeños Jalapeños Bacon Cheese Curds

Cream Cheese Raz Sauce

Pretzel Bun

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Tasha “I like that it’s sweet and spicy at the same time and it’s salty, and there’s so much flavor. Like mouthwatering just looking at it.

I just drool. It’s so good. It’s my favorite burger ever.”

Shotgun Sally’s Rock and Roll Saloon is the new kid on the block among Fargo’s

dining options. It has quickly made a name for itself, providing a fun and

Kelsey “It has jalapeños and peppered bacon and a lot of spice on it and I love spicy...

It has this really awesome raspberry sauce stuff on it, too, so it’s the perfect amount of spicy and salty and sweet.”

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lively atmosphere for its patrons.

Entertainment brings in the customers, but the food will especially make you think twice about picking another dining selection.

shotgunsallys.com 701-241-4FUN(4386) 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

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Strawlover, poolsharkbabe, passgastropub Fargo Monthly Hands-down winner of the unexpected deliciousness award goes to the Sweet Strawberry Bacon Burger #unexpected #strawberry #juicy

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t has been said that the person in charge of combining peanut butter and jelly was a soldier during World War II. According to you readers, whoever combined a strawberry glaze and hamburger for the Fargo Billiards and Gastropub’s Sweet Strawberry Bacon Burger should be right next to that soldier in the Tastiness Hall of Fame.

Combining fruit with beef may be unorthodox, but it has been done before. Pineapple and beef has worked in the past, so the people at Fargo Billiards and Gastropub decided to go a step further and replace the pineapple with strawberry slices and add a tangy strawberry glaze that will induce hunger at any moment. Alyssa is now the chef in charge and made the glaze even sweeter. The unexpectedly delicious combination has made this burger one of the most unique in town.

Beef Patty

Sliced Strawberries

Tangy Strawberry Glaze Applewood Bacon

Sharp Cheddar Cheese

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What you think...

Kevin “The strawberry adds a little unexpected sweetness. It must be good, I’m wolfing it down.”

John “I agree with him. I think the strawberry bacon is a good combination. It actually makes the hamburger taste a little bit different than a hamburger. It’s really got a great taste. I don’t know how to describe it. It’s one of those you go, ‘MMMM!’ when you eat it.”

Fargo Billiards & Gastropub

is not just your run-of-the-mill pool hall or dining center. It’s a 28,500-square-foot palace with 56 pool tables and one menu that was created from scratch.

Come to shoot some pool and stay for the delicious food and friendly atmosphere. Seriously, you gotta see this place. fargobilliards.com 701-282-4168 3234 43rd St. S, Fargo

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“Juicy, not dry.

A bun that holds up to the burger, but not too much bun.”

“Unique sauces used along with unique toppings.”

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juice coming from its pink center.”

“Pickles!

The most underrated part of a burger by far. The crunchier, the better!”

“Synergy between good bread, great meat and the right fixings.”

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Bacon.”

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M I X O L O G I S T Prairie Stone Center For 40 years, West Acres has owned the blank plot of land off the intersection of 17th Ave. S. and 45th St. S. in Fargo. Finally, after years and years of growth in the area, a retail center will own the crossroads.

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he Prairie Stone Center will be home to 20 new restaurants, service businesses and retail services.

The announcement of Chipotle coming to Fargo and calling the Prairie Stone Center home created a buzz Goldmark Schlossman Realtor Jim Buus was looking for.

“Our goal was to bring in new names, new brand names that aren’t on the market yet,” Buus said.

He has already turned down other popular restaurants for fresher names.

Buus has been on the project since Rick Berg and Ace Brandt bought the 61,000-square-foot

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piece of land from Ashley Furniture last year. The furniture outlet originally won the bid after West Acres put the land on the market.

With Fargo’s economy already flourishing, the addition of the Prairie Stone Center will only help as Buus estimates around 250 jobs will be created after the project is finished.

Buus said the location is a bulls-eye when it comes to reining in customers. “This is a stand-alone neighborhood and the customers that are more likely to come to this center are the regional type travelers,” Buus said.

So if you’re looking for a new hot spot around town or the new hot place for a summer job, look no further than the Prairie Stone Center.

Along with shoppers traveling between West Acres and Scheels, Buus hopes the new Center will draw in as many mid-to-high end women retail shoppers as possible. “We want this center to be known as the place with all the cool new stuff, and I would say we are knocking it out the park right now.”

Buus wasn’t definitive when giving a date for the opening of the Prairie Stone Center, but if you have been traveling on 45th street recently, you know it’s only weeks away.

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e’re all aware and there’s no getting around it: Fargo is growing like crazy!

This means more options for the people of this beautiful city. We’ve tracked down some new, fresh and up-and-coming Fargo destinations. If you’re not excited about these places, you better check your pulse.

By Amber Morgan and Scott Eickschen

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The Boiler Room

This restaurant/tavern is located in the basement of the Loretta Building.

The interior is a blend of rustic and casual with modern accents. Selfserve tap tables alongside firesideseating adds to the environment’s unique experience. Expect a variety of daily specials and events that will keep this place on your list of places to be.

701-478-1990 boilerroomfargo.com 210 Broadway Suite 90, Fargo

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Drekker Brewing Company

This new Fargo brewery specializes in “hand-crafted beer for the Viking in all of us.” Drekker Brewing Company will create craft beer and provide a unique taproom experience. The company’s doors will open this fall at the Cityscapes Plaza Building in downtown Fargo. Fun fact: Drekker is a hybrid of Old Norse words: drekka – to drink; drykkr – a draft drink; and drakkar – a feared Viking longship. drekkerbrewing.com 630 1st Ave. N, Fargo

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Tropical Smoothie Café

This new restaurant will provide a fun and energetic environment while serving healthy, fast, casual, affordable food and smoothies.

Menu items include salads, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and, of course, award-winning smoothies.

They really recommend their Island Green smoothie.

701-353-7683 tropicalsmoothiecafe.com 2424 13th Ave. S, Fargo

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Abode is a “locally-owned company with a dream.” The store’s grand opening is set for June 21. The store will carry home decor, jewelry, gifts, handbags and accessories. There is also $5 flat rate shipping and free shipping on orders $50 and up.

This Moorhead nano-brewery has out-brewed itself. Aaron and Dan Juhnke are opening a new taproom. The brothers have been brewing their delicious craft beers since August 2012. Known for beers like their “Whistle Wetter” double I.P.A. and their “Hatchet Jack” Baltic porter, these guys are anything but ordinary.

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junkyardbeer.com 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

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Romo’s Tacos

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Flatland Guitar & Lutherie

shopabodedecor.com 4340 13th St. S, Suite 40, Fargo

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Max Lounge

A well-known Fargo food truck has opened its own restaurant. Romo’s Tacos specializes in “tasty, quality, authentic Mexican food at great prices and speedy service.” Serving up everything from tacos to tamales, Romo’s brings Fargo a delicious taste of Mexico.

This new, conveniently located music store and repair shop opened its doors in April. The store is run by two guitar connoisseurs with more than 20 years of combined industry experience.

The store’s goal is to appeal to beginners and experts alike.

The Max Lounge is the perfect place to “capture the moment.” Located in West Fargo, Max Lounge has a comfortable, alluring atmosphere, affordable small plates and quality beverages. Make sure to watch for their live entertainment.

701-364-9757 Search Romo’s Tacos on Facebook 3402 13th Ave. S, Fargo

701-541-2193 flatlandguitar.com 1623 South University Dr, Fargo

701-356-7464 Website coming soon: maxloungend.com 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo

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D’Vine

This new downtown destination offers fine wine, craft beers, artisan cheese, charcuterie, desserts, espresso and much more. D’Vine provides a unique experience for any outing. Make sure to stay after dinner and enjoy “D’Vine at Night.” We hear the atmosphere is as tantalizing as the food.

701-639-8021 Website coming soon: dvinefargo.com 212 Broadway, Fargo

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The Fargo Avalon

After a $1 million renovation, the former Hub entertainment center will become The Fargo Avalon. Tom Poole, owner of the existing Avalon Events Center in downtown Fargo, will be opening the new convention and special events operation around Labor Day this year. It’s like they say: Two Avalons are better than one! fargo-avalon.com 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

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Meet

ANNE BLACKHURST The President

Anne Blackhurst recently ran the Fargo Marathon. In fact, she didn’t just run the Fargo Marathon; she offered to pay for any Minnesota State University Moorhead students’ entrance fee for running the marathon in Dragon apparel.

That about sums up the newly elected MSUM president – a small, ambitious woman who’s ready to lead MSUM to a brighter future.

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hings haven’t been easy for MSUM over the last couple of years. They’ve faced budget shortages and have had to cut staff because of lower enrollments.

The previous president, Edna Szymanski, faced these issues and hopefully resolved them. Now with the difficult past behind the school, Blackhurst is excited about the future.

“I admire President Szymanski tremendously for having the courage to make the difficult decisions,” Blackhurst said.

“She has really done the hard work … to make sure that we are financially sustainable for at least the foreseeable future.

I have the tremendous benefit of coming in as president with that hard work behind us and an opportunity to focus everyone forward on the future.”

While MSUM may be financially safe for now, there are issues to overcome, goals to meet and, ultimately, thousands of students’ professional futures depending on the education

they receive at the university. Blackhurst might just be the right person to accomplish those tasks. She has been involved with universities most of her life.

“I’ve always been intensely interested in why people behave the way they do,” Blackhurst said. “Pretty early on I decided to pursue my master’s degree in counseling. Some of my earliest experiences as a counselor were with college students… The thing that gives meaning to my work is using the understanding of why people behave the way they do to help college students reach their potential.”

She received a doctorate in college student personnel from Ohio University before jumping between universities, eventually settling at MSUM in 2011 where she served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. In this role she acted as Szymanski’s right hand woman.

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Community “She (Szymanski) and I have really been partners, and I feel like I know what I need to know about the university and where we are,” Blackhurst said.

There is a general feeling of excitement throughout the whole campus over Blackhurst’s appointment.

“I think that people are ready for a positive change,” MSUM student Scott Eickschen said. “It’s been a tough past couple of years with budgeting issues and having to see a lot of professors be let go. I think overall it’s going to have a really positive benefit.”

That excitement will only take the university so far, though. The school has many goals it hopes to reach. According to Blackhurst, one of the main goals is to partner with business leaders in the region to ensure that students can continue to get a job after graduation. (Currently 97 percent of students are employed in their field after graduation.) The university is primarily focusing on five different sectors to ensure job placement: healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).

“(We need to have) the type of campus culture where our students feel pride in the institution, feel pride for what they’re doing here.” – Anne Blackhurst

Blackhurst’s Background

“We listen very carefully to what (different businesses) think we’re doing very well for preparing our graduates, but then what they wish we were doing better,” Blackhurst said.

These sector breakfasts, as they’re called, are put on by MSUM in collaboration with the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation and many business leaders are welcome to attend these meetings. Because of these breakfasts, they have developed several different changes in curriculum including creating a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance degree, developing a new minor and certificate called “Doing business in China” and much more.

Blackhurst wants to see some more changes than just in the classroom. She believes that the university’s culture needs to be strengthened and improved upon. “(We need to have) the type of campus culture where our students feel pride in the institution, feel pride for what they’re doing here,” Blackhurst said. “Where we’re all strongly focused on excellence and performing as well as we can. If those changes occur in our campus culture, I also see that our enrollment will improve.”

Her ideas aren’t revolutionary. They’re not even that surprising.

But as the university is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, maybe what the school needs is somebody with the energy to lead.

After all, leading a university isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.

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There are more breweries in America today than ever before and there are no signs of slowing down. Even knowledgeable enthusiasts can struggle to keep up with the constantly changing selection of beers. With more choices everyday, how does one go about choosing the best brew? Here are some quick tips to help you navigate the slippery road of suds.

Fresh And Cold

Beer Advocate

Check the dates.

Most beer is best fresh. If possible, avoid purchasing warm beer.

Refrigeration is better for quality and longevity of the product.

Use the website, beeradvocate.com…a lot! Both consumers and the editors (The Brothers) will rate beers. This site also includes brief descriptions of the many beer styles. This can be accessed on your smartphone while you are shopping or at the tavern.

Build Your Own 6-Pack

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By Aaron Hill

Aaron is cofounder of the Fargo Brewing Company where he is responsible for sales and promotions.

This is a great tool that many stores are adopting. You can choose six different beers. Some stores will even let you purchase a single bottle.

Attend beer festivals and tastings. This is a good way to sample a wide variety in small quantities. Similarly, do not be afraid to ask for samples or “flights” at taverns. Pay attention to ABV (Alcohol By Volume) and IBU (International Bittering Units), as well as additional ingredients.

Fargo Brewing company's different beers Stone’s Throw Scottish Ale

Wood Chipper India Pale Ale

Iron Horse American Pale Ale

Patterned after the rich, smooth and malty ales of Scotland, Stone’s Throw is dominated by caramel toffee, toasty malt, hints of cocoa, residual honey sweetness and just enough hops. It’s the perfect brew for someone new to craft beer.

This classic American IPA showcases an aromatic, bold hop flavor. Horizon hops and oats provide a sleek, velvety body and balanced bitterness while two pounds per barrel of dry hopping offer initial waves of citrus and pine.

Iron Horse is a boldly aromatic Northwest style pale ale. It pours a deep gold color with a thick white head that lingers in the glass.

The first impression is the immense hop aroma that wafts out of the glass, thick with tropical fruit, floral and grapefruit notes.

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Sodbuster Porter This pours a cloudy straw color with a thick, white, creamy head. The aroma and flavor are dominated by banana, clove, sweet orange peel and coriander with a refreshing sweetness.

It is light, crisp and smooth.

Wind Swept Belgian Witbier This is a beautifully balanced, robust beer that pours black with a thick tan head.

Dominated by coffee, chocolate, roast and faint hints of smoke, this porter is rich and full on the palate.

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MIXOLOGIST Before becoming a bartender, Nikki Nelson did security work within the bar. “I used to love kicking out girls,” she says. She was intimidated by the idea of bartending; she thought she would never be able to make drinks right and customers would never walk away happy.

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he must have gotten over that sentiment because she eventually transitioned into cocktailing, and then into bartending – a passage which has allowed her to learn new combinations and garnishes. No matter how many new tricks Nelson has learned, one trend has remained the same: people love their beer.

Nelson has spent almost 15 years at 1515 42nd St. S in Fargo, meaning she has experienced the location’s major transition from Big D’s to Shotgun Sally’s. “(Shotgun Sally’s) isn’t like any other place in Fargo... just the aesthetic of it.”

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The interior can be described as open and industrial with dark furnishings and dimmed lighting. It’s more than just the aesthetic, though, which makes Shotgun Sally’s unique – the restaurant/bar is introducing Fargo’s first outside patio bar this summer.

And Nelson has her predictions of which drinks will be the most popular of summer 2014: their new Southern Accent, or basically anything with lemonade in it.

When you venture to Shotgun Sally’s this summer, make sure to ask Nelson for one of her signature drinks. “I love making Bloody Marys or Caesars,” she says. “Anything that looks pretty, I love it.”

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SUMMER ACCENT • • • •

Muddle 1 Banana Wheel 1 ½ oz. South Comfort 1 oz. Jim Beam Red Stag Hard Core Cider 3 ½ oz. Pineapple Juice

Shaken and top with a cinnamon-dusted banana wheel.

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Food

NO MORE BURGER BLUNDERS

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f you’ve been reading my column the last several months, then you know by now that I’m not a poetic person. For that matter, I’m really not even a writer at all. I just happen to be lucky enough to be given a platform to discuss food and cooking on my terms.

This month, I was asked to discuss burgers.

Considering the time of year and the fact that so many establishments in our community are battling for best burger, that makes sense.

I suppose the burger really is the perfect topic considering my style of cooking. I spend a lot of time pushing the idea of simplicity and basic integrity of product being the winning components of it all.

I think chefs and home cooks are finally starting to get it when it comes to a great burger. The days of huge artisan buns, outrageous toppings and “secret” seasoning blends are hopefully behind us. I think we’re finally ushering in the idea that if the meat itself is quality and not overcooked, then we can produce a great burger with very little effort and few ingredients. So rather than me rambling on in regards to proper cooking and assembling of a burger, I’ll simply list a few tips and suggestions.

I know that grilling is something that many people take very seriously. Therefore, I’m certain that some will disagree with me on certain issues. Just remember, you don’t have to agree with me. You just need to show up and out-cook me at the Fargo Monthly “Burger Throw Down.” May the best cook win.

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Burger Tips 1. Use quality meat. A fresh ground mixture of chuck and

5. Use quality toppings. Vine ripe tomato, sweet onions (raw,

sirloin is ideal. The addition of short rib or brisket is nice but not absolutely necessary. Fattier cuts have far more flavor, so don’t use lean meat. Fresh ground also allows you to cook the burger to your desired doneness with fewer concerns of food borne illness.

roasted or grilled), Bibb lettuce, sprouts, fresh shredded or sliced cheeses, and good quality ketchup and Dijon mustard. Keep the toppings few and simple. Just like making quality pizza, less toppings is always more!

2. Choose an appropriately-sized bun. Soft and petite is

6. Use a hot cooking surface. The caramelization process is

ideal – and make sure the bun is toasted before assembling the final product.

very important for the development of flavor.

7. Don’t overcook the patty! Just like a steak, medium rare is

3. Form the patty to be just slightly larger in circumference than the bun. Make sure you dimple the

ideal, and cooking it past medium might get you kicked out of the party! Just say no to well done.

center of the patty to ensure the shape stays consistent through the cooking process.

8. Never press the burger. Seriously, don’t do it. Be patient.

4. Season with quality salt and fresh ground black pepper.

If you’re using additional seasonings, keep them subtle. It doesn’t make sense to mask the flavor of quality meat with spices.

Burger Myth Buster Feel free to turn or flip the burger as many times as you want. The old school idea that you only flip the burger once has been scientifically disproven. In fact, flipping the burger more frequently can actually help the burger cook quicker and more uniformly.

The same goes for steaks.

REACH OUT eric@mosaicfoodgroup.com Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna and Mosaic Foods in Fargo. He is also the founder and president of the Fargo branch of the American Culinary Federation.

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4 MUSICIANS to watch for

IN FARGO

By Lisa Marchand Photos by Paul Flessland & Ben Gumeringer

Fargo’s music scene

is evolving like crazy thanks to the area’s many talented musicians. From rock ‘n roll to hip-hop to a little bit of 80’s flare, we present to you seven musicians to keep on your radar.

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Urho THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF TALENT IN THIS GROUP. The band’s complex mix of genres is made possible by one stellar combination: sheet music and improvisation.

Many bands avoid sheet music all together and simply jam until it comes out sounding good. But guitarist and bassist Ben Ranson, a composer who went to the Berkeley School of Music in Boston, knows the importance of having it in writing.

“Unless you can write it down, it’s very, very difficult to teach to a band,” Ranson said. “So in a sense, although it’s not that easy to read music, reading music is actually the easiest way to learn complicated material.”

Pianist Nora Hyde is a staple in the local music scene. She brings years of experience to the table and an eye for reading music.

“Nora is an astounding reader,” Ranson said of Hyde’s ability.

“In fact in my entire life, I have only known a couple other people who can even approach her ability in terms of just being able to look at a piece of music and being able to read through it.”

Drummer Jered Johnson’s unique dynamics and vocalist Alison Olson round out this perfect quartet. The band has recorded a demo and is preparing to gig. A lot.

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Nora Hyde – piano Jered Johnson – drums

Ben Ranson – guitar & bass Alison Olson – vocals

WHAT STARTED OUT AS A TEENAGE HOBBY catapulted into a full-fledged dream. Triz has been making waves in the area by releasing tracks and opening for Aaron Carter, Bone Thugs N Harmony and Three Six Mafia.

When he opened for Bone Thugs N Harmony in February, there was no shortage of nerves. But he held his own in front of the sold out venue.

“That was by far the best show I’ve done,” Triz said. “I’ve never performed in front of a sold out crowd before. I can’t even explain the feeling.”

This small town musician knows Fargo isn’t the most ideal place for a rap career. But he’s confident that he’s on the right track. As a business management, marketing and sales major at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, he’s got a good handle on what he needs to do.

3 2 “I really have found that marketing is kind of my niche,” Triz said. “It kind of goes along with music, too. I have to market myself, promote myself, so that’s kind of how I look at it.”

With the Minneapolis underground scene right next door, he and his manager have begun talks about getting his name out down there. He has also considered making the move to the Cities, but for now, school is his priority.

Besides finishing up his degree, he’s set to release his first full-length mix tape this summer. After that, it’s likely you’ll be hearing a lot more from Triz.

Jedwin

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THE 1980S CALLED, and they want Jedwin back – but that’s too bad, because we’re keeping him.

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Always decked in white shoes, white pants, a blazer and bright orange Ray-Bans, this up-and-coming musician just released his first EP, “Midnite ‘til Morning.” Following a storyline about a night on the town, Jedwin wraps his love for music and downtowns into one spunky 17-minute CD. The Vallard, MN native boasts a serious repertoire of instruments: drums, guitar, synthesizer, piano, bass and vocals. In fact, he played all of them for “Midnite ‘til Morning.”

“This whole entire EP was basically a dream I’ve had ever since I was little to record an album where I play everything,” he said.

“So last year in January I kind of had this premonition on, well I have this dream, but why am I not pursuing that?”

Ten months, four studios and three states later, Jedwin’s first EP was born. His fascination with 80s music, culture and fashion is evident in each track, and so is his passion.

“I view music as more than just the tunes and the things that you hear in your ear,” he said. “It’s the whole realm of art. It’s fashion, it’s graphic design, it’s photography, it’s videography, it’s music.”

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Silka Tobias

SILKA TOBIAS IS GOING TO MISS THE FARGO MUSIC SCENE, especially her weekly jam sessions in Island Park. But don’t worry, this spunky musician will be back – after spending her summer on an Alaskan cruise ship.

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SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/silka-tobias

there.’ You can just hear it; it’s a different voice, it’s different lyrics and it’s like I was a completely different person, so it’s almost kind of like a timeline.”

She’s got big plans for her return. Along with investing more time and money into her music with voice lessons and more instruments, she’s got her sights set on starting a band.

Her timeline has taken place all over the world. Born in the Philippines, Tobias has lived in places like San Diego, Los Angeles and Portland. But she’s found a unique humility in the Fargo music scene.

Tobias has a knack for picking up any instrument and playing it like she was born with it in her hand. From the guitar to the ukulele to hand drums, she simply knows how to make music.

“The scene here is always competitive, but most of the time I find people that are just super open and humble about playing music with people,” she said, “which helps, especially when you’re trying to learn.”

“(Music is) my state of being,” she said. “But mostly it’s like looking through a photo album like, ‘Oh yeah, I used to be

Keep an eye out for her once she returns from her latest adventure.

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT NOTHING HURTS YOUR WORTH LIKE FREE WORK I recently had a conversation with a friend who now has a son who is currently playing in a band. He’s just started playing gigs

and has already ran into one of the worst things that can happen to a struggling musician: he and his bandmates got stiffed on pay after a gig. I feel that most people don’t quite realize how horrible this is. Imagine going to work all week, going to pick up your paycheck and it’s not there because your boss decided that he or she was just not going to pay you, even though you worked all week. Doesn’t seem right, does it? You very seldom hear about situations like that, but in the music industry it happens all the time. I have definitely had it happen to me before, and I’m going to go through a few tips to either avoid this situation or easily settle it if it arises.

First, do a little research. If someone offers you a gig, ask what other bands have played at this bar, club or for this promoter.

See what they have to say about playing at a particular establishment or for a particular promoter. Not only will this help in deciding whether or not who you’re about to play for is trustworthy, but it will also give you a feel for what kind of venue it is or what kind of crowd to expect. Doing your research in order to not get shafted on pay may also help you play a better show. I know when you are starting out as a musician and just getting your foot in the door in a local music scene you’ll take what you can get.

I’m suggesting that you do a little research to avoid a massive headache later.

Second, I have three words for you: contracts, contracts, contracts. A contract does not have to be anything ridiculously elaborate. Basically, your band’s name, the name of the venue, the date, the time, how much you’re getting paid, the name of the promoter or person responsible for paying you, their signature and yours will suffice. If they decide they are not going to pay you at the end of the night, they won’t have a leg to stand on in any court, whether it is civil or small claims if there is a printed

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document signed by both parties. The funny thing is that the simple act of a promoter or talent buyer signing it pretty much shows you that they are trust worthy. I’m definitely not saying it’s a guarantee, as I’ve had contracts signed and not honored before, but I would say it’s a pretty good indicator that you might not have much to worry about. If they refuse to sign it, it’s a huge red flag.

Find another place to play.

Representation is always a great way to avoid this situation. I know that not every band is at the point in their career to be represented by an agent, but if you have the opportunity to let someone else worry about money, take it. Be careful, though; an agent can be just as shady as a promoter.

Now, I will go into my personal belief on how to avoid this situation but I’m going to need everyone’s help on this one.

I firmly believe that every performing musician should be paid in full prior to performance. Obviously, if there is a back end deal worked in as part of the pay, that will have to wait until after the performance, but all guarantees

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should be paid prior to the artist walking on stage. My reasoning behind this is that as a performing artist, it is impossible to take back your service. I feel that we all as musicians should start demanding this until it eventually just becomes the industry standard. I hope that I don’t sound greedy because that is not my intention. I’m just suggesting that industry standards should change in order to make sure everyone is treated fairly and to avoid unnecessary conflict between artists and promoters or talent buyers. We as musicians don’t do what we do for the money; we do it because we love it. But we shouldn’t ignore the fact that what we do deserves reimbursement and to quote my good friend Sean Anonymous, “Nothing hurts your worth like free work.”

REACH OUT seth.holden.722@gmail.com

Seth Holden is a local promoter and drummer for several local bands.

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Stay up to date with what’s going on in the area.

SUDS THE MUSICAL 3rd-6th at 7:30 p.m.

The Straw Hat Players open their 2014 season with a musical full of 60s pop hits such as “Respect,” “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “Chapel of Love.” This show is rated PG-13. mnstate.edu/strawhat Gaede Stage, MSUM 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead WINE AND BEER ON THE RED 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Expect to enjoy wine, beer, food, live music and prizes. All proceeds support the youth programs and educational concerts of the FM Symphony.

fmwfchamber.com/corporate_cup MSUM Wellness Center and Nemzek Hall 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead 2014 UNITED WAY 35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CELEBRATION 5th at 4 p.m.

Are you curious about how 35 women’s lives have been changed via United Way’s Women’s Leadership Program? Celebrate with them and hear their stories. unitedwaycassclay.org Barry Auditorium at Concordia College 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

fmsymphony.org/wine-and-beer-onthe-red Ramada Plaza Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

2 CRUISIN’ BROADWAY 5th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Head down to this summer’s second Cruisin’ Broadway for a chance to see the area’s best collectible cars.

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RIBFEST 2014 4th-7th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Seven national rib vendors will showcase the best they have to offer. There will be Lip Smackin’ lunch specials and games for kids and four musical acts will make appearances. happyharrysribfest.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo 2014 CORPORATE CUP 5th from 3:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Teams of chamber businesses will compete in fitness activities like rock climbing, tug of war, volleyball and more to see who will take home this year’s Corporate Cup.

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ETSY GLOBAL CRAFT PARTY 6th at 6 p.m.

Kicking off Unglued Markets’ Handmade Home Series is Recapture: bring new meaning to your photographs. Participants will learn how to spice up pictures for their home. ungluedmarket.com/events Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo

Test out the newest golf equipment from the top vendors in the game of golf at these free events. scheelscommunity.com 6th at Village Green Public Golf Course 3420 30th Ave. S, Moorhead 7th at Osgood Golf Course 4400 Clubhouse Dr. S, Fargo BUFFALO RIVER TRAIL RUN, 5K & 10K 7th at 8 a.m.

Celebrate National Trails Day with the 4th annual Buffalo River Trail Run. Registration is $25 and first 350 participants will receive a free T-shirt. mnstate.edu/trailrun Buffalo River State Park 565 155th St. S, Glyndon, MN 2014 SHARE A STORY FAMILY LITERACY EVENT 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free event will feature stories, performances and reading-based activities.

Sid the Science Kid will even stop by to visit. unitedwaycassclay.org Rheault Farm 2902 25th St. SW, Fargo RICKIE LEE JONES 7th at 8 p.m.

This two-time Grammy winner has experimented with her sound and persona, exploring jazz, rock and ‘confessional’ songwriter performances. jadepresents.com/rickie-lee-jones-fargo Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo EVENING WITH THE 3 AN BEACH BOYS

8th at 7 p.m.

The Beach Boys have performed concerts for more than five decades – more than any major rock band in history. With that track record, we can expect this show to be nothing less than phenomenal. jadepresents.com/the-beach-boys-moorhead Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead

GOLF DEMO DAYS 6th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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LUCENT DOSSIER EXPERIENCE 8th at 8 p.m.

This electro dub group has an innovative and wild performance-style whose sound has been described as both melodic and heavy. The show is 18+. jadepresents.com/lucent-dossier-experience-fargo The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave. SW, Fargo LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER CONFERENCE 10th at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Essentia Health presents this day long conference for breast cancer survivors and their support networks. Guests can attend group as well as smaller breakout sessions on topics such as Livestrong, pain management and genetic testing. The cost is $15 and all questions can be directed at 701-364-8910.

Holiday Inn Fargo 803 13th Ave. S, Fargo DOUBT 10th-13th at 7:30 p.m.

The Straw Hat Players’ second show of their 2014 season has won a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. It tells the story of a priest whose behavior has attracted moral concern. Rated PG-13. mnstate.edu/strawhat Gaede Stage, MSUM 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead MASON JAR LAMPS & SOLAR LIGHTS 11th at 6 p.m.

Learn to make that Mason jar lamp you keep pinning to your DIY board. Registration is $25 and includes all supplies. You can email ungluedcraftfest@gmail.com to sign up. ungluedmarket.com/events Unglued Market 408 Broadway, Fargo CORKS & CANVAS - ART AND WINE WALK 12th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get your $20 wristband and sample select wines, observe local artists and shop ‘til you drop in downtown Fargo. downtownfargo.com Downtown Fargo

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Event Calendar OPENING RECEPTION FOR HEART/LAND & LIVING AS FORM 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get the first look at this summer’s two exhibitions at this opening reception featuring food, drinks, a Buzz Lab performance and an artist and curator signing. plainsart.org Plains Art Museum 701 1st Ave. N, Fargo OPENING RECEPTION FOR GEORGE PFEIFER AT ECCE GALLERY 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ecce regularly features both emerging and established talent by displaying the artists’ work in ecce’s Broadway gallery. ecce216.com ecce art + yoga 216 Broadway N, Fargo MUSIC MONTAGE 12th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This interactive evening invites local musicians to showcase their talent via an open mic format for audiences of all ages. fargoparks.com/event-detail/musicmontage Great Northern Park 425 Broadway N, Fargo MIDWEST KID FEST 13th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This annual kid festival gathers 30 educational booths, musical performances and countless games in one place. fargoparks.com/event-detail/midwestkid-fest Island Park 302 7th St. S, Fargo THE SWON BROTHERS 13th at 8 p.m.

Many know these brothers as finalists on Team Blake in Season 4 of NBC’s “The Voice.” They first attempted to break into the business when they were only 9 and 11 years old – they asked their parents to stop in Nashville on their way to a family vacation so they could audition at record labels. jadepresents.com/tag/fargo The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND

2014 NORTH DAKOTA TOUR DE CURE 14th at 6:30 a.m.

Cyclists and casual bike riders alike ride in this day long event to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. Events range from a 15-mile to a 100-mile ride, ending with an amazing after party. tour.diabetes.org Trollwood Park 3664 Elm St. N, Fargo

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HARD CHARGE 14th at 8:30 a.m.

This four-mile race features more than 20 military-inspired obstacles full of mud and mayhem. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Hospital. hardchange.com/2014fargo Red River Valley Fairgrounds 1805 West Main Ave, West Fargo UNGLUED SUMMER CAMP: FOX SESSION I 16th-20th Ages 5-8: from 9 a.m. to noon Ages 9-12+: from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This crafty and adventurous camp gives kids a chance to engage in projects such as fabric dying and to learn skills in plant and gardening. Campers will receive fun snacks and a cover-up shirt embroidered with their name to add badges each time they accomplish a new skill. ungluedmarket.com Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo FUNNY GIRL 17th-20th at 7:30 p.m.

The Straw Hat Players bring the influential American comedian, singer and actress Fanny Brice to life in their third show of the 2014 season. Rated PG-13. mnstate.edu/strawhat Hansen Theatre, MSUM 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead YPN HAPPY HOUR 18th from 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come network and socialize while enjoying food, drinks and golf. This event is free and requires no registration. fmwfchamber.com/YPN Moorhead Country Club 2101 River Dr. N, Moorhead

2 KID INK 18th at 7 p.m.

The L.A. rapper and producer will hit the Venue stage with Charlie Mizza and Big Reeno with his megahit “Show Me.”

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thehubfargo.com/events The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave SW, Fargo JOHNNY WINTER 19th at 8 p.m.

Rolling Stone voted this legend as one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. He has been making music since the 1960s that has a touch of blues and Texas funk.

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fargotheatre.org/events Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo WEST FARGO CRUISE NIGHT 19th at 4:30 p.m.

Classic cars and bikes will line Sheyenne Street in West Fargo in this year’s first Cruise Night. topperscarclub.com Sheyenne Street, West Fargo DOCTOR DOOLITTLE DAY 21st from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Zoo will teach kids how zoo vets keep animals healthy. Have your kid(s) bring their favorite stuffed animal to get in for free. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

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PADDLE DEMO DAY 21st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This free event allows you to experience the latest in paddle boards and kayaks. Scheels experts and vendors will be on hand to answer all your questions. scheelscommunity.com Detroit Lakes Little Detroit Lake along West Lake Drive across from the American Legion THE FRAY WITH BARCELONA & OH HONEY 21st at 7 p.m.

The Fray’s style has evolved over their four albums, but they are known for their pianodriven style and powerful lyricism.

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ROGER MARIS CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, AUCTION AND BANQUET 22nd & 23rd at 7:30 a.m.

The event features professional sports and entertainment personalities and strives to raise money for community members who benefit from Hospice, the Roger Maris Cancer Center and Shanley. rogermarisgolf.com Holiday Inn of Fargo and Rosecreek Golf Course, Fargo

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23rd at 8 p.m.

The two musicians have worked together for years partly due to their incredible chemistry and put on a great show. jadepresents.com/ben-harper-charliemusselwhite-fargo The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND MOVIE IN THE PARK 23rd at 9:30 p.m.

Bring a blanket and snacks and check out a family-friendly (TBD) movie. fargoparks.com Island Park 302 7th St. S, Fargo

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RED RIVER FINE ART & WINE SHOW 24th & 25th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Red River Watercolor Society is partnering with the Moorhead Center Mall to bring you a show that allows artists to display and sell their artwork in a comfortable setting. redriverws.org/Wordpress/workshops Moorhead Center Mall 510 Center Ave, Moorhead BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 24th-27th at 7:30 p.m.

The Straw Hat Players present this classic Neil Simon play – a romantic comedy which depicts polar-opposite newlyweds – as the fourth show of their 2014 season. mnstate.edu/strawhat Gaede Stage, MSUM 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead CHEVELLE 25th at 8 p.m.

This American alternative medal band recently released their seventh full-length album, La Gárgola. This is an all-ages show.

jadepresents.com/chevelle-fargo The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND PETER PAN JR! 25th-26th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Another family-friendly classic brought to you by the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre and more adorable kids. All ages are welcome; bring the whole family along! fmct.org Moorhead High School 2300 4th Ave. S, Moorhead CINDERELLA KIDS! 25th-26th at 7:30 p.m.

28th at 7:30 p.m.

29th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

This family-friendly classic is brought to you by the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre and a bunch of adorable kids. Check it out. fmct.org The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo YOUTHWORKS GOLF TOURNAMENT 26th at Noon This first annual charity event is being held

by Youthworks of North Dakota, a nonprofit agency which provides service to youth, young parents and families. youthworksnd.org Meadows Golf Course 401 34th St. S, Moorhead

2 CHASTITY BROWN 26th at 8 p.m.

This Tennessee-born musician combines a whole list of genres from gospel and blues to jazz and country to create a one-of-a-kind sound. This 21+ show is part of the Rockin’ the Rourke Courtyard Concert Series. jadepresents.com/chastity-brown-fargo/ Rourke Museum Courtyard 521 Main Ave, Moorhead HORNBACHER’S GOBBLE IT UP $5 LUNCH FOR UNITED WAY 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Your $5 lunch includes a Jennie-O hot turkey sandwich, Frito-Lay chips, Kemp’s ice cream and Pepsi products. Proceeds support United Way’s work in Education, Income Stability, Health and Basic Needs. unitedwaycassclay.org Local Hornbacher’s locations

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES WITH DOOMTREE 27th at 7 p.m.

This bluegrass band formed in Duluth in 2003 and has been putting out phenomenal albums ever since. This show is sure to be a good one, rain or shine. jadepresents.com/trampled-by-turtlesmoorhead Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead SCANDINAVIAN HJEMKOMST & MIDWEST VIKING FESTIVAL 27th-28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The two festivals are collaborating to present a celebration of Nordic culture from ancient times to present day. Festivities include Viking activities such as wood carving, pottery making and battle demonstrations. hcscconline.org/midwest-viking-festival Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead RUN OR DYE 5K 28th at 9 a.m.

This colorful 5K is back and open to all runners. Get showered in plant-based cornstarch dye and then enjoy the Dye Festival immediatley afterward. runordye.com Red River Valley Fair Grounds 1805 West Main Ave, West Fargo MSUM’S 42ND ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4th at 6:30 p.m.

Kids’ activities include inflatable games and a decorated bike parade. Live music will be featured and fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m. mnstate.edu/july4 Nemzek Stadium, MSUM 17th St. and 8th Ave. S, Moorhead BONNIE RAITT WITH “SPIDER” JOHN KOERNER July 6 at 7 p.m.

This 10-time Grammy winner is a singer, songwriter and guitarist has a unique musical style which blends blues, R&B, rock and pop.

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jadepresents.com/bonnie-raitt-moorhead Bluestem Center for the Arts 801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead

Music

JUNE LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR There’s a lot happening in the Fargo-Moorhead music scene. Here is what you need to know.

JUNE 3 - 5 RD

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TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Lars & Joe Pony Show – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Singer Songwriter Night w/ Darrin Wentz - Bar Nine Eden Parker - Dempsey’s Mike Holtz - JT Cigarro THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Post Cruisin’ Broadway Party - The Aquarium David Lee ft. Ol’ Bloody Mule - Bar Nine Willie Waldman Project - HoDo 8th Hour - Windbreak Cash & The King – Cadillac Ranch

JUNE 6TH - 7TH FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Kipp G - The Aquarium Evergreen Grass Band - Bar Nine Pat Lenertz Band - Dempsey’s Mourning After - Pickled Parrot 24Seven - Shotgun Sally’s S.O.L. - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) In Harmony City - VFW Downtown Q 5 - VFW West Fargo 8th Hour - Windbreak S.O.L - Spirits Lounge SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Bad Weather Burlesque - The Aquarium Black River Revue - Dempsey’s The MTV’s - JT Cigarro Mourning After - Pickled Parrot Strange Daze - Shotgun Sally’s S.O.L. - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) In Harmony City - VFW Downtown Q 5 - VFW West Fargo October Road - Windbreak

JUNE 8TH - 12TH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 October Road - Windbreak

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Pillar Point - The Aquarium TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Mike Holtz - Shotgun Sally’s

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Egypt - The Aquarium Mike Holtz - Bar Nine Matt Monson Trio - Dempsey’s Lars & Joe Pony Show - JT Cigarro

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 The Brave - Dempsey’s Megan Johnson - JT Cigarro

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Jackie Myers Band - HoDo Lost For Words - Windbreak

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 KNDS Benefit w/ Tony the Butcher - The Aquarium The Lars and Joe Pony Show - Bar Nine Sasha Mercedes - HoDo Old Time Jam - Red Raven Roosters - Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 13

JUNE 13TH - 14TH Battle Sets - The Aquarium Poitin - Dempsey’s SNS Band - Garage Bar Loy Ave - Pickled Parrot Tripwire - Shotgun Sally’s Ciro & Topher - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Vistas - VFW Downtown Fuse - VFW West Fargo Boomtown - Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Blitzen Trapper - The Aquarium Carluster Crumblebee Orchestra - Dempsey’s Loy Ave - Pickled Parrot Mourning After - Shotgun Sally’s Ciro & Topher - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Vistas - VFW Downtown Fuse - VFW West Fargo Back For More - Windbreak

JUNE 15TH - 19TH SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Back For More - Windbreak TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Lars & Joe Pony Show - Shotgun Sally’s

JUNE 20TH - 21ST FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Rez Rap Records - The Aquarium Boots - Dempsey’s Tune In Tokyo - Pickled Parrot Save Me CJ - Shotgun Sally’s San Haven Chuckle - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) Flashback - VFW Downtown Gun Shy - VFW West Fargo 32 Below - Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Cure for the Common - The Aquarium GC & The Sideways - Dempsey’s Mix Theory - Garage Bar Tune In Tokyo - Pickled Parrot Copperhead Creek - Shotgun Sally’s San Haven Chuckle - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) Flashback - VFW Downtown Gun Shy - VFW West Fargo Work Release - Windbreak

JUNE 22ND - 26TH SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Over The Top DJ - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) Dubious 3 - Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 23 Twisted Insane - The Aquarium TUESDAY, JUNE 24 S. Carey (of Bon Iver) - The Aquarium Mike Holtz - Shotgun Sally’s

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 The Vinegar Strokes - Bar Nine Vitamin Z - JT Cigarro THURSDAY, JUNE 26 King Buzzo (of The Melvins) - The Aquarium Celtic Jam - Red Raven Redline - Windbreak

JUNE 27TH - 29TH FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Mobster Lobster - The Aquarium San Haven Chuckle - Dempsey’s Someday Heroes - Pickled Parrot Dueling Piano Show - Shotgun Sally’s C.O.D. - VFW Downtown Pop Rocks - Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Moody River Band - Dempsey’s Road Trip Radio - Garage Bar Pete Johnson Acoustic - JT Cigarro Someday Heroes - Pickled Parrot Back For More - Shotgun Sally’s C.O.D. - VFW Downtown Tune In Tokyo - Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 29 24Seven - Windbreak

VENUES Need to find the hotspot? Look no further than this helpful guide.

THE AQUARIUM

PICKLED PARROT

facebook.com/pages/The-Aquarium/41472251406

thepickledparrotbar.com

226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempsey’s)

505 3rd Ave N, Fargo

BAR NINE

RED RAVEN

barninefargo.com

redravenespressoparlor.com

1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo

916 Main Ave, Fargo

DEMPSEY’S

SHOTGUN SALLY’S

dempseyspublichouse.com

shotgunsallys.com

226 Broadway, Fargo

1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

GARAGE BAR

SPIRITS LOUNGE (HOLIDAY INN)

Search The Garage Bar on Facebook

fargohi.com/restaurant-lounge.html

3108 9th St. S, Moorhead HODO

101 Broadway, Fargo hoteldonaldson.com

3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo VFW: DOWNTOWN

202 Broadway, Fargo

VFW: WEST FARGO JT CIGARRO

4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo westfargovfw.com

jtcigarro.com

WINDBREAK

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DRINK SPECIALS

Check out our guide to the best drink specials in town! For a more in-depth listing, visit fargomonthly.com MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

$2 off margaritas $3 Coronas/ Corona Lights

$2 UV vodkas

Ladies Night $3 Cosmos and Applebitinis $5 Sangrias $10 house wine bottles

$2 Long Island teas $3 Jeremiah Weed teas

$5 mucho drinks

$5 sangrias

$8 pitchers of Bud Light

Happy Hour drink specials All Day

Mini Mug Night

Mug Night

$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers

$3 Windsors, Morgans, Bacardis, Smirnoffs and Jim Beams

$3.75 Bloody Mary/ Caesars 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mug Night

$4 32oz domestic draws $3.25 wells

Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway, Fargo

None

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

None

None

None

Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo

2 for 1 appetizers Texas Hold ‘Em tourney 7:30 p.m.

College ID Night $5 Cover Free taps and wells 9 p.m. - Midnight

$6.75 domestic pitchers 3 for 1 9 p.m.Midnight

$6.50 fried chicken dinner

2 for 1 appetizers until 9 p.m.

The Bowler 2630 S University Dr, Fargo

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

$2.50 Morgans $3 Tito’s vodka $3.25 select spirits

Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr, Fargo

Birthday Buckets

Mug Night

$.50 taps $1 Morgans $1 Teas 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3 Coronas, Crown Royals, Stolis 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8 - 11 p.m.

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8 - 11 p.m.

Closed

Buffalo Wild Wings 3 area locations

Happy Hour All Day $1 off well drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2 Jeremiah Weeds $3.50 energy blasters 9 p.m. - Midnight

$2.99 tall domestic taps All Day 2 for 1 well drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight

$3 teas All Day 2 for 1 Morgans 9 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 Mexican bottles/pints $3.50 jumbo margaritas All Day

$3.75 Bloody Marys/Caesars 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drinks 1/2 price with college ID $2.50 You-call-its 9 p.m. - Midnight

Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S. Ste. 161, Fargo

$3.50 tall domestic taps 6 p.m. - Close

$2.75 domestic bottles $3.50 Ice Holes 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 UVs and Bacardis 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.25 Morgans $3.75 Crowns 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.75 Stolis and Jack Daniels 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 Smirnoffs and Windsors 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3.50 tall domestic taps & import bottles All Day

Chili’s Grill and Bar 4000 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3 - 6 p.m.

Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 N University Dr, Fargo

Big Mug MonDay $4.95 beers $3.25 refills $2.95 10 oz wells

Happy TuesDay Happy Hour prices 4 p.m. -Close $2.95 Stumplifters

$2.75 old school beers $2.75 Morgans and Windsors

$.75 taps 8 p.m. - Close

$6 select domestic beers & a shot $2.95 teas & Stumplifters

$2.95 Bloody Marys/Caesars 8 a.m. - Noon $3.25 Jack Daniels $2.95 UV vodkas

$1 off drinks when you wear your Chub’s sweatshirt

Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

Rum-Day: $3 Malibus, Bacardis & Morgans

$2 domestic taps or 2 for 1 wells

$3 premium wells

$3.25 specialty or import bottles or taps

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

Happy Hour drink specials 4 p.m. close

D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.75 domestic bottles $3 Bacardis

$2.75 domestic bottles $1 off martinis

$3.50 Stolis $3.50 domestic taps

$3.50 Crown Royals $3.50 taps

$3.75 teas $3 Windsors

$3 Smirnoffs $3 Morgans

Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo

$3.25 Crown Royals

$2.75 Bacardis

$2.50 Windsors

$2.95 Morgans $3.75 Jack Daniels

$3.25 import bottles $2.95 Jim Beams

$3.25 import bottles $3.75 Jagermeisters

$2.50 rail vodkas $2.50 Windsors

$4.25 teas/ margaritas $15 5-beer buckets

$2.25 taps

$2.75 select whiskeys $2.75 import bottles

Happy Hour All Day

$3.50 Bloody Mary 2 - 6 p.m. $3.25 Bacardis, Morgans, Malibus All Day

Happy Hour All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles $3 wells All Day

Mug Night 5 p.m. - Close

Ladies Night $5 domestic taps and wells

2 for 1 rum drinks 5 p.m. - Close

None

$3.75 Bloody Mary’s/Caesars $10 all you can drink mimosas

Alibi Lounge & Casino 1340 21st Ave. S, Fargo Applebees 4 area locations

Bison Turf 1211 N University Dr, Fargo

Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo JT Cigarro 4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

$3.25 Stolis All Day $3.25 Goldschlager & Icehole 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

None

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Labby’s Grill & Bar 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo

$2.50 domestic/ $3.50 import bottles 8 p.m. - Close

Mug Night 5 - 9 p.m.

$3.50 teas 3 p.m. - Close

$2.95 selected pounders 8 p.m. - Close

$1 off bottled beers and drinks 9 p.m. - Close

$1 off Bloody Marys/Caesars 9 p.m. - Close

Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.25 short domestic beers

$2.50 Coronas/ Corona Lights 1/2 price margaritas

$3 tall domestic taps 3 p.m. - Close

1/2 price bottles of wine $2 PBR bottles 3 p.m. - Close

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m.

$2.50 mimosas $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys

Northern Gentleman’s Club 325 10th St. N, Fargo

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo

$5.95 pitchers

$2.95 domestic pints 6 p.m. - Close

$2.50 selected shots/drinks 9 p.m. - Close Wine Club Night

U-Pay-The-Day Tap beers are the price of the date 8 - 10 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 5 - 10 p.m.

$2.95 Domestic Pints 6 p.m. - Close

Wine Club Night

Happy Hour 2 for 1s 3 - 6 p.m. $5.95 Pitchers All Day

Happy Hour 2 for 1’s 3 - 6 p.m.

Happy Hour 2 for 1’s 3 - 6 p.m. $2.95 domestic pints 6 p.m. - Close

Happy Hour 2 for 1’s 3 - 6 p.m.

Happy Hour 2 for 1’s 3 - 6 p.m. $2.50 selected drinks/beers

Happy Hour 2 for 1’s 3 - 6 p.m.

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour 9 p.m. - Midnight

Happy Hour Noon-Midnight

$3 wells $3 Ice Hole shots $2.50 domestic taps 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.

$3.50 Seagrams $4 Jag Bombs $2.30 domestic pitchers

$3 Morgans $3.50 Jamesons $6 domestic pitchers

$3 wells $4 Stolis $3.50 Goldschlagers $3.50 craft taps

$4 Crown Royals $3 Ice Hole shots $2 domestic taps 7 - 9:30 p.m.

1/2 off wine 6 p.m. - Midnight

$2 off original cocktails 10 p.m. - Close

$5 domestic pitchers 9 p.m. to close

$2 off bottles 10 p.m. - Close 2 for 1 wells

2 for 1 rail drinks $4 craft pints 9 p.m. - Close

$4 Bloody Marys/ Caesars Noon - 5 p.m.

Service Industry Night

$3.05 Morgans $3.45 tall domestic taps 4:30 p.m. - close

$3.75 Crown Royals $3.95 Crown Blacks

$2.95 Bacardis/ domestic bottles 4:30 p.m. - close

Mug Club Night $3.75 Jack Daniels/ teas

$3.25 UV vodkas

$3.25 import and specialty bottles $3.25 Ice Hole shots

$3.35 tall domestic taps All Day $2.75 well drinks 4:30 p.m. - Close

Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 12oz domestic draws All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$2.50 Morgans & Windsors All Day

$2.50 teas $7.50 domestic pitchers

$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys w/ beer chaser 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed

Shotgun SAlly’s Rock and Roll Saloon 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight $5 burger baskets

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight ½ price bottles of wine

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$14.99 prime rib from 5 p.m. - supplies last

Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

$3.75 Jamesons $.75 off craft bottles

College night with ID All Day Happy Hour

$3 Windsors $2.50 domestic pints $3 Leinenkugels and Nordeast pints

$3 rums $.75 off domestic bottles and micro craft pints $5 perfect storms

$3.50 Stolis $3.75 Summit pints

$3.75 Jack Daniels, Jack Honeys & Jim Beams $3.75 New Belgium bottles

$2 off All pitchers $3 rail vodkas $1 off u-call-its

Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo

$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerrys

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light Bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles $3 white zin and merlot wines

$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles. $3.40 Morgans

$3.75 Bloody Marys and Caesars All Day well specials $2.75

$2.80 All wells $5.25 Busch Light pitchers

$2.95 pounders

$3 Bacardis & Jim Beams

$2.95 Morgans $3.95 Jack Daniels

$2.95 whiskeys & Barefoot wines

$3.25 import and craft beers $3.25 Smirnoffs

$3.25 UV drinks

$2.75 wells $3.35 20oz taps

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$1 off bar pours & jumbo beers 4 - 7 p.m.

$2.50 tap beer pints $3.50 talls

$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink

College night 1/2 price any beer

$2.95 Jack Daniels, Morgans, Bombay Sapphires & Grey Gooses

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

$3 pounders $3.50 Bloody Marys

Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Sports Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Chicago 2551 45th St South Fargo Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo

Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

SUNDAY

$2.50 mimosas $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

$3 Bloody Marys $7 bottomless mimosas

Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

$3.50 Crown Royals $3 UVs

$2 domestic bottles and $3 Morgans

$7.25 domestic pitchers $2.50 Schnapps $2.50 well drinks

$3.50 import bottles $3.50 gator teas $2.50 Schnapps

$3 Bacardis $3 Chucks/Jag Bombs $2.75 Windsors

$3.75 Bloody Marys $1 off whiskeys $2.90 domestic pints and bottles

$3.75 Bloody Marys $1 off whiskeys $2.90 domestic pints and bottles

$5 select Jack Daniels

$3 martinis 1/2 off bottles of wine

$3 select appetizers and drinks

TGI FriDays 4100 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$5 select drinks

VFW 202 Broadway N, Fargo

$2.75 Morgans

$6 domestic pitchers

$3 bar pours

$2.75 domestic pounders

$3 domestic bottles $3 long island teas

Happy Hour 11 a.m.

- 5 p.m. $3 Long Island teas

Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave, Fargo

$1 off Margaritas

$1 off Vinyl Sunrise

$1 off Mexico Mule

$1 off Bourbons

$1 off Moonshine

$1 off Sangria

Ladies night: Free Miller Light taps and wells 9 p.m. Midnight

$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m.

$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m.

Service industry night $2 u-call-its 9 p.m. - close

Windbreak Saloon & Casino 3150 39th St. S, Fargo

Happy Hour All Day

Happy Hour All Day. $1 off drinks

Domestic bottles & Morgans for $2.95

$2.75 Windsors $2.85 Jack Daniels

$3.50 Long Island teas $3.95 Crown Royals

$3.30 Smirnoffs $3.85 Malibus

$5.95 domestic pitchers and $3.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars until 5 p.m.

$5.95 domestic pitchers and $3.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars until 5 p.m.

$3.25 tall domestic taps 7 p.m. - close

$2.50 domestic bottles 9 p.m. close

$3 Captain Morgan and Chuck Norris 8 p.m. - close

$5 pitchers of PBR 8 p.m. - close

$3.25 Stolis and Bacardis 8 p.m. close

$3.50 crown royals & Long Island Teas 8 p.m. - close

$3.25 tall domestic taps & import bottles All day

Service Industry Night - $2.50 u-call-its 9 p.m. Midnight $2.50 Morgans

College Night $.50 domestic taps 7 - 9 p.m. & 2-4-1 domestic bottles & wells 9:30 - 11 p.m.

$2.25 domestic pints & $3.50 premium pints 8 p.m.

- Midnight

$6.50 domestic pitchers & 2.50 u-call-its 9 p.m. Midnight

$2 domestic bottles & Morgans 8 p.m. Midnight

$12.50 domestic beer buckets & $17.50 premium buckets 8 p.m. Midnight

Closed

$1 wells 9 p.m. close

$3 import bottles 9 p.m. - close

Ladies Night 9 p.m. - Midnight, no charge

$2.50 wells 9 p.m.

- close Mug night $5 mug,

$2 domestic taps 9 p.m.- close

$3 mug refills $2.50 Long Island teas

$2 taps, wells and Ice Holes

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

$1.75 bottles $4 martinis

2 for 1 drinks

$4.25 pitchers

$1.95 22oz beers $3.25 Sam Adams & Shock Tops

$4.25 pitchers

Bloody Mary specials $4.95 pitchers

$1.95 grande beers All Day

O’Leary’s Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Bloody Marys special

Sunday Funday $5 domestic pitchers All Day

$2.75 Morgans

2 for 1 8 - 11 p.m.

$2.75 whiskeys

Ladies night 8 - 10 p.m. $5 pitchers

Late night Happy Hour 9 p.m. Midnight

$5 pitchers All Day

Bloody Mary special

Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo

$3 tall domestics, $3 Stolis & $3 Jack Daniels 8 p.m.

$2 domestic pints & wells 8 p.m. -

Mug night 8 p.m. $5 mugs

$2.50 domestic bottles, $3 well specials 8 p.m.

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis 8 p.m.

$3 teas & bomb shots 8 p.m.

$6 domestic pitchers & $2.50 Icehole All Day

Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $3 domestic talls All Day

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $2.50 Ice Hole & $3 Stolis drinks All Day

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $2.50 Morgans & Bacardis All Day

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $3 well drinks 7 p.m. - close

$1 off All drinks 3 - 7 p.m. $3 bomb shots 8 p.m. - Midnight

$3 bloody Marys & Caesars All Day

O’Leary’s Pub 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

Happy Hour 1 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 - 7 p.m.

Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Mug night

Mug night

Tall beers for the price of short 7 p.m. - close

$1 off Long Island teas & $5 martinis 7 p.m. - close

$2.75 Windsors $1 off bottled beer 8 p.m. - close

$3.50 Bloody Marys, Caesars & domestic pints until 6 p.m.

Happy Hour All Day

$3 Jag $6.50 mug $2.50 Ice Hole

$3 Bacardis $2.75 Dr. Mcgillicuddy’s

$3 Jeremiah Weed $3 UV vodkas

$3 Morgans $2 Jags

$3 Jack Daniels

$3 Jim Beams $3 Bloody Marys/ Caesars

$3 Bloody Caesars $3.50 Sambuca

Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

MOORHEAD Dave’s Southside Tap 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead Mick’s Office 10 8th St. S, Moorhead

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

WEST FARGO

Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.