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A FIRST FOR TWO! This month marks our first time combining two publications into one. We included the wedding guide in this issue and printed extra wedding guides as stand-alone copies.
The Wedding Issue is always a tricky one because of how robust the wedding industry is in Fargo-Moorhead. We put more time and effort into the details of the wedding issue in hopes of highlighting as much as we can for the wedding interest readers. Bonus: We were able to interview TLC’s Randy Fenoli. How cool is that?
AN OPEN APOLOGY TO HPR In January, we published a guide on fargomonthly.com highlighting different New Year’s Eve events. Our staff made a journalistic mistake and copied the text that the High Plains Reader published and we used it on our site. On behalf of myself and
In this photo: My long time friend and teammate Michael Buchanan and I took our team photos last month. Michael comes by each week and helps us remember how good we have it and how much fun everything can be. Thanks, Michael! If you haven’t heard about Gigi’s Playhouse opening in Fargo, please look it up and help out in any way you can.
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80 It’s a Woman’s World
40 Lars and Joe Pony Show
88 Startup Spotlight
42 NCAA D1 Men’s Hockey Comes to Fargo
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93 Our Pick of the Month 94 Bodacious Bloodies
50 Mason Jennings Interview
98 Master of All Trades: HoDo Executive Chef
52 Music Spotlight 54 JAFA 2015 Photo Recap
102 A Look Inside Izumi Sushi and Hibachi
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57 Giving Hearts Day By the Numbers
106 Mixologist of the Month
58 TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics
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111 Events Calendar
65 F/M Communiversity
118 Live Music Calendar
66 Blue Zones – Power of Purpose
120 Drink Specials 126 Monthly Finds
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ast month was a whirlwind for us at Fargo Monthly and the rest of Spotlight Media. We managed to publish more than 500 pages during the shortest month of the year, immediately following B ison Illustrated’s 212-page championship issue. Here are some other really awesome things that happened in February:
UNITED WAY’S 35 UNDER 35 We couldn’t have done this cover story without the unending efforts of United Way, particularly their Marketing and Brand Management Director Kristina Hein. There are few people in this world more organized than that woman, and we love her eternally for it. Check out the feature on pg. 14.
THE WEDDING ISSUE Major props to Editorial Director Andrew Jason and Writer Erica Rapp for helping put out our annual wedding issue. This is
the first time we have created the issue as additional monthly content, and I think it turned out pretty great. (Don’t forget to check it out at the end of the magazine, even if you aren’t getting married any time soon!) More props to our lovely, talented and patient designers.
NEW FACES We’ve expanded the design team to include a third full-time designer, Ryan Koehler and design intern Billy Schnase. We also welcomed account manager Tank McNamara to the team. They all came in on the verge of this crazy month with great attitudes and impressive portfolios to boot.
#JAFA2015 Associate Publisher Tracy Nicholson and I snuck away from the office for a few hours to judge Josef ’s 10th Annual Fashion Awards. (See the pictures on pg. 54) We had a blast and were honored to be a part of it. We’ll be back next year; if not as judges, as audience members.
in all, February was pretty spectacular. All My closing thought is this: every month there is a mile-long list of people to thank. We couldn’t put out this magazine without the support of our staff, our interviewees, our advertisers and the community. Thank you to all who made March’s issue what it is.
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Laura Boulger
Bethany Gartin
Program Manager‑System Relationship Manager at Operations at Discovery YWCA Cass Clay Benefits, Inc.
Your company is currently experiencing a lot of growth. What advice do you have for adapting to change?
“Change, even a positive change like growth, can be challenging. But the ability to see the big picture, understanding the reasons behind the change, knowing how my position fits in to build up our teams and products in a positive way and keeping in mind how it all benefits the company – ultimately makes change exciting.”
Working for an organization that empowers women, who has empowered you throughout your life? “While many have been empowering, I worked on a few projects with a mentor, Dr. Carol Lewis, the associate director of the Center for Social Work Research at the University of Texas at Austin. She taught me a great deal about leadership and helped me discover my unique strengths.”
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Chelsea Monda
Tiffany Anderson
Amber DeKrey
Project Management Team Lead at Sundog
Resource Center Manager at Goldmark Property Management
Industry Market Analyst at Bobcat Company
What have you learned from 35 under 35 so far?
If you could have dinner with one powerful female leader, who would it be and why?
How do you handle the balance between creativity and meeting deadlines?
“Sundog fosters a collaborative team environment with unique practices that accelerates idea generation and problem solving while meeting client timelines. The collaborative process allows each team member’s specialized skills to contribute to the outcome.”
“35 Under 35 has taught me to not be afraid to step outside my comfort zone, as that truly is where the magic happens. I’ve learned no matter how successful a person appears, we all have insecurities and struggles. But by reaching out to others, like this beautiful group of supportive women, we can overcome our challenges.”
“Melinda Gates, active philanthropist and co-chair of The Gates Foundation. Her vision for tackling really tough problems in our world (poverty, hunger, failures in America’s education system) and her strategy behind innovative, impactful solutions is remarkable. She is not afraid to set big goals or afraid to fail. She is truly inspiring.”
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THE CONNECTOR SHER THOMSEN President of United Way of Cass-Clay
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her Thomsen spent a lot of her life on the road. Originally from Perham, Minn., she received her bachelor’s degree in Maine before moving to California, Louisiana and several other places for work. Once she and her husband began thinking about children, their sights turned back to the area and they moved to Fargo.
For the last 17 years, Thomsen has been in nonprofit leadership. Her nonprofit experience began by volunteering at a humane society in Maine and took off from there. Thomsen was the regional executive director for the American Red Cross when she moved to Fargo and was soon asked to be part of the United Way of Cass-Clay. “There’s different states and different industries in my background, but the one thing that is consistent is that it’s been in nonprofit leadership and it’s been in a time during change management or transition management,” Thomsen said. When she joined, the Board of United Way was planning on changing its investment strategy. Her experience allowed her to develop a strategy and implement a plan in a collaborative approach. Each year the United Way team continues to grow, raising $5.5 million in the 2014 campaign. “Oftentimes when people think of United Way, they think of the worldwide brand, but the thing that I like for people to think about when they hear United Way is that it’s about people,” Thomsen said. “I know that sounds very simplistic, but it is true. It’s about the people who volunteer for us. It’s about the people who invest in us. And most importantly it’s about the people we serve.” Right now, United Way works with 3,000 volunteers. With a staff of only 11 people, it can be tough to manage such a large group, but Thomsen has handled this quite effectively. “Someone once said that good leaders have two ears and one mouth and know how to use them proportionally,” she said. “Yes, as the leader of an organization, I need to determine the vision and set the strategy, so I’m talking a lot. I’m also listening a lot. …Effective leadership is finding the balance between leading, listening and learning.”
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Kayla Terry
Amber Schoenborn
Stephanie Pearson
Katie Gross
Amanda Maslowski
Customer Service Supervisor at Wells Fargo Bank
Assistant VP/Risk Manager at Northern Improvement Company
Product Test Engineer at John Deere Electronic Solutions
Parish Nurse Coordinator at First Lutheran Church
Branch Manager at Volt Workforce Solutions
What specific challenges, if any, do leaders face in the banking world?
Talk about your role at Northern Improvement Company and how you came into it.
If you could have dinner with one important female leader of any era, who would it be and why?
What challenges do leaders face in your specific field?
What are you looking for in new recruits at Volt Workforce?
“One of the biggest challenges we face is keeping up with regulation changes. We need to make sure our team members are knowledgeable and informed of the changes, as well as engaged in their work. I find that engaged team members have a tendency to place a higher value on staying current with these important changes.”
“I am the Risk Manager at Northern Improvement Company. I deal with property and casualty insurance as well as workers’ compensation for the company. I started with Northern Improvement 12 years ago in the shop. Hard work, dedication and a positive attitude turned a summer job into a career.”
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“Marie Curie. As the first female to win a Nobel Prize and the only female to win two, her research, discoveries and enthusiasm for science laid a solid foundation for women like myself in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related fields.”
“Faith community nursing is a relatively new specialty in nursing and it’s an underutilized resource. As a leader in the profession, I strive to provide education and share how faith community nursing can make an impact in our community and health systems.”
“We recruit and hire administrative, professional, industrial and technical employees for our clients. Because of the wide variety of roles we fill, there is no one type of person we seek. The common thread is that we are always looking for talented people with a good work ethic.”
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Kelly Krenzel
Sara Van de Streek
Mary Zoss
Andrea Hagen
Anne Kallhoff
Marketing & Communications Specialist at Hospice of the Red River Valley
Internship Coordinator at NDSU Career Center
Business Solutions Consultant at Midcontinent Communications
Executive Assistant at RDO Truck Centers/ Mosaic Catering
Realtor at Keller Williams Roers Realty/ The Red Key Group
What is the key to being a strong female leader in the workplace?
If you could have dinner with one female leader, who would it be?
Talk about your role at Keller Williams Roers Realty and how you ended up there.
Why is it important to maintain an upbeat personality working in your field? “At Hospice, we work with individuals facing very serious challenges in their lives. Staying positive, approachable, compassionate and caring helps us develop trusting, solid relationships with each other and our patients and their families— allowing us to provide the best care and the most value to them.”
What is one piece of advice you consistently give to students when they embark on their careers? “I advise students to recognize what skills they possess and understand how those skills will benefit future employers. They also need to learn how to initiate and sustain relationships inside and outside of their industry. Networking is vital in today’s job market.”
“It is important as a female leader to foster a work environment that is mutually respectful. Respecting each others’ differences and unique talents has been the lowest common denominator of the great teams I have had the honor to be a part of.”
“My dream dinner companion would be Bette Davis. She challenged traditions of beauty both in appearance and her brash acting style, which I admire. She also cofounded the Hollywood Canteen, offering food and entertainment for servicemen and was the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.”
“I am a REALTOR at Keller Williams Roers Realty. I chose to work at Keller Williams based on their belief system of God first, family second and business third. I love it here because of the great culture, award winning training and my incredibly talented team, The Red Key Group.”
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THE AUTHENTIC Michelle Killoran CFO/Vice President of Finance at Scheels All Sports
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hese days, 15 years is a long time to spend with a company. Michelle Killoran started working parttime in the corporate office at Scheels her senior year at Concordia College and began working fulltime after graduating with a degree in business. She has worked her way up the corporate ladder to her role as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. What is it about Scheels that has kept her there, though? “What don’t I love?” Killoran said with a laugh. “It sounds cliché, but I love the people. … Just the values of the company and the strong family-based business. … It’s employee-owned and being employee-owned makes a huge difference, just in the culture of the company.” Killoran has worked for all the success she’s achieved. Starting off in her career, she worked a lot and wasn’t as involved in the community, but after some persuasion from Scheels Chairman Steve D. Scheel, she became more involved. In 2012 she was the campaign chair and helped raise $5.1 million for United Way of Cass-Clay. She currently serves as treasurer and sits on the Board of Directors. “Not only did it help me grow as a leader, but it helped me grow as a person just to have my eyes opened to everything United Way does,” Killoran said. According to the Center for American Progress, although women hold 52 percent of all professional-level jobs, women only make up 14.6 percent of executive officers and hold 16.9 percent of Fortune 500 board seats. Having an upper echelon position in a company can be a lonely world for women. While Killoran hasn’t ever felt disadvantaged, she does have good advice for other women in leadership roles. “The one thing that I’ve held true through my career is being true to my authentic self,” Killoran said. “I think that’s so important, and it’s not just specific to the industry that I am in, but leadership as a whole.”
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|35 Women under 35|
Ann Schneider
Olya Brase
Jenny Olson
Heidi Knutson
Ashley Gerner
Graphic Design Manager at TMI Hospitality
Executive Business Analyst at Titan Machinery
Director of Business Management at Microsoft
Vice President/Sales and Marketing Director at Western State Bank
Senior Community Director at March of Dimes
What should the next generation of female graphic designers know before beginning their career?
What advice would you give the next generation of aspiring female leaders?
Why are programs like this important to the community?
“Work for clients that have missions you believe in. Have confidence in your skills, be true to your artistic self and learn how to network like a boss.”
“Be yourself, believe in yourself and don’t give up. Surround yourself with strong, positive and supportive people. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it and offer your help when you can.”
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“‘A rising tide raises all boats.’ That’s what this program is; that’s what we women are – a rising tide. This program is an investment that will pay dividends of exponential growth. We each understand our obligation and privilege, to pay it forward tenfold – for our families, employers and community.”
Talk about your role at Western State Bank. “I serve as the Vice President/Sales and Marketing Director. I work with all departments of the company and focus on marketing and online strategies, communications and product development. I like to think that I help create solutions – this may include working with current team members, customers or community members.”
Why did you get involved in the March of Dimes?
“I love the March of Dimes because it is one of the few nonprofits that truly impacts everyone. Whether you were born healthy, or needed a little bit of help – they were there. So not only am I working to give every baby the healthiest start possible, but I’m working for a healthier future for our community. If you’ve had a baby, know a baby or been a baby – then you’ve been impacted by the March of Dimes and to me that’s pretty amazing.”
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THE COMMUNICATOR Denise Kolpack Senior Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs and Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
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enise Kolpack has always been an inquisitive person. That may be one of her strongest traits, which has helped Kolpack throughout her career considering everything she has been able to accomplish.
“I think I’ve always been excited about learning new things,” she said. “I am energized by having flexibility in my day and doing new things every day and that’s certainly the position I’m in.” Graduating with a marketing and political science degree from the University of North Dakota, Kolpack began to traverse the state. After graduating from UND, she moved to Bismarck to work for the North Dakota Newspaper Association. She worked at various jobs but her big break came in 2000 when she ran the campaign for Heidi Heitkamp’s gubernatorial bid. While she initially felt she wasn’t qualified, Heitkamp convinced her otherwise. “I’ve learned over the years that you should never say no just because you don’t know how to do it,” Kolpack said. “In fact, that’s when you should do it. I was a little nervous taking on the responsibility. I had never been in the middle of politics like that. … When she (Heitkamp) asked me to run her campaign, my first answer was no and then she talked me into it and it was one of the best experiences of my life.” Kolpack quickly learned the importance of networking, especially in a state as small as North Dakota. This is something that she practices in her life. Last year she joined the Board of Directors for the United Way. She recognizes the importance of having a networking event specifically for women, like 35 Under 35. “I think women can get a lot of energy from other women,” she said. “At the same time, I’ve always worked with a lot of men as well and I’ve never seen a difference. I think if you show up and do the work, prepare and are respectful of your colleagues and you know what you’re doing, that is you invest the time to learn your industry and your organization – gender doesn’t really matter.”
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|35 Women under 35|
Heather Heick
Amanda Volmer
Christy Schauer
Katie Aukland
Jenna Gilbertson
Human Resources Specialist at Bell State Bank & Trust
Office and Program Administrator at Jeremiah Program Fargo-Moorhead
Account Manager at Flint Communications
Office of Patient Experience at Sanford Health
Lead Optician/Vision Therapist at McCulley Optix Gallery
What have you learned from 35 under 35 so far?
There are a lot of females in leadership roles at Sanford. Tell us about your experience working with the team there.
North Dakota is one of the fastest growing states in the number of women business owners. Why do you think that is?
Bell State Bank is known for their philanthropic efforts. why is it important for employers to give back to their communities?
“It is important for employers to be a support system for the people and organizations in need in their communities. Giving back monetarily and through time not only helps others, but also deepens relationships among employees and strengthens the company’s culture.”
Why is Jeremiah Program so important? “Currently, 3,300 children in Fargo are living in poverty with a single mother. I receive calls weekly from local mothers looking for support. Other calls are from community members wondering how they can help break the cycle of poverty for these young women. Jeremiah Program’s model is unique, comprehensive and sustainable and can effectively transform families in our area from poverty to prosperity.”
“I’ve learned it’s OK to be yourself. These women embrace you for exactly who you are. There are no alternative motives or jealousy; simply, a genuine desire to support each other. It’s a remarkable feeling.”
“I’ve been fortunate to work with a number of very talented, motivated and creative individuals during my time at Sanford. Being in an atmosphere that fosters the success of women in leadership roles has raised my confidence in my own abilities and encouraged me to tap into all of the opportunities for growth that Sanford has to offer.”
“This area provides wonderful opportunities for women to network and be mentored. The women business owners I have had the chance to meet are creative and powerful women who want to see other women succeed. The level of support in the community is extraordinary.” 27
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THE people person tonya stende President of Dale Carnegie Training of North Dakota
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onya Stende wasn’t your typical CPA. After about seven years she realized that she liked her clients more than the actual number game. Her boss and former CEO at Eide Bailly, Darold Rath, saw it, too. One day, he approached Stende with an opportunity to get involved with the Dale Carnegie franchise.
“At the time, I didn’t really know what Dale Carnegie was,” said Stende. “He saw different strengths in me than I knew I had. I thought, ‘Absolutely. I don’t know exactly what it is, but I’m going to do it.’” Around 2000, Stende launched the franchise for North Dakota and part of Minnesota. She and her team at Dale Carnegie Training help companies align their business strategies and people practices to drive results. They focus on improving company culture and getting employees more engaged. “Over the last three years, one of the things that Dale Carnegie has done a lot of research on, which is really exciting for us because it’s a passion of mine and our team, is employee engagement,” she said. “Really focusing on how employees can be more focused on their role, their team and with their clients.” They do a host of other things with businesses, from presentation coaching to developing sales and leadership competencies. About 70 percent involves in-house work with organizations and the rest is in the public realm — a significant change from being 100 percent publicly driven when they began. The passion she has for her job is palpable. She found her calling in Dale Carnegie Training where she can capitalize on one of her greatest strengths: being a people person. “Do what you love and love what you do. If you love what you do, you’re more curious, you ask more questions, you’re more engaged,” she said. “It’s easier when you align your careers with your core values.” Stende has been involved with another passion for a long while: United Way. Next year she’s been tasked with heading the annual United Way Campaign, which raised $5.5 million in 2014. As part of the Women’s Leadership Council, she was there for the inception of 35 Under 35 seven years ago. She was never able to partake in the program itself, but she sees the significant impact it’s had on so many women.
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ver the last two decades, Tammy Miller has climbed the ladder at Border States Electric from accounting manager to CEO. She has helped build and is running a multi-billion dollar company with nearly 2,000 employee-owners, in 80 locations in 16 states. The company’s employee base is dramatically larger than Miller’s hometown of Brocket, N.D., with a population of only 57 people.
Growing up in a small town gave Miller an incredible amount of opportunities. “Because of the limited population I was always needed to play in the band, round out a team, or help with an event. I had so many opportunities to try new things, it was a confidence builder and reinforced risk taking,” It also rooted in her a sense of philanthropy, which she attributes greatly to her parents. “My parents were fine role models. Whenever there was a need in our community, my parents were the first to volunteer,” said Miller. “Giving back is in my DNA.” That core value of giving back is also part of the culture at Border States Electric. Employee-owners are encouraged to find ways to support their communities. “Success comes with great responsibility,” said Miller. “One of our core values at Border States is to give back and enhance the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. I am so proud to lead the employeeowners of Border States.” Miller believes that volunteering is a great way to make a positive difference, network and acquire new skills. “Your area of expertise might be accounting, but working with a nonprofit, you may be able to volunteer in other areas like events, marketing or human resources,” she said. “Volunteering can give you a well-rounded experience that may help your career.” Miller has been involved in the United Way since before starting at Border States Electric in 1991 and served as the campaign chair in 2010. Her passion for wellness and exercise was what drew Miller toward leading local capital campaign efforts for Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Wellness Center and TNT Kid’s Fitness. Her strength in strategic planning and execution led her to serve as co-chair for the Valley Prosperity Project, working to develop a comprehensive economic development plan for the Red River Valley region of North Dakota and Minnesota. “I had great advice from my mentor, Paul Madson. He said only agree to serve if you are so passionate about the organization that you would agree to be the board chair,” Miller said. “I continue to use Paul’s advice as I decide where I’m going to share my resources and time.”
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Briana Scearcy
Angela Mathers
Tawnya Taylor
Sarah Swanholm
Amanda Carlson
Recruiter, Specialty & Consulting Services at Eide Bailly LLP
Director of Student Engagement at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Peer Mentoring Specialist at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living Inc.
Optometrist at Bagan Strinden Vision
Agency Manager at State Farm Insurance— Jay Bartley Agency
Why is it important that college students get involved?
Talk about your role at Freedom Resource Center.
As a busy professional, why do you take time away from your practice to invest in this program?
What have you learned from 35 under 35 so far?
Why is it important to network with other female business leaders?
“It’s not what you know; it’s who you know. Who you know can mean the difference in whether or not you achieve your goals. The power in networking, with female business leaders especially, has numerous benefits such as opportunities, advice, assistance, positive influence and friendships to name a few.”
“Student organizations foster relationships and interactions that encourage life long friendships, partnerships and skills in networking. In today’s market, about 80 percent of available jobs aren’t posted on traditional jobsearch sites. Providing opportunities for students to engage with the campus and local community is imperative to student success following graduation.”
“My position involves recruiting, training and matching individuals with disabilities at any age, to help them gain experience from one another. That can range from vocational skills, independent living, socialization, building confidence to go out into mainstream society or helping them through the process of dealing with existing or newly acquired disabilities.”
“Optometry school teaches you a lot of things, but how to be a young, female leader is not one of them. I am looking to build a strong foundation of leadership skills as a young professional, but also looking to expand that into the greater community.”
“Everyone has a story to tell. We all have events that have happened in our life that have helped shape who we are and it’s been such a great experience for me to personally get to know these women and learn their story.”
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Rammie Olson
Amber Petersen
Carisa Hendrickson
Darcy Kasprowicz
Katherine Kiernan
Business Manager at Kilbourne Group
Quality Improvement Analyst at Noridian Healthcare Solutions
Assistant Registrar at Concordia College
Development Director at North Dakota Autism Center, Inc.
You've coached volleyball for many years. What strengths and standards do you try to instill in your players?
Realtor/Owner at Kiernan DeJean Property Associates at Element Realty, Inc.
What advice would you give the next generation of aspiring female leaders?
What's the greatest part about working for Concordia?
“The strengths and standards I promote include respect, gratitude, teamwork and confidence. Coaches play a critical role in the lives of athletes, so teaching players how to succeed on and off the court is a significant component. Inspiring young individuals to become future leaders is my No. 1 goal.”
“Be true to who you are and always believe in yourself. Know that you are stronger than you think you are, more beautiful than what you see in the mirror, smarter than others give you credit for and that you have the power to make a difference in this world.”
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“It is a privilege to work with Concordia students. I am inspired daily by their ambition, curiosity and determination. They are passionate about impacting the world, which is incredibly contagious. As assistant registrar, I value the opportunity to support, challenge and encourage them in their academic and vocational journey.”
Why did you decide to get involved in the nonprofit sector, especially with the ND Autism Center?
“I am a co-founder of the ND Autism Center. Tyler, my 12-year-old brother, has Autism. The nonprofit sector really chose me. Tyler has been one of the biggest blessings in my life and because of him we are able to make so many other people’s lives great.”
Talk about owning a business as a woman.
“Owning a business as a woman in a maledominated business climate is a great responsibility and honor. There is a sense of strength and community that we have with our clients that is richly complemented by the extraordinary efforts we undertake in our working relationships to ensure successful outcomes in their real estate journeys.”
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resources Get Involved here are plenty of ways for women to get involved in T the community. We’ve compiled a list of some of the resources and organizations out there that are women specific and will help women reach their full potential.
1 Junior League of Fargo-Moorhead
This nonprofit group is for women 21 and older who are committed to improving the lives of Fargo-Moorhead’s women and children. They frequently work on projects with the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Habitat for Humanity and many more. Happy Hour for new members: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Locations change. fmjrleague.org JLFargoMoorhead
2 Dress for Success Red River Valley
The national nonprofit’s local branch provides professional interview and employment attire for women. They recently opened a career center to assist women with interview and resumé-writing skills. dressforsuccess.org/redrivervalley dressforsuccessredrivervalley
3 North Dakota Women's Network
This coalition of North Dakota women is on a mission to “improve the lives of women through communication, legislation and increased public activism.” Visit their website for a list of events and 2015 position statements. Feminist First Friday Every first Friday of the month, women gather across the state to discuss political, social and economic issues and more. 5:30 p.m. Fargo Billiards and Gastropub 3234 43rd St. S, Fargo WE Rise - Women’s Day at the Capitol Every biennial, women head to Bismarck to lobby for policies aimed at improving the lives of women and families. March 9 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck ndwomen.org
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About 35 Women Under 35 The United Way’s 35 Women Under 35 leadership program’s mission is to mobilize and energize and inspire emerging female leaders to make a difference in our community. The program meets monthly January through June and focuses on various issues relating to young female leaders. Applications for the 2016 35 Women Under 35 program will be available in the fall of 2015. Any woman age 18 to 35 may apply. For more information and application requirements learn more at unitedwaycassclay.org.
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women’s business center
resources
The Women’s Business Center in Bismarck is a large proponent of women in business and leadership roles. Every year is filled with leadership programs and seminars to help females across the state enhance their learning and advance their careers.
Women's Business Summit
Each October the Center for Technology & Business in Bismarck throws this celebration in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month. Guests can attend an array of breakout sessions and keynote speakers. October 11 & 12 Bismarck
Leading Ladies Luncheon
In honor of Women’s History Month, the CTB will hold luncheons to commemorate women who have had a significant impact on North Dakota. Women from nonprofit roles to the military attend this popular annual event to hear from inspiring panelists. March 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bismarck Radisson 605 E. Broadway Ave, Bismarck March 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fargo Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
Women's Leadership Program
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4 Girl Develop It Fargo
Join other female software developers in this hands-on nonprofit for monthly Code & Coffee meetups and regular seminars. GDIFAR meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Fargo
5 Fargo-Moorhead Women's Business Exchange
This networking group exists as a way for women business leaders and owners to connect with one another and advance their careers. Check out their Facebook page for a variety of upcoming events. Women’s Business Exchange - Fargo, ND
6 Women's Impact
Forum Communications’ nonprofit organization has a whole host of useful resources for area women to empower each other and get involved in the community. They also publish a biannual magazine by the same name. womensimpact.org WomensImpact
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Last month the FargoMoorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce kicked off the inaugural Women Connect. This event brought national speaker Lynette Lewis to talk about pursuing your dreams in business. Women Connect is a new monthly meetup aimed at connecting, inspiring and growing a community for women in business.
Photos by The Chamber/Legacy Photography
“We heard from a number of our members,” said Chamber President/CEO Craig Whitney. “There was a demand for some type of an opportunity for women to come together to have a speaker and then have the opportunity to socialize, interact and network with each other.” Only about 14 percent of executive office positions are held by women and make 77 cents to every dollar a man makes. The events will run through August and focus on making women the leaders that they already are. “Women are leaders inherently,” said Whitney. “They’re leaders of their family, house and at work. They also need to balance being involved civically in the community. … I think these monthly opportunities will be talking about the challenges with how you balance home and work and throwing into the mix the civic responsibilities of being a leader in the community.”
Check It Out Yourself Pitching Your Idea and Getting to Yes
Jodi Heilman, senior vice president of marketing at Bell State Bank and Trust, and Danielle Paulus, director of residential property management at ROERS, will be talking about how to avoid that dreaded word: “No.” Learn ways how to get your client to say, “Yes.” Thursday, March 26 3:30 - 5 p.m. Social from 5 to 6 p.m. Avalon Events Center West 2525 Ninth Ave. SW, Fargo fmchamber.com
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Our March Agenda FARGO-MOORHEAD DERBY GIRLS VS. BISMAN BOMBSHELLZ 7th at 6:30 p.m.
Here’s what we plan on checking out this month, and we suggest that you should too.
Skateland 3302 Interstate Blvd. S, Fargo fmderbygirls.com
There’s nothing like some good oldfashioned roller derby to get our month started. We’re heading to see our undefeated girls take on the Bisman Bombshellz in what’s sure to be an excellent battle.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & 5K 14th at 2 p.m. Downtown Fargo fmstpats.com
owntown Fargo goes all out D for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, complete with a 5K race beginning and ending at Great Northern Bicycle Company that kicks off the parade. Come one, come all – just don’t forget to wear green.
GREAT RIDES BIKE SHARE COMMUNITY LAUNCH PARTY 15th from 2 - 4 p.m.
Great Northern Bicycle Company 425 Broadway, Fargo greatridesbikeshare.com
At long last, North Dakota’s first bike share program is here. The goal is for participants to ride all 101 bikes to their docking stations across downtown and north Fargo. This is the last day to get a discounted membership, so don’t miss out.
PRCA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 20th and 21st at 7:30 p.m. FargoDome 1800 N University Dr, Fargo fargodome.com
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will hold their annual championship rodeo right here in Fargo. More than 200 professional bull riders are competing for a chance to head to the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas.
STARTUP WEEKEND FARGO 2015 27th - 29th all day
Concordia College Offutt School of Business 901 8th St. S, Moorhead up.co/communities/usa/fargo/startupweekend
We’re suckers for startups, so this is one of our favorite weekends of the year. Come network with some of the area’s best and brightest entrepreneurs, developers, designers and more.
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college shows with a drummer under the name Two Days Notice, but eventually the band had a falling out; that’s when Dretsch started to really bug Hegland about playing shows with him.
Joe Dretsch and Lars Hegland had been friends for years and playing in other area bands before they united under one act. In 2009, Dretsch was signed by an agency out of Nashville to play acoustic
Finally, Hegland agreed to play half a set with Dretsch, decided that it was a pretty fun time and the Lars and Joe Pony show was officially born in August 2012. With their acoustic guitars and a cajón, the duo has been belting out your favorite songs ever since.
hat happens when you give a pair of crazy guys two completely different sets of vocal chords, acoustic guitars, a cajón (a box-shaped drum) and a bar? You get the Lars and Joe Pony Show, that’s what.
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as an “acoustic comedy show” and they thrive on crowd interaction. So if you’re really in the mood to hear a Britney Spears song and these guys know how to play it, you won’t be disappointed. “Our biggest strength is that nothing is off limits,” said Hegland. “We don’t really go by a set list, and we take any sort of request. We’re not really afraid to do anything.” The duo has grown to have a decent-sized following that always comes out for their shows, which is something that the two are more than grateful for. They claim that they constantly get messages asking when the next “pony show” is, and the bar owners definitely don’t complain about the business it brings in, either. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our friends and the people that follow us,” stated Hegland. “We’re not in this for money. We want to help the business out, and we just like to play music and have a good time with everyone.”
THAT CATCHY RHYME WHEN’S THE PONY SHOW? It’s the perfect match. Hegland’s musical taste is on the pop/punk/hip-hop side while Dretsch leans toward rock and country. Together, they’re able to perform hits of all genres to please even the toughest of crowds. Speaking of crowds, you’ll want to be a part of theirs. Their friends describe them
You’re probably wondering where that clever rhyme of a name came from. For their first show together, Dretsch sat down to make an event page on Facebook and had no idea what to call their act.
After their first show together, sticking with a name wasn’t hard at all. Two of their friends showed up with unicorns on sticks, and although they were meant to be ponies, the duo was roped into the Lars and Joe Pony Show and the name stuck.
KEEP IT COMING With Hegland being busy with his main band, Tripwire, since 2010 and Dretsch formally playing in 8th Hour and now in Redline, the two have occasionally had to put the pony show on the backburner. That won’t stop them from bringing a fun time as the Lars and Joe Pony Show, though. Although they’ll stick to playing cover sets around the area, the duo has not put the thought of writing original music and touring out of their mind. “There’s not really much of a scene for our kind of thing here,” Dretsch said. “If we can create a demand for it, then we’d be all about it. It’s something that we definitely think about.” Get ready to laugh a lot and sing (or boogie) your heart out, because catching one of these shows will be something you’ll thank yourself for.
“It had to be Lars and Joe plus something else. I thought we’d just go with the Pony Show and next time we’ll go with the Dog Show, and then maybe the dog and pony show,” explained Dretsch.
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University of North Dakota faced off against Ferris State in the 2014 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Hockey West Regionals in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year’s West Regionals will take place at Scheels Arena in Fargo.
ivision 1 D Hockey Comes to Fargo For a lot of people around these parts, hockey is of utmost importance. So when the NCAA announced that the University of North Dakota would host the 2015 Division 1 Men’s Hockey West Regionals at Scheels Arena, tickets sold out — fast.
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What is It?
The top 16 teams in Division 1 men’s hockey compete over the course of two days for a chance to get to this year’s Frozen Four in Boston, Mass., on April 9 and 11. Four of the 16 teams will play at the West Regionals in Fargo’s Scheels Arena.
Why is It a Big Deal?
In the words of UND Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Kyle Doperalski, “Any time you can get an NCAA event in your community, that’s going to do a lot and create a lot of excitement.” To make matters cooler, there are only 16 teams that make the tournament, compared to 68 in D1 men’s basketball. That means there are only four regional tournament locations, and Fargo is one of them. This event also has the potential for major economic impact on area restaurants, hotels and stores.
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NCAA D1 Men’s Hockey West Regionals: March 27-28, 2015
Who Placed the Bid and How Did They Land It?
Will It Come Back Again?
When the NCAA announced Scheels Arena as the 2015 west regional location, they Back in summer 2013, UND Athletics and awarded almost every other sport locations Ralph Engelstad Arena personnel teamed up through 2018. But for D1 men’s ice hockey, with the Scheels Arena and submitted the bid they only picked through 2016. “When the for a chance to host the regional tournament. people come to town, the teams come to Qualifications abounded, but the main ones town, the fans come to included a capacity town, we want them to of at least 5,000, “We do see really good hockey leave thinking it was a arena availability in this arena, but at this level, really good event and and enough local hopefully we can get hotels to house the as far as I know, I don’t think back here again very teams and fans. The we’ve ever hosted anything at soon,” said Scheels hard work paid off Arena Director of and in December Events Scott Deutsch. this caliber.” 2013, the NCAA awarded UND the opportunity to host the West Regional at Scheels Arena.
Where
FAMILY & FRIENDS
can experience a
TRADITIONAL Italian meal.
– Scott Deutsch, Scheels Arena director of events
Why Fargo and Not Grand Forks?
Doperalski explained that the NCAA has gravitated toward neutral tournament sites over the last few years. Since UND has a D1 hockey team, that took the Ralph Engelstad Arena out of the running.
Are There Tickets Left?
All 5,000 seats (which include standing room only general admission) sold out shortly after the tournament was announced. First priority went to the North Dakota Champions Club, UND Athletics’ annual giving program that provides scholarship and program funding to student-athletes. They also had to hold seats for participating teams.
What is the Scheels Arena Doing to Prepare?
All hands will be on deck that week, including a full staff of ushers, parking attendants, full and part-time employees and interns. Their facilities staff will be working, quite literally, around the clock leading up to the tournament. Some of their many tasks will include shaving the ice, removing the Fargo Force logos, replacing them with NCAA and team logos and resurfacing the ice. “I’ve got to give some good props to our facility guys because a lot of times they’re behind the scenes; they don’t get the credit,” Deutsch said. “But they’ve done a wonderful job here making sure the arena is kept up, it’s clean (and) the ice is going to be in great condition.”
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
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FARGO THEATRE
THE MAKING OF AN ICON
By Lisa Marchand Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography and courtesy of the Fargo Theatre
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ew things are more quintessentially Fargo than the eye-catching marquee and blinking lights of the Fargo Theatre. What began as a vaudeville theatre has slowly evolved over the last century to come full circle, once again standing as a prime venue for film and live acts.
A Timeline History of the Fargo Theatre
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Fargo Theatre opens as a film house and vaudeville theatre
Talking picture equipment installed
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1952 Lobby remodeled into a “contemporary� style
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has a voice,” said Bailly. “You sit in Since 1926 the Fargo Theatre has gone through the ups and downs with the rest of the city, standing tall as a symbol of Fargo-Moorhead. When it opened its doors, patrons could enjoy a silent movie or a vaudeville performance. Over the following decades, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ went obsolete with the exit of silent films. The building underwent several renovations, never straying too far from its “Art Moderne” design and eventually landing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. By that time, the illustrious pipe organ had made its return for annual silent movie nights, and the theatre soon became a revival house for classic, foreign and second-run films. In the early ‘90s a woman by the name of Margie Bailly arrived on the scene. She, like most people, was captivated by the Fargo Theatre and all of its charm, making her way from board member to Executive Director in 1997. “I think buildings have a voice. They truly do, and the Fargo Theatre definitely
there and you can just hear the spirits talking to you. That’s why any kind of an experience in there, a film experience or a live experience, is so unique and special. It’s unique, special, creative — it’s just filled with creative energy.” Bailly made it her mission to preserve that energy and keep the community engaged, heading up several milestone projects like the Fargo Film Festival, a $3 million renovation and the addition of a second screen.
On being the only local cinema to show "The Interview" after film distribution was canceled at mainstream theaters: “I remember being kind of disappointed when they canceled the distribution of that film because for me, in my gut, that did not seem like the right thing to do. Everyone here loved the opportunity to say, ‘Yes, we’re going to show this film. We’re happy to give this film a home and let people in the community who want to see it, see it.’ That felt good.” - Emily Beck, executive director
“It was the perfect project for me. I’m kind of a risk-taker anyway,” she said with a laugh. “I love historic preservation and I think it’s really, really, really important. Somehow I just had a feeling that if we could do the Fargo Theatre that other projects would follow in Downtown, and they did.” In 2011, she passed the torch to Emily Beck, who Bailly described as a perfect successor and her partner in crime. The passion the two of them have for the Fargo Theatre is indisputable, each propelling the theatre forward as audience levels grow.
Much of their audience boost can be attributed to the second screen, which opened in 2009 and seats 75. It’s given them greater flexibility in booking movies and events and has allowed them to keep the Fargo Film Festival in one central location. “I really can’t oversell the importance of that space; it’s been really wonderful for the theatre,” said Beck. “… On nights that we do have a concert or a live event in the main screen, we don’t have to stop our film programming, which make us a much more appealing aspect for booking
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Lobby reopens in the “Art Moderne” Style
Margie Bailly become executive director
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1998 Doors close for $3 million renovation
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The Fargo Theatre was registered on the National Register of Historical Places in 1982.
This Wurlitzer organ has over 100 sound effects. The theatre’s original organ sits on the second floor lobby.
There are five functioning projectors, including this digital machine that is used most frequently.
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documentaries and experimentals and
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all this town has seen and heard.
The Fargo Theatre and Jade Presents, which books most of the theatre’s live events, have a bond that spans ages. To Bailly, the two businesses grew up together and have evolved essentially in tandem — as the theatre has come into its own, so too has Jade Presents.
“I think it has grown up just wonderfully,” said Bailly. “It’s really not grown up; it has, what should I say? Entered its prime. It’s better than ever. … It’s 88 and it’s just a lovely, gorgeous, elegant 88-year old that’s come into its prime. Talk about a grande dame.”
The event producers continue reeling in more talent to the Fargo Theatre, from comedians and bands to their most recent endeavor: an illusionist. The flexibility of the theatre between movies. We’ve been able to book better and better films because we never have to have nights where we’re not showing them.” Bailly insisted that the second screen reflect the style of the main theatre, particularly the ceiling. She wanted the DNA of the screens to be the same so audiences feel the magic in both.
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live events and movies is nothing short of a perfect fit, considering its start as a vaudeville theatre doing much of the same. But as Beck said, movies have
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always been and will remain their “bread and butter”; they’re the bottom line.
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Buildings have stories. They have a personality. The Fargo Theatre is short on neither, and will continue evolving as the
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Each March, moviegoers pile in the theatre for days to see the work of budding filmmakers. Another of Bailly’s genius ventures, she sees the Fargo Film Festival gaining popularity and prestige in years to come. “It’s about celebrating the work and what it really takes to make a movie. It’s the music, it’s the story, to celebrate that craft,” Bailly said. “… I want it to become known as the place that has intelligent dialogue, intelligent conversations, intelligent talent discussions and has the greatest variety and greatest and most effective mix of
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Mason Jennings MARCH 28 AT 8 P.M. @ THE FARGO THEATRE
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win Citiesbased singersongwriter Mason Jennings returns to Fargo this month with his upbeat indie folk vibe. From his latest album, “Always Been,” to hearing his songs on TV shows, we caught up with the artist before his show at the Fargo Theatre.
Q+A Q:
So you’re headed back to Fargo. What do you think of our little town?
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“I love Fargo. It’s awesome. I live in St. Paul so it feels kind of like home to me.”
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support community with the radio and the newspapers up here, so it’s just a really supportive place for starting a music career.”
You were born in Hawaii and grew up in Pittsburgh, right? Why did you pick Minneapolis as your base? “I moved to Minnesota when I was 19. … I was traveling a bunch, and when I first came up to Minneapolis I went to Uptown for the first time and I just felt totally at home there. I checked out a bunch of venues and stuff and it was amazing to me the amount of live music places there were in Minneapolis and St. Paul that catered to people that made their own music and wrote their own songs; it wasn’t all just cover band stuff. I felt like it was a really good
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My understanding is that you kind of locked yourself up and really took time to develop “Always Been.” Why is that?
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“The last few records I was recording at the same time I was writing, so it was sort of a little bit different process. I would take a couple years on a record but the songs when they first get written, they would get recorded like right away. So everything was always sort of being recorded at the same time it was being written, and for this one, I kind of got overwhelmed with having so many versions of songs that were actually recorded. It was hard to tell what songs were in the process and what songs were actually finished, and so for this one I just tried to separate the process. I made the writing its own process and made sure that the songs got really finished before I recorded them with the band or I recorded them in any sort of proper way that would actually sound like a finished record. So
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You’ve talked a lot about other musicians who inspired you for this album and just in general. If you had to pick your greatest inspiration right now, who would it be? “That’s a tough one, let me think. … I just got a stack of CDs yesterday from different people. I like the new D’Angelo record a lot. I like the (latest) War on Drugs record. I like Kanye West’s stuff he’s been doing with Paul McCartney. It always sort of changes.”
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How have you evolved as an artist over the years?
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“… Similarly to how I’ve evolved as a person, I think now I feel like I have a better understanding of how I work with other people, like through more collaborations. I did a collaboration this year with Stone Gossard from Pearl Jam, and that was really fun to do a 7-inch with him. Just trying to open up to the idea of working more with other people, which has been fun.”
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Can we talk about “How I Met Your Mother” for a second? One of your songs, “Just Try,” was featured on the show last season. What was that like for you?
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“It was cool. I had never seen that show before. I’ve had songs on a bunch of different TV shows over the years, and … usually what happens with those kinds of things, it doesn’t get picked for a TV show until the day before or a couple days before the TV show airs which is pretty funny. So a lot of times I don’t know it’s going to be on and then I’m getting texts from a bunch of people during the show which is always really funny because (I’m like), ‘What are you talking about?’ And then you find out like a week later, often, that your song was on the show. It’s pretty surreal.
There’s not really any formula for it. It’s not really something you can aim for or know that it’s going to happen, but then it’s always fun when it does.”
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Did you ever expect that kind of success?
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“For me, I just love making music, so I don’t really think about it in those terms. I’m just really excited that I get to make records and make songs. That feels like success to me.”
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If you hadn’t become a musician, what was your backup plan?
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“I dropped out of high school so I didn’t really have a net. Something creative. Maybe some sort of teaching in some way. I’m a big fan of literature.”
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What are you looking forward to the most this year? Any plans for another album?
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“I’m definitely starting to write some more. I just got a new studio and it’s a different kind of place to work, which is exciting for me because usually a lot of times wherever I’m working influences the stuff that comes up. I’m definitely writing and (I’m) heading out next month, going to Florida for some shows. It’ll be fun to come up to Fargo and Duluth. I always look forward to those places because it feels like (a) hometown, even though it’s a little bit far away from where I actually live. It’s the northern Midwest, so I enjoy it.”
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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT The Good Old Days Are Here Right Now By Ben Sailer Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
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the music scene was better here three years ago.”
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n the 10 years I’ve lived in FargoMoorhead, I’ve heard some variation of this statement more times than I can count (terrible math skills notwithstanding). No matter the year, this is a conversation I eventually end up in sooner or later. Somehow, the golden era for [insert genre] passed years ago (despite no one remembering that people made the same complaints back then, too). The math behind that sentiment, however, obviously doesn’t add up. While your opinion on the quality of our city’s musical offerings will depend on your taste (and I should mention mine lean toward punk and indie rock), on a long enough timeline, it’s impossible for any particular niche to have perpetually been better in the past. Things do come and go in waves, and personal taste being what it is, I don’t want to outright dismiss anyone’s opinion that things were better in [insert year]. However, I will counter argue that FargoMoorhead is overall in a stronger position to succeed as a city for music now than it ever has been.
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Ben Sailer works in marketing by day and writes about music by night. Over the past decade, his work has been published in various local and national publications.
For evidence, look at how much is going on in terms of the number of active local bands, venues in operation and touring acts coming through our city. We can start with what’s happening downtown. The New Direction, an all-ages punk venue once in danger of closing its doors, now consistently brings in a solid stream of young bands. The Aquarium hosts everything from indie rock to bluegrass to EDM each week, often packing diverse crowds to see bands that would play much larger venues (and higher ticket prices) in any larger city. Live jazz is a regular event at Studio 222. The Red Raven frequently hosts singersongwriters and quieter acts of all sorts. The Fargo Theatre also hosts some cool shows from time to time too (I’ll see you at the Spoon show in May). Elsewhere around town, Jade Presents continues to bring major metal, rock, hip hop and other genres to town (although the closing of the The Venue/ House Of Rock may be a strike against my case). Jazz, classical and other styles have an established presence on all three major college campuses in the area. And of course, if you want to see cover bands, there are plenty of hard-working musicians playing bars all over the city.
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You can fill in your own blanks for what I’ve forgotten here. On the largest end of the scale, 2014 saw the FargoDome play host to everyone from Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry – arguably three of the most mega of mega stars – while they’re still culturally relevant and before they’re washed up on the state fair circuit. Even if you don’t care for mainstream radio pop (and I’d rather eat glass than put that in my ears), this is an indicator that our city may finally be shedding its national perception as a money-losing hole-in-the-ground and gaining an identity as a vibrant, growing city worth playing. And that applies whether you’re talking about basement hardcore shows or arena pop spectacles. This is a much different scenario than when I first came here for college in 2004, where my personal favorite bands almost never came through town, large concerts were fewer and farther between and the general sentiment was that supporting a meaningful music culture of almost any kind here was damned to be an uphill battle. It still is to an extent, but we’ve come a long way since The Forumran an article in 2006 or 2007 (I can’t track down the story, so I’m operating from memory here) questioning Fargo-Moorhead’s ability to support touring acts following a woefully under-attended Wilco show. My recollection isn’t super sharp, but I remember national promoters cited as calling our town something to the effect of a C-list touring destination. Now, though? We’re at least a solid B+ with room for improvement. Fargo-Moorhead is growing and rewards those who work hard. If you can’t find the music you want here, keep in mind that anything of musical significance that’s taken root in this area – from DIY punk to WE Fest – has been the product of a small group of people getting the ball rolling and creating what they wanted to see. Whether you want to help build the future, or live in a past that never really was, is up to you.
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Last month, F argo Monthly Editor Lisa Marchand, along with Spotlight Media's Tracy Nicholson, had the distinct pleasure of judging Josef's 10th Annual Fashion Awards. This show brought students from all three campuses of Josef's School of Hair Design together at the Avalon West for a night of fun, fashion and hair design. Over 200 models participated in this annual event that saw categories ranging from a simple cut and color to the more exotic looks like Gothic Noir. Along with a runway show, there were dancers from Minneapolis and music from DJ Rosco. Make sure to keep your eyes open for next year's shindig.
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TNT KID’S FITNESS MAKING BIG MOVES By Erica Rapp
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We sat down with Marketing Director Trisha McDonald and Special Needs & Fitness Team Leader Adam Jore to discover what TNT is all about.
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NT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics goes far beyond anything of its kind. The gym recently announced a major expansion project that will be one-of-a-kind to the nation and it’s all for a good cause. We sat down with Marketing Director Trisha McDonald and Special Needs & Fitness Team Leader Adam Jore to discover what TNT is all about. Through a partnership with United Way, TNT is able to bring in over 21 area schools and their adaptive physical education groups for physical movement opportunities. They utilize anything from trampolines to obstacle courses in order to give every child the right of movement, regardless of their limitations. 58 | MARCH 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
“We’re providing movement to individuals based on their needs. We help kids of all kinds no matter what their ability is,” explained Jore. “We want to make it a fun and inviting atmosphere to show kids that movement is exciting and enjoyable.” TNT recently announced that they will be expanding their facilities and collaborating with the Anne Carlsen Center and Haley’s Hope to have three organizations under one roof. With TNT educating on movement, the Anne Carlsen Center guiding individuals with occupational and physical therapy needs and Haley’s Hope helping those with Dyslexia – the new all-abilities center will be able to
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“What makes things like the camps so unique is that we focus on healthy lifestyle and positive mental attitude. We serve a lot of children that maybe wouldn’t be welcome at other programs.” –Trisha McDonald
welcome even more children and adults with all types of abilities. The expansion will also be the home of the first public sensory gym in the nation, which is an exciting feature. It will also include a special needs fitness gym for adults and children, along with a childcare center focused on fitness and healthy lifestyles. McDonald explained that the children were truly the big winners with the plans for expansion. “We currently have 25 area organizations that come in and use our space right now, and everything that we do is because of the collaborations and the partnerships of the community,” said McDonald. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without it.” Aside from tailoring classes to people of all kinds, TNT has a firm grasp on helping children and adults outside of their own
facility. Jore explained that they partner with the area’s colleges and universities to have students work under their wing and learn from each other. They also provide movement education to outside daycare and childcare groups with their Outreach Mobile Movement program, so that they can serve children who wouldn’t normally have proper access to fitness. It’s clear that people of all ages and types are welcome here – regardless of physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral limitations. Healthy lifestyle and positive mental attitude are important to the staff at TNT, and they are dedicated to sharing that with everyone. Every child deserves to feel confident and fearless, and TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics is here to make that happen.
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he country’s fastest growing demographic in poverty is single women with young children, and Fargo-Moorhead is no exception. There are currently close to 2,400 single mothers in the metro who are living in poverty with their children — but a growing nonprofit by the name of Jeremiah Program Fargo-Moorhead is preparing to give these women a chance to move from poverty to prosperity. “We have other services and programs in the community that address other women in other situations,” said the program’s Executive Director Diane Solinger. “We specifically address single moms with young children. The goal is to break the cycle: break the cycle for the mom and then break the cycle for the small children.”
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The mothers are in charge of paying Higher education is the crux of
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the Jeremiah Program. Mothers
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life skills courses. Jeremiah moms
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time hours. For those pursuing work, they’re encouraged to
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volunteer while they job hunt.
to get these moms admitted into a college and through college,” Solinger said, “… so they can get on a career track and then when they graduate, they can get a good job and support themselves and their kids.”
Another invaluable part of the Jeremiah Program is the childcare center located on campus. The children are exposed to the same rich learning environments that kids in middle and upper class families experience.
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One of the largest hurdles for mothers in poverty is safe, affordable housing for their family. At a reduced cost, they live in an apartment on the Jeremiah campus. The location for Fargo-Moorhead’s campus has been selected, but will be announced later this year. Solinger hopes for the groundbreaking to happen this fall, and the campus is slotted to open by August 2016.
HISTORY Jeremiah Program began in Minneapolis over 15 years ago and has since expanded into Saint Paul, Minn., Austin, Texas, and Boston, Mass., with various campuses and pilot programs.
The women must complete a nine-week Empowerment Course before they ever apply. Office and Program Administrator Amanda Volmer attributes the nonprofit’s success to this empowerment program. “Not all moms who complete the program are accepted,”
Volmer explained. “They are welcome to complete it as many times as necessary, but it gets them on the right track to being successful and able to handle, so to speak, what life throws at them throughout this process.”
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Fargo’s Jeremiah Program launched their first Empowerment Program last spring and held two more in the fall. “You have to really be ready to look at yourself because there’s no place to hide,” Solinger said. “It’s all about facing your ghosts. … If you can make it through Empowerment, then you have the mental fortitude to make it through a four-year or two-year degree.”
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During their stay, Jeremiah moms are also required to take life skills courses offered on their campus. Those skills include career development; health, wellness and nutrition; financial management and parenting.
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A Lifetime of Learning A local educational program that allows you to keep on learning for as long as you’d like.
the planning committee when it comes to ideas for classes, which is a group of people with representatives from the community, NDSU, MSUM and places where the classes are held.
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What distinguishes F/M Communiversity from other programs of its kind is that it offers college-like courses where people can learn from area professors and other experts. The greatest part about it (aside from the no homework aspect) is the conversation that takes place. Everyone enjoys being there, and the dialogue that happens between the participants and the faculty is really something special.
magine being able to further extend your knowledge and education without the grades, the homework or the tests. Everyone has this opportunity through a program that’s been around for 50 years and it’s called F/M Communiversity. Director of the program, Susan Wee, was able to give us a little bit of insight on what it’s all about. F/M Communiversity is a program offered through Concordia College and in cooperation with North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead to bring lifelong learning to the community. Since 1965, the program has offered educational opportunities to people of all kinds. Wee’s role is to keep the program going. She works with marketing to make sure that everyone knows about F/M Communiversity, and she also recruits those who teach the classes. She helps
“It’s like taking a college class but you don’t have to do homework or (take) tests,” said Wee. “And that’s why the professors like it too, because they’re passionate about what they know and talk about and they don’t have to worry about grading or reading papers.” So, do you have to have a special background to take these classes? Absolutely not. The courses cater to a variety of subjects such as art, history, political science, literature, music and more. You’re guaranteed to find a class
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that’s right for you, and the only part you’ll struggle with is deciding on which ones to take.
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“Sometimes people hear about what it is and they think that they have to have a college background to come and that’s not true at all,” explained Wee. “They just have to want to learn.”
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The program’s main goal is to provide lifelong learning so that people can learn for as long as they want. Not only has this educational tool been a model for cities around the nation, it’s been around for 50 years and is still going strong. Wee stated that a big part of the success of the program is that the people in this community want to learn, and if you’re one of those individuals then it’s time you get your hands on a course packet. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND CLASS INFORMATION.
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Bringing The Power of 9® to the people of Fargo-Moorhead
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his series of stories is a yearlong “In finding out what your purpose is, you feature in collaboration with The also have to realize that certainly yes, it’s Blue Zones™, a Minneapolis-based about passion, it’s about what you feel company. Founder Dan Buettner strongly about, but it also is very much teamed up with National Geographic influenced by your values and your beliefs,” in search of the world’s she said. “That makes it so longest-living citizens, much different than a goal. “People who have and discovered nine If you have a goal, you a sense of purpose, characteristics virtually work to achieve that goal not only do they all centenarians had and then you’re done.” have more energy, in common, which he dubbed The Power 9®. Carlson said that during a sense of contentOver the rest of 2015, we the initial Blue Zones ment, you can kind will explain each Power Project, Buettner and of see people who 9® characteristic and find his team found three have their purpose. people in the community consistent things that They’re happier, who exemplify them. centenarians would do they seem to have Could Fargo-Moorhead differently: take more more of an ability to risks and be courageous; be the next Blue Zone? focus and have more be more reflective and Having a sense of joy in their lives.” mindful; and discover their purpose adds seven years purpose sooner. – Lorrie Carlson to your life. Defining purpose can be difficult. “If you have a sense of It’s a fluid process; a journey, if you will. purpose, you can be faced with the worst Lorrie Carlson is a facilitator for Healthways, a company that works directly with The Blue Zones Project to lead workshops on each of the Power 9®. Carlson, who is based out of Moorhead, speaks on the power of purpose.
crisis ever, the most difficult circumstances, and if you have that sense of purpose, somehow those individuals are able to come through those challenges with hope,” she said.
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Giving The Gift of Time Eight years ago Bonnie Fritz saw an ad in the paper. The YWCA was calling for volunteers to help with their Unique Boutique, an annual Christmas event where current and former residents can shop, at no cost, for their families.
They are now jacks-of-all-trades for the crisis shelter. Most of their time is spent organizing the endless stream of food donations, but their repertoire includes decorating for special events, organizing the blanket and makeup rooms and filling in wherever is needed.
Staiger, who lost her husband a couple of years ago, spends a large portion of her free time at the YWCA. You could say, in fact, Fritz called up her friend and co-worker that giving back has become part of her Carol Staiger to see if she wanted to lend a purpose following that trigger event. hand wrapping presents and shopping for gifts. “It was right up our alley,” Fritz said. “I have always helped people,” she said. “I don’t know how not to, I guess. I just “And we’ve been in the alley ever since,” don’t. It’s just part of me.” Staiger added with a laugh. The two women have become instrumental The dynamic duo has carved out time in the shelter’s volunteer operations. every week since then, volunteering their time and energy to the YWCA. At the “I suppose someday when the doctor onset, the two ladies were unfamiliar with says, ‘You’re on your last leg,’ I’ll say, ‘OK, the program, but they quickly noticed maybe I’ll take a day off,’” Staiger said. “I that the nonprofit was shorthanded. like working and I like volunteering. If I would have to retire from my work, then I “We thought, ‘We should come and would just be here more.” volunteer here,’” Fritz said. “So now when they say, ‘Who could do this?’ They go, Good thing finding your purpose adds an extra seven years. ‘Bonnie and Carol.’”
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Connecting the Community
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MAGINE GETTING FROM POINT A TO POINT B without getting in your car — (goodbye, parking tickets) — all while enjoying the sights and smells of the city. It’s been a long time coming, but that will soon be a reality thanks to Great Rides Bike Share. In October 2011, former NDSU Student Body President Cam Knutson sat down with his team and City Commissioner Mike Williams to hash out how the campus could be more integrated with the rest of Fargo. When Williams planted the bikeshare seed, the rest was history.
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Knutson and other NDSU student government representatives spent more than a year researching other bikeshare programs, one of which is in Minneapolis. They saw the systems firsthand and picked the brains of Nice Ride Minnesota to find out what worked and what didn’t work. Being Minneapolis is significantly larger than Fargo, how could a bikeshare possibly work here? “We started to recognize that the campus and downtown being about a seven-minute bike ride away,” Knutson said, “are extremely dense and are just as dense as other major cities that have the program.”
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The Next Step
Another year and a half was spent tackling the next issue: fundraising. Not many people have had a chance to see bikeshare programs firsthand, particularly because they’re still so new — Minneapolis’ program launched in 2010. The bikes themselves were not inexpensive, either, but Knutson and Director of Operations Sara Watson Curry stressed that these bikes are of exceptional quality. Not to mention that once Old Man Winter strikes, the fleet of bicycles will head into hibernation with Great Northern Bicycle Company. “The good part about the winter,” said Knutson, “we get them off the road during the harshest time of year, give them a full tune up and it just increases our longevity of not needing to go back and buy more bikes or buy more stations in the near future.” Seasonal bike shares are not uncommon. In fact, Knutson said around 60 percent of bikeshares in North America are seasonal, including several across the upper Midwest.
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Scattered across downtown Fargo and NDSU’s campus will be 11 docking stations loaded with 101 bikes. Those enrolled in the program will receive an ID card of sorts. With a swipe of the card, the stations recognize you and track your bike in real time until you get to the next docking point. To ensure a safe return of the bikes in reasonable time, there is a 30-minute cap per ride. After that, a $1 charge will incur for the next 30 minutes and $2 for each half hour after that. “The nice part is if you wanted to ride longer than 30 minutes, you could ride for 29 minutes anywhere you want and then all you have to is dock it and then you can recheck it out right away,” Knutson said. “So with a membership card it literally takes a second to dock, swipe and then go again.” Every NDSU student is automatically enrolled in the program, which will put Great Rides on the map as the second largest bike share in the nation right off the bat.
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Watson Curry, director of operations, is sure that this program will invigorate the community, upping Fargo’s status as a bike-friendly community. “It’s going to enhance the quality of life of our citizens, of our students. It’s going to connect people,” she said. “One of the reasons I love bikes is they always make you feel so much more connected. When you’re in a car, you can get places pretty quick, you can be comfortable, you can crank up your own music. But a bike really connects you to the community.” Not to mention that cyclists are what she called “economic generators.” The likelihood of someone stopping in a local business while biking past as opposed to driving by is a no-brainer.
Expansion
While no official plans are in the works to expand the program across the river, it’s likely inevitable. The “petri dishes of density”, downtown and near NDSU, exist similarly at Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College. “The golden rule that we follow with bike share is that once you start, these systems always grow,” Knutson said. For now, Great Rides needs the community’s support and butts in the seats — just don’t forget to wear a helmet.
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For an unbelievably reasonable price, you have exclusive access to the Fargo Theatre’s second screen, its Off Broadway lobby and the marquee. Feel free to bring in your own food and cake, and a $5 soda and popcorn combo is available for the entire party. 701-239-8385 fargotheatre.org
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Downtown Fargo’s Fastest Growing Economic Force:
Women. By Brenna Akkerman
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he popular conception that women are the most underutilized economic asset in the world certainly doesn’t hold true for the women of Downtown Fargo. In fact, in a recent study North Dakota was ranked No. 1 as the fastest-growing state in numbers, employment and revenue of womenowned businesses from 1997 to 20141. All throughout the Midwest, women are quickly bridging the entrepreneur gender gap, and they’re not slowing down any time soon.
I’m sure I’m not the first to recognize this continual growth of womenowned businesses scattered throughout downtown. As multiple stores are implemented each year, you can truly feel the passion and dedication behind each of them as you browse from store to store. What drives these women to such success and growth? They, among other entrepreneurial women around the world, are making it clear they want to put themselves above the traditional mindset of the maledominated business world.
Brenna Akkerman
Brenna recently moved to the FargoMoorhead area from Minneapolis and is the event coordinator at the Downtown Community Partnership. She has her own blog, Flatter me, Fargo coming out in April; stay tuned!
1Per 2014 study “The 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses” by Womenable
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AS I’VE WORKED IN DOWNTOWN FARGO
the last two months I’ve been fortunate to get to know some of these leading ladies, and they deserve to be recognized. Among the many that stand out to me are two that I see consistent leadership and determination from: Christine Jaeger of Buyer at Large and Josie Danz of Zandbroz Variety.
Christine Jaeger
Josie Danz
She comes from a background of entrepreneurs; her dad and her grandfather both owned their own companies. After working in retail for several years and managing merchandising at Target Corporation, her sales and design skills were fine-tuned and she, too, was ready to take on something she could call her own. She explained that she is “very independent and wanted a challenge” – which she claims she hasn’t been short of! Owning her own business has presented Jaeger with obstacles, undoubtedly, but she has pushed through and made a successful business out of it. I have yet to see her without a smile on her face and being positive. She is a true role model for other women in the community.
She is on her way to filling her father’s shoes, who is currently the store’s owner. A passionate go-getter, Danz stands firm on the fact that “If you want something bad enough you need to continue to fight for it; it won’t just come naturally. You need to work hard for the success.” She is a testament to leadership and empowerment of women; she’s never short of a strong stance on what she believes in. If you’re wondering what to expect from her in the next couple of years, be mindful of new, creative and fresh ideas for downtown and Zandbroz.
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Jaeger and Danz represent the numerous outstanding role models and women leaders in Downtown Fargo. Other women worth notable mention that I’ve had the pleasure to work with include, but aren’t limited to, Cari Luchau and Liz Wahlberg of c.lizzy’s, Teresa O’Day of Proper & Prim, Cindy O’Day of O’Day Caché, Shanna Lee of SHANNALEE, Pamela Kinslow of Violet Vintage and Nichole Hensen of Nichole’s Fine Pastry.
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$19 MILLION North Dakota has invested $19 million into unmanned aerial services. A majority of this budget is through collaborative research with universities, the University of North Dakota being a particularly major player.
Drones are taking off, literally and figuratively. The Red River Valley is cashing in on this hot new industry. Check out what some local businesses are doing to help lift their business off the ground.
ND AS A UAS TEST SITE DESIGNATION The North Dakota Department of Commerce has been named one of six unmanned aerial services test sites by the Federal Aviation Administration. Learn more at npuasts.com.
25 Number of incidents in which a drone almost hit an airplane from July 1 to November. Local company Botlink is hoping to rectify this problem with their app that allows drones to see where other planes are in the sky.
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$91 BILLION Teal Group analysts predict that $91 billion will be spent on research, development, testing and evaluation on unmanned aerial vehicles over the next decade.
Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, Minn., received a $4.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide an unmanned aerial systems maintenance program.
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From game designers to solving some of the world’s toughest problems, entrepreneurialism is no longer
a man’s world. In fact, according to the 2014 State of Women Owned Businesses Report, North Dakota is the fastest growing state in number, employment and revenues of women-owned firms. We interviewed four local women who are creating a business, pursuing their passions and exemplifying why North Dakota is a great place to start a business.
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ENERGY CRISIS TERRI ZIMMERMAN
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“Consumers want to run more devices on a limited power supply and there aren’t many innovative solutions out there to reduce powers in systems,” she said. “The energy gap is only getting worse.”
“I’m definitely drinking the KoolAid of entrepreneurship and start up companies,” she said. Zimmerman recognizes the importance Great Plains had on our community.
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f 16 percent of the servers worldwide had Packet Digital’s technology installed in them, the company’s technology would eliminate the need for an entire power plant. At least that’s according to Terri Zimmerman, CEO of Packet Digital, a company based out of Fargo that produces computer chips specializing in conserving power. When Zimmerman joined the company, she quickly realized the importance of what they’re doing.
Zimmerman is no stranger to startups. She started her career at Deloitte and Touche and got her first major start up experience at Great Plains Software as the CFO and Vice President of Operations. After Great Plains, she moved around a bit, but was always attracted to startups.
Analysts predict that by the end of 2015, there will be almost five billion connected devices and almost 20 billion by 2020. According to Zimmerman, data centers consume the equivalent energy of nearly 30 nuclear power plants. Packet Digital is at the center of trying to solve this problem. Right now, Packet Digital chips can be found in many Department of Defense applications like radios and servers. Zimmerman and the rest of the team at Packet Digital are producing a new chip that will soon be used in consumer electronics like tablets. After recently hiring people from HP and Intel, Zimmerman believes the company is in a strong place to succeed, especially being located in Fargo.
“Where a lot of people would ask, ‘Why would you build a tech company in Fargo?’ He (Doug Burgum, Great Plains Founder) saw that vision that there was quality talent coming out of the universities,” Zimmerman said. “He believed in the work ethic of the people of North Dakota and built his company around that. He created an entrepreneurial spirit in North Dakota.” As a woman in business, she’s noticed that she’s often the only woman in meetings, but she has simple advice on how to handle that. “You have to be confident and believe in yourself. Be yourself,” she said.
WHAT THEY DO Packet Digital is a tech company based out of the 15th floor of the Radisson in Downtown Fargo. Their power management chips can be used in a wide range of applications from laptops to handsets. Their PowerSage technology extends battery life by 400 percent in wireless sensors and more than 25 percent in PDAs.
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GO BUSINESS “If the coating is going to be used on a tank made out of aluminum, to actually put the coating on the tank, do the testing, do the weathering, do the different things to make sure the paint is good — all of that would be funded through this grant program,” Anderson said.
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TECHNOLOGY HOLLY ANDERSON ELINOR SPECIALTY COATINGS PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER
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he lingo might be foreign and people might not view it as the most exciting field, but polymers and coatings have a lot of hidden potential. Holly Anderson hopes to capitalize on that with Elinor Specialty Coatings. Started by her husband Dante Battocchi, the company develops coatings for a variety of purposes. With three coatings on the line now, Elinor Specialty Coatings’ first product was coating to protect bronze art and artifacts. This was what made Anderson jump into the business. “We looked at the different options and I said, ‘OK, if we do a coating that’s related to art and architecture, I’m in,’” Anderson said with a laugh. “‘If
we do a coating that’s related to corrosion, I’m out.’” One of the most exciting products Elinor Specialty Coatings is working on is their Aluma45, a coating used to protect aluminum. With a mandate for vehicles to reach up to 50 miles per gallon by 2020, this is particularly exciting as many auto manufacturers are switching over to aluminum frames to reduce weight. Elinor Specialty Coatings is working with auto manufacturers to help protect their vehicles. Battocchi and Anderson have been working to receive a Small Business Innovation Research grant. This program is offered through the US Government to small businesses that are doing research that could be of use to the government.
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This competitive program is one of Elinor Specialty Coatings’ ambitious goals. The husbandwife duo has set themselves up nicely by working out of the NDSU Research and Technology Park. The coatings were developed by Battocchi and other researchers at NDSU so the university holds the patent. The relationship with NDSU has been part of their success. The incubator offers office space, labs and mentoring to any of the businesses located there. “The people in the Incubator are all doing the same things,” said Anderson. “It’s very tiny companies doing a lot with nothing so there’s a lot of support there. They always have a lot of great inroads to grants and workshops and different things about running a business.” With a background in communication, Anderson had some trouble adjusting to the science business, but now that she has submersed herself into the field, she has adapted well. “I love taking these ideas in science and translating them, whether it’s in the marketing or just talking to people and meeting people,” Anderson said. “… I think that’s a huge problem for scientists. If they don’t have somebody that can kind of translate their technology, their lingo, their idea into just regular terms, they really lose out. The reason Einstein is so famous is not only because of his genius but also because he was a really amazing communicator.”
GET TO KNOW THEIR PRODUCTS BRONZESHIELD Their first product, BronzeShield, is used to protect art and architecture. Elinor Specialty Coatings is working with the National Sculpture Society and the American Institute of Conservation. MAGNASHIELD Their most niche product, MagnaShield, is used for rotor boxes of helicopters. These boxes must withstand the friction and heat of a rotor so a top-notch coating is important. ALUMA45 The product with the most commercial potential, Aluma45, can be used on any product made of aluminum. There is a lot of potential to be used on vehicles as more auto manufacturers go to aluminum bodies to reduce weight.
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for life after breast-feeding. The Neveah designed for hospital and office use will offer many more components including a part that measures the nutritional components in your breast milk. The overall goal is to help infants begin their lives.
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TO PUMP MILK
Evanson doesn’t want to stop with the Neveah, though. Her company, InnovativeMother, has several other inventions in the works that all hope to help breast-feeding mothers. It’s no surprise Evanson’s life took this route considering her passion.
COURTNY EVANSON INNOVATIVEMOTHER FOUNDER
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f necessity is the mother of invention, then being a mother unable to feed her child proved to be the ultimate mother of invention for Courtny Evanson. When her son was born, Evanson was unable to breast feed her son and he was allergic to formula, so she spent up to six hours a day pumping milk. During all that time pumping, the idea for Evanson’s invention, Neveah, was born. It was thanks to Startup Weekend, a competition taking place over a weekend that brings together designers, developers and marketers to come up with a pitch for a company. That’s when Evanson’s idea really took off. She won the competition and that gave her the courage to pursue her dream.
“By mothers breast feeding, it supports breast feeding,” said Evanson. “The child is healthier, the mother is healthier. It helps postpartum depression. That extra baby weight, the babies are healthier. They have a better start to life. They have less infections.”
“It was very supportive,” Evanson said. “If I wouldn’t have had the support there, I wouldn’t have had the courage to pitch my idea. The atmosphere is so supportive.” So what is Neveah? During the time Evanson was pumping, she was unable to do anything else for the six hours a day spent pumping. The Neveah is a table with breast pumping stations that allows a mother to lie down on her stomach. The mother can read while lying down, offers a protective wall for privacy and a smart phone docking station to listen to music. There will be a family of products around breast pumping stations. The Neveah will be available for home use as well as hospitals and offices. The home version can be changed into a lounge chair
“My dream was to be a neo-natal practitioner, so my dream was to work with infants,” Evanson said. “To me, my dream evolved into something bigger than that. Now I can’t just help infants, I can help their mothers.” While Evanson has plenty of experience with pumping and being a mother, she is a stranger to business. Luckily, the entrepreneurial community, especially Emerging Prairie, has been extremely helpful as she gets her business off the ground. “They’ve (Emerging Prairie) gotten me so connected and pushed me to my limits. …” said Evanson. “They’ve really pushed me because I wouldn’t be where I’m at not knowing what I’m doing. They really give me that support that I need.”
HOW IT WORKS This concept illustration shows how the Neveah works. 1. A woman lies down on her stomach where there will be breast pumps. 2. While pumping the woman can read through the head hole. 3. There is an iPod docking station to listen to music while pumping. 4. There is a protective barrier so women will have privacy. 5. Evanson hopes the Neveahs in hospitals will have a piece that will test the nutrients of her milk to ensure the baby is getting everything it needs.
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GO BUSINESS Those friendships have paid off for them. Through various friends like Joel Marchand, who helped with the audio engineering, English has been able to capitalize on the strong entrepreneurial community. “I was talking to somebody earlier today and they were like, ‘The entrepreneurial community is pretty close,’” said Weik. “When you’re doing something challenging and tough and nobody else is doing it around town, finding other people to support you is pretty important.”
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TEACHING SARAH ENGLISH BEACH INTERACTIVE CO-FOUNDER
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t started with a vision of transforming the way people learn a language. Sarah English had traveled to France and thought there must be a more exciting way to teach someone a new language. That’s how Beach Interactive was born. This game development company released their first app called “The Abettor’s Letters,” which is available now for download. This game places players in the shoes of an American spy, the abettor, as he is hired to solve different crimes. The players learn French along with the abettor. While the company was born out English’s passion for languages, it has not come without a lot of work. “With it (the creation of the game) going on so long, you fall in and out of love with long
projects,” said English. “I think it’s good when you can stick with something. … It’s such a long shot. People see the successes and they think it’s overnight, but it’s years.” With the first episode of “The Abettor’s Letters” under their belts, English hopes to begin work on episode two soon. Founded by English and Kyle Weik, Beach Interactive is a small company with the only other permanent member being artist McCal Johnson. Despite their small staff, they have found much support in friends and the entrepreneurial community. “We’ve just had to bootstrap it because we don’t have a ton of money,” said English. “We’re rich in time, more so than money, and rich in friends.”
The app is being finalized by Myriad Mobile, an app development company based out of Fargo. English has developed a friendship with Myriad Mobile founder Jake Joraanstad through the entrepreneurial group Emerging Prairie, which Joraanstad is a co-founder of. This friendship has paid off in dividends for Beach Interactive. “That (friendship) really helps because he’s really supportive of the project and always has been,” said English. “He’s a great source of advice and mentorship and always has been. He’s a well-connected and great guy. We share the same kind of values about Fargo and how to run a business.” Being so heavily involved in the startup community, English participates in several meetups around town. In fact, Weik and English host a Game Makers meetup once a month. These niche meetups have proven to be very helpful to other entrepreneurs. “They’re (Meetups) getting nichier in a nice way,” English said. “I think people are coming out of the woodwork. At One Million Cups and the Startup Drinks they meet people and then they’re inspired to make even nichier meetups.”
THE ABETTOR’S LETTERS “The Abettor’s Letters” places players in the shoes of an American spy, the abettor, in France. This point-and-click adventure game requires players to solve different crimes while learning French. English found native French speakers at the area universities to do the voiceovers for the game. The app is now available to download from the App Store and Google Play.
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Calling all RADICALS! By Greg Tehven
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ur community is hungry for creative and technical talent. There has been a tremendous amount of energy spent by civic leaders to attract and develop talent through workforce development campaigns, increasing partnership opportunities with our schools and with statewide campaigns claiming that our region is a great place to live. However, each day that a job is unfilled we are loosing ground in creating the greatest community in the world.
It can also start small. For example, I have a friend who is vegan. His struggle in finding food when attending events or choosing a place to meet with friends is a real challenge. Often times when events send out menus to choose from, there is a chicken, steak or vegetarian option. These options leave off gluten free options, vegan options or others that may have other food needs. If you or a friend has special food needs, you are keenly aware of the challenge of finding quality food.
So what can you do? What can each of us do today to make a real impact? I’d like to suggest one mindset that you could consider adopting that could change our community forever.
By offering gluten free options and vegan options to folks at the start, we can signal an open mind and consideration of folks with unique needs that wouldn’t otherwise be met.
It’s called Radical Inclusivity.
We can then evolve into language. Our word choices matter. Using inclusive language also demonstrates an open mind. We can choose language that does not make presumptions about someone’s gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or the like.
It starts with an open mind from our leaders, decision makers, event planners, etc. It evolves through our language and expands into our culture. It can have a massive impact on how our community positions itself as a relevant and open place where folks from around the world feel welcome and included. Some of these people will be immensely talented and critical to our community’s success and improvement, and if we don’t include them, we lose them. 86 | MARCH 2015 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Another technique we have used at Emerging Prairie is to let folks select the price they are able to pay. We’ve created pricing structures that give people choices at many of our events and often host events that are free. We’ve found that creating events that allow
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Greg Tehven is an entrepreneur advocate and one of the original founders of Emerging Prairie.
anyone and everyone to come increases access and participation. Fargo-Moorhead has tremendous companies, schools and organizations that are solving some of the world’s most difficult problems. We are competing against some of the greatest cities in the world for talent, and only by fostering an environment that is welcoming and embracing of as many people as possible can we hope to achieve our goals. We need to continue to bet on our cities and invest in culture through the arts. We also need to push ourselves to be open and welcoming. Will you join me in being a radical? In big or small ways, we all need to be more radically inclusive.
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angers and Mash from one of West Fargo’s newest dining establishments, the Blarney Stone, will make you think you’re in Ireland. Perfect for St. Patty’s Day, this dish comes packed with four Irish sausages, sautéed onions, champ potatoes and served with rosemary onion gravy and sprinkled with green onion. With 36 taps that are constantly rotating, the Blarney Stone offers plenty of choices to accompany your dish. Our recommendations: a Murphy’s Irish Stout, Kilkenny or the classic, a dark Guinness.
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MARY’S GARDEN Shotgun Sally’s Mary’s Garden is just a little different than the garden you may find in your mother’s backyard. This spicy Bloody Mary is overflowing with treats like Cajun shrimp, celery, pickles, olives, cheese cubes and a large, cheese-filled beef stick. Mary is certain you won’t be leaving Shotgun Sally’s deprived of food nor flavor. 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo 701-241-4386 shotgunsallys.com
DIRTY MARY Three Lyons Pub The Dirty Mary has a classic Bloody taste with the addition of olive juice to give it a dirty kick. This Bloody is garnished with olives and a pickle and may be a better traditional start to your day than a cup of coffee. This bloody has won the Best Bloody Mary in North Dakota by Absolut Vodka for the last three years. 675 13th Ave. E. #104, West Fargo 701-277-5966 threelyonspub.com
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BLT BLOODY MARY Lucky’s 13 Starving and thirsty? Lucky’s 13 has the answer for you – the BLT Bloody Mary. On Saturdays and Sundays you can order the famous Bloody that is garnished with a quarter of a BLT sandwich. In case that doesn’t win you over, this Bloody is served with a cute little bottled beer. 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo 701-551-0013 luckys13pub.com
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BLOODY MARY BAR Boiler Room Olives, Worcestershire sauce, sausage, cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, horseradish and our personal favorite, bacon, await you at the Boiler Room Bloody Mary bar on Saturdays and Sundays. The combinations are limitless so you can go back each weekend and never have the same drink twice.
BLOODY MARY BAR Rhombus Guys You’ll be hard pressed to find a better Bloody Mary bar than the one at Rhombus Guys on Sundays. A slew of seasonings and sauces await you. From A1 Steak Sauce to horseradish to cumin, the choices can be daunting. The real stars of the bar, though, are the garnishments. With toppings like shrimp, pepperoni, pickles, jalapeùos, beef sticks, asparagus, cheese and even little grilled cheese sandwiches, the drink is a meal in itself. 606 Main Ave, Fargo 701-540-4534 rhombuspizza.com
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BLT BLOODY MARY OR BLOODY MARY BAR Blarney Stone Blarney Stone offers a refreshing twist to the traditional Bloody Mary. This Bloody is not overly spicy so your taste buds can take in the refreshing flavor of the cucumber vodka they use. It comes rimmed with bacon salt and garnished with fresh romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato and a pickle. On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you also have the option to visit the Bloody Mary bar if you decide to opt out of the BLT Bloody. 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo 701-532-1500 blarneyirishpub.com
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T The Master of All Trades Mark Schmidt
HoDo Executive Chef By Erica Rapp Photo by Tiffany Swanson
he Hotel Donaldson is well known for its superior hospitality, and the newest addition to its kitchen staff is no exception. Mark Schmidt took over as the HoDo Restaurant’s executive chef in September 2014 with a clear goal in mind: to bring an air of simplicity to the food lovers of this community. After four years of working a paper route, Schmidt was 12 years old and decided he didn’t like it anymore. One Sunday, Schmidt’s father dressed him in church clothes, dropped him off at a restaurant two towns away with a duffle bag and told him he had an interview — except that it wasn’t really an interview. He was already hired and the duffle bag was full of clothes to change into for the dishwashing shift at a premiere supper club on the river in Mequon, Wis. “I had to bike 10 miles to every shift and I honestly hated it, but that’s where
it started,” said Schmidt. “I loved the people. I was a little punk kid and they took me in, showed me the ropes and what it meant to be part of a team.” From there, Schmidt was taught how to prep cook while learning to like the aspect of the kitchen and how it worked. After working at numerous restaurants around the county, Schmidt decided to travel and do “the hobo thing” for a couple of years. He landed at a fish place in Port Washington, Wis., before he made his way back to Milwaukee and began working at a deli, market and full-service vegan café. At age 18, he worked his way up to a manager position there in only seven months and says that’s where he truly began to enjoy food. “I was vegetarian at the time, so it was really fun for me,” he explained. “There were lots of hippies and punk rockers, and it was an eye opening experience. I met a lot of life long friends there.”
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A Step Further A few years later, Schmidt’s son was born, so he decided that he wanted to do something more and he enrolled himself in the culinary apprenticeship program at Milwaukee Area Technical College. On top of going to school one day a week, Schmidt found himself sponsored by one of Milwaukee’s finest dining institutions. Learning on the job under the master chef of Grenadier’s and his protégé opened up a whole new world of food and dining to Schmidt in just a year. Schmidt finished his apprenticeship at Coquette Café and the Sanford restaurant, which are still some of the only five-star restaurants in Milwaukee, before he went on to work in various
country clubs and specialty restaurants. He also found himself working for a company doing restaurant development and chef training, in which he was working in different places on a weekly basis. Before he made it out our way this past September, Schmidt was working for a premiere restaurant group in Wisconsin by the name of Bartolotta’s. At their Lake Park Bistro establishment, Schmidt was the executive chef of their catering company doing intense, multi-million dollar large-scale events. Schmidt's wife is from this area and her parents live in Detroit Lakes, Minn., so Fargo was a no-brainer when it came to relocating.
I don’t like to put 100 different ingredients in my dishes, I just like to execute them well. Maybe each element is prepared in a different way and a thought has gone into it, but beyond that it’s pretty simple.”
"What is that?" Schmidt’s cooking mantra is clear: he likes to cook simply with good ingredients and stuff that people can understand. For him, it’s all about properly seasoned and well-executed foods using solid techniques and fresh ingredients. He wants to eliminate the awkward situation of not ordering something because of either not knowing what it is or how to say it.
business, he decided that quality control is also equally as important to him.
Schmidt has brought many things to The Hodo’s table since his arrival in Fargo, but his greatest one has been simplicity. After studying countless menus during his time in the hospitality
He’s doing things simply, and although it may be different from chefs before him, he’s just trying to bring the main focus to the food and the customer.
“It’s easy to have lots and lots of components to dishes, which can make things very labor intensive and it’s hard to keep quality control on,” stated Schmidt. “I want to be able to put out the same thing over and over again and have it be the same every time.”
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Fargo Friendly Let’s face it: Fargo likes simple. Our location tends to make us isolated when it comes to food trends happening in other areas. As much as we can be very “meat and potatoes” about our food choices, Schmidt hopes to take the reigns on bringing new and approachable things to the area while still catering to the dishes we love. (Check out the Duck Two Ways or the Filet Mignon on the menu for the new "meat and potatoes" favorite). Schmidt has been around the block
a time or two (or 10) when it comes to food and dining. Even though he’s traveled all over the nation, having three kids has kept him from venturing even farther, but that’s exactly what he wanted. German, Japanese, Chinese, Asian fusion, steakhouses, Italian, pizzerias, Indian food – the list of Schmidt’s experience goes on and on and it blatantly shows. And for all of the food-lovers out there, just remember the most crucial ingredients to any dish: salt and pepper.
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bison burger
GRILLED SALMON
hodo salad
FILET MIGNON
pan seared scallops
DOBOS TORTE
The Hotel Donaldson 101 Broadway N, Fargo
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A LOOK INSIDE
IZUMI SUSHI AND HIBACHI
“ORDER UP!”
Welcome to the first all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi restaurant in the state. You get to order off of the menu as many times as you’d like until everyone is full, and the restaurant aims to have you try as many things as possible. Awesome, right? Although this doesn’t even begin to cover the extent of their menu options, we thought we’d highlight a few of the best features. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Tiffany Swanson
SOUP, SALAD & DESSERT
ALL YOU CAN EAT That’s right. All. You. Can. Eat. Prices will vary based on lunch or dinner, but you’ll definitely be filling your stomach to the brim with wonderful cuisine. The all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner meals have endless possibilities, and manager Jon Weng recommends that you order little by little so that you don’t over-order.
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FULL MENU
What better way to begin your meal than with some soup and salad? With your choice of onion or miso soup, you can also choose between squid, seaweed, kani salads and much more to start yourself off. And don’t forget to leave room for dessert with their red bean, green tea and vanilla ice creams.
Maybe an all-you-can-eat menu isn’t your thing and you’d rather just have one or two menu items and call it quits – that’s okay, too. The restaurant also has a full menu of options to satisfy your cravings outside of the all-you-can-eat pricing, along with special lunch and dinner combinations with multiple courses.
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HIBACHI
TERIYAKI & CURRY
Izumi has a large number of dinner and lunch combinations for an appetizing hibachi-grilled meal. Pick your choice of meats and seafood to be cooked with a special teppanyaki sauce and served with hibachi fried rice or noodles. Don’t forget to try their “yumyum” specialty sauce for dipping.
If you’re in the mood for a classic grilled dish, you can choose your type of meat, seafood or eggplant to be cooked on the grill with either teriyaki or curry sauce and served with white rice.
SUSHI For all of the sushi lovers out there, you’ll definitely enjoy the variety that Izumi has to offer. You have the option of appetizers, classic rolls, vegetable rolls, decadent entrees and the chef ’s specialty rolls for the ultimate sushi experience. All of their seafood is sushi grade, so you’re guaranteed to get the freshest food possible.
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FUTURE PLANS Manager Jon Weng says that the restaurant is working on putting together a variety of glutenfree options to cater to even more types of customers. He also said that they are working on developing an in-house bar that will have top shelf spirits along with the beer, wine and sake cocktails they already serve.
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Sweet Potato Roll For those that are still a little wary on eating raw fish, know that you have other options. Sweet potato rolls are fully cooked and a great alternative to seafood. Also pictured: a classic salmon and avocado roll. Volcano Roll Instead of using the seaweed wrappers, they use a soy wrapper. So if you’re not about the whole seaweed thing, there’s definitely a tasty alternative. (Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Asparagus, Avocado, Crabmeat, wrapped in soybean paper) Shrimp Tempura Roll For the classic sushi lover, enjoy tempura-battered shrimp rolled with simple add-ins and an outer seaweed wrapping.
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CULINARY SPOTLIGHT Puttanesca: It’s just fun to say! By Eric Watson
Eric Watson Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna, Rustica 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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he word itself certainly provides provocative connotations. It’s a word that is closely associated with Italian slang and suggests a possible form of promiscuity. Most foodies and chefs agree that pasta Puttanesca was commonly cooked in Italian brothels because it was so quick and simple to prepare, yet it provides such aromas that any man would be easily drawn near. I suppose that our intentions with this dish today are somewhat parallel, minus the sexual activity of course. My first encounter with this dish was at the Arizona Biltmore
Resort in Phoenix, where our supervising Sous Chef prepared it for staff meal one evening. As expected, the staff was intrigued by the name and of course we shared a short but entertaining discussion regarding its history. Regardless of true origins, we all agreed that the dish is perfect for staff meal. It’s made with readily available ingredients and even the most novice of cooks can prepare Puttanesca with certain success. Most, if not all, cookbooks will recommend that Puttanesca sauce be paired with pasta or fish. A fresh house-made pasta or a quickly grilled swordfish fillet provide the perfect match for this dish, especially considering
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the ingredients: tomato, capers, olives, garlic, olive oil and sometimes anchovies. At our restaurant (Mezzaluna) however, we have decided to pair the fragrant sauce with beef meatballs, just to switch it up a bit. Puttanesca is certainly ideal for pasta or fish but can easily pair with chicken or beef in certain instances. Like most popular culinary dishes, classic or not, Puttanesca has a way of fading out and eventually resurfacing. In my world, however, nothing truly goes out of style, especially if it’s easy to prepare, inexpensive and leaves a positive and lasting impression on us.
“...nothing truly goes out of style, especially if it’s easy to prepare, inexpensive and leaves a positive and lasting impression on us.”
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PUTTANESCA SAUCE • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 cup diced yellow onion • 5-7 cloves minced garlic • 2 ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves • ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves • ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes • ¼ cup dry white wine • (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice • 1 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives • 2 tablespoons capers • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 2 tablespoons minced anchovy fillets • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste • ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
PREPARATION | In a medium-sized sauce
pan, lightly sauté onions, garlic, dried herbs and crushed pepper flakes in olive oil. Deglaze pan with white wine and reduce by half. Incorporate the tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste and anchovies. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, fold in fresh basil and serve.
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BLACKBERRY SAGE OLD-FASHIONED · Jameson Irish Whiskey · ½ oz. blackberry puree · ½ oz. sage simple syrup · Dash of Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters · Splash of Soda Water In a rocks glass: add blackberry puree, simple syrup and bitters. Add ice and fill to the top with Jameson and give it a quick stir to unsettle the puree. Top off with a splash of soda water and garnish with sage leaf and blackberry.
Mixologist:
Andrea Anderson Monte’s Downtown By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson
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ndrea Anderson has been around the block when it comes to mixology. Following her first bartending job at what used to be The Eastgate Lounge in Moorhead, she’s worked at so many places that she can’t even remember them all. After 12 years learning the ropes of mixing drinks, she currently finds herself mixing her custom creations at Monte’s Downtown. Anderson’s mixology mantra is simple. She enjoys blending up concoctions that look good and are easy for everyone to enjoy without going overboard. She won’t use a bunch of different ingredients that will ultimately weird people out, but the ingredients she does use are chosen perfectly to fit each other. “I just try to come up with drinks that everyone can enjoy,” explained Anderson. “They taste good, they’re not crazy but they’re still fun and something that everyone can afford.”
Along with the help of Montes’ sous chef Ian Berry and his culinary mind, Anderson comes up with many of her own cocktails and drink recipes that shape the restaurant’s menu. Together, they blend their knowledge of food and drink to come up with ingredients that most wouldn’t think of using with certain spirits. Her Blackberry Sage Old-Fashioned is a fresh twist on the classic whiskey drink that’s perfect for the upcoming change in seasons. “We thought of the sage because it’s not common in drinks, but it goes really well with whiskey,” Anderson said. “We’re trying to get out of the winter stuff, so I’ve been working with more refreshing flavors.” While a typical old-fashioned would normally contain oranges and cherries, Anderson decided to do things a little bit differently to make the drink look more elegant with better flavor. By incorporating blackberries, the
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Mixologist of the Year Congratulations to Anderson on her big win in February at the High Plains Reader’s 2nd Annual Bartender Battle! As the only female in the competition, she competed against local mixologists to make the best cocktails in a high-stake showdown and was crowned the 2015 Mixologist of the Year. Kudos to the rest of the competitors and raising money for charity. Cheers!
fruit makes up for what would be the tart of the orange and the sweetness of the cherry. She also mixes her own simple syrups, and the addition of her sage simple syrup formula gives the drink a delicious, crisp taste that’s perfect for spring. Anderson’s creations are one-ofa-kind and a solid representation of her expertise as a mixologist. Not only does she strive to create cocktails that are visually and monetarily easy for everybody, she’ll always use ingredients that are the best and friendly to all. In other words, she’s not going to set your stomach up to be in shambles the next day. Monte’s Downtown is one of Fargo’s finest dining and bar establishments, and Anderson goes beyond living up to their brilliant reputation. Stop by and you’ll get a delicious taste of Anderson’s bartending skills, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy a drink that’s perfect for you.
MONTE’S DOWNTOWN 220 Broadway N Fargo
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Great drinks, food & fun! You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Pat’s Day! Stop in for $2 Jumbo GREEN Beers!
Daily Drink Specials Monday
Bucket of (4) Domestic Beers for only 12 Bucks!
Tuesday
All “Double Shot” cocktails for the same price as a single shot. (Until 11 pm)
Wednesday
All “Teas” to include Caribbean Teas & Texas Teas for only 3 Bucks. (Until 11 pm)
Thursday
Ultimate 21 oz. Margaritas featuring Don Julio Tequila, Cointreau & Grand Marnier for only $8
March Bands
March 6-7 SOL Band March 13-14 San Haven Chuckle March 20-21 Redline March 27-28 Accoustic Addictions
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MARCH EVENT
CALENDAR STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE AREA.
5th at 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Warm the hearts and homes of FM homeowners in need by supporting the 4th annual Claws for a Cause. Relax and enjoy the music of Motu Steel Drum Band while having a delicious lobster dinner, wine and beer tasting, home goods and services auction and horse racing. $75 individual ticket, $600 table of 10. Call 701-356-7836 or email help@rebuildingtogetherfma.org Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
JAZZ NICKEL COMBO EGGS & ISSUES
3rd at 7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m. Moderated by Downtown Community Partnership President/CEO Mike Hahn, learn what the future of city planning looks like, featuring an update on what’s happening with flood protection, riverfront concepts, the new city hall and parking options. Future city development trends will also be highlighted and the event will wrap up with a panel discussion about how the trends and projects will affect the metro’s landscape in the future. fmwfchamber.com Radisson 201 5th St. N, Fargo
FARGO FILM FESTIVAL
3rd - 7th all day The Fargo Film Festival is the premier film event in the state of North Dakota. Juried categories include animation, documentary feature, documentary short, experimental, narrative feature, narrative short and student. Passes are available at the Fargo Theatre Box Office. Call 701-239-8385 for more information. fargofilmfestival.org Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
BEER SCHOOL
4th at 6:30 p.m. During this class you will try 10 different IPAs during a blind tasting, so you don’t know what brand you are drinking and you can focus on just the flavor. The class will begin with some palate calibration where you can expand your taste vocabulary in order to better describe the IPAs you will be
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tasting. Tickets are $35, limited and must be purchased in advance. fmbeer.com Square One Kitchen Rental and Event Center 1407 1st Ave. N, Fargo
2015 RED RIVER VALLEY SPORTSMEN’S SHOW
5th - 8th all day Come to the Red River Valley Sportsmen’s show for five great shows. Boating, camping and RV, hunting and fishing, travel and outdoor education all under one roof. Includes seminars and speakers from the outdoor pros. fargosportshow.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
5th at 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy jazz standards from a band that includes vocalists, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, bass and drums. Free for all ages. jazznickel.com Basie’s Restaurant & Lounge 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
FARGO FORCE VS. TRI-CITY STORM 5th and 6th at 7:05 p.m. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
THE PEDRITO MARTINEZ
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5th - 7th. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Join comedian Adam Quesnell with opening act JD Provorse for a night of laughs.
5th at 7:30 p.m. Born in Havana, Cuba, Pedrito Martinez is a world-class conga player, singer and bandleader in New York City. Since settling there in 1998, Pedrito has recorded and/or performed with Paquito D’Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Stefon Harris, Sting and many others. For tickets visit the website, call the MSUM Box Office at 218477-2271 or buy at the door the night of the performance.
courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
mnstate.edu/perform MSUM - Hansen Theatre 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD MIAC HEPTATHLON
MSUM WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. MONTANA STATE
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5th at 2 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Olson Forum 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
6th at 12 p.m.
msumdragons.com Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
CONCORDIA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD MIAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
6th at 3:30 p.m. and 7th at 11:30 a.m. gocobbers.com Concordia College - Olson Forum 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
DAMON WAYANS & DAMON WAYANS JR.
13th at 8 p.m. Head to the Dakota Magic Casino for the father and son comedy duo of Damon Wayans (“My Wife and Kids”) and Damon Wayans Jr. (“Happy Endings,” “New Girl”) for a night of laughs. dakotamagic.com Dakota Magic Casino 16849 102nd St. SE, Hankinson, ND
2015 U.S. CURLING CLUB NATIONALS
7th - 14th all day The top 10 men’s teams and top 10 women’s teams will travel to Fargo to fight for the title. Adults: $10/day, $50/week. Kids 5-17: $5/day, $25/week. Kids under 5 are free. fmcurling.org/nationals FM Curling Club 4300 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
NDSU WRESTLING NCAA WEST REGIONAL 7th all day
gobison.com Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1301 Centennial Blvd, Fargo
12TH ANNUAL TOUR DE HABITAT
7th at 12 p.m. This stationary bike race features teams of six cyclists, each raising funds and awareness for the need of safe, affordable housing in our community. All registered, fundraising participants will receive a free T-shirt in addition to being entered into a drawing for many great prizes. lakeagassizhabitat.org/tour Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
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7th at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Patrons are invited to sample over 100+ beers and watch the area’s top restaurants competing to take home the festival’s Squealer Award. Must be 21+ to attend. Now with two session times, unlimited beer samples and snacks and more vendors and brewers. jadepresents.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
MAKERS MARKET
7th at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Every first Saturday of the month the Red Raven Espresso Parlor hosts this unique independent arts and crafts fair. All products are 100 percent hand crafted with a wide variety of local artists from every medium. There are always treasures to be found and each month features a new selection. facebook.com/mkrsmrkt Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo
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DERBY GIRLS VS. BISMAN BOMBSHELLZ
7th at 6:30 p.m.
fmderbygirls.com Skateland 3302 Interstate Boulevard S, Fargo
FILMMAKER JOHN WATERS
7th at 7 p.m. ‘This Filthy World: Filthier and Dirtier’ is John Waters’ one-man show; a “vaudeville” act that celebrates the film career and obsessive tastes of the man William Burroughs once called “The Pope of Trash.” Waters will appear as part of the Fargo Film Festival’s Closing Night festivities and will receive the Festival’s highest honor: The Ted M. Larson Award. Mature audiences. fargofilmfestival.org Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
CONCORDIA CHOIR HOME CONCERT
8th at 4 p.m. Call 218-299-4515 for more information. concordiacollege.edu/music Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
GENERATIONAL MARKETING: HOW AGE IMPACTS YOUR APPROACH
11th at 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jodi Duncan, president of Flint Communications, Inc., will cover key points on why different generations consume and respond to your communications differently. She’ll discuss how to profile your ideal customers and prospects and find the best ways to reach them as well as how the same product or services can have solutions for different audiences. fmchamber.com Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
JOHN ROY
12th - 15th. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Get your fill of laughter with comedian John Roy. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION PUBLIC RECEPTION
12th at 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on March 12. The gallery will then be open from March 12 through March 29 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday) Call 218-299-4623 for more information. concordiacollege.edu Concordia College - Cyrus M. Running Gallery 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
HOLIDAY PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT WITH THE YMCA 13th at 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Drop your children off at the Fercho YMCA and enjoy a night to yourself. While away, your children will enjoy St. Patrick’s Day games in the gym, have access to the kids’ gym and xerzone and be able to utilize the Playstation facility. Ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Snack included (not supper.) ymcacassclay.org Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo
FARGO FORCE VS. TEAM USA 13th and 14th at 7:05 p.m. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
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THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL
Performances March 13th - 14th at 7:30 p.m., 15th at 2 p.m., 19th - 21st at 7:30 p.m. and 22nd at 2 p.m. Join the Tin Roof Theatre for the story of Henry David Thoreau, whose daring act of refusing to pay taxes because of how unjust he saw the United States government’s involvement in the Mexican War caused him to be thrown in jail. With poignant, lively and accessible scenes, the show offers an exploration of Thoreau’s philosophy and life. tinrooftheatre.org The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo
CELTIC FESTIVAL 2015
14th at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The 12th annual Celtic Festival is a celebration of the rich culture of the seven Celtic Nations including intriguing history, arts and traditions. Entertainment stages, several presentations about folk traditions of the past and present, activity booths and Celtic foods are featured.
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fargoparks.com/celtic-festival Heritage Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
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14th at 2 p.m. Get out your green gear for the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Fargo. Free parking is available in the city-owned lots as well as side streets located off Broadway. facebook.com/fmstpats Downtown Fargo
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14th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The Lake Agassiz Pacers St. Patrick’s Day 5K will run down Broadway to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day parade. This event will cover city streets and local bike paths starting and finishing at the Great Northern Bicycle Company. solemotionrace.com Great Northern Bicycle Company 425 Broadway, Fargo
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GO EVENTS CONCORDIA ORCHESTRA STUDENT SHOWCASE CONCERT concordiacollege.edu/music Concordia College - Knutson Campus Center 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
17th from 6:30 - 9 p.m. This is a unique and relaxed evening with a friend or partner. Learn introductory clay techniques in hand building and wheel throwing, then select a glaze for your finished project. $50 per couple for museum members and non-members. For ages 16+.
COMEDY DOUBLE BILL
plainsart.org Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
14th at 7:30 p.m. Call 218-299-4515 for more information.
Shows 14th at 7:30 p.m. and 15th at 2 p.m. This hilarious show features Mary Jo Pehl from ‘Mystery Science Theater’ 3000 and Sandra Thomas from her Minnesota Fringe Festival hit show, “Macaroni on a Hot Dog.” Tickets $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. theatreb.org/Spotlight Theatre B 716 Main Ave, Fargo
LAWRENCE WELK’S 112TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
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15th at 2 p.m. Celebrate Lawrence Welk’s life with the sounds of Welk himself, as well as Norma Zimmer, Joe Feeney, Larry Hooper, Myron Floren, The Lennon Sisters and many more Welk show stars. tickets300.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
SCHOOL SPIRIT ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
15th from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Share in the excitement at this artists’ reception for students, friends, family and teachers. There will be light refreshments and art-making projects offered, as well as music performances by Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies at 2 and 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. plainsart.org Plains Art Museum 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
CONCORDIA THREE CHOIRS CONCERT
15th at 4 p.m. Call 218-299-4515 for more information.
2015 NORTH DAKOTA CYBER SECURITY CONFERENCE
17th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This conference gathers technology leaders, education administrators, information security experts, public policy makers, business executives and technology consumers from education, government and industry to share strategies, best practices and innovative solutions to address today’s challenges in cyber security. ndsu.edu/conferences/cybersecurity NDSU Memorial Union 1340 Administration Ave, Fargo
2015 LEADING LADIES LUNCHEON
18th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Celebrate Women’s History Month at the 2015 Leading Ladies Luncheon. The luncheon features a panel of outstanding North Dakota women that have made a significant impact on their communities and the state. Register by March 11, as tickets will not be available at the door. trainingnd.com Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
COMING OF AGE: THE 1968 GENERATION
March 18th - June 21st This exhibit shows how Minnesota teens came of age in the 1960s, a time when people were fighting for liberty and feminism rose. Television, music, fashion and other highlights from the decade are also displayed. hcscconline.org Heritage Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
MICHAEL MALONE
19th - 21st. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
OFF THE CLOCK
19th from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Join Off The Clock for their monthly fix of stellar networking. Come check out this hidden gem with some fellow young professionals, and be sure to bring your business cards. Appetizers will be provided, and beverages are available. fmwfchamber.com B.T. Pub & Grill 807 Main Ave. E, West Fargo
BOUNCIN’ BASH AND MORE
20th at 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., 21st at 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., 22nd at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join this weekend of inflatable family fun featuring obstacle courses, giant slides, adrenaline rush, battle zone, bootcamp challenge, bazooka ball battle, bouncers, laser tag, kiddie-land area and more. Open to all ages, concessions will be available. Admission $6 per wristband (free for adults to watch.) wfparks.org Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave. E, West Fargo
MOORHEAD ICE SHOW
20th at 7 p.m., 21st at 7 p.m. and 22nd at 1 p.m. Featuring a variety of music and performances, there are skaters from the tot levels up to experienced senior skaters. Enjoy watching intricate footwork and jumps and a nationally ranked guest star. Tickets are available at Moorhead Parks and Recreation or at the door. $5 for youth (ages 4-12) and $7 for adults (ages 13 and older). ci.moorhead.mn.us Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead
FARGO FORCE VS. OMAHA LANCERS
20th and 21st at 7:05 p.m. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
concordiacollege.edu/music Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
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GO EVENTS 1 PRCA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
20th and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Head to the FargoDome for the PRCA Championship Rodeo. Come see cowboys and their horses compete in various events. Tickets up to $35. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
FM SYMPHONY: PASSION & BEAUTY
FARGO POLICE COFFEE WITH A COP
25th at 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Every last Wednesday of the month in 2015, officers from the Fargo Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Coffee will be provided, courtesy of McDonald’s. All community members are invited to attend. cityoffargo.com McDonald’s 905 Main Ave, Fargo
21st at 7:30 p.m. and 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Join the FM Symphony for Masterworks IV: Passion & Beauty. Call box office at 701-478-3676 for more information.
CONCORDIA BASEBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS
fmsymphony.org NDSU- Festival Concert Hall 12th Ave. N. and Bolley Dr, Fargo
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Baseball Field 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA MEN’S TENNIS VS. GUSTAVUS 21st at 2:30 p.m.
gocobbers.com Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
CONCORDIA WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. ST. BENEDICT 22nd at 1 p.m.
gocobbers.com Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
CONCORDIA CHAPEL CHOIR HOME CONCERT 22nd at 4 p.m.
concordiacollege.edu/music Concordia College- Knutson Campus Center 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
MATSIKO WORLD ORPHAN CHOIR
22nd at 4 p.m. This inspirational choir contains 18 orphaned and at-risk children from Africa, Peru and India. The choir’s contagious energy and zeal shines through a powerful presentation of original songs, cultural dances and multimedia testimony. The concert is free and all are welcome. matsikochoir.com Plymouth Congregational Church 901 Broadway N, Fargo
ANNUAL MEETING FOR UNITED WAY
24th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Get a recap of the year, see awards presented to top businesses and individuals in the community, network and become inspired. Learn how United Way’s investments and work improves lives and changes the community. Call 701-237-5050 for more information. unitedwaycassclay.org/annual-meeting Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
25th at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS AT CONCORDIA COLLEGE
March 26th - 27th The 10th annual National Book Awards will include master classes, presentations and the evening Readings and Conversations With the Authors, which will be held March 26 at 7:30 p.m. The event is hosted by John Ydstie and will feature authors Evan Osnos and Anand Gopal, whose books will be available in the library and the bookstore. Call 218-299-3001 for more information. concordiacollege.edu Concordia College - Knutson Campus Center 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
DAVE LANDAU
26th - 28th. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Join comedian Dave Landau with opening act Kate Brindle. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
STARTUP WEEKEND 2 2015 FARGO
27th - 29th all day Enjoy a weekend with the Red River Valley’s best developers, designers, marketers and other non-coders. At Startup Weekend you will share ideas, form teams and start a company. Enjoy meals, network and meet the area’s best mentors and other gifted entrepreneurs. up.co/communities/usa/fargo/startupweekend Concordia College - Offutt School of Business 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
EL ZAGAL SHRINE CIRCUS
27th at 7 p.m., 28th at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and 29th at noon and 4 p.m. Head to the El Zagal Shrine Circus for three days of wonder and magic. Advanced tickets: $12 general admission, $15 reserved. Day of Show: $14 general admission, $17 reserved.
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fargoshrinecircus.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
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CONCORDIA MEN’S TENNIS VS. ST. JOHN’S 28th at 2:30 p.m.
gocobbers.com Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
CHAD DANIELS
28th at 8 p.m. In 2004 Chad performed in the New Faces show at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and since then has appeared on ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘The Tonight Show’ and ‘Conan’, released three CDs, was named “Artist of the Year” in comedy by City Pages in 2009, had a half hour special on Comedy Central Presents and released a free one hour special called “As Is” on the internet and much more. Mature Audiences. General Admission $20.
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jadepresents.com The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo
JENNINGS 3 MASON 28th at 8 p.m.
Before setting to work on his latest album, at the advice of a friend, the Minnesota-based singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist holed up in the back room of his wood-nestled cabin studio with just a guitar, electric piano, bookshelf, notebook, tape recorder and one 90-minute cassette— then wrote all winter long. Join Jennings’s for his most radiant and refined effort of his career. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
CONCORDIA WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. CARLETON 29th at 2:30 p.m.
gocobbers.com Courts Plus 3491 University Dr, Fargo
MSUM SOFTBALL VS. MINNESOTA DULUTH
31st at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
msumdragons.com MSUM - Alex Nemzek Softball Field 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA BASEBALL VS. JAMESTOWN 31st at 3 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Baseball Field 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA SOFTBALL VS. ST. THOMAS 31st at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Baseball Field 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
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GO EVENTS FMVA THE BIG ART SHOW
April 1st- June 1st Join Fargo Moorhead Visual Arts (FMVA) for their yearly art show. Each spring, work from arts educators, emerging artists, and established artists fill the lower level gallery at Moorhead’s Hjemkomst Center. Statements from the artists describe their inspirations and techniques, and a reception offers the public an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists. Participants are members of FMVA, and each submits one work for the show. fmva.org Heritage Hjemkomst Center 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
CONCORDIA BASEBALL VS. ST. JOHN’S
26TH ANNUAL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
April 3rd and 4th at 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Join Yunker Farm for their Easter Eggstravaganza. Egg hunts at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Egg dying and spring crafts will also be available, and don’t forget to meet the Easter Bunny.
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childrensmuseum-yunker.org The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm 1201 28th Ave. N, Fargo
MSUM SOFTBALL VS. AUGUSTANA
April 4th from 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. msumdragons.com MSUM Alex Nemzek Softball Field 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
April 1st at 2:30 p.m and 4:30 p.m. gocobbers.com Concordia College Baseball Field 901 8th St. S, Moorhead
& REE 1 WILLIAMS April 2nd at 8 p.m.
Join Williams and Ree, AKA The Indian and The White Guy, for an evening of comedy and music. Politically incorrect and proud of it, the duo reigns supreme as the quintessential antidote to staid and stagnant entertainment choices. With a union stronger than most marriages, Williams and Ree remain at the top of their game, bringing joy and laughter to generations of inspired, frenetic fans. Reserved seating, tickets $32.50. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
JAZZ NICKEL COMBO
April 2nd at 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Enjoy jazz standards that include vocalists, tenor sax, trombone, guitar, bass and drums. Free for all ages. jazznickel.com Basie’s Restaurant & Lounge 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
NDSU SOFTBALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA April 3rd at 12 and 2:30 p.m. 4th at 11 a.m. gobison.com NDSU Ellig Sports Complex 1340 Administration Ave., Fargo
MSUM SOFTBALL VS. WAYNE STATE April 3rd at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
msumdragons.com MSUM-Alex Nemzek Softball Field 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
HOLIDAY PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT WITH THE YMCA
April 3rd from 5:30- 9 p.m. Drop your children off at the Fercho YMCA and enjoy a night to yourself. While away, your children will enjoy Easter games in the gym, have access to the kids’ gym and xerzone and be able to utilize the Playstation facility. Ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Snack included (not supper.)
MAKERS MARKET
April 4th at 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Come to the Makers Market every first Saturday of the month. All products are 100 percent hand crafted and locally made, featuring paintings, ceramics, crocheting, photography, baking, knitting, metal work, print work, magnets, jewelry, fiber arts, leather work and much more. facebook.com/mkrsmrkt Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo
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FARGO FORCE VS. OMAHA LANCERS April 4th at 7:05 p.m. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
& ISSUES 2 EGGS April 7th from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Join Niles Hushka, CEO of KLJ Solutions, as he discusses energy development in the state and across the Bakken, as well as the impact changing oil prices brings to our region. Hushka is recognized throughout the region for his innovative philosophies and creative solutions in the engineering industry and business community. His dedication to high ethical standards, quality work and entrepreneurial spirit has propelled him to lead KLJ through record growth and revenue. fmwfchamber.com Radisson 201 5th St. N, Fargo
PINT SIZED EXPLORERS: TRAINING TO BE TREMENDOUS
April 7th from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Bring your young explorer to the Red River Zoo where they will learn why zoo animals are trained and how the zoo keeps their animals healthy through training. Kids will be able to meet the zoo’s veterinarian and practice their skills using real blow darts. This class is designed for children 4-6 years old. Pre-registration required. $10/Members $15/Nonmembers. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
ymcacassclay.org Fercho YMCA 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo
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GO MUSIC The Cloudheads – Sidestreet The Roosters – Shotgun Sally’s San Haven Chuckle – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Vistas – VFW: Downtown The Coolers – VFW: West Fargo Brat Pack Radio – The Windbreak
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH Sovereign Sect – The Aquarium Ken Valdez and Friends – Dempsey’s Jack MacArthur – Doublewood Lounge Shannon Curfman (guitarist for Kid Rock) – Garage Bar Anthony Diaz Collective – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Van Ruins – Hooligans Pitcher & Duster - Max Lounge Gorgatron, King Goro, Ghost Hook, Sleep Signals and Feral Teens – New Direction Q-5 – O’Leary’s Low Standards – Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard – Rick’s Bar Confusion – Speck’s Sell Out Stereo – Shotgun Sally’s San Haven Chuckle – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) Pat Lenertz Band – VFW: Downtown The Coolers – VFW: West Fargo 32 Below – The Windbreak
STAY ON THE SCENE WITH OUR GUIDE TO FARGO-MOORHEAD’S LOCAL MUSIC.
MARCH 2 - 5 ND
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TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD The Twilight Sad – The Aquarium Infringe – Shotgun Sally’s Darrin Wentz All Star Birthday Ramble – HoDo Survey Says, Crab Legs, No Thumbs Up, Made Right, & Kyle Colby – The New Direction WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH Mousey McGlynn – The Aquarium Singer Songwriter Night with Darrin Wentz – Bar Nine Aquarium at Dempsey’s – Dempsey’s Fancy That – Hennessy’s Irish Pub McKenna Dinkel Benefit – Shotgun Sally’s THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH KNDS Benefit – The Aquarium Bros on Broadway – The HoDo The Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s Eric Jacobson - Max Lounge Outlet Poetry Night – The Red Raven Michael D Band – The Windbreak
MARCH 6TH - 7TH FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH Mutilation Rites – The Aquarium The Brew Grass Boys – Bar Nine OB Juan and the Amigos – Dempsey’s Madd Hatter – Lucky’s 13 Pearl Street - Max Lounge Moonraker, Crab Legs, The Contraceptives and No Thumbs Up –The New Direction Frost Fire – O’Kelly’s Loy Ave – Pickled Parrot Songwriters Night – The Red Raven Hangman’s Joke – Rick’s Bar Smoking Gun – Speck’s Jacked Up – Shotgun Sally’s SOL – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) Flashback – VFW: Downtown Neptune Men – VFW: West Fargo Michael D Band – The Windbreak SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH FM Pride Winter Dance Party – The Aquarium D Millz and the Thrillz – Dempsey’s Screaming For Silence – Garage Bar Generator – Hennessy’s Irish Pub 24/7 – Hooligans
Madd Hatter – Lucky’s 13 Kid - Max Lounge Hip-Hop Night (Various Local/Regional Hip-Hop & Rap) – The New Direction Loy Ave – Pickled Parrot Hangman’s Joke – Rick’s Bar Smoking Gun – Smoking Gun Kapeesh – Sidestreet Tripwire – Shotgun Sally’s SOL – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) Flashback – VFW: Downtown Neptune Men – VFW: West Fargo Strange Daze – The Windbreak
MARCH 8TH - 12TH
SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Darkness Divided, Like Vultures and Villain of the Story – The New Direction 8th Hour – The Windbreak
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH Singer Songwriter Night with Darrin Wentz – The HoDo Dowsing, Free Throw, Township, Weathered, Galesburg and Trees at Sea – The New Direction Strange Daze – The Windbreak
MONDAY, MARCH 16TH Turquoise Jeep – The Aquarium Days N Daze, Betty Betty Blackfoot, Shannon Murray and Mr. Meaner & The Penitentiaries – The New Direction
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH Open Mic Night with Mick Klein – Shotgun Sally’s
TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH Cornmeal – The Aquarium Poitin – Dempsey’s San Haven Chuckle – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Low Standards – Pickled Parrot Tripwire – Shotgun Sally’s
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH Ciro & Topher – Bar Nine Trees at Sea – Dempsey’s Dakota Dirt – Hennessy’s Irish Pub
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH Off With Their Heads – The Aquarium Lars & Joe Pony Show – Bar Nine Von Nixon – Dempsey’s
THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH Lars & Joe Pony Show - JC Chumley’s Pat Lenertz Band – The HoDo Fancy That - Max Lounge Ashley Red – Shotgun Sally’s Boomtown – The Windbreak
THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH Willie Waldman Project – The HoDo GC - Max Lounge The Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s October Road – The Windbreak
MARCH 13TH – 14TH
MARCH 20TH - 21ST
FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH The Quarterly – The Aquarium Mike Holtz & Loy Larson – Bar Nine Matty J and Friends – Dempsey’s The Blues Band – Level Two (Radisson Hotel) Neptune Men – Lucky’s 13 Kid. - Max Lounge Tiny Moving Parts, Baltic to Boardwalk, Kipp G and The New Arizona – The New Direction Low Standards – Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard – Rick’s Bar Confusion – Speck’s
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MARCH 15TH - 19TH
FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH Drag Show – The Aquarium Nathan Miller – Dempsey’s Fool Fighters – Garage Bar Joyride – Lucky’s 13 Mike Holtz - Max Lounge Babylon – Pickled Parrot
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GO MUSIC Phoenix Rising – Rick’s Bar Flashback – Speck’s Rhyme or Reason – Shotgun Sallys Redline – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) C.O.D – VFW: Downtown Billy D and the Crystals – VFW: West Fargo October Road – The Windbreak SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST The Soil and The Sun – The Aquarium Kind Country – Dempsey’s Free Fallin (Tom Petty Tribute Band) – Garage Bar Kenny Rudd – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Tune in Tokyo – Hooligans Blues Valley Band – Lucky’s 13 Pearl Street -- Max Lounge Babylon – Pickled Parrot Go Steve Jones – Rick’s Bar Flashback – Speck’s San Haven Chuckle – Sidestreet Chester Bay – Shotgun Sally’s Redline – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) C.O.D – VFW: Downtown Billy D and the Crystals – VFW: West Fargo Pop Rocks – The Windbreak
MARCH 22ND - 26TH SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND Skyline – The Windbreak
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH C.O.D. – Dempsey’s Ethan Rooney – Baymont Inn & Suites Troubadour – Garage Bar The Blues Band – Hennessy's Irish Pub Mick and Rich – Hooligan’s Silverado - JC Chumley's National Hero (IL Powerviolence) Closet Witch (IA Powerviolence), Feral Teens –The New Direction Contention – Pickled Parrot Someday Heroes – Rick’s Six Gun Freedom – Speck’s Slamabama – Shotgun Sally’s Acoustic Addiction – Spirit's Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Neptune Men – VFW: Downtown Helena Handbasket – VFW: West Fargo Hitchville – The Windbrea
MARCH 29TH - 31ST SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH Jazz Night – The Red Raven Lars & Joe Pony Show – The Windbreak MONDAY, MARCH 30TH Twinsmith – The Aquarium TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST Lars & Joe Pony Show – Shotgun Sally’s
LOCAL MUSIC VENUES NEED TO FIND THE HOTSPOT? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS HELPFUL GUIDE.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH Supersuckers – The Aquarium Open Mic Night with Mick Klein – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH 2 Guys, 1 Cajone - Bar Nine The Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s Todd Sisson – Hennessy’s Irish Pub THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH Deb Jenkins Band – The HoDo Lars & Joe Pony Show – JC Chumley’s Hazing, The Family Bed, Remember Me, No Thumbs Up and Channing Minnema – The New Direction The Roosters – The Windbreak
MARCH 27TH - 28TH FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH Divers – The Aquarium Urho – Dempsey’s Moody River Band – Doublewood Lounge Let It Rawk – Garage Bar The Deadbeats – Lucky’s 13 Ciro & Topher - Max Lounge Frost Fire – O’Kelly’s Contention – Pickled Parrot Someday Heroes – Rick’s Bar Twice as Hard – Speck’s Pat Lenertz Band and Frogleg – Sidestreet Skyline – Shotgun Sally’s Acoustic Addiction – Spirit’s Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Neptune Men – VFW: Downtown Helena Handbasket – VFW: West Fargo Redline – The Windbreak
THE AQUARIUM
JC CHUMLEY’S
THE RED RAVEN
BAR NINE
LEVEL TWO (RADISSON)
RICK’S BAR
DEMPSEY’S
LUCKY’S 13
SHOTGUN SALLY’S
BAYMONT INN & SUITES
MAX LOUNGE
SIDESTREET
THE NEW DIRECTION
SPECK’S
226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempsey’s) facebook.com/pages/The-Aquarium 1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo barninefargo.com
201 5th St. N, Fargo radissonfargo.com
226 Broadway, Fargo dempseyspublichouse.com
4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo luckys13pub.com
3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo
GARAGE BAR
1410 9th St. E, West Fargo maxloungend.com
3108 9th St. S, Moorhead Search The Garage Bar on Facebook
HENNESSY’S IRISH PUB 4323 45th St. S, Fargo hennessys-irishpub.com
HODO
101 Broadway, Fargo hoteldonaldson.com
HOOLIGANS
3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo hooliganswestfargo.com
1608 Main Ave, Moorhead jcchumleys.com
916 Main Ave, Fargo redravenespressoparlor.com 2721 Main Ave, Fargo ricks-bar.com 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo shotgunsallys.com
301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo sidestreetpubfargo.com
14 Roberts St. N, Fargo facebook.com/thenewdirection
2611 Main Ave, Fargo
O’LEARY’S - MOORHEAD
3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo fargohi.com
808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead olearysmoorhead.com
O’KELLY’S
3800 Main Ave, Fargo okellys.net
PICKLED PARROT
505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo thepickledparrotbar.com
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VFW: WEST FARGO
308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo westfargovfw.com
THE WINDBREAK
3150 39th St. S, Fargo thewindbreak.com
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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
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$.99 16 oz. Miller, Coors & Bud $1.99 Dos Equis Amber
$3 Margaritas (original, rocks or blended) All Day
$4.99 pitchers of Miller, Coors & Bud $5.99 Dos Equis
$1.50 domestic beer & regular margaritas
$5 Jumbo Margaritas
$2 Mexican beers
$2.50 Morgans& Bacardi Limon $3 Iced teas
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
$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.
$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.
$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.
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
Ladies Night All you can drink wells for $5 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
3 for 1s 9 p.m.Midnight
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
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.
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.
$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
$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.
Big Mug Monday: $4.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills
$2.50 You Call It, “Top Shelf Excluded”
Happy Hour 4 p.m. – close, $2.95 Domestic Taps, Bottles and Wells, $2.95 Iceholes
$1 Taps, $2.95 Icehole and Fireball
Domestic Beer & A Shot For $7, Old School Teas & Stumplifters $2.95
Acapulco 1150 36th St. S, Fargo, ND
Alibi Lounge & Casino 1340 21st Ave. S, Fargo Applebees 4 area locations
Bison Turf 1211 N University Dr, Fargo Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway, Fargo Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo The Bowler 2630 S University Dr, Fargo
Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 N University Dr, Fargo
2 for 1 appetizers until 9 p.m.
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$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day $2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars 8 a.m. – Noon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR Tall Boy’s
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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 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.
$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.
$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m.
$4 pints from 4 - 6 p.m. $3.50 Bloody Mary 2 - 6 p.m., $3.25 Bacardis, Morgans, Malibus, All Day $3.25 Chuck Norris shots
Any special throughout the week is honored all day long. $5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
Fargo Brewing Company 610 N University Dr, Fargo Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $4.25 Margarita’s, Long Island Ice Tea’s & $15 buckets of beer
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $2.25 taps
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.,$2.75 select whiskeys $2.75 import bottles $2.75 Micro Domestic Beers
Happy Hour All Day
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3.25 Stolis All Day $3.25 Goldschlager & Icehole 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close
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
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.
Wine Club 4 - 9 p.m.
Pay The Day Taps 8 - 10 p.m. College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m.
$.99 teas and select bottle beer. College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m.
Northern Gentleman’s Club 325 10th St. N, Fargo Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo
Bourbon Sampling for $10 5 - 10 p.m.
$5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.
Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m. College Night $2.50 select drinks 9-11 p.m.
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.
$2.95 Domestic Pints 6-close & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.
2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.
College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 p.m. 2-4-1 drinks from 3 - 6 p.m.
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $3 Fireball (9p-close), $3.50 Jameson
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $3 Morgans, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $4.50 Chuck Norris
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $7 Craft Tap Jars, $8 Well Jars, $4 Water Moccasins
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $4 Crown Royal, $5 Patron
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Malibu, $3 Windsor, $5 Chuck Norris
$2 off martinis $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off top shelf liquor & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off all glasses of wine & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2.50 16 oz. taps $2 domestic $3 premium $5 long island teas
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. 1/2 off wine 6 p.m. - Midnight
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off original cocktails from 6 to close
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $5 domestic pitchers 9 p.m. to close
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off all canned/ bottled beers and 2 for 1 rail drinks from 9 to close
2 for 1 rail drinks $4 craft pints 9 p.m. - Close
Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo
Wine Club Night from 4 - 10 p.m.
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
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Happy Hour all day – $1.25 off all drinks & $2.50 mimosas 12 - 4 p.m.
$4 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar from 12 to 5, $3 You Call It’s for service industry all day
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$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
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (2for-1 drinks)
$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys w/ beer chaser 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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
$1 off drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight ½ price bottles of wine
$1 off drinks 9 p.m. - Midnight
$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 Service Industry Night
$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
Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
Buckets of beer- 4 for $12. Bottled beer is priced at $4 every day.
All drinks are doubles for price of singles on Tuesdays from 7-11 p.m.
Tea Night- $3 teas from 7-11 p.m.
Ultimate Margarita Night-$12 21 ounce ultimate jumbo margarita
Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo
$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
Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo
$3.50 Crown Royals $3 UVs
$3 domestic bottles and $3 Morgans
$7.25 domestic pitchers $2.50 Schnapps $2.75 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 $3 domestic pints and bottles
$5 select Jack Daniels
$3 martinis 1/2 off bottles of wine
$3 select appetizers and drinks
Happy Hour during Bison game
$5 select drinks & Happy Hour during Vikings game
$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
Happy Hour All Day
$1 off Mexico Mule
$1 off Bourbons
$1 off Moonshine and $1 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close
$1 off Sangria, $3 Mimosas from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and $1 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close
$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m. $2 bomb shots from 9 - 11 p.m.
$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 p.m. $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 p.m. $2 bomb shots from 9 - 11 p.m.
2-4-1s from 9 p.m. to midnight
$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.
Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo
Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo
TGI Fridays 4100 13th Ave. S, Fargo VFW: Downtown 202 Broadway N, Fargo Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave, Fargo
The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo
$2.75 Morgans
$1 off Margaritas
$2 PBR Pounders 8 p.m. to close
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 p.m. and 9 11 p.m.
Country Thursdays and Ladies night: $2 drinks and bomb shots from 9 - 11 p.m. Ladies get free Miller lite, taps and wells from 9 p.m. to midnight
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 Bloody Marys $7 bottomless mimosas
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$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3.25 tall domestic taps 7 p.m. - close
$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $2.50 domestic bottles 9 p.m. close
$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3 Captain Morgan and Chuck Norris 8 p.m. - close
$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $5 pitchers of PBR 8 p.m. - close
$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $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 youcall-its and $3.50 Morgans from 9 p.m. to midnight
$.50 domestic taps from 7 to 9 p.m. and $ domestic bottles and wells from 9:30 to 11 p.m.
$2.50 domestic pints and $3.50 premium pints from 8 p.m. to midnight
$6.50 domestic pitchers and $2.50 Smirnoffs from 9 p.m. to midnight
$2.50 domestic bottles and Captain Morgans from 8 to 10 p.m.
$6 domestic pitchers
$2.50 domestic bottles and wells all day
2 for 1 wells 9 p.m. - close
$3 imports
$5 cover for ladies night, guys get in free from 9 p.m. midnight
$3.50 32 oz. Mug night and refills on domestics
Free Jello shots with drink order 9 p.m. - close
$4 32 oz. Mug day refills all day
$4 Bloodies, Caesars and Margaritas all day
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
$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
$2.50 domestic bottles All Day
$3 domestic talls All Day
$3.50 well margaritas, $3 Corona & Dos Equis
$2.50 Morgans & Bacardis All Day
$3 well drinks 7 p.m. - close
$3 bomb shots 8 p.m. - Midnight
Max Lounge 1490 9th St. E, West Fargo
Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m. & Service industry night- $2 off drinks from 4 p.m. - Close
All bottles of wine 1/2 price all night. Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m.
Martinis will be $9 all night. Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m.
Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m.
Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m.
Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9 - 11 p.m.
Pub West 3140 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo
$3.50 tall Domestic Beer/$4.50 Tall Craft beer
$3.50 Morgan and Bacardi
$3.50 Jack Daniels, Jim Beam And Jameson/$4.50 Crown Royal
$3.50 UV, Wave and Titos
$3.50 Windsor/$3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite
$3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite
Happy Hour All Day/Service Industry Night:$3.50 you-call-its
Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
$5 AngryBalls, $14 Bucket of Beers, $3.50 Crown Royal
$2.50 house Wines, $5 house Martinis
$14 Buck of Beers, $3 Malibu Drinks
$3 Windsor/Jameson/Canadian Club, $3 domestic Bottles
$3.50 Bomb Shots, Vodka Drinks and $5 Vodka Redbulls
$3.50 Morgan & Bacardi, $3 Fireball shots
$3 Sunday Funday Shot, $3.50 tall domestic taps, $2.50 domestic bottles
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.
Spicy Pie 745 31st Ave. E. Ste. 110, West Fargo
$1 off 20oz taps or $.75 off 16oz taps
$3 you-call-its
$6 domestic & $7 import pitchers
$2 whiskey drinks
$2 rum drinks
$2 vodka drinks
$3 Bloody Mary’s and/or Caesars
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 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7 to 11 p.m.
$3 32oz domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots Rumple Minze, Goldschlager & Romana Sambuca from 7 to 11 p.m.
Hump Day Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., Windsor $3, Wu Tang Shots $3 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Rum Night $3 Cristal & Limon, Domestic Pitchers $6 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8 p.m. from 7 to 11 p.m.
Ron Diaz Night $2.75, Sex with Strangers $3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars from 7 to 11 p.m.
$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: well drinks & domestic beer (12oz cans and bottles) $2 from 7 to 11 p.m.
$2.50 regular domestic beers and Windsor
12 inch pizza and a pitcher of beer for $11
$3 Barcardi, Morgan, Mike’s Hard Lemonade or Wine Coolers
$3.50 25 oz. tap beers, $3 25 oz. amber tap beers and import/ premium bottles
$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
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 Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
V FW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo
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* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
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Women’s Fashion
Monthly Finds
The arrival of the spring months means shedding the darker aspects of your wardrobe and tucking away your winter boots, or so we hope. Regardless, warm weather will get here eventually and it’s never too early to get excited about lightweight layers and brighter colors. With March being our women’s issue, we decided to highlight some fun flair for the ladies. By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson
1 SHORT BOOTS
Short boots can be paired with anything from skirts and dresses to jeans and leggings for a casual and fun look. Kittsona 610 Main Ave, Fargo kittsona.com $48
3 AZTEC DRESS & NECKLACE
2 RED LAYERED TOP
Get the look of layering with this lightweight statement top from the popular European brand, Desigual. SHANNALEE 314 Broadway N, Fargo shannalee.com
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It’s time to shy away from your wardrobe’s winter blues and take a step toward spring with livelier colors. The bright peach color of this dress paired with a neutral necklace and earring set is perfect for the season change. One World Boutique 614 Main Ave, Fargo facebook.com/OneWorldBoutique Dress $39.90, Necklace Set $14.90
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4 STONE RINGS
Add a touch of turquoise stone to your getup with these beautifully constructed rings. One World Boutique 614 Main Ave, Fargo facebook.com/OneWorldBoutique $6.90 to $9.90
7 BASIC CROP TOP/ TEXTURE SKIRT
With a basic crop top, your outfit options are endless. Pair it with a variety of colors and patterns such as this floral skirt and you’ll be set for looking your best in the spring. Proper & Prim 315 Broadway N, Fargo
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Crop Top $22, Skirt $35.50
5 SUN HAT
Warmer weather on the way means the arrival of patio season and other outdoor activities, so look your best when you’re strutting your stuff outdoors. SHANNALEE 314 Broadway N, Fargo
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8 SPRING JACKET/ FASHION HOODIE
This peachy-pink fashion hoodie is lightweight and perfect for layering, and don’t be afraid to start steering away from your bulky winter coat for something lighter like this green twill jacket. Kittsona 610 Main Ave, Fargo
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Spring Jacket $52, Fashion Hoodie $32
6 GOLD TOE FLATS
As the snow begins to melt away (or so we hope), trade in your hefty boots for these adorable gold-lined flats. Proper & Prim 315 Broadway N, Fargo properprim.com $28
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