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22 CHEERS! Our region is filled with makers that bring you everything from craft beer and boutique wine to artisan cocktails and everything in between, so we thought it was time that everyone had a look inside some of the local establishments that are pumping out your favorite beverages on a daily basis. Plus, we've included a resource guide of regional establishments you can check out, where to fill growlers, take classes and much more.

62 5 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN SELECTING WINE Wine connoisseur Martin Hayes talks about what to look for when you're shopping for wine.

85 75 THE FIT LIFE WITH ASHLEY SORNSIN: A HEALTHIER HAPPY HOUR Fitness and nutrition guru Ashley Sornsin gives her advice when it comes to choosing healthier options for your favorite alcoholic beverages.

81 FC FARGO Last year, professional soccer came to FargoMoorhead. We caught up with founder Tim Singleton to talk about what’s changing, their new home and what we can expect in 2016.

85 COLLEGE THEATRE SPRING PRODUCTIONS Get a glimpse at what North Dakota State University, Minnesota

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State University Moorhead and Concordia College will be bringing to the stage this spring.

92 Q&A: RALPHIE MAY We had the opportunity to catch up with comedian Ralphie May on his life and career before his performance in Fargo this month.

94 EVENT RECAP: STARTUP DRINKS Our sister magazine, ​ Fargo INC!, h ​ osted Emerging Prairie's monthly Startup Drinks event last month and we captured a bit of the action with all of the great individuals that showed up.

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A TOAST To Fargo-Moorhead nce upon a time throughout the 1920s and the early 1930s, anything related to the manufacturing, storage, transportation, sale, possession and consumption of alcohol was completely illegal in the United States. I’m not a history buff, but I think it’s safe to say that this issue, and most of this magazine, would not exist if for some reason the laws of our yesteryears still existed. (Shout out to Franklin D. Roosevelt for his work in putting those rules to rest.)

Fast-forward to present day in FargoMoorhead and there are multiple (legal, of course) breweries, a distillery and wineries all over the area, and even a meadery. And don’t even get me started on how wonderful our thriving bar and restaurant scene is.

It’s not just the fact that we can enjoy our favorite beverages without speakeasies or bootlegging, but it’s about the establishments themselves and what they do for the community. These great local makers bring people together for happy hour, dates, meetings and all sorts of social activities, not to mention that they are heavily involved in community events and collaborate with a variety of businesses in positive ways. It’s exciting, and I think the best thing that we can embrace about it is that it brings people together, whether you drink alcohol or not.

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On that note, I’d like to give a big thank you to the folks at Drekker Brewing Company, Fargo Brewing Company, Junkyard Brewing Company, Kilstone Brewing, Uncorked, Proof Artisan Distillers and the Prairie Rose Meadery for being so accommodating and fun to work with this month. These people and the work that they do – and being able to write their stories – is one of the many reasons why I continue to love my job (I promise it’s not because of the free beer samples.) The next time I have a drink in my hand, I’ll be toasting it to all of you.

On that note, raise your glasses and celebrate these wonderful establishments we have in our town. And don’t be surprised if you see us out for happy hour sometime. Cheers!

Erica Rapp

Bison Illustrated Editor Joe Kerlin and I strutting our stuff at this year’s AAF ADDY Awards last month at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Find out about the wonderful award that Fargo Monthly took home and check out the rest of our company’s photos from the event on page ???.

We had a great time, so you won’t be disappointed.

! s r e e h c It's been nearly one hundred years since the Prohibition Era and thankfully, the times have obviously changed, so we're able to celebrate our homegrown beverages without speakeasies or bootlegging. Our region is filled with makers and shakers that bring you everything from craft beer and boutique wine to artisan cocktails and everything in between, so we thought it was time that everyone had a look inside some of the local establishments that are pumping out your favorite beverages on a daily basis. And no, you don't need a password for entry if you want to pay them a visit.

In Case You Don't Know

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stands for "alcohol by volume" and is the percentage of alcohol in a beverage.

IBU

stands for "international bitters unit" and essentially determines how bitter a beer will be.

High numbers equal a more bitter product.

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Berry Patch Sour at the HoDo Lounge: red berry vodka, sweet & sour, lemon juice, blackberries, egg white, lemon peel

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Left to right: Owners/Operators Jesse Feigum, Mark Bjornstad, Mason Montplaisir, Darin Montplaisir 24

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rewery science comes naturally for Mark Bjornstad, Jesse Feigum, Darin Montplaisir and Mason Montplaisir: the owners and masterminds behind Drekker Brewing Company. Since its debut in 2014, their brewery has doubled in size twice and currently holds a list of roughly one hundred accounts waiting to get their beer on tap. It’s a problem they definitely can’t complain about, though.

Once their homebrewing hobby began to take up all of Bjornstad's personal space, it was time to make years of talk a reality. “We were close to getting adult jobs and we asked ourselves what our dream jobs would be. We always talked about bringing something like this to Fargo, so Darin and I kind of shook hands on it. It’s about ten years later and we have that promise,” said Bjornstad.

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With relationships as childhood friends, family and hometown buddies, each owner has a background that contributes greatly to the brewery puzzle. Combined, this team has specialties in production management, biology, science, design, marketing and engineering – a mix that is important to the success of their business in addition to their friendship.

Now, their taproom serves 11 to 12 beers on tap daily and they debut a new brew anywhere from a weekly to monthly basis that’s fit for the Viking in all of us. In other words, they’ve got a pretty aggressive production level. And with their dream location in Downtown Fargo, they’re at a level of success they never thought they would be at so soon after opening.

Aside from the taproom, you can find Drekker’s beer on tap at various bars and restaurants in Fargo-Moorhead.

taproom hours American Pale Ale, Irish Red Ale, Sour Saison, American IPA, Black IPA, American Brown Ale, Porter, Russian Imperial Stout, Chocolate Milk Stout, Nodak Pale Ale, Berliner Weisse, E.S.B., Root Beer

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630 1st Ave. N, Fargo drekkerbrewing.com • facebook.com/drekkerbrewing

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This sour saison has the perfect level of tartness to match the bright citrus and banana flavors from the wild saison yeast.

It’s tart, tasty and pretty refreshing.

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Belgian Whit (White Ale) American Wheat (New) American APA (New)

SPECIAL FEATURES Small food menu with bar snacks, Monday Movie Nights at 7:30 p.m., Bean Bag League on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., Trivia on Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m., Saturday Grains to Glass tours at noon and 4 p.m.

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Left to right: Joel Kath (Owner), Jamison Kath (Distiller), Justin Eskildsen (Executive Chef), Elijah Larson (Mixologist), Andrea Anderson (Events Manager/Principal Bartender) 28

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hen you ask owner Joel Kath why he decided to open a distillery, he might tell you something along the lines of, “Beer doesn’t like me, and I personally don’t like it.” Kath began looking into distilling roughly six years ago, and with a strong background in engineering, he made his dreams into a reality with the help of his friends and “minions” (whom he later named Proof ’s gin after). Thus, Proof Artisan Distillers was born in fall 2015.

Although in its earlier stages of operation, the distillery has doubled their number of products offered, with more on the way, and has increased their distribution level twofold. Beyond their

spirit selection, their taproom offers daily specials on high-quality dishes and appetizers, and has also started hosting live music and events. Plus, with award-winning mixologists and staff at hand, the mix of expertise couldn’t be better for business. But the success of these homegrown spirits has also come from the thriving, supportive community.

“North Dakota is much more accepting and promoting of being local," said Kath. "I think in bigger states and bigger markets, it can be hard to get that support.” Aside from being the first distillery of its kind in the area, it's clear that Proof is something special and a nice change of pace for Fargo-Moorhead.

DISTRIBUTION Available at 170 locations across North Dakota, including most local liquor stores, and in the Downtown Fargo taproom

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DRINK Proof ’s Minions Barreled Reserve gin is a gold medal winner from the Great American Spirits Fetsival and it’s great for home use. Here’s a cocktail you can easily make yourself.

cocktail 2 oz. Minions Barreled Reserve gin ½ tsp. simple syrup or sugar 2 dashes Few Brothers orange bitters 2 dashes Angostora house bitters In a small pitcher, add 6 ounces of ice and stir to chill. Strain into chilled coupe or martini glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

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Single malt whiskey Bourbon whiskey Cinnamon-flavored whiskey Akavavit (Gin-like Scandanavian spirit)

SPECIAL FEATURES Quality appetizers and small-plate dishes, live music every Thursday night starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Left to right: Owner/Brewer Dan Juhnke, Owner/Taproom Operator Aaron Juhnke, Brewer Cody Cusey 32

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hen Aaron Juhnke started college, he had grown a strong liking for craft beer. While the selection of craft beer in his small college town didn’t always have what he wanted ­– and when it did, it wasn’t the friendliest to a college student’s budget – he decided that it would be cheaper and a better option to dive into homebrewing.

“I just wanted to homebrew so I could try out different styles and I thought it would be a cheaper option," said Juhnke. "And then I taught my brother (Dan Juhnke), so he watched and learned how to do it himself. He got into that by making homemade wines out of fruit juice and it took off from there."

Thus, the two brothers brought Junkyard Brewing Company to life in Moorhead. The best and most unique part about the brewery is their specialty in brew rotation and the ever-changing tap selection.

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“It’s a constant discovery and an experimental adventure to come to Junkyard and find out what we’re brewing and taste something new every time you come in here,” Juhnke said.

Juhnke and the rest of the Junkyard crew won’t hesitate to talk about the awesome group of locals and how most visitors compare it to a “Cheers bar experience” where everyone knows each other. And it’s no surprise, considering how close-knit they are with the community when it comes to hosting musicians, food trucks, events and more nearly every day of the week.

Plus, their location is more than ideal due to the fact that the city of Moorhead has some of the best water around, so you know you’re getting products that are delicious from the get-go. And how about that wonderful patio for enjoying a refreshing brew out in the sun?

Brews are constantly rotating in the taproom, off-sale cans available throughout the week on site, cans occasionally available at 99 Bottles and Bridgeview Liquors in Moorhead.

taproom hours Junkyard Brewing focuses on experimental brewing, so they don’t always know what will be available on tap in the future. With their rotating tap selection, you’re able to try something new and exciting every time you visit.

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1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead junkyardbeer.com • facebook.com/JunkyardBrewery

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brew big “It’s an imperial coconut dark ale and together with the toasted coconut we use to brew it and the roasted malt in the recipe, it comes off similar to a Mounds bar or a chocolate-covered coconut candy,” said Juhnke.

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A new batch of Big Kahuna German Pilsners A Lemongrass Gosé Sour beers for the summer

SPECIAL FEATURES Stargazing nights when the weather complies, live music every day, food trucks available during summer evenings, La Unica Mexican Market is available at the brewery from 4 – 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, tours by request for large groups.

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Back Left to Right: John Anderson (Owner/ Founder), Sarah Pederson (Packaging), Jeff Small (Lead Cellar), Chris Anderson (Owner/ Founder). Front Left to Right: Sean Dunnigan (Brewer), Eric Barron (Cellar), Aaron Hill (Owner/ Founder), Zachary Click (Operations Manager)

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t’s rare to walk into a local liquor store, bar or restaurant that doesn’t carry a delicious brew from Fargo Brewing Company. Aaron Hill, Jared Hardy, Chris Anderson and John Anderson are the founders and operators behind Fargo’s first current brewery, and it all really started from their time living in cities with booming craft beer scenes and finding the need for the same thing to happen in Fargo.

“You had the Anderson brothers who knew how to brew but didn’t really know the business side of things, and then you had Aaron (Hill) and Jared (Hardy) who were good friends and they had business and sales degrees, but couldn’t really nail down a good beer recipe. When they all decided to come together they sort of had all the aspects they needed. Kind of like Captain Planet coming together to bring in different powers,” said Operations Manager Zachary Click.

Since their debut in 2010 when they had to brew out of a third party brewery in Wisconsin, Fargo Brewing Company has come a long way. They’ve

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Always Stone’s Throw Scottish Ale Iron Horse APA Sodbuster Porter Woodchipper IPA Fargo Original Helles Lager

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been able to get past bank roadblocks and open their main brewing location and taproom off of University Drive, they’ve doubled their staff size, distribute their cans all over the tri-state area and much more. It isn’t stopping there, either.

One of the more exciting happenings on the news front is the announcement of Fargo Brewing Company’s second location, an ale house that will be located at 4445 17th Ave. S, Fargo and plans to open this summer. Their main goal with the new brewing spot is to connect their beer with a wider audience and further advance the craft beer movement in town. It’s safe to say that this company is letting their local pride shine through their craft.

“You don’t want to just have a cheeseburger every single day of your life when you can have steak and so much more. Why drink the same beer every day when we have all of these local brewing companies that can provide great options for you?” said Click.

Outside of the taproom, cans and cases are distributed itohundreds of locations throughout the entire states of North Dakota and Minnesota and parts of South Dakota.

Seasonals Mighty Red Imperial Red Ale (spring) Roustabout Oatmeal Milk Stout (winter) Windswept Belgian Whit (summer) O’Fest (fall Oktoberfest)

taproom hours 4 - 10 p.m. Monday-Friday Noon - Midnight Saturday Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday

610 University Dr. N, Fargo • 4445 17th Ave. S, Fargo (New Location Summer 2016) fargobrewing.com • facebook.com/fargobrewing

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brew imperial red ale This bronze medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival in 2015 is a rich, malty brew with a rather sweet, hoppy character. Caramel malt and oats blend together for a smooth body and Midnight Wheat contributes to its distinctive red color and roast character, while the perfect blend of various hops creates notes of sweetness with spices and fruit.

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1.21 Gigahops Double IPA (Brewery Release Party April 20)

SPECIAL FEATURES Brewery tours every Saturday at noon, trivia on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., Yoga on Tap every third Friday of the month, Spelling Bee every second Saturday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Kathy Swiontek (Owner/Operator)

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hen Kathy Swiontek, owner and operator of Uncorked winery in South Fargo, and her husband were dating, they frequently visited a former Downtown Fargo restaurant called Vintner’s Cellar for wine.

Their interest in wine grew to the point where they decided to make their own batch to hand out as Christmas gifts, and while the couple was bottling, Swiontek’s husband had made a custom wine label that popped the big question: “Will you marry me?”

“That’s kind of where it all started. We were getting married, I was teaching in Valley City, N.D., at the time and he had a catering company when Vintner’s Cellar came up for sell, and we wanted to buy it,” said Swiontek. “So I bought all of the stuff out of Vintner’s Cellar. I trained with the owner on how to operate things while my licenses were getting in place and then once I took over the business in 2011, I just dropped the franchise and called it Uncorked. Then we moved to this location

in September 2014 as just a winery.”

The great part about Uncorked for wine lovers is its hands-on, custom services. Not only can you come in to buy wine and sample, you can stop in and create a custom batch to your liking and much more.

“We have people come in groups or parties and they’ll start a batch. People bring in all sorts of fruit or products or they can use what we have on hand.

They’ll make the wine and we take care of it. When it’s done, they can come and bottle it and take it home and we do custom labels for them.”

Swiontek is extremely passionate about wine and her business, but she never expected to gain so much knowledge from her local, loyal customers.

“People come in and buy supplies and pick my brain about wine. I learn a lot from my customers, too. It’s fun, when people come in and tell me what they’re doing.”

DISTRIBUTION All wine is only available on location.

20 to 30 types of sweet, red and white wine on the shelf with more to taste. Custom orders are available.

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1700 32nd Ave. S, Fargo uncorkedfargo.com • Search “Uncorked Fargo” on Facebook.

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wine merlot “It’s our best seller. It comes from juice that we ship in. I probably sell ten times more of it than anything else. It’s really sweet, and people love it,” said Swiontek.

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BATCHES & BOTTLES Bottle prices range from $11.95-$14.95.

Batch prices are divided into levels based on wine type: Bronze $195/yields 25 bottles, Silver $245/yields 30 bottles, Gold $295/yields 30 bottles.

SPECIAL FEATURES The shop is open for bottle purchase, batch making, tasting and parties, and also sells gifts and equipment for home wine making.

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hat started as a homemade hobby in the ‘90s turned into a full-fledged South Fargo operation in May 2015.

Susan and Bob Ruud own and operate the Prairie Rose Meadery, the first of its kind in the region, with the help of their son and family friend. In the last near year of operation, the meadery has seen great success and has grown their inventory in ways they never thought they would.

Unless you’re a “Game of Thrones” fan or a medieval expert of sorts, you might wonder what mead actually is. It’s simply a delicious honey wine and is a little different than regular wine because it isn’t all made with fruit, hence the meadery’s slogan of “From Bees to Bottles.”

The Ruud family has brought a unique establishment to North Dakota, and what makes it even better is that they try to use as many locally

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and regionally-grown products as possible. They’re currently able to ship to 35 different states, and went from three types of mead at their opening to now producing around 14. Their ginger mead also recently won a gold medal at the Mazer Cup International Competition in Colorado.

When you visit the taproom, you’re in for more than just a glass of sweet honey wine in a multitude of flavors. They also make mixed drinks such as their own take on a mead Bloody Mary that they call a “Sweet Mary”, as well as fruit spritzers and delicious mead sangrias in the summer. And the best part about it all is seeing wine lovers and non-lovers coming back for more.

“It’s always fun to have people in here. We still get people that have never had mead before and it’s fun to watch them try it and love it. Most people leave with a bottle or two or more. That’s really cool,” said Susan Ruud.

Bottles and cases can be purchased from the taproom, and bottles can also be found at all Happy Harry’s locations and Bernie’s Wine & Liquor.

Traditional, Ginger, Mint, Star Anise, Blackberry, Cherry, Apricot, Vanilla Cinnamon, Orange Spice, Raspberry Spice, White Grape, Plum, Chocolate Raspberry

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3101 39th St. S, Fargo prairierosemeadery.com • facebook.com/prairierosemeadery

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drink mead “It’s made from prairie star grapes that were a release from the University of Minnesota.

It’s a great product for Northern climates. It tastes very similar to a moscato. You get that great flavor and it leaves a nice sweetness,” said Susan Ruud.

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Chocolate Orange Roasted Pineapple Chipotle

SPECIAL FEATURES Flight samples and cheese plates are available in the taproom, “Mead Me” Facebook drawings for a free bottle happen every Thursday, taproom is available for rent for parties up to 30 people on off days.

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Left to Right: Grant Wigen (Owner/Operator), Randy Wigen (Owner/Operator), Bentley The Dog, Fallon Blank (Taproom/Operations Manager), Brock Wigen (Owner/Operator), Paul Hankel (Marketing/Events)

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t’s a family affair of sorts when it comes to Kilstone Brewing, Fargo’s most recent brewery on the scene. Randy, Jan, Grant and Brock Wigen are the owners, founders and operators behind the young establishment.

“I had done homebrewing for several years. I was looking to make some sort of investment and the boys were looking for a livelihood to concentrate themselves on. So, I said I’d buy equipment and machinery if they learned how to brew. We jumped right in and started from scratch,” said Randy Wigen.

With a unique, hand-painted taproom by artist Chuck Hues, eight beers on tap and over 20 different recipes completed in less than a year – the gang at Kilstone can safely say that things are bigger and better than what they planned for.

They’re doing brew experiences for customers – where small groups can come in and brew with the Wigen sons ­– they’ve been involved

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with numerous city-wide events and they plan to invest in new machinery in order to increase their capacity. Clearly, nothing is slowing down anytime soon for Kilstone.

Despite the challenges of driving in traffic to their location, they have acquired a solid group of loyal regulars, supportive neighbors and many customers that come in by word of mouth. And of course, Grant and Brock Wigen’s dog, Bentley, loves the attention he gets from customers.

To top it all off, the support from the local brewery community is something that everyone at Kilstone greatly appreciates. “I think one of the most rewarding things to see is the camaraderie with the breweries. Everyone supports each other and wants each other to be successful. It’s not a matter of who got here first or who’s better. It’s great to have that support and be able to return the favor,” said Taproom and Operations Manager Fallon Blank.

Kegs are distributed to various local bars and restaurants, but not available for individual purchase outside of the brewery.

Irish Stone Irish Red Pale Ale Double IPA Dark Ale IPA (Specialty beer on rotation)

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brew DOUBLE IPA “This beer was done with one of our original brew experiences. The crew from 107.9 The Fox came in and helped us brew it. It turned out well so we plan to use the recipe again. It’s a hoppy beer that’s high on the bitterness scale and has a high alcohol content. We did a play on 107.9 to get the ABV and IBU numbers,” said Grant Wigen.

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SPECIAL FEATURES Game Night every Friday at 7 p.m. that includes Brewery Battle (Like Family Feud) and Know Your Homie (Like The Newlywed Game) with prizes, brew experiences and tasting parties where small groups can come in and brew a batch of beer with the Wigens, $1 off pints for Happy Hour every day from 3 – 6 p.m.

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Prairie Homebrewing Companions

more youknow ​​ Whether you're looking to get into homebrewing, take home a growler of your favorite local brew, learn how to make quality cocktails or take a day trip to a regional winery – you're sure to find something that suits your taste locally or regionally. We've provided a few lists of various resource types that you can use to get involved and get in the know with the area's beer, wine and spirits scene.

If you're looking to share your interest in beer and brewing with other locals, the Prairie Homebrewing Companions homebrewing club might be something to look into. Their mission is to help other beer lovers improve their tasting skills and brewing techniques, as well as share recipes and discuss equipment innovation. A single membership is $15 and $20 for a family membership, and meetings are held every second Wednesday of each month.

prairiehomebrewers.org

FMbeer.com

There's an easy way to find out what's happening on the beer radar in Fargo-Moorhead and all over the region, and that's at fmbeer.com. The locally-run website features everything about beer in the area when it comes to events, breweries, announcements, homebrewing, bars and much more.

You'll never be out of the loop again.

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Regional Establishments

*Note: There are hundreds of wineries, breweries and distillers throughout the tri-state area.

Unfortunately, we only have enough room to list a few.

Wineries 4e Winery 1 3766 156th Ave. SE, Mapelton, N.D. 4ewinery.com Maple River Winery 428 Front St., Casselton, N.D. mapleriverwinery.com

Red Trail Vineyards 2 3510 142nd Ave. SE, Buffalo, N.D. redtrailvineyards.com Rookery Rock Winery 3660 147th Ave. SE, Wheatland, N.D. Carlos Creek Winery 6693 County Rd. 34. NW, Alexandria, Minn. carloscreekwinery.com

1 Flower Valley Vineyard 29212 Orchard Rd., Red Wing, Minn. flowervalleyvineyard.com Buffalo Rock Winery 4527 23rd St. SE, Buffalo, Minn. buffalorockwinery.com Glacial Ridge Winery 15455 Old Mill Rd., Spicer, Minn. glacialridgewinery.com

Valiant Vineyards and Buffalo Run Winery 1500 Main St. W, Vermillion, S.D. buffalorunwinery.com Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, S.D. wildeprairiewinery.com

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Union Pizza & Brewing Co. 114 S. Union Ave., Fergus Falls, Minn. unionpizzaandbrewing.com

Bemidji Brewing 401 Beltrami Ave. NW, Bemidji, Minn. bemidjibeer.com

Rhombus Guys Brewing Company 116 S. 3rd St., Grand Forks, N.D. rhombusguysbrewing.com

Laughing Sun Brewing Co. 107 5th St. N, Bismarck, N.D. laughingsunbrewing.com

Tavern Brewery 200 W. Lake Dr., Detroit Lakes, Minn Search "Tavern Brewery" on Facebook.

Bird Dog Brewing Company 1005 Main St. E, Mandan, N.D. birddogbrewing.beer

Disgruntled Brewing 1 735 2nd St. NE, Perham, Minn. disgruntledbeer.com

Buffalo Commons Brewing Company 230 Memorial Hwy., Mandan, N.D. buffalocommonsbeer.com

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Surly Brewing Co. 2 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minn. surlybrewing.com

Bent Paddle Brewing 3 1912 W. Michigan St., Duluth, Minn bentpaddlebrewing.com

612 Brew 945 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, Minn.

612brew.com Bad Weather Brewing Co. 414 7th St. W, St. Paul, Minn. badweatherbrewery.com

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4 5 Beaver Island Brewing 216 6th Ave. S, St. Cloud, Minn. beaverislandbrew.com/site Fulton Brewing Co. 414 6th Ave. N, Minneapolis, Minn. fultonbeer.com ​ ummit Brewing Co. 4 S 910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, Minn. summitbrewing.com Indeed Brewing Co. 5 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, Minn indeedbrewing.com

Fernson Brewing Company 1400 Robur Dr. E, Sioux Falls, S.D. fernson.com

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2 Far North Spirits 2045 220th Ave., Hallock, Minn. farnorthspirits.com Dakota Spirits Distillery 3601 Airport Rd., Pierre, S.D. dakotaspirits.com

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Distilleries ​

​ aple River Distillery M 4 Langer Ave. N, Casselton, N.D. mapleriverdistillery.com Panther Distillery 1 300 E. Pike St., Osakis, Minn. pantherdistillery.com

Norseman Distillery 2 451 Taft St. NE. Ste. 19, Minneapolis, Minn. norsemandistillery.com Du Nord Craft Spirits 2610 32nd St. E, Minneapolis, Minn. dunordcraftspirits.com Vikre Distillery 525 Lake Ave. S. Ste. 102, Duluth, Minn. vikredistillery.com

Coming Soon to Fargo Fargo Brewing Company Ale House 4445 17th Ave. S, Fargo fargobrewing.com Drumconrath Brewing Location TBD facebook.com/drumconrathbrewing Flatland Brewery 3140 Bluestem Dr., West Fargo flatlandbrewery.com

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Fargo Brewing Company

$15 to purchase the bottle and a fill, $10 for refills. Prices can vary with specialty beers.

Drekker Brewing Company

$5 to purchase the bottles, $12 to fill a growler and $8 to fill a howler.

Happy Harry's Bottle Shop

(3 Area Locations) $5 to purchase the bottles (size can be upgraded free of charge), 64-ounce fill prices range from $9 to $30 and 32-ounce fill prices range from $6 - $15 (prices subject to change based on beer type on tap).

​Junkyard Brewing Company $5 to purchase the 64-ounce bottle, fill price ranges from $12 - $18.

Kilstone Brewing Company

$17 to buy a growler bottle with a fill, $10 to refill. $10 to buy a howler bottle with a fill, $6 refill.

Granite City Brewing

$30 to purchase a glass bottle and fill, $50 for hydroflask bottle and fill, $10 for refill, $6.75 refill special on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bottle Barn Liquors

(3 Area Locations) $4.99 for an empty 32-ounce bottle, refill prices range from $4.99 - $6.99. $4.99 to purchase an empty 64-ounce bottle, refill prices range from $8.99 $18.99.

Tastings Classes 99 Bottles

924 Main Ave., Moorhead Stop by the shop or visit their Facebook page for event details and registration.

Wine Class: Wines from Bordeaux/Rhone | April 14 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

(Held monthly, wine type varies) Mixology Class: Scotch | April 18 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

(Held monthly, spirits vary) Wine 101: An Introduction to Wine, Tasting, Making 7 Vocab | April 19 7:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday: Free Tasting Event | April 21 from 5 - 8 p.m.

(Held every third Thursday of the month)

Bridgeview Liquor

935 37th Ave. S, Moorhead Stop by the shop or visit their Facebook page for event details and registration.

Thirsty Thursday: Free Tasting Event | April 7 from 5 - 8 p.m.

(Held every first Thursday of the month) Beer Class: Belgians | April 11 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

(Held monthly, beer type varies) Wine Class: Merlot Around the World | April 25 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

(Held monthly, wine topic varies)

The Boiler Room

210 Broadway N, Fargo Every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Every Sunday until Memorial Day at the Boiler Room, you can participate in a mixology lab to learn about different spirits and even try your own hand at creating one yourself. Two area award-winning mixologists host the class and registration includes four hand-crafted cocktails plus appetizers for $30. boilerroomfargo.com

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aybe you're an avid wine-lover that's looking to branch out to new flavors, or maybe you haven't the slightest clue what to do when it comes to finding the right wine for you. Martin Hayes has worked in the beverage industry for over 13 years and has spent the last six years educating others in wine. He is also a Wine and Spirit Education Trust holder and is currently working on his Certified Sommelier certificate through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Here's what he recommends keeping in mind when it comes to selecting wine.

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things to know when selecting

wine

Screw caps vs. cork.

A "pretty" label is no indication of quality.

We live in a flashy, marketing-centric world. Often, the wines we choose have pretty artwork, cute animals or clever phrasing designed to draw us in. If we want to expand our knowledge and mature our palates, it is best to look past the flashy bottle marketing. Some of the most enjoyable wines I have found were bottled with simple, to-the-point labeling.

Screw caps say nothing about the quality of the wine. In fact, many highquality producers are beginning to use screw caps as the rate of spoiled wine is significantly lower. Screw caps are also less expensive to manufacture, which makes the inherent cost less than it would be with a natural cork.

Pairing doesn’t always have to follow the "rules."

While pairing red meat with red wine and fish with white wine is an understandable and commonplace “rule,” it is important to know that there are exceptions to those rules. Serving a lighter fish for dinner? Try a lighter-bodied red like Cru Beaujolais, particularly from Saint Amour. These are made from the Gamay varietal, and contain high acidity, supple earth tones and tart fruit characteristics.

Ask questions and try something new.

Regardless of the size or breadth of selection, the sign of a quality store or restaurant is a knowledgeable staff.

A well-trained staff can help you find anything you may be looking for and many other things you didn’t even know you were looking for. I have found, for local retail shopping and dining, the staff at 99 Bottles, Bridgeview Liquor, Rustica Eatery & Tavern and Maxwell’s Restaurant & Bar to be knowledgeable, courteous and enthusiastic about their wine selections.

A high price tag doesn’t always indicate a quality wine.

When looking for a wine that is focused, flavorful and impressive, you don’t have to spend a lot of money.

There are hundreds of wines out there that can impress anyone ranging from a wine novice to an expert. Wines coming from Argentina, Chile and Spain almost always show incredibly well for the price point. Even some wines state-side that have a lower price tag can impress.

Try a Monastrell from Jumillia, Spain or any wine from Shannon Ridge in California. These wines have power, elegance and a beautiful balance of fruit and tannin.

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EAT & DRINK Spring is here, which means you don't have to stay inside anymore to avoid the bitter cold. It's time to get out of the house and treat yourself to something new in the food department – and lucky for you, we have some great suggestions.

"Sunkissed" Cocktail This lively cocktail is shaken and served up with the finest citrus ingredients that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for warm weather: Tito's Vodka, Bauchant Orange Liqueur, Aperol, charred citrus simple syrup and lemon juice.

Rustica Tavern

315 Main Ave., Moorhead dinerustica.com

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MezĂŠ Platter The MezĂŠ Platter is the key to satisfying your Mediterranean cravings. With calamari, dolmades, grilled pita, tzatziki dip, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, gyro meat and feta cheese, this platter has the perfect array of Greek flavors. Finish it off with a glass of red wine and you're set for a perfect meal.

Santa Lucia

1109 38th St. S, Fargo santaluciainc.com

Beef Chipotle Panini Sandy's Donuts doesn't just offer delicious pastries, they also serve a variety of lunch specials that rotate daily. The beef chipotle panini boasts some big flavor with its sourdough bread, roast beef, pepperjack cheese, green peppers, onions and chipotle mayo. To top it off, you'll also receive a free donut with your lunch. It doesn't get more complete than that.

Sandy's Donuts

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300 Broadway N, Fargo 301 Main Ave. W, West Fargo sandysdonuts.com

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burrito supreme With your choice of chicken or beef – cheddar jack cheese, rice and beans are wrapped in a flour tortilla and smothered in a mild red sauce or Sidestreet's Pork Green Chili sauce. Topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream, this hefty burrito will leave you full and completely satisfied.

Sidestreet Grille & Pub

404 4th Ave. N, Fargo facebook.com/SidestreetGrilleandPub

hot wings ​​ The wonderful smell of this dish alone is enough to make your mouth water. Juicy, baconwrapped pork shanks are coated in a savory, honey Sriracha glaze and make for the perfect start to a delicious main course meal.

Usher's House

700 1st Ave. N, Moorhead ushershouse.com

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Mixologist of the Month

A Zing of Spring from

ANDREW HARDY @ SIDESTREET GRILLE & Pub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo facebook.com/SidestreetGrilleandPub

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artender Andrew Hardy at the Sidestreet Grille & Pub in Downtown Fargo is no stranger to whipping up some quality cocktails.

After recently competing in the High Plains Reader’s Bartenders Battle and Fargo’s Whiskey Fest, he’s got plenty of clever recipes up his sleeve including his recipe for a refreshing tequila drink with a punch that will satisfy your adventurous palette.

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How long have you been in the bartending business?

“Probably around seven or eight years. I bartended here for about four or five, I was at Usher’s House for a year and a half and then I was at O’Leary’s for another year and a half or so but now I’m back here.”

You just competed in the High Plains Reader’s Bartenders Battle. Can you talk about how that went?

“It’s always interesting. They hit you with a bunch of crazy stuff. It’s nerve-wracking, but it’s awesome.

This drink (featured) was an idea that I was able to come up with quickly, and that’s what the Bartender’s Battle is like. You’re literally on the fly. Unfortunately, I don’t feel like my drinks were too on point that night and I got eliminated in the semi-final round. But it’s fun and I like doing it.”

You were also involved with this year’s Whiskey Fest.

What did you make for that?

“Whiskey Fest was pretty simple. We got to pick our booth, and we wanted Jameson because that’s what a lot of us drink around here. That’s where I got the idea for the mango for this drink (featured). So for Whiskey Fest, I made a twist on an old-fashioned.

Instead of just all orange and cherries I did a clove simple syrup, mango, Peychaud’s bitters, a sugar cube and a little bit of ginger beer to top it off. It was super nice. I got a lot of compliments.”

Can you tell us about the featured drink?

“It’s super light. It’s great for the season. I love tequila and I love working with it, so I push it hard whenever I can this time of year. It’s a twist on a mojito meets a margarita type of feel. Even if you don’t like tequila, I think this could be a drink you’d still stand behind with the amount of sugars and the bitters to counter all that. It has a punch to it and it’s super flavorful.”

"THE BITTER TRUTH" • 1 ½ oz. Avión Reposado Tequila • Splash of Licor 43 • A few Dashes of Fee Brothers Barrel-Aged Bitters • 1 ½ oz. jalapeño simple syrup • Dash of lime juice • Muddled mango and mint • Sour Mix • Dash of Peychaud’s Bitters

Muddle the mango and mint in a cocktail tumbler and add tequila, Licor 43, Fee Brothers BarrelAged Bitters, jalapeño simple syrup and lime juice. Shake and pour into a tall glass over ice, and top off with sour and a dash or two of Peychaud’s Bitters.

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a leek

The Subtly of Springtime Onions

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ne of the most common cooking questions I receive is, “Why should I use a shallot or leek as opposed to a standard onion?" My response always involves the words “subtle” or “neutral."

A yellow onion can certainly accomplish everything it’s asked to do: providing a backbone or structure for increased flavor and aroma.

Leeks and shallots, however, will lend the same qualities with a far less dominating result.

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When making soups, I prefer to use yellow or white onions. They are cost-effective and have the potency to season large batches. When making sauces and other delicate items, however, I’ll opt for shallots or leeks in order to allow other ingredients to take center stage. Onions are great for tomato sauce, stews and braising. Leeks and shallots are perfect for quick sauté items, sauces and delicate soups. Shallots are the preferred choice for most professional chefs during dinner service because of their neutrality and ability to provide structure while being relatively neutral at the same time.

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Ramps, a wild form of a leek, are a unique and short-seasoned onion that will provide more pungency and garlic-like characteristics. Spring onions, or scallions, are a bit less pronounced in flavor and are typically served raw but are very tasty when quickly grilled. Chives are, of course, very subtle and should be handled delicately. Slice chives thinly and use to finish delicate fish and egg dishes.

The handling of onions is just as important as how they’re used in cooking. There are so many theories as to how to cut an onion as to not induce a mildly embarrassing crying session. The one true technique

recipe

Serves 2

Leek Omelet with Smoked Bacon & Parmesan Cheese ingredients • 1 ea. leeks, standard size, washed, whites only, thinly sliced • 2 Tbsp. whole butter • 2 ea. bacon strips, crispy cooked and chopped • 4 ea. fresh eggs, preferably farm fresh, room temperature • 3 Tbsp. whole milk • To Taste: coarse salt • To Taste: black pepper, fresh ground • To Taste: nutmeg, preferably fresh ground • As Needed: parmesan cheese, fresh shredded instructions 1. In an appropriate omelet pan, melt the butter and sauté the leeks on medium heat until soft. Add the crisp bacon and continue to sauté. Using a fork, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully incorporated. Place the egg mixture in the pan and stir with a small rubber spatula until eggs begin to firm. Quickly season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and tilt the pan while lifting the edge of the omelet with the rubber spatula to allow runny eggs to redistribute in the pan.

2. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the omelet to sit in pan for approximately 30 seconds. Using the rubber spatula, fold the omelet into thirds and carefully roll onto a serving plate. Top the omelet with freshly shredded parmesan cheese and serve.

however, is to have a crazy sharp knife. A dull knife will bruise the onion and release aromas more quickly.

So, slow and steady strokes with a nice sharp knife will insure a uniform appearance, great texture and flavor, and of course, less crying.

With the exception of ramps, these springtime onions are available year-round. Using them in season, however, will ensure maximized flavor and integrity. As far as forging your own ramps is concerned, the best advice I can give you is to look near the morel mushrooms and fiddlehead ferns. Then again, maybe in the backyard of your lake house. Happy hunting!

**Recipe is scaled for two omelets. Cut ingredients in half and produce twice.

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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A Healthier

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Happy Hour

By Ashley Sornsin | Photos by Paul Flessland

ealth, fitness and cocktails? Choosing

to live a fit and healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to skip out on Happy Hour.

Of course, there are smart ways to order drinks and better options that can minimize the intake of empty calories typically found in alcoholic drinks. Being I am passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, I also believe in living a balanced life. If balance to you means having a couple drinks each week, then as long as your health and fitness goals are realistic, there’s no reason you can’t have a drink or two. Just be realistic about your goals and how soon you want to achieve them. There is a time and place for everything and in order to reach a goal you’ve never obtained, change will have to occur to get there – so at some point it may mean abstaining from alcohol.

A couple drinks can easily add up to hundreds of empty calories, so be mindful of what you’re drinking, how your drink is made and don’t be afraid to ask the bartender to lighten it up. The following drinks are my "healthy" picks at some fabulous local bars.

hard alcohol My top "healthy" pick is hard alcohol with a light mixer. Water of course, in my opinion, is a great mixer because it hydrates you at the same time, however, this isn’t for everyone. Most drinks can be made with light mixers and even drinks that have a simple syrup added can be ordered without – just ask the bartender to go light on it. Fresh-squeezed juice as opposed to canned or bottled juice is a great way to give some added natural flavor without all the extra sugar.

From The Boiler Room, try:

Gimlet with Hendricks Gin (fresh lime juice topped with soda water) Old Fashioned with Knob Creek Bourbon (muddled orange, cherry, bitter and just a pinch of sugar) 75

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beer Light beer sounds like the natural choice here. After all, light beer has less calories and less carbohydrates, so yes, it is a great choice. However, most people tend to order more than just a couple beers because the alcohol by volume (ABV) content is lower and it goes down like water. By the end of the evening, you’ve drank more calories overall. A dark lager is great if you’re going to have one or two drinks. Yes, there are more calories, but the alcohol by volume is also greater, so it’s more likely you’ll enjoy the full-bodied flavor and stick to less. The choice is yours, but the key is to be aware of how many you’re drinking.

From Pounds, try: From Würst Bier Hall, try:

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Happy Hour

wine I suggest choosing red over white wine for the added benefit of the antioxidants present in red wine. However, white wine typically has a few less calories. Because there is usually less sugar present, opt for a dryer variety as opposed to a sweeter wine. White wine and prosecco have fewer calories than red wine and these are always great spring and summer options. Keep in mind, a glass is five ounces, which is not really that much, but these calories can go up quickly if you order a bottle. One option would be to have a wine spritzer (club soda added to wine, so it’s actually only three ounces of wine), but I would only suggest this if it’s not a fancier, highend bottle.

From the Hotel Donaldson, try:

Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Recougne (Red) Prosecco, Bottega Venetian Gold (White)

So, what do I drink? When I choose to have a drink, I choose a vodka water or red wine. I don’t like carbonation or extra juice and sugar, so water is my go-to mixer. It also hydrates me, so it’s a win-win in my book. My favorite drinks are a flavored pear vodka with water, but again, I also enjoy fine red wine. Living a healthy and fit lifestyle is important to me, so ordering drinks is a rare and special occasion for me!

Interested in individual, personalized nutrition and workout plans?

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Soccer Fever

Hits FargoMoorhead

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ast year, professional soccer came to Fargo-Moorhead.

With a successful first season under their belt, FC Fargo (FC stands for football club) only lost one game last year.

We caught up with founder Tim Singleton to talk about what’s changing, their new home and what we can expect in 2016.

Tommy Nienhaus (​front row) is the head coach for the University of Jamestown soccer team.

He is coming back for his second year as the head coach of FC Fargo.

Going into 2016, what are you expecting?

Tim Singleton is the founder and CEO of FC Fargo. He moved to FargoMoorhead specifically to start a soccer team.

“It’s definitely going to be different this year because we’re now playing in the American Premiere League. We’re in a league with six teams. I’m sure it’ll be very competitive. We’re going to be playing for three pieces of hardware so that’s good.

Tommy Nienhaus is going to come back as the head coach so that’s exciting.

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FOUNDERS CLUB

FC Fargo offers a special membership called the Founders Club. For a joining fee of $25 and $8 a month thereafter, members will receive season tickets, concession coupons, free gear and much more. You can get yours at fcfargo.com/ essential-green-founders-club.

SCHEDULE

Green and Gold Game May 11 at 7:02 p.m.

Moorhead High School

play have to sign an agreement and pay a cancellation fee if they decide not to come. It’s much better than last year.”

How many games will you be playing?

“Fourteen or 15. We’ve got the 10 league games, which are five home and five away. We’re going to be playing two other teams from North Dakota and we’re going to be playing home and away with the new Minneapolis FC. We’re trying to work in one more friendly game.”

As far as the fan base goes, how did 2015 go and what do you hope for in 2016?

“We were really happy with our fan base. We had about 250 loyal fans and most of them were very knowledgeable soccer-wise. We’re hoping to double that this year. We’re hoping to get

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FC Fargo vs. TwinStars Academy June 4 at 7:02 p.m.

Moorhead High School FC Fargo vs. La Crosse Aris FC June 18 at 7:02 p.m.

Moorhead High School FC Fargo Indoor Cup June 25 at 8 a.m.

Fargo Rec Center FC Fargo vs. Duluth FC June 25 at 7:02 p.m.

Moorhead High School FC Fargo vs. FC Minneapolis July 16 at 7:02 p.m.

FC Fargo vs. Granite City FC July 30 at 7:02 p.m.

Moorhead High School FC Fargo vs. SSC Minneapolis August 6 at 7:02 p.m.

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to about 500 fans a game through promotions and working with the youth clubs and a couple of other things we’ve got going. Hopefully, some people will bring their friends.”

Make the plea why FargoMoorheadians should come to a game.

“I think that one thing that people who aren’t soccer fans really don’t understand is the ritual and the event is just as much fun as the game itself.

If you think of football tailgating and making a full day out of it. We kind of have that kind of feel to it. We’re going to be putting some money into sponsoring a tailgate so that people can come out and have a good time.

The level of soccer will be really good and it’s just a very wholesome, fun time for the whole family.”

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FC Fargo has a diverse team with players from last year’s team coming from countries such as South Sudan, Liberia, England, Serbia and more.

Throughout the process of founding this team, has the FM community been supportive of you?

“Very much so. I’m not sure if you knew this, but I picked this spot away from the Twin Cities based on what I thought of what would work and I have no regrets on choosing the Fargo-Moorhead area. I love the small town feel, even though there’s about a quarter of a million people in the area.

It feels very small town, even though there’s a lot of people there.”

fcfargo.com

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A LOOK INSIDE COLLEGE THEATRE SPRING PRODUCTIONS Spring is in the air, and so is the talent that's radiating from our local theatre scene. We got an inside look at what the universities are brewing up inside their theatre so that you can be excited about this spring's productions.

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"THE CHRISTIANS"

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April 21-23

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astor Paul will deliver a 10 to 15 minute sermon to his congregation as the introduction to North Dakota State’s presentation of “The Christians,” while the audience experiences the service in real-time. With a 20-person choir adorned in church robes, a pastor who wants to change the philosophical direction of the church and the audience as the church’s congregation – “We’re going to transform Askanase into a church,” said Director Jess Jung.

Jung first saw the play at a theater festival in 2013. “It was the world premiere and I thought, I need to

Fun facts

Almost to 60 people auditioned for the five speaking roles in the play.

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Askanase Auditorium

direct that play," said Jung. The play is written in a structure similar to poetry, pushing the actors to figure out what the playwright is trying to say with the indentations and use of space. “All of those little details are clues from the playwright,” said Jung.

In other words, there is a question for the audience. The characters present two sides to that question in what Jung calls a “didactic way," meaning it is not trying to teach the audience a lesson. It’s there to make you think. “My question for the audience is, if we have different truths, can we still come together without having our foundation crumble?

The church robes for the play are old graduation gowns given to NDSU by Sheyenne High School.

Jung describes her cast in three-words: quirky, energetic and hardworking.

“My question for the audience is, if we have different truths, can we still come together without having our foundation crumble? Can we exist with different beliefs and still connect and find that common ground?”

Director Jess Jung

Can we exist with different beliefs and still connect and find that common ground?” said Jung.

NDSU’s presentation of "The Christians" will be North Dakota’s first production of the play, beating other regional productions by several months. For their April 28 presentation, the play will be performed at First

Lutheran Church on Broadway. “I’m hoping we’ll have a different audience than we usually would and see what that unlocks when we’re using a real church space,” commented Jung.

Each performance will be followed by a post-show discussion to talk about the play and the two sides of the question presented.

The play will also be performed by Walking Shadow Theatre Company, presented in association with Mixed Blood Theatre Company, in Minneapolis May 20 - June 11.

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"WORKING"

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torytelling is one of the integral elements that brought Minnesota State University Moorhead Director of Theater Craig Ellingson’s attention to the musical “Working." The production is a combination of music and monologue based on Studs Terkel’s 1974 nonfiction novel, which incorporates interviews with more than 130 people around the United States about their jobs.

These “three Es” of theater production make “Working” a portal through which the audience experiences the lives of an array of workers. “You really get into these people’s lives in a very short amount of time,” said Ellingson.

The multitude of workers are reflected through the various lyricists and composers who have contributed to the musical, one of which is “Wicked” lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz.

“I just love telling stories,” said Ellingson.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s in the form of musical theater or straight play or the world of dance, they’re all telling stories; the narrative is just different. You can educate, you can entertain and you can enlighten at the same time.”

“I think one of the biggest things that I will try to get across is that everything gets done but it doesn’t get done magically.

People do it,” said Ellingson. “I think that there are some really beautiful songs and monologues that will get people to think about that. That would be my goal – not only for the students that are involved but

The musical includes a whole song about how being a waitress is an art.

Rehearsal is scheduled for five days a week and runs four to six weeks.

also for audience members to realize 'Working' is about work and it’s about different types of working.”

Another form of narrative that will be showcased for MSUM’s spring theater season is a showcase of student choreography called “An Evening of Dance.” The event is expected to be very eclectic, with choreography ranging in styles such as hip-hop, tap, modern lyrical and musical theater.

“One thing that makes us unique in the area is also our focus on movement and dance. So many of our musical theater performance majors are also musical art theater dance minors,” said Ellingson.

Ellingson explained that through various choreography classes, students learn how to create strong narrative with their movement and gain an understanding of different techniques and skills associated with the world of choreography. Dance and movement works its way through all parts of the theater curriculum and challenges actors, as well as technicians, to find their personal narrative within theater.

“Their voice may be in 'Working' or their voice may be as a choreographer in the dance show but pushing them to make a statement, to find their voice, to find whatever that narrative is – that’s what’s going to drive them and also hopefully fulfill them as artist,” said Ellingson.

Ellingson performed in Music Theatre FargoMoorhead’s production of “Working”.

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CONCORDIA COLLEGE

"THE COUNTRY WIFE"

Show dates

April Frances Frazier 14-17 Comstock Theatre

Concordia College in Moorhead will be ending their Mainstage Season with a Spring performance of William Wycherley’s “The Country Wife”.

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he Country Wife” was originally a 17th century play that was kept off stage and out of print due to its outrageous sexual nature. Today, however, the play has been revamped into a “restorative comedy on a modern fashion runway,” according to Director Christian Boy. The fast-paced plot presents a satirical look at gender roles and stereotypes by playing on exaggerated perceptions of the relationships between men

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and women, bringing in the voices of “cuckholded husbands and underappreciated wives,” said Boy. Senior Alicia Auch described how this is conveyed through her character’s struggle to balance her relationship with her husband and her relationship with the man she wishes she was with.

“All plays, whether they’re comedies or tragedies, are about two things: the human condition and relationships,” said Boy. Conventional love stories have proven to be one of the greatest, most relatable tales of the human experience. Jealousy, intimacy and faithfulness are several of the themes conveyed in “The Country Wife” and provide cast members with

Concordia Freshman Chris Cartwright, a cast member of “The Country Wife," is a published playwright.

This play is made up of a 14-member cast.

scenes to express humor and double entendre language that speaks to the fun and edge of the theater experience.

One other unique feature of this production is that several student designers are granted the opportunity to showcase their work. Seniors Brenna Frost and Melissa Thurn worked with set design and costume design. Their work was done in an effort to recreate the alluring, sensual appeal of 17th century anti-puritan ideology, boasting dramatically lush purples and vibrant magentas.

As a student set-designer, Frost is in expert company with Director Christian Boy, who is a professional set-designer. When he is not directing on Concordia’s stage, he is designing either costumes or scenery for other

productions. He also works around the country designing scenery.

The Fargo-Moorhead theatre community exemplifies the interconnectedness of staff and student and of lesson and expression, demonstrated through various modes of university collaboration. Boy has worked closely with NDSU costume designer Rooth Varland in what they termed as a “designer exchange."

This year, the theater professionals collaborated on two projects where Boy designed the scenery for an NDSU production while Varland designed costumes for a Concordia production.

“It’s a way for our students to be exposed to each other and for more networking in town,” said Boy.”

The Concordia Theater department has anywhere between 40 and 150 people audition for any given show.

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Catching Up With Comedian RALPHIE MAY Before His Return To Fargo

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filthy animal "Tell everybody that I’m a dirty, because there are a lot of sweet people in North Dakota and I don’t want them to be shocked."

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alphie May is no stranger to the comedy industry, and that’s evident when you look at his vast number of comedy specials, his work on multiple TV shows and his extensive list of discography over the years. He’s got a foul mouth and loves making people laugh hard, and would love it if someone in Fargo-Moorhead could take him fishing when he’s here for his performance at the Fargo Theatre this month.

You’ve been to Fargo before. What do you like about our city?

“I was there last year. I loved it. I wish that I could be there when it wasn’t snowing all the time and that I could actually check out the land. I want to go fishing so badly up there, or deer hunting."

You’ve been in the comedy industry for quite awhile now. How do you stay on top of things and keep your material fresh?

“I draw from life, you know? It’s all from my life stories to the news to everything. It’s fun.”

Ralphie May Live April 12 at 8 p.m.

Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo jadepresents.com

After doing so many live shows over the years, embarrassing or awkward moments are bound to happen. Can you talk about some of those or a few favorite moments you have?

“Oh man, there are so many. I’ve had people go into labor during my shows. I’ve had like, 23 women have their water break. I’ve had a couple of near-conceptions at my shows where people got kicked out for a little too much rambunctiousness. But love is love, I don’t punish nobody. I have a great time. My shows are fun, but they’re all different because every audience is different. It’s awesome.”

You’ve been on a few reality shows in the past such as “Last Comic Standing” and “Celebrity Fit Club.”

What is it like being a part of something that’s different than what you’re used to with live comedy?

“There’s no reality in reality TV shows.

That is the void of reality. It’s not real people, there’s nothing real about it and everybody is told what to do.

For us, being comedians ... I always put the fear of God in it in order to give them so much material that they choke on it.”

I remember hearing about you performing at The Gathering of the Juggalos a couple years ago. That’s a completely different audience for you – how did you adapt? Did you see anything crazy?

“It was nuts, but it was great though.

Everybody was worried because no comedian had apparently lasted at that for more than 15 minutes. I did two hours and 30 minutes. I went for a walk with my kids thinking, ‘Oh this should be fine, it’s a festival during the day time,’ and that walk lasted about five minutes before I saw a couple

[fornicating] and I turned my kids back around said, ‘Uh, okay okay, it’s time to go back in. Let’s go back to the bus and watch a video.’ It was one hell of a trip.”

You’ve had two new Netflix specials recently, correct? How are Netflix specials different than what you’ve done in the past with Comedy Central?

“Yeah, I’ve got six on there total and there are two newer ones. I love it so much more because you get to be free. You don’t have to be concerned with anything, it is what it is and it’s great that way.”

Do you have any big plans for the future or new material you’re working on?

“Tons, you know. Unfortunately, my personal life has given me too much material. My wife and I are getting a divorce, so I’m trying to deal with that while being a daddy and doing everything I can. It lends itself to a lot of material really. So, we’ll see what happens after this.”

What can guests expect from your Fargo show this month?

“Well, tell everybody that I’m a dirty, filthy animal because there are a lot of sweet people in North Dakota and I don’t want them to be shocked. I don’t want them to be offended or anything like that. As my granny used to say, ‘I’ve got a great heart but a foul mouth.’ I just want to make people laugh hard.”

Anything else you’d like to add?

“You know, I wish someone would take me fishing. But I love hanging out with people, so come to the show. I’ll make you laugh, I promise.”

This interview has been edited for print. Check out the full, online-exclusive interview on fargomonthly.com!

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ur sister magazine, F ​ argo INC!, ​ hosted Emerging Prairie’s monthly Startup Drinks event last month and we captured a bit of the action with all of the great individuals that showed up. Here’s to networking with YOU, Fargo-Moorhead!

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THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS FOR

event-planning

By Greg Tehven

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hile in college, I was struck by one simple concept in my psychology class. It was the idea that you could break down a person’s basic needs in a simple pyramid. The psychologist Abraham Maslow broke down a person’s motivation into five areas: psychological, safety, social, esteem and self-actualization. His work challenged an assumption that people were motivated by things other than money or rewards. He concluded that they were motivated by basic needs and the pursuit of self-improvement.

Maslow’s theory has continued to influence my work in experiential design. Over the last four years, I’ve been involved with several community events and gatherings that have helped me understand that people

have needs at events as well.

Many events focus on the basics.

The people planning them make sure that the date is set, the venue is booked, content is solidified, food and drinks are arranged and, if they have time, they spruce things up with decorations. These gatherings get the job done. They make sure folks are safe, know the details and get what they are promised. However, these events are often missing a bit of magic. They can lack an intention to detail that engage guests and help them create memories.

I believe in experiential design. Just as a UX designer puts together a thoughtful user experience on their latest app, we as folks that host our community need to think through our

Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

guest’s experience(s). In the middle of our startup community is a deep set of intention and detail planning that we hope matters to our guests.

Our team makes sure to get the basics first. We lock in the date, figure out the content, ensure we have great food (vegan-friendly!) and let our community know when and where.

After that, the real work begins. This is the moment that our creative juices begin flowing and we focus on two main objectives: wow-ing our guests and helping them build community.

Here are a few fun examples that we’ve put together (or experienced as guests) that illustrate a commitment to experiential design.

Brunchin’: Artist-Designed Table

Drone Focus: Venue Selection

Over the course of the last three years, I’ve been part of experimenting with midnight brunches. Partnering with the great folks at ecce art + yoga, we created an experience with outstanding content, specialty-catered food and tasty desserts. During the 13 gatherings, we’ve had an artist or designer create the table in context with our theme, tie our drink and menu selections to the aesthetic and bring in musicians, magicians or performers. The best thing we did was invite folks to leave their phones at home and enjoy the time with people in the room.

Last year, Jim Sweeney of the Fargo Jet Center invited Emerging Prairie to host our first drone focus in the Jet Center’s new hanger. Our team had a once in a lifetime opportunity to use a unique space. It took a tremendous amount of effort from Livewire to produce the event, the folks at Field of View to create the drone derby activity and our caterers to set up a new space. The end result was a venue that illustrated the unique quality of the event – and the photos were fantastic.

TEDxFargo: Production + Aroma One of the unsung heroes of TEDxFargo has been the production team. The folks at Livewire consistently astonish the crowds with their creativity. During the 2015 event, their team reimagined the way the Fargo Civic Center could be experienced. The people in the room were able to watch from massive screens, see changing imagery above and watch light shows that they certainly were not expecting.

Another experiment that Sue Gartin lead was to pump in wonderful smells in the lobbies and the bathrooms.

Studies show that aroma can capture memories, and just like the folks in Vegas or dentists offices, we shared wonderful smells with our community in hopes of improving their experiences.

Mayor’s Summit on Entrepreneurship: Designed for Breaks Last summer, Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Emerging Prairie partnered to host a small event with folks in our startup community and regional mayors. The content of the event featured a 20-minute presentation from a Kauffman Foundation research expert. After the talk, there were three short sessions with five presenters, who each shared a three-minute presentation about their work in the community. We had breaks in between and time after for folks to connect. Looking back, the total time of content was 60 minutes and we had 90 minutes of break time for folks to connect.

Fill the Dome: Student Engagement For the first three years of the Fill the Dome fundraiser, I served as the advisor. This community project has been one of my favorite projects to be part of. Who doesn’t love thousands of kids collecting food and dollars to support those in need? The design of the project is intentional. However, the project could seem cumbersome.

The experience culminates after a day of schools dropping off their food into their squares and a press conference.

The moment allows for the magical photo capturing the thousands of pounds of food before hundreds of volunteers back the food right up and send it off to the Great Plains Food Bank. The photo lives on in many of our heads.

Greg Tehven is an entrepreneur advocate and one of the original founders of Emerging Prairie.

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t the end of March, we joined the community and our team helper Michael Buchanan at Gigi's Playhouse in South Fargo in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Many gathered for a massive balloon release and participants flaunted their best crazy socks for the celebration. It was great to see the community come together, so we thought we'd share a few photos.

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potlight Media, the parent company of ​ Fargo Monthly, ​had the honor of attending this year's ADDY Awards by the American Advertising Federation of North Dakota (AAF) at the Holiday Inn in Fargo last month. ​Fargo Monthly ​ took home a gold award in "Collateral Material: Publication Design - Series" for our May, June, August and September 2015 covers and feature stories. Our sister magazine, ​Design & Living, took home a silver award in "Collateral Material: Publication Design - Cover" for its May 2015 cover.

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What are you looking forward to this month? Here's what we've got on our radar and what we're excited about. Check out our event calendar on page 109 and on fargomonthly.com for event more happenings.

national beer day

1 Y ou ca n't go w ro ng with a co ld brew!

april 7 According to nationalcalendarday.com, on April 7, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition and signed a law that allowed people to brew and sell beer in the United States as long as it remained below four percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Beer lovers celebrated that they were able to purchase beer again for the first time in 13 years.

So, celebrate National Beer Day by visiting one of our four local breweries: Drekker Brewing Company, Kilstone Brewing, Junkyard Brewing Company and Fargo Brewing Company. Check out their taproom hours in our cover story on page 22.

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Trivia at Pounds

Da re we sa y it's urg ent fo r us to be in atte nd an ce?

Foreigner with Lover Boy

april 10 at 7:30 p.m.

With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally recognized as one of the most popular rock acts in the world.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including "Juke Box Hero," "Feels Like The First Time," "Urgent," "Head Games," "Hot Blooded" and "Cold as Ice," Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than 30 years into the game. You'll be taken on a blast to the past with the anthems of your yesteryears and it's no doubt that Foreigner and opening act Lover Boy will put on a rockin' good time. jadepresents.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

y W h o's reahde ir t st e t to k n ow ledg e?

Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

Have your hand at testing your knowledge with Trivia Night at Pounds hosted by Red River Trivia. The questions are themed each week, and can range anywhere from your favorite television shows and pop culture figures to food and history. That means you'll need to get there early. Plus, appetizers are $2 off so you can enjoy some great food while you're at it. And if your brain power is up to par, you'll win drink specials each round or a gift card for taking the entire cake. poundsfargo.com Pounds 612 1st Ave. N, Fargo

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Eco Chic Design Conference

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April 22 This six-member traditional Irish band incorporates eight different instruments, singing and dancing into their shows to create the perfect lively atmosphere.

Even though St. Patrick's Day is already over, this talented group celebrates their Irish heritage year-round with their live music performances. This month, you can catch them playing at Dempsey's on April 22. Oh, and it's pronounced "poy-cheen." Check out page 117 for more live music around town or visit fargomonthly.com/live-music-calendar.

Dempsey's Public House 226 Broadway N, Fargo

April 23 at noon Drew and Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s “The Property Brothers” will headline this year's Eco Chic Design Conference. HGTV’s Clint Harp of “Fixer Upper” will also be a featured speaker at the event. The conference will be a day-long communion of those excited about home design, centered around the hottest trends in home improvement, furniture restoration, DIY tips and new ideas. It will also feature 25 local and regional company booths with shopping opportunities, as well as workshops and insight from local companies. General admission and VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available with a limited number. iloveecochic.com/designco Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo 107

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CALENDAR

STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE AREA.

CARRIE'S TWISTED ART

Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m.

These public classes are a great place to learn painting techniques of all different types while working with a variety of materials. With a fun learning atmosphere, you can create many things your heart desires at the cost of just $30 per person each class. Red River Coffee Co.'s menu will also be available for purchase during the event. Call 701-5408712 to register, seating is limited. carriestwistedart.com Red River Coffee Co.

2600 52nd Ave. S, Fargo

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TRANS MENTOR PROGRAM

Every Saturday from noon - 4 p.m.

1 MILLION CUPS

Every Wednesday from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Join the vibrant entrepreneurial community of Fargo-Moorhead and Emerging Prairie by participating in an event filled with guest speakers, tons of coffee, ideas and excellent networking opportunities.

1millioncups.com/fargo The Stage at Island Park

This is a group through the Pride Collective and Community Center that is led by Faye Seidler and offers advice and support for individuals within the trans community or who have questions about it. There is also a free clothing drive during this time as well where anyone can come by and pick out clothes, and try them on in a gender neutral environment, as they would like. pridecollective.com Pride Collective and Community Center

333 4th St. S, Fargo

1105 1st Ave. S, Fargo

MIXOLOGY LAB

Every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Every Sunday until Memorial Day at the Boiler Room, you can participate in a mixology lab to learn about different spirits and even try your own hand at creating one yourself. Two area awardwinning mixologists host the class and registration includes four hand-crafted cocktails plus appetizers for $30. boilerroomfargo.com The Boiler Room

210 Broadway N, Fargo

DIVORCEES AND CRANKS: EARLY BASEBALL IN FARGO AND THE RED RIVER VALLEY 5th from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Back in the day, there was the 1897 Red River Valley Baseball League that came long before the FM Twins or RedHawks.

Learn more about the topic as author Jeff Bozovsky reads from his book, Divorcees, Barmaids, and Cranks: The 1897 Red River Valley League, ​and tells about the league's history. This is a great way to get ready for baseball season. Free with museum admission. hcscconline.org/events Heritage Hjemkomst Center

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FARGO FORCE VS. SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE

9th at 7:05 p.m. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

LEVEL 2 COMEDY

8th and 9th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Adam Quesnell and James Hodge will be performing two shows per night at the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo

BUTTERFLY BALL

9th, 15th or 16th from 6 - 9:30 p.m.

​ reate memories with your dad, stepdad, C uncle, grandfather or any other male role model at this magical evening of music, dancing and more. Light snacks, dessert and punch will be served. Grand march starts at 6 p.m. and the dance will immediately follow. This event is for young ladies ages four to 12 with their guest, and tickets are $20 per person. fargoparks.com ​Avalon Events Center

2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

FM BALLET'S "SLEEPING BEAUTY"

9th at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and 10th at 2 p.m.

Let yourself be enchanted by the FM Ballet's spring production of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, with original choreography by Matthew Gasper and music by Tchaikovsky. Tickets are available through tututix.com/fmballet and cost $20 for adults and $10 for students. fmballet.org Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway N, Fargo

202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

SPORTS

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understand how they influence and affect our own lives. Participants will be able to try to create their own literature with the help of their discussion leader, Dee. Several forms of writing will be looked at such as magazines, zines, novels, short stories, comics and more. pridecollective.com Pride Collective and Community Center

1105 1st Ave. S, Fargo

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1 HIP HOP MASTERS CLASS & DANCE BATTLE 9th at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Inspire Dance studio will be holding a hip hop master class with talented guests Sae Cha, Jade Sway and Lito. Class fee includes your admission to the Battle that will take place later that evening from 5 10 p.m. at ecce art + yoga in Downtown Fargo. The master class for ages 8 to 14 will be held at 10 a.m. and for adult at 1 p.m. Registration in advance is required for both events. goinspiredance.com Inspire Dance and Wellness Studios

1700 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

EQUALITY DISCUSSION 10th at noon

The Pride Collective and Community Center's LGBTQ+ writing workshop will feature several forms of writing and literature that will be looked at to

FOREIGNER WITH LOVER BOY

10th at 7:30 p.m.

With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally recognized as one of the most popular rock acts in the world.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including "Juke Box Hero," "Feels Like The First Time," "Urgent," "Head Games," "Hot Blooded" and "Cold as Ice," Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game. You'll be taken on a blast to the past with the anthems of your yesteryears and it's no doubt that Foreigner and opening act Lover Boy will put on a rockin' good time. jadepresents.com Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

BEER CLASS: BELGIANS 11th at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway N, Fargo

WINE CLASS: BORDEAUX/RHONE 12th at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sommelier Jean Taylor will be leading this monthly wine class to expand your knowledge and appreciation of wine, and the class will cover wines from Bordeaux/ Rhone. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes one 60-minute wine class and six wine samples. Must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend and registration in advance is required. facebook.com/99BottlesMHD 99 Bottles

924 Main Ave., Moorhead

NDSU BASEBALL VS. UND 13th at 5 p.m.

gobison.com Newman Outdoor Field

1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo

This beer class will be taught by Ellen Brisch and will feature Belgian beers.

You will learn the history and basic style of Belgian and Sour beers, and receive a guided tasting along with descriptions of aroma, appearance and flavor profiles.

You also get eight different beer samples.

Must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend and registration in advance is required.

"WORKING"

935 37th Ave. S, Moorhead

"THE COUNTRY WIFE"

facebook.com/BridgeviewLiquor Bridgeview Liquor

MSUM WOMEN'S SOFTBALL VS. MINOT STATE 12th at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

msumdragons.com MSUM - Alex Nemzek Softball Field

1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead

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Netflix exclusively launched his new comedy special "Unruly" the same time as the new season of "House of Cards."

You'll be guaranteed a good time and a handful of laughs watching May in his stand-up element at the Fargo Theatre.

Mature audiences. Beer and wine is available with an ID. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m.

RALPHIE MAY

​​12th at 8 p.m.

For the last 25 years, Ralphie May has appeared at some of the biggest venues, dominated every late-night audience multiple times, recorded specials for comedy networks, traveled the world and stands at a rare level of popularity in the wide world of comedy. And little compares to his recent exposure when

13th - 16th at 7:30 p.m.

Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews with American workers, ​​ MSUM's production of "Working" paints a strong portrait of the men and women the world often takes for granted in ways you wouldn't expect. mnstate.edu/theatre MSUM Center for the Arts - Gaede Stage

1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead

14th - 16th at 8 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m.

Directed by Christian Boy, this fastpaced production from Concordia College presents a satirical look at gender roles and stereotypes by playing on exaggerated perceptions of the relationships between men and women.

Jealousy, intimacy and faithfulness are several of the themes conveyed in “The Country Wife” and provide cast members with scenes to express humor and double entendre language that speaks to the fun and edge of the theater experience. concordiacollege.edu/studentlife/theatre-art/ theatre Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre

901 8th St. S, Moorhead

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THE KYLE GASS BAND

14th at 9 p.m.

When he's not playing with the "greatest band in the world," Kyle Gass assembles his team of dudes to back him up with his own project, The Kyle Gass Band. Two years on and off in between Tenacious D tours, the accomplished men have toned their sound and forged a masterpiece only doable by the knowledge of a master. If you're lucky to catch this herd of men on the road, and if you're a fan of Tenacious D, you'll be sure to have an incredibly enjoyable time. Doors are at 8 p.m. with a show time of 9 p.m. jadepresents.com The Aquarium

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226 Broadway N, Fargo

FARM IN THE DELL FUNDRAISER 14th at 6 p.m.

Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley is a local nonprofit organization that works with disabled and challenged individuals in a way that allows them to work and live in a rural setting. Their annual fundraiser will is a "harvest of possibilities" that will feature fun family activities and a silent auction to raise money for the organization. farminthedellrrv.org Ramada Plaza & Suites

1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 15th at 7 p.m.

Get yourself tickets for a night to remember with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters. Over the years, this exhibition basketball team has been combining athleticism, theater and comedy into more than 26,000 game shows in 122 countries and territories.

This all ages show will have a door time of 6 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. scheelsarena.com Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

EL ZAGEL SHRINE CIRCUS

15th at 7 p.m., 16th at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., 17th at noon and 4 p.m.

El Zagel's annual Shrine Circus is back with this year's "Circus Spectacular" show. The whole family can enjoy entertaining high-wire and trapeze acts, clowns, bears, elephants, treats and much more. Ticket prices vary depending on if they're purchase in advance or the day of the show. Ages 2 and up require a ticket. fargoshrinecircus.com Fargodome

1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

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HALESTORM WITH LITA FORD

15th at 7:30 p.m.

American rock band Halestorm will be returning to Fargo with legendary '80s rocker Lita Ford as a special guest. Since their debut album in 2009, Halestorm has made a name for themselves with their non-stop touring and Grammy-Award winning songs. They've been on tour with bands such as Chevelle, Seether, Staind, Theory of a Deadman, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, The Pretty Reckless and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a show time of 7:30 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Civic Center

207 4th St. N, Fargo

LEVEL 2 COMEDY

15th and 16th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Paul Strickland and Will Spotted Bear will be performing two shows per night at the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo

"THE SWEET NEW"

15th - May 7; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

This incubator commission and world premiere by Theatre B's Raymond Rea is a community collaboration with the Pride Collective. "The Sweet New" looks at change in three generations of an ItalianAmerican family across borders, cultures and genders to answer questions such as, "Can we really change?" and "What is identity?" theatreb.org Theatre B

716 Main Ave., Fargo

A CENTURY OF WEDDING HISTORY 16th at 10 a.m.

This event, themed “A Walk Down the Aisle,” will display nearly 30 vintage wedding dresses modeled by local volunteers, as their histories are read aloud. The event also features a weddingthemed luncheon with special guest Jen Mauch, former Mrs. North Dakota International, who will be on hand to personally model her wedding dress.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Red Door Gallery. Proceeds from this and other fundraisers are used to support the non-profit gallery’s operations, promote local artists and fund year-round art programs for youth and adults. reddoorgallerywahpeton.com United Church of Christ

FM DERBY GIRLS VS. WINNIPEG ALL STARS 16th at 6:30 p.m. fmderbygirls.com Skate City

3202 Interstate Blvd. S, Fargo

JOE SATRIANI 17th at 8 p.m.

Joe Satriani is an American rock guitarist and instrumentalist that is a 15-time Grammy nominee and has sold over 10 million albums world wide in his solo career, making him the biggest-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time.

Early in his career, he worked as a guitar instructor and many of his former students went on to achieve fame. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre

1202 Westmore Ave., Wahpeton N.D.

314 Broadway N, Fargo

KIDS FEST FAMILY FUN FIESTA 16th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bring your family out for a great free event at the Moorhead Center Mall, which will be full of hands-on activities, games and food. Entertainment on the stage will be available every half hour. moorheadcentermall.com Moorhead Center Mall

510 Center Ave., Moorhead

WOMEN IN NEED BENEFIT SHOW 16th at 7 p.m.

This all ages benefit show will allow you to support North Dakota Women in Need, while also showing your support for local music. The lineup includes local acts Crab Legs, Swing Low, Shannon Murray, Free Truman, Grazing and Independent Study. Tickets are $5, extra donations are welcome and all proceeds from the show will be donated to North Dakota Women in Need. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. facebook.com/TheNewDirection The New Direction

14 Roberts St. N, Fargo

MIXOLOGY CLASS: SCOTCH 18th at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Join 99 Bottles and team member Evan Christie for a monthly mixology class, which will highlight Scotch this month.

You'll discover how you can become your own bartender with simple ingredients and spirits, and find out how you can develop your skills with Scotch. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a 60-minute class with three drink recipes and samples. Must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend and registration in advance is required. facebook.com/99BottlesMHD 99 Bottles

924 Main Ave., Moorhead

RICHARD MARX 19th at 8 p.m.

As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has been greatly successful. He has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide with chart-topping singles such as “Hold on to the Nights” and “Don’t Mean Nothing," which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. To this day, he is the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway N, Fargo

WINE 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE, TASTING, MAKING & VOCAB 19th at 7:30 p.m.

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Sommelier Jean Taylor will be leading this monthly wine class to expand your knowledge and appreciation of wine. This class will cover the basics of wine from vocabulary and a broad understanding of its production, differences between

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blends and how to pair it with food.

Tickets are $20 per person, which includes a 60-minute wine class and six wine samples. Must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend and registration in advance is required. facebook.com/99BottlesMHD 99 Bottles

924 Main Ave., Moorhead

CLASSROOM OF DREAMS AUCTION & EVENT 21st from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

The Carson Gore Foundation is a Minneapolis 501c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life through education. Their fourth annual fundraiser in Fargo will include an Apple Watch raffle, a wine auction and will also have food and a bar. Every dollar raised goes toward funding projects such as opening schools in different countries and giving new classrooms supplies such as new desks, latrines, school supplies, teacher training and more. carsongalore.org ecce yoga + art

216 Broadway N, Fargo

"THE CHRISTIANS"

21st - 23rd at 7:30 p.m., 27th, 29th and 30th at 7:30 p.m.

The NDSU theatre department presents their spring production that takes place 20 years ago, when Pastor Paul’s church was nothing more than a modest storefront.

Now, he presides over a congregation of thousands and he's about to preach a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church’s belief. "The Christians" is a play about faith in America and the trouble with changing your mind. ndsu.edu/performingarts Askanase Auditorium

1497 12th Ave. N, Fargo

"THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

22nd and 23rd at 7:30 p.m. 28th - 30th at 7:30 p.m., May 1st at 2 p.m.

"The Addams Family" features an original story, and this new musical comedy is every father's nightmare. Notable character of darkness Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family who her parents have never met. Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother, therefore Gomez Addams must keep a secret from his beloved Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents. fmct.org The Stage at Island Park

333 4th St. S, Fargo

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LEVEL 2 COMEDY

22nd and 23rd at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Tom Simmons and Gerrit Elzinga will be performing two shows per night at the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo

PARTY FOR THE PLANET 23rd from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Party for the Planet is an all day celebration of Earth Day at the Red River Zoo. This fun-filled day will celebrate conservation with fun activities, crafts and animal encounters. Regular admission rates apply and Red River Zoo members receive free entry. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

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ECO CHIC DESIGN CONFERENCE

23rd at noon

Drew and Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s “The Property Brothers” will headline this year's Eco Chic Design Conference.

HGTV’s Clint Harp of “Fixer Upper” will also be a featured speaker at the event. The conference will be a daylong communion of those excited about home design, centered around the hottest trends in home improvement, furniture restoration, DIY tips and new ideas. It will also feature 25 local and regional company booths with shopping opportunities, as well as workshops and insight from local companies. General admission and VIP "Meet & Greet" tickets are available with a limited number. iloveecochic.com/designco Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

SUDS-N-SPUDS VI 23rd from 4 - 7 p.m.

Sponsored by our local brewers and distillers, this year's Suds-N-Spuds event will a craft beer tasting and feature local chefs competing with their favorite potato dishes for the top prize. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and you must be 21 years of age or older to attend. elzagel.org El Zagel Shrine Temple

1439 3rd St. N, Fargo

NDSU GREEN & GOLD SPRING GAME 23rd from 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. fargodome.com Fargodome

1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

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MSUM'S SPRING SCHOLARSHIP GALA 23rd at 4:30 p.m.

You are cordially invited to MSUM's eighth annual Spring Scholarship Gala.

Enjoy an elegant evening of entertainment and fine dining with the school's alumni, faculty and staff. It's a great place for the Fargo-Moorhead community to come together to support scholarships for current and incoming students. In addition to a champagne social and an elegant dinner, there will also be auctions, a mystery wine sale and a thank-you ceremony from scholarship recipients.

RSVP is required and tickets should be purchased in advance. mnstate.edu/gala MSUM - Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom

615 14th St. S, Moorhead

NDSU WOMEN'S SOFTBALL VS. WESTERN ILLINOIS

23rd at noon and 2 p.m., 24th at 11 a.m. gobison.com NDSU - Shelly Ellig Track and Field Facility

1625 14th St. N, Fargo

CONCORDIA WOMEN'S SOFTBALL VS. HAMLINE 24th at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College - Jake Christiansen Stadium Softball Field

901 8th St. S, Moorhead

WINE CLASS: MERLOT AROUND THE WORLD 25th at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

This wine class will be taught by Moorhead's very own Anita Bender and will feature merlot from around the world.

You'll be able to taste six different types of merlot from about five continents with discussions on wine practices, culture and more. Must be 21 years of age with

a valid ID to attend and registration in advance is required. facebook.com/BridgeviewLiquor Bridgeview Liquor

935 37th Ave. S, Moorhead

HIPPO CAMPUS WITH RIOTHORSE ROYAL ​​26th at 9 p.m.

Twin Cities natives Hippo Campus have quickly earned a reputation for their rocksolid live shows and the impressive way they can build toward enormous crests before breaking apart into impressive four-part harmonies. In the Twin Cities, they became favorites of their local radio station and the first time they toured outside of Minnesota at SXSW, they created such a buzz that they wrapped up their week playing “Suicide Saturday” for none other than Conan O’Brien on his show CONAN. And this summer, they’ll continue a touring schedule opening for big-name acts like Walk the Moon, Real Estate and My Morning Jacket and playing in front of tens of thousands of music fans at Lollapalooza. jadepresents.com The Aquarium

226 Broadway N, Fargo

CONCORDIA BASEBALL VS. GUSTAVUS 26th at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College - Jake Christiansen Stadium Softball Field

901 8th St. S, Moorhead

LEVEL 2 COMEDY

29th and 30th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Brian Aldridge and Stu McCallister will be performing two shows per night at the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo

NDSU BASEBALL VS. ORAL ROBERTS

29th at 6:30 p.m., 30th at 1 p.m. and May 1st at 1 p.m. gobison.com Newman Outdoor Field

1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo

AFRICAN SOUL AMERICAN HEART 7TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION 30th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

African Soul American Heart President Deb Dawson and Vice President Kevin Brooks will share recent changes and future plans for the ASAH program.

Guests will enjoy photos and video's from Dawson's trip, and special guests for the event are to be announced. Only 185

2 seats are available so get your tickets in advance to be sure you get a seat. africansoulamericanheart.org Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo

GARDEN PARTY

30th from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

It's time to get the entire family into the mood for some spring gardening. Kids and parents can learn about bugs, make crafts, get their faces painted, check out a plant walk and meet some animals from the Chahinkapa Zoo.

​​fargoparks.com Rheault Farm

2902 25th St. S, Fargo

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30th at 8 p.m.

Named one of the top one hundred stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central, award-winning comedian David Cross is hitting the road after a hiatus with his "Making America Great Again!" tour. As a star in shows such as "Arrested Development", "Mr. Show with Bob and David" with legendary Bob Odenkirk and a writer on "The Ben Stiller Show" plus appearing in multiple films over the years, Cross is a family name in the world of laughs.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway N, Fargo

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MUSIC APRIL 3RD - 7TH SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD The Sword - The Aquarium Beer & Hymns with The Cropdusters Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, APRIL 4TH Solvei Stenslie - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH Singer/Songwriter Night with Darrin Wentz - Bar Nine Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH Grindflicks - The Aquarium Kathie Brekke, Mike Krajewski & 42nd Street Jazz Band - Basies Dead Horses - The HoDo Chris Ellingson and Samantha Bennefeld from Sex Knuckle - Junkyard Brewing Company The Woofers - Shotgun Sally's Andy Calhoun - The Windbreak

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APRIL 8TH - 9TH FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH Sean Anonymous and DJ Name - The Aquarium Moody River Band - Dempsey's Rockstar DJ - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Ciro - Junkyard Brewing Company Low Standards - Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard - Speck's Bar 32 Below - Shotgun Sally's Mick $ Rich - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Front Fenders - VFW: Downtown GB Leighton - The Windbreak SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH Caroline Smith - The Aquarium Ed Huttlin (Pianist) - Basies The Brave - Dempsey's Spindrift (A Rush Tribute Band) - Garage Bar Rockstar DJ - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Megan Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Not Ben Shin, The Contraceptives, No Thumbs Up, Free Truman - The New Direction Low Standards - Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard - Speck's Bar Skyline - Shotgun Sally's Mick $ Rich - Spirits Lounge (Holiday Inn) The Front Fenders - VFW: Downtown Tripwire - The Windbreak

APRIL 10TH - 14TH SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH Beer & Hymns with Pat Lenertz - Junkyard Brewing Company Earth Growns, The Wild Amphora, Klasm, Obscuro - The New Direction Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's Lars and Joe Pony Show - The Windbreak MONDAY, APRIL 11TH Tristan Larson - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH Dan Christianson - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH Rick Adams - Bar Nine The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH The Kyle Gass Band - The Aquarium Kathie Brekke, Mike Krajewski, Kent Karch, Joe Riewer - Basies Caleb Hawley - The HoDo Lacey Guck - Junkyard Brewing Company Old Time Jam - The Red Raven FM All Stars - Shotgun Sally's Acoustic Wood - Tailgators Silverado - The Windbreak

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APRIL 15TH - 16TH FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH O'fosho! - The Aquarium Heart & Soul - Dempsey's Rockstar DJ - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Ciro - Junkyard Brewing Company Someday Heros - Pickled Parrot Mourning After - Rick's Bar Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar Redline - Shotgun Sally's C.O.D - VFW: Downtown Good For Gary - The Windbreak SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH Tops (Early, All-Ages) - The Aquarium Birthday Suits (Late, 21+) - The Aquarium Lori Cline (Pianist) - Basies Pat Lenertz Band - Dempsey's Trapt, Throw The Fight, Strange Daze, Super Bob, Source - Garage Bar Ciro & Topher - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Warren Christensen - Junkyard Brewing Company Benefit for ND Women In Need with Swing Low, Crab Legs, Shannon Murray, Free Truman, Grazing - The New Direction Someday Heros - Pickled Parrot Mourning After - Rick's Bar Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar Brat Pack Radio - Shotgun Sally's Blue English - Tailgators C.O.D - VFW: Downtown Good For Gary - The Windbreak

APRIL 17TH - 21ST SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH The Lil Smokies - The Aquarium Beer & Hymns with Good Shepherd Band Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak

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MONDAY, APRIL 18TH Megan Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Computer Class, Crab Legs, What Kingswood Needs, The Contraceptives, Grazing - The New Direction TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH Guitar Slave - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH Tan and Popular - The Aquarium Lars and Joe Pony Show - Bar Nine Big Fun (Modern Jazz) with Steven Travers and Nik Gruber - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST Radio Free Fargo benefit - The Aquarium Kathie Brekke, Kent Karch, Tim Johnson, Joe Riewer, Shawn Brekke - Basies Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome - The HoDo Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company Boomtown - Shotgun Sally's Rhyme or Reason - The Windbreak

APRIL 22ND - 23RD FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND Jon Wayne and The Pain - The Aquarium Evergreen Grass Band - Bar Nine Poitin - Dempsey's Rockstar DJ - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Diane Miller with Mark Reitan - Junkyard Brewing Company Kyle Colby CD Release Show (Local Singer Songwriter) - The New Direction Ciro & Topher - Pickled Parrot Broke & Thirsty - Rick's Bar Often Enough - Speck's Bar Some Sh*tty Cover Band - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Pop Rocks - The Windbreak SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD Jon Wayne and The Pain - The Aquarium

Ed Huttlin (Pianist) - Basies C.O.D - Dempsey's Renegade - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Warren Christensen - Junkyard Brewing Company Township, Weathered, We Found Home, Boxcutter Kids, Low Speed Chase, Monday Night - The New Direction Ciro & Topher - Pickled Parrot Alpha Complex - Rick's Bar Often Enough - Speck's Bar Some Sh*tty Cover Band - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Junk FM - The Windbreak

APRIL 24TH - 28TH SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH Beer & Hymns with The Cropdusters Junkyard Brewing Company Ira Wolf, Wild Amphora, Shane Maland & Little Winter, Jade, Nick Cameron - The New Direction Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, APRIL 25TH Dan Christianson - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH Super Happy Funtime Burlesque - The Aquarium Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH The Vinegar Strokes - Bar Nine Pat Lenertz - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH Russ Peterson Quartet - Basies Mike Holtz & Loy Larson - The HoDo Lonesome Dan Kase - Junkyard Brewing Company

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Crown Larks, Supercruiser, Errorist, Hope Chest - The New Direction Celtic Jam - The Red Raven Bad Weather Burlesque Show - Shotgun Sally's Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak

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APRIL 29TH - 30TH FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH Cold Sweat and Kipp G - The Aquarium Confusion - Dempsey's Rockstar DJ - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Lonesome Dan Kase - Junkyard Brewing Company Jazz Night featuring local jazz artists - The New Direction Save Me CJ - Pickled Parrot Liquored Up - Rick's Bar Coolers - Speck's Bar 8th Hour - Shotgun Sally's Dakota Dirt - VFW: Downtown Gear Daddies with Martin Zellar, special guests Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH Super Happy Funtime Burlesque - The Aquarium Ed Huttlin (Pianist) - Basies Heavy is the Head - Dempsey's Obstruction of Justice - Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Detroit Lakes) Redline - JC Chumley's Nick Foytik - Junkyard Brewing Company Comeback Kid (Canadian Hardcore on Victory Records), Exalt, Baltic to Boardwalk, Swing Low, Crab Legs - The New Direction Save Me CJ - Pickled Parrot Liquored Up - Rick's Bar Coolers - Speck's Bar Tripwire - Shotgun Sally's Dakota Dirt - VFW: Downtown Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak

THE AQUARIUM

PICKLED PARROT

BAR NINE

THE RED RAVEN

BASIES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

RICK’S BAR

DEMPSEY’S

SHOTGUN SALLY’S

226 Broadway N, Fargo (Above Dempsey's) 1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo (Ramada Plaza & Suites) 226 Broadway N, Fargo

GARAGE BAR

3108 9th St. S, Moorhead

THE HODO LOUNGE 101 Broadway N, Fargo

HOLIDAY BEACH BAR & GRILL (HOLIDAY INN ON THE LAKE)

1155 Hwy. 10 E, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo 916 Main Ave., Fargo

2721 Main Ave., Fargo 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo

SIDESTREET GRILLE & PUB 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo

SPECK’S BAR

2611 Main Ave., Fargo

SPIRITS LOUNGE (HOLIDAY INN) 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

JC CHUMLEY'S

TAILGATORS SPORTS CAFE

JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY

VFW: DOWNTOWN

THE NEW DIRECTION

THE WINDBREAK

1608 Main Ave., Moorhead 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead 14 Roberts St. N, Fargo

1322 Main Ave., Fargo

202 Broadway N, Fargo 3150 39th St. S, Fargo

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Acapulco 1150 36th St. S, Fargo

Domestic bottles $1.99, Malibu $2.25, Select Whiskey drinks $2, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm

Import bottles $2.25, Bombay Sapphire and Hendrick’s Gin $2, Select Rum $1.99, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm

Select wine by the glass $2.50, Absolut Vodka $2.50, Homemade Sangria $4, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm

Happy hour 11 am-2pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, Domestic beer $1.99, select Tequilas $4.50

Happy hour 11 am-2 pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, Import beer $2.25, select Tequilas $4.50

Happy hour 11 a -2 pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, $1 off specialty drinks, select tequilas $4.50

All day $1.50 off cocktails and beers, Bloody Mary Special $2.50

Alibi Lounge & Casino 1340 21st Ave. S, Fargo

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm

Applebees 4 area locations

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $6.99 domestic pitchers

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $2 wells

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm- close and ½ Price Bottles of Wine, $3 Bud Light Ritas

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $2 Long Island Teas

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $5 Mucho Drinks

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $5 Sangrias

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9pm-close and $6.99 domestic pitchers

Bison Turf 1211 University Dr. N, Fargo

Happy Hour drink specials All Day

Mini Mug Night

Mug Night

$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers

$2.75 Windsors, Morgans, Bacardis, Smirnoffs, Jim Beams and domestic bottles

$3.50 Bloody Mary/ Caesars 11 am - 4 pm, Mug Night, $3.50 Jack Daniels and $3.75 premium pints

$3 wells and $3.75 32oz domestic draws

$2 Pounders 3-6 pm

$2 Pounders 3-6 pm

$2 Pounders 3-6 pm

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 pm, 10 pm -midnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 pm to close

College ID Night: $7 cover with free taps and wells 9 pm-midnight

Ink & Drink Night: $4 pitchers from 9 pm-close

3 for 1s 9 pm-midnight

3 for 1 drinks 9 pm-midnight

2 for 1 appetizers until midnight

Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway N, Fargo The Boiler Room 210 Broadway N, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-6 pm, 10 pmmidnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 pm to close

Bomb Shelter 2 for 1 appetizers 325 10th St. N, Texas Hold ‘Em Fargo tourney 7:30 pm Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr., Fargo

Birthday Buckets

Mug Night

$.50 taps $1 Morgans $1 Teas 8 pm-Midnight

2 for 1 domestic bottles, Jack and Jack Honey 8 pm-Midnight

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8-11 pm

$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8-11 pm

The Bowler 2630 University Dr. S, Fargo

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks

$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/ Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal

$3 Captain Morgan/Barcardi/ Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal

Buffalo Wild Wings 3 area locations

Happy Hour All Day

2 for 1 wells 9 pm - midnight, Happy hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight

Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight

$3 Long Island Iced Teas all day, Happy hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight

$4 margaritas on the rocks, $4 Mexican pints and $4 Mexican bottled beer all day

$4 Bloody Marys and Caesars form 11 am-5 pm

$3 you-call-its from 9 pm-midnight

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$3.50 tall domestic taps 6 pm-close

$2.75 domestic bottles 8 pm-midnight

$3.50 UVs and Bacardis 8 pm-midnight

$3.25 Morgans $3.75 Crowns 8 pm-midnight

$3.75 Stolis and Jack Daniels 8 pm-midnight

$3.50 Smirnoffs and Windsors 8 pm-midnight

$3.50 tall domestic taps & import bottles All Day

Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo

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

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

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

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

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

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

Big Mug Mondays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills

$2.50 You Call It, “Top Shelf Excluded”

Big Mug Wednesdays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills, $2.95 Morgans

$1 Taps, $2.95 Icehole and Fireball

Domestic beer & a shot For $7, Old School Teas & Stumplifters $2.95

$2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars 8 am – Noon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR Tall Boy’s

Sunday Funday, $1 Off Drinks In Your Chub’s Sweatshirt

Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm and $3 premium wells

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm

$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm

Happy Hour drink specials 4 pm-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

$3.50 Crown Royals

$2.95 Bacardis

$2.75 Windsors

$2.95 Morgans, $3.95 Jack Daniels

$3.50 Stoli, $3.25 Jim Beams

$3.50 import and craft bottles, $3.95 Jagermeisters

$2.75 vodkas and Windsors

$4 pints from 4-6 pm

$4 pints from 4-6 pm

$4 pints from 4-6 pm

$4 pints from 4-6 pm

Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-7 pm $4.25 Margarita’s, Long Island Ice Tea’s & $15 buckets of beer

Happy Hour 4-7 pm $2.25 taps

Happy Hour 4-7 pm, $2.75 select whiskeys, import bottles and micro domestic beers

Happy Hour All Day

Happy hour 4-7 pm, $3.25 Stolis, $3.25 Goldschlager and Icehole and $2 wells and bottles from 8-10 pm

$3.50 Bloody Mary 2-6 pm, $3.25 Bacardis, Morgans, Malibus, All Day, $3.25 Chuck Norris shots & $2 wells and domestic bottles from 8-10 pm

Any special throughout the week is honored all day long

Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and half price wine glasses and bottles

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and $1 off bottles and cans of beer

$4 Grey Goose and Crown Royal drinks, $5 off any Frank's apparel

$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11 am-4 pm

$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11 am-4 pm, All day Happy Hour, half price tap beer all day

Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

Mulligan Monday – Twofers on all taps

Twosday $2 domestic bottles

Apple Winesday - ½ Priced appetizers & wine

Thirstday $2 Green Cup Fills

$5 domestic pitchers

$2 Green Cup Fills

$1 PBR Pounders & $2 Green Cup Fills (22oz of beer in a Green Golf Addiction Cup)

$5 cocktails and bottomless mimosas from noon-5 pm and 9 pm-close

$5 cocktails and bottomless mimosas from noon-5 pm and 9 pm-close

$5 Bloody Mary bar 9 am-4 pm, $3 Bud Light Pounders during the game, $3 screwdrivers, $3 PBR pounders, $3 mimosas and $3 Snortie Brew Pints all day

$5 Bloody Mary bar 11 am-4 pm, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $3 mimosas, $3 screwdrivers, $3.50 craft pounders and $3 domestic pounders all day

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

​Fargo Brewing Company 610 University Dr. N, Fargo

Granite City $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails 1636 42nd St. S, from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close Fargo $1 off wine, beer and drinks, $3 mimosas, Herd and Horns $3 PBR pounders 1414 12th Ave. N, and $3.50 Snortie Brew Pints all Fargo day, Monday night Football specials

Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $2.50 domestic pints, $3 craft/import pints, $2.50 Snortie Brew Pints and $3 mimosas all day

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Happy Hour Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, 9 pm-close, Thursday night $3 mimosas, Football specials, $3 mimosas, $3 PBR pounders $3 PBR pounders and $2.50 and $2.50 Snortie Brew Snortie Brew pints all day pints all day

Happy hour 3-6 pm, $2.50 Snortie Brew Pints, $3 PBR pounders and $3 mimosas all day

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

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

$2.95 Morgans, $3.95 margaritas, $12.50 buckets of beer

32oz Mug Night - All tap beer and select liquor

$3.50 jumbo Long Island Teas, $5.25 top shelf Long Island Teas

Poor boy pounder night

$1 off all bottled beer and drinks 9 pm-close

$3.95 Mimosas, Screwdrivers, and Bloody Marys from 9 am - 3 pm

$2.95 pounders

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

$2.25 short domestic beers

Half off Margaritas and $2.50 Coronas

$3 tall domestic taps 3 pm-close

½ price bottles of wine $2 PBR bottles 3 pm-close

Happy Hour 3-6 pm

9 am-2 pm $2.50 Mimosas and Bloody Marys

Happy Hour all day – $1.25 off all drinks & $2.50 mimosas 12-4 pm

Luna Fargo 1545 University Dr. S, Fargo

1/2 price tap beers, wine by the glass and cheese plates from 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm Service industry night: 1st glass of wine or tap beer on the house

Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo

The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo

1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by the glass and the glass and the glass and the glass and the glass and cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine

Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine

Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine

Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine

Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

Happy Hour 10 pm-close with 2-for-1 drinks

Happy Hour 10 pm-close with 2-for-1 drinks

$3 UV Vodka

$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars with UV Vodka until 4 pm

Pay The Day Taps 8-10 pm College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm

$3.50 pitchers 8-10 pm, College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm

Happy Hour 5-7 pm

NoBull Country Club 609 NP Ave, Fargo * This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

O’Kelly’s 3800 Main Ave., Fargo

Rum Monday: $3 Malibu and Captain Morgan

$3 Long Island Iced Teas and 23oz. domestic taps

Whiskey Wednesday: $3 Bison Ridge and Windsor

Barcardi Party: $3 Barcardi White, Limón or Black Razz

Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo $5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2-for-1 drinks from 3-6 pm

Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks

Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks, College Night: $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas & select drinks 11 am-2 pm, College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm

$3 Captain Morgan, Tootsie Pops and Dr. McGillicuddy; $4 domestic jars

$4 Water Moccasins, $7 craft jars, $8 well jars

$3.50 Fireball and Kinky, $4 Crown Royal and $5 domestic jars from 4-10 pm

4-10 pm $4 Jack Daniels, Chuck Norris and Long Island Teas; $5 domestic jars

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-close with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

$2 off top shelf liquor & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

$2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off beer and wells

$2.50 16oz taps $2 domestic $3 premium $5 long island teas

Ticket Tuesday $3.50 Mugs 6-10 pm Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks

Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks

$2.50 domestic bottles and wells, $4 domestic jars and WuTangs

Pounds ​6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Mondays Suck Burger Day: Burger, fries and beer for $10 Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-close with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.

Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo

$2 off martinis $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo

$2.95 Bloody Marys/ mimosas/SkipN-Go Naked 11 am-2 pm

Wine Club Night from 4-10 pm

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

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Free pint of Rhombus Beer with a Rhombus Growler fill from 6 pm-close

Half off glasses and bottles of wine starting at 6 pm

Late Night Happy Hour from 10 pm-close

$4 craft beer pints starting at 9 pm

Bloody Mary Bar from 11 am-4 pm, $5 well vodka, $6 premium vodka,$3 you-call-its for service industry all day

$4 pints of Rhombus beer starting at 9 pm

$3.05 Morgans $3.45 tall domestic taps 4:30 pm-close

$3.75 Crown Royals $3.95 Crown Blacks

$2.95 Bacardis/ domestic bottles 4:30 pm-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 pm-close

$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 pm (2 for 1 drinks)

$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys w/ beer chaser 10 am-4 pm

$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight

$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight and ½ price bottles of wine

$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight and $1 wells, $2 domestic bottles and $3 domestic beers/premium wells

$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight

Ladies Night: $5 all you can drink from 9 pm-midnight

$7 bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/domestic taps from 10 am-2 pm

$3 Bloody Marys and $7 bottomless mimosas from noon-6 pm

Sickie's Garage 3431 Fiechtner Dr. S, Fargo

$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

Big 98.7 Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm with $.98 domestic taps, Q105 $1.05 drink tickets 7 - 9 pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

Rock 701 $1.07 drink tickets 5 - 7 pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

Happy Hour 3-6 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells

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

$3.75 Jamesons, $.75 off craft bottles

College night with ID All Day Happy Hour

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

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

$3.50 Stolis, $3.75 Summit pints

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

$2 off all pitchers $3 rail vodkas $1 off you-call-its Service Industry Night

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

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

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light Bottles

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

$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles. $3.40 Morgans

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

$2.80 All wells, $5.25 Busch Light pitchers

$2.95 pounders

$3 Bacardis and Jim Beams

$2.95 Morgans $3.95 Jack Daniels

$2.95 whiskeys and Barefoot wines

$3.25 import and craft beers, $3.25 Smirnoffs

$3.25 UV drinks

$2.75 wells, $3.35 20oz taps

$4 Stoli all day, $1 selected drafts until keg is done, $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm

$3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm

$3 jumbo domestic beers until 4 pm

$3 jumbo domestic beers all day

Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo

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

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

$2.50 Captain Crown Royal Morgan and 2-for-1 cocktails $3 and $4 Jameson $3.50 Malibu all all day, $3 jumbo all day, $3 jumbo day, $3 jumbo domestic beers domestic beers domestic beers and $1 well pours and $1 well pours and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm from 4-7 pm from 4-7 pm

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$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink

College Night: ½ price domestic pitchers

$2.95 Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan, Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose

½ off pitchers 7 - 10 pm

½ off pitchers 7 - 10 pm

$3 pounders, $3.50 Bloody Marys

$3.50 Crown Royal, $3 UV Vodka Flavors, Football Night: $3.50 Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles 6 - 10 pm

$3 domestic bottles, $3 Captain Morgan

$8 domestic pitchers, $2.50 Schnapps, $2.75 well drinks

$3.50 import bottles and gator teas, $2.50 Schnapps, Football Night: $3.50 Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles 6 - 10 pm

$3 Bacardi, $2.75 Windsor, $3 Chuck Norris shots and Jag Bombs

$3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whisky, $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman

$3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whisky, $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman

$3 Captain Morgan

$6 domestic pitchers

$3 Windsor

$3 domestic pounders and bottles

$3 teas

Happy Hour 11 am-5 pm

Happy Hour All Day

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo

$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls

Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo VFW: Downtown 202 Broadway N, Fargo

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$2 off jumbo 32 oz. Margaritas

$2 PBR Pounders, $1 off Almond-Ritas

$1 off Padre’s Root Beer Float

$2 off all tequila shots

$1 off Cadillac Margaritas, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close

$1 off Lavender Lemonades, $1 off Sangria, $2 Margaritas 9 pm - close

$1 off drinks $1 off drinks $1 off drinks The Windbreak from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm, 32oz.

9-11 pm, 32oz.

9-11 pm, 32oz.

3150 39th St. Captain Morgan Captain Morgan Captain Morgan S, Fargo pitchers for $10 pitchers for $10 pitchers for $10 all day all day all day

Ladies Night: Ladies drink free from 9 pm midnight, Guys $2.50 from 9-11 pm, $2 select bomb shots 9-11 pm

$2 drinks 9-11pm, $2 select bombs shots 9-11pm

$2 drinks 9-11pm, $2 select bombs shots 9-11pm

2-for-1's from 9 pm to midnight

Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo

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Happy Hour All Day ($1 off all drinks)

$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.30 Bacardi and Flavors

$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.30 Glasses of Bota Box Wine

$3.85 Crown Royal, $3.85 Jack Daniels

$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Long Island Iced Tea

$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $3.30 import bottles

$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $6 domestic pitchers, $8 import pitchers

Bar Nine $3 tall domestics, $3 Stolis and 1405 Prairie $3 Jack Daniels Pkwy, West Fargo 8 pm

$2 domestic pints and wells 8 pm

Mug night 8 pm $5 mugs

$2.50 domestic bottles, $3 well specials 8 pm

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis 8 pm

$3 teas and bomb shots 8 pm

$6 domestic pitchers and $2.50 Icehole All Day

Blarney Stone 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo

Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $1 off drafts, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines

VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close

$2 off popsicle drinks, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close

VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close

Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $1 off drafts, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines

Free trip through the Bloody Mary bar or free mimosa with purchase of breakfast entrée, Happy Hour 9 pm-close

Happy Hour all day, VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer

Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$3 domestic talls All Day

$3.50 well margaritas, $3 Corona and Dos Equis

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis All Day

$3 well drinks 7 pm - close

$3 bomb shots 8 pm - midnight

$3 Captain Morgan, domestic bottles, Bloody Marys and Caesars all day

Happy Hour 4-8 pm, $3 Jack Daniels, $5 domestic jars and Martinis

$3 Crown Royal and domestic bottles, Happy Hour 4-8 pm with $3 domestic bottles and wells, $5 domestic jars, $2 off martinis, $3 Ice Hole and $5 off bottles of wine

Happy Hour 4-8 pm, $2.50 Captain Morgan, $4 Parrot Punch, $7 craft jars; $3 Ice Hole

Happy Hour 4-8 pm; $4 Fireball, Jameson and Water Moccasins; $6 domestic jars; $3 Ice Hole

Happy Hour 4-8 pm; $3 Tito's Vodka and Bacardi, $4 craft bottles and WuTangs; $3 Ice Hole

Happy Hour 4-8pm; $2 SKYY Vodka, Windsor, Captain Morgan, Bacardi

$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 youcall-its

$3 Jag and Jack Daniels, $7.50 Miller Lite Pitchers

$3 Windsor, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels and $14 bucket of domestic beers

$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi and domestic bottles

$3.50 bomb shots and Tito’s Vodka

Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day, $3 Fireball and Tuaca

$7.50 Coors Light pitchers, $3.50 Crown Royal, Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm

Speedway Steakhouse 680 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles

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 and $7 import pitchers

$2 whiskey drinks

$2 rum drinks

$2 vodka drinks

$3 Bloody Mary’s and/or Caesars

Mug night

$3 off all pitchers 7 pm-close

Tall beers for the price of short 7 pm-close

½ price bottles of wine, $5 classic and $8 top-shelf martinis 7 pm-close

$3.50 Jameson and $1 off bottled beer 8 pm-close

$3.50 Bloody Marys, Caesars and Mimosas, $5 teas and $6 Patron margaritas 8 pm-close

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Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo WEST FARGO

Pickled Parrot West 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo

Pub West 3140 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo

$3.50 tall domestic beer, $4.50 tall craft beer

Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

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Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7-11 pm

$3 32oz domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots from 7-11 pm

Hump Day Happy Hour 3-7 pm, Windsor $3, Wu Tang Shots $3 from 7-11 pm

Rum Night $3 Cristal & Limon, Domestic Pitchers $6 from 7-11 pm

Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8 pm from 7-11 pm

Sex with Strangers $3, 10 am-1 pm $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars from 7-11 pm

$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: well drinks & domestic beer $2 from 7-11 pm

​VFW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo

$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 25oz tap beers, $3 25oz amber tap beers and import/ premium bottles

Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo

$3 Jag shots, $3 Tuaca, Mug Special $6.50 with $3.50 refills

$3 Bacardi and Ice Hole

$3 Dr. Mac shots, Mug Special $6.50 with $3.50 refills

$3 Morgan, Malibu and Jag

$3 Jack and Jims

$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3 craft and imports

$5.50 domestic pitchers, $3.50 Buccas, $3 Bloody Marys and Caesars

Dave’s Southside Tap 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3.50 tall domestic taps from 7 pm-close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $2.50 domestic bottles and wells 7 pm-close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3 Captain Morgan and Fireball from 8 pm-close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $6.50 domestic pitches from 8 pm-close

Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3.50 Stolis and Bacardis from 8 pm-close

$3.50 Long Island Teas and Crown Royals 8 pm- close

$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day

JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead

Happy Hour 5-6:30 pm, $4 domestic mug fills 8 pm midnight, $2.50 Captain Morgan 8 pm-close

Happy Hour 5-6:30 pm, $4 domestic mug fills, $3 Smirnoff

Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 pm, $3.50 import pints 8 pm midnight, $4 bomb shots 8 pm-close

Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 pm, $3.50 Fireball 5 pm - midnight, $2.50 domestic bottles and Captain Morgan 8-10 pm

$5.25 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $5 endless Mimosas 11 am- 4 pm, $4 Busch Light mug fills with student ID 8 pm - midnight, $8 domestic pitchers

$2.50 domestic bottles and wells 11 am-close

$2.50 pounders, $2.50 youcall-its 8 pm - midnight

$2.75 wells, $4 domestic mugs, $3 Busch Light and Old Style mugs, $2.50 panty shots

$2.75 pounders, $3 Ice Hole 8pm - midnight

Bloody Marys and Caesars starting at $5.25, $6.50 domestic pitchers 11 am - 4 pm, $4 domestic pitchers 4 pm midnight

Happy Hour all day, $.50 off all drinks, $4 Bloody Marys and Caesars, 2 for $5 Miller Lite Pounders

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$2.50 Captain Morgan, Mick’s Office $3 import taps, 10 8th St. $4 domestic mug fills, $4 bomb S, Moorhead shots 8 pm midnight

$3 domestic pints, $3.50 select import pints 8 pm - midnight

Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4- 6 Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9- 11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: pm and 9- 11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas

Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave, Moorhead

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

Happy Hour 5- 6:30 pm, $2 domestic bottles and wells 5 pm - midnight

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm and $5 domestic mugs, $6 import mugs (8 pm - midnight)

Happy Hour from 1-7 pm and $4 scratch teas

Happy Hour from 1 pm-midnight

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $5 all you can drink for ladies from 9 pm - midnight, $3 pounders (all day) $2 Morgans and $3 bomb shots (9 pm-midnight) $2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bells specials from 4-6 pm

$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, drink specials 4-6 pm

$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9 pm-2 am

Grand beers $2.75 (all day)

$5 pitchers All Day

Bloody Mary special

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $3 perfect pint of Guinness and Irish car bombs (9 pm-12 am)

Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $10 all you can drink (11 am-2 pm) Mimosas, Bloodys and domestic taps

Happy Hour from 1-7 pm and $5 domestic pitchers

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

2 for 1 drink specials from 4 - 6 pm and $2 domestic bottles from 7 pm-midnight

2 for 1 drinks from 4-6 pm

$5.25 pitches of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster, drink specials from 4-6 pm

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

$2.75 Morgans

2-for-1's 8-11 pm

$2.75 whiskeys

Ladies night 8 - 10 pm $5 pitchers

Late night Happy Hour 9 pm-midnight

$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers

$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers

$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers

$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers

$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers

REGIONAL Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Holiday Inn On The Lake) 1155 Hwy. 10 E, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

2-for-1s all day, $4 Crown Royal

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FARGO THEATRE SIGN Bring the most iconic taste of Fargo right into your home with this wooden sign shaped just like the neon of the Fargo Theatre. It's the perfect way to show your love of our town in the comforts of your own home. $32.99

Spring weather is finally making its way to our region, and that means it's time for some spring cleaning and even a little redecorating. Treat yourself and your home to a few of these refreshing home décor items we found around Downtown Fargo.

By Erica Rapp | Photos by Paul Flessland

The Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/theredsilo

​PATCH LAMP ​​Your typical quilt pattern just got a whole lot better. The shade of this lamp has perfectly woven patches to give your home a cozy feel. $152

FARM PILLOWS The pride of North Dakota speaks for itself when it comes to the farmland. Flaunt these modern farmhouse pillows wherever you please, whether it be the farm or the city, to give your couch or chair that extra touch of flare. $29.99 each

McNeal & Friends 506 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/mcnealfriends

The Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/theredsilo

ND HOOP Show your love for the state with this handmade art that beautifully displays the shape of North Dakota on a cross-stitch hoop. $24 Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

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COPPER SQUARES This copper, metal square art can be arranged in any form to make your walls unique to your own style with its various designs and sizes. $45 to $75 each c. Lizzy's 410 Broadway N, Fargo clizzys.com

TEAPOT BOOKENDS Your books deserve a little bit of love when it comes to keeping things together. Turn up the level of elegance on your bookshelf with these adorable, minimalistic bookends. $9.95 each O'Day Caché 317 Broadway N, Fargo odaycache.com

LETTER HOOKS Spell out some names or assign each person a letter for their coat ­— whatever you decide, these wall hooks are going to dress up any hallway or room. $15.99 each The Red Silo Studio 12 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/theredsilo

​LIOWN CANDLES Don't let your eyes fool you, these candles don't burn with a real flame. The moving flame of this candle is patented technology with an LED oblique edge to simulate a real flame. And you can set them to a timer, so not only do you not have to worry about remembering to blow out a candle, you don't have to turn it off either.

They're available in different sizes, shapes and even come scented. $45 to $51 each

​MOORHEAD PRINT ​​It's all the glorious details of a classic postcard made into a beautiful screen-printed piece of art.

All of the Moorhead staples in this piece deserve a spot in your home. $30

McNeal & Friends 506 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/mcnealfriends

Unglued Market 408 Broadway N, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

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Fargo INC!, Fargo Monthly and Gofargojobs.com bring you a section dedicated to jobs in Fargo Moorhead.

Here you’ll find...

some great employers

hiring right now

+ Best WORKPLACES

in the area

By Rick Berg | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

Making The Job Hunt Easier

G

o Fargo Jobs was created with the goal of making job seeking and recruiting talent simpler. The company was built with job seekers and employers in mind. In the employment industry, we noticed that there were a lot of dated and non-user-friendly websites with too many jobs that weren’t relevant. Job-seeking can be a full-time gig on its own and recruiting isn’t any easier, especially in the region’s current job market. Go Fargo Jobs aims to consolidate, simplify, and provide a channel for relevant quality jobs to FargoMoorhead and surrounding communities.

Employers have many options when deciding where to advertise their open positions, and many of them can be quite costly. Our vision is to make that process cost-effective and get those positions in front of the right people. On GoFargoJobs. com, employers can place online listings, Facebook recruiting ads and listings in Fargo Monthly and Fargo INC! Magazines.

Getting qualified applicants is ultimately what employers care about, and by using various digital marketing strategies and job syndication,

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we can reach a very large and relevant audience.

In addition, we recognized a need for a central platform for internship positions in our region. It can be expensive to post these positions, and with no dedicated place to advertise them, it’s often challenging for students or graduates to find these opportunities. This is why we allow employers to post internship positions for FREE on our site. It’s essential to get those positions noticed and give students and recent graduates one simple place to find them.

Being involved and supporting our local community has always been important to us. Working with local companies supports our local economy and creates jobs. In our initial planning of Go Fargo Jobs, it was decided to use the company as a way to help support the community and give back. We decided Emerging Prairie would be a great organization to partner with to accomplish that. They have done incredible things by inspiring and highlighting local entrepreneurs like ourselves and have helped make Fargo a better place to live and work. Through our partnership, we will donate a portion of our revenues to help them keep doing what they do best: making Fargo great.

Winning with Culture

Every company claims to have the best, most employee-friendly culture around, but not many have the hardware to back it up.

These three local companies all took home silver in the 2015 North Dakota Young Professionals Network “Best Place to Work” and “Best Place to Intern” awards. We talked to one employee from each business to hear straight from them why they love where they work.

By Nate Mickelberg | Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography & Paul Flessland Photo

Why Amy Ebensteiner

LOVES

Choice Financial

Choice Financial 701-356-9700

4501 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

choicefinancialgroup.com

Working ‘with’ superiors, not ‘for’ “Management trusts you, and there’s this mutual respect for each other. From the CIO to the CEO to the people who change out our rugs here, there is a chain of command, but it doesn’t feel like there’s one. It’s not, ‘I’m here now. Let’s see how hard you’re working.’ It’s just like talking to one of your family members.

There is a chain of command, but it’s not like it’s necessarily always in use, like, ‘Okay, you have to do this because I told you to.’”

A second family “We have a high percentage of people who attend and want to attend employee gatherings. And they want to attend because it’s like a second family. People want to hang out with each other. It’s not like those terrible in-laws. It’s like the fun cousins and the crazy aunts who you want to hang out with.”

empowered as employees to make it better and then go above and beyond and say, ‘Hey, I’m sorry you had issues with your debit card not working at Gander Mountain. Let me make it right, and oh, by the way, here’s a Starbucks card. Go have a coffee on us and buy one for your friend.’”

Feeling heard “We take surveys, and I know that we have a high percentage of people who fill those out.

And I truly do feel like our voice is heard. Even though you might not see a change tomorrow, someone down the road – if they’re hearing all these concerns come up over and over – Choice Financial is going to find some way to make it better. It’s not falling on deaf ears.”

Be your own boss “Let’s say a customer has a debit card that doesn’t work – and it might not necessarily be something on Choice’s end – we are 133

Why Jeff Heinemann

LOVES

Ulteig Engineers

Ulteig Engineers 701-280-8500

3350 38th Ave. S, Fargo

ulteig.com

Everyone matters “What I’ve seen in the last few years that has been the biggest positive change – even at the most entry-level position – can provide feedback and make a recommendation. You’re not laughed at, you’re not shunned, you’re not made fun of. It’s actually taken upward, and in most cases – where it makes sense – that change trickles down and affects the entire company, not just a team or a department.

Everybody has the ability to bring something forth and make change.”

A youth movement “As millennials come into the business, they like things a certain way. And I think what we’re starting to see is greater flexibility for mid-level and senior management to understand the positive benefits and impacts that has on employee engagement, employee retention and ultimately, success as a business.”

Connecting through foosball “It’s good team bonding. And actually we have a number of departments within Ulteig, and before, they were somewhat siloed because we don’t work directly with them. And this gives people a central area to come and meet and connect and build that relationship. And really become one company, one Ulteig, versus different departments within the company.”

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Investing in yourself “In the last couple years, I have really seen the culture start to gel and galvanize around employee ownership, and it’s still something we’re working on promoting the benefits of, being an employeeowner and how each individual can affect the company. But also, from a business standpoint, we have engineers and draftsmen who are finding more efficient ways to do things on lump-sum projects, which makes our company more profitable. The value added for our clients is that we can turn things around quicker for them.

“And all of this filters back into the ESOP. How can we affect the bottom line in our company, and how can we all act as employee-owners and realize that every action that we take today helps bolster that ESOP for our retirement at the end of our careers?”

Why Stephanie D’Ambrosio

LOVES

Scheels Arena

Scheels Arena 701-356-7656

5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

scheelsarena.com

More than coffee runners “If you’re an intern coming in here, for example, I feel like a lot of places don’t value their interns. I think they’re just a body to do things, and here it’s completely the opposite. As an intern, we look at you for your opinions, your thoughts. Somebody new coming in could have better, new ideas.

“I had a lot of internships in college, and being here is where I felt most important and most looked upon. I got responsibilities when I earned them.”

Must love sports “I think sports is kind of a huge thing. We’ve seen a lot of people who come in here, and they like sports, but they’re not passionate about sports.

And I think that’s honestly the biggest thing. If you’re not passionate about sports, the hours you have to put in here, you’re not going to be happy with.

to be, and I can’t imagine not working in sports.

It doesn’t matter if you've played sports, you just have to be passionate about the industry itself.”

Fitting a square peg in a square hole “I had initially applied for an internship for the Fargo Force. It was a gameday promotion internship. And then they called me back in for secondround interviews and said, ‘While we think you’d be good at this one, we think you’d be really good at another NCAA one.’ So they look at you, and even though I applied for the Force one, I ended up being a lot better where I ended up being placed.”

“Being passionate about sports myself, I don’t even think twice about it because I love being here, I love being around it. Sports is where I want

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Technology Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Digital Marketing Specialist - SEO/SEM

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia

Health Care

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) ND Certified CNAs

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?

How do I apply?

AdShark Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on driving revenue for our clients by making data-driven decisions and implementing SEO, social media, search and paid placement strategies. We have a client-first mindset and strive to maximize ROI for all our clients.

info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Howmore to apply: adsharkmarketing.com/careers

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Web Developer

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia

Are you looking for a position where you utilize your skills one-on-one that allows some flexibility to your schedule, and a company that rewards you based on the excellent care you provide our clients? Comfort Keepers is where you belong! Part-Time Flexible $11/hour + DOE Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM fargo-120.comfortkeepers.com

Registered Nurse

Fargo, ND

How do I apply?

RealTruck.com is a leading online retailer of pickup truck accessories on a mission to make people’s lives and vehicles better. Must be proficient in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This position starts at $80k/year. Must be willing to show off some serious nerd skills!

How to more apply: inf: SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM realtruck.com/careers

How do I apply?

Prairie St. John’s, a 110-bed psychiatric care facility located in Fargo, has been providing services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors to address mental health issues, chemical dependency and addiction and cooccurring disorders since 1997.

How to apply:

Email PSJHR@uhsinc.com

Sales System Admin

Sales Representative

We’re for a full-time addition to our IT team to How looking do I apply? help maintain our servers and workstations at our Fargo office. We need an outgoing problem solver to kick some 0x436f6d707574657220417373 5+ years exp with both Linux and Windows 5+ years exp in Systems Administration

Custom Graphics Inc., a leader in the screen-printing, sign and graphics industry, is seeking an enthusiastic and selfmotivated person with good communication skills to fill a sales representative position in Fargo-Moorhead with travel in the surrounding area.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Fargo, ND

Fargo, ND

realtruck.com/careers

Digital Intern (Paid) WebsiteStrategy Designer / Developer

Spotlight West Fargo, Media ND How do I apply?

A local technology company is seeking an entry to midlevel website designer/developer. Ideal candidates will have experience in the areas of HTML, CSS, WordPress or similar CMS. How to apply:

Call 701-297-8800 or

more info atEmail SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Matt.Helander@Expresspros.com

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Email zach@customgraphicsinc.com

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Real Estate Professional

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?

Park Co. Realtors, the area’s No. 1 real estate company, is looking for fun, energetic & hardworking professionals to join our real estate team! We offer an extensive marketing & training program to ensure that you have all the tools to become a successful Realtor.® Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM parkcompany.com/careers

Management

Finance

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Store Manager

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Office Assistant Auditor

Petro Serve USA is looking for qualified individuals who have integrity, can provide outstanding customer service, strive for excellence, are eager to learn and can consistently and respectfully work as a team member. We offer competitive pay, benefits, vacation and sick leave.

How do I apply?

Petro Serve USA is looking for qualified applicants who have strong computer skills, are capable of meeting tight deadlines and have excellent communication skills. Petro Serve USA offers competitive pay, health benefits, 401k, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.

Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM petroserveusa.com

Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM petroserveusa.com

Construction Superintendent

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Truck Driver - OTR

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia

Fargo, ND

Spotlight Media West Fargo, ND How do I apply?

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?

A local homebuilder is seeking a residential construction superintendent. Will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of several home builds from start to finish.

How to apply?

call 701-297-8800 or email Matt.Helander@ExpressPros.com

Digital Intern (Paid) NurseryStrategy Associate

Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia

How doassociate: I apply? 25-40 hrs/wk. - Retail sales/customer Nursery

service, plant maintenance of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Also general labor such as stocking, lifting/ carrying, loading and moving plant and other landscape materials and working in outdoor conditions. $10-13/hr

Howmore to apply: Email jhuber@sandslandscaping.com info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM

OTR truck driver needed for dry van operation. Home every 4-7 days. Late-model Kenworth trucks. Competitive pay plus health insurance and 401K.

How to apply:

Call 701-282-9211 or Email kevin@atbinc.net

more info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM

Digital Strategy Intern Heavy Equipment Field(Paid) Mechanic

Spotlight West Fargo, Media ND Responsibilities: How do I apply?

• Maintaining, repairing a wide range of construction equipment • Reading, understanding maintenance manuals • Maintaining a safe work environment

Requirements:

Five years of previous heavy mechanic experience.

Travel will be required.

info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Howmore to apply: Email sgalt@industrialbuilders.com

Internship Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Lead Technician

Spotlight West Fargo, Media ND How do I apply?

Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Event Coordinator, Social Media & Sales Paid Internship Spotlight Media

Fargo, ND

Spotlightmedia

How do I apply?

Growing restoration company is seeking a motivated, responsible technician. Previous experience with carpet cleaning and emergency services preferred. Flexible, fulltime hours. On-call some nights and weekends. Opportunity for growth. Competitive wages.

Spotlight Media, the team that brings you Fargo Monthly, Bison Illustrated, Fargo INC! and Design & Living magazines, is looking for a variety of paid interns to work 20 hours per week with our team. This position is open immediately and will run to the end of the summer.

Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Email shawn@rainbowfargo.com

Howmore to apply: info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM spotlightmediafargo.com/jobs