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18 YOU ASKED, THEY ANSWERED We took some of your burning questions and asked a few of the folks who know the city best about what will be happening in our community this year.
74 42 8 PLACES DUE TO OPEN IN 2016 55 FARGO NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS It's time to make your resolutions for 2016 stick. We took some of the most popular New Year's resolutions and found different ways in FargoMoorhead for you to make each one of them happen. 64 EVENT PREVIEW: NORTH OF NORMAL FROSTIVAL 68 WINTER SNOW GUIDE The snow is here to stay. You might as well have fun with it. That's why we
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put together this guide of area sledding hills, crosscountry skiing trails, ice rinks and more. 72 NEW IN TOWN 74 ARTIST PROFILE: TYLER EVIN This artist has the ability to find beauty in everything. Read about his favorite medium, how he tells the stories of his subjects and teaching art to kids.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 49 5 Things to Eat and Drink This Month 52 Culinary Spotlight 54 Mixologist of the Month 80 Startup Spotlight 78 Photos: Spotlight Media Holiday Party 88 96 99 106
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NORTH OF NORMAL FROSTIVAL The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is holding its inaugural North Of Normal Frostival, a weekend at the end of January full of winter activities to get our community to embrace the winter months we’re stuck with. See page 65 for more information and a full schedule of events.
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rowing up in Fargo, I definitely went through a phase of saying things to myself such as, “There’s nothing to do here,” and “I can’t wait to get out of this town.” However, I’m lucky that I’ve been able to stick around long enough to now think the complete opposite. Fargo-Moorhead is undergoing some serious growth and change that is for the better. I’ve realized that my hometown is growing to be one-of-akind and pretty awesome. Working with this magazine for well over a year has allowed me to witness first-hand the type of boom that’s happening in our area. Have you taken time to reflect back on how many restaurants and businesses
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opened their doors in 2015? The big construction projects that got underway? Or even the musical acts and events that came through? And that’s barely the tip of the iceberg. Yes, change can be scary and annoying, but at the end of the day, it’s all happening to make our city a better place to live. While it’s pretty obvious that nobody likes the never-ending construction and constant wait on new projects, it’s always satisfying to see the finished product. Personally, I’m quite interested to see what happens to Second Street and all of the Flood Diversion Plan construction this year. And, of course, bring on the new restaurants. With 2015 being such a booming year for our community, I don’t see things slowing down anytime soon and I can only imagine the great things that 2016 will bring us. This is the perfect time to embrace the community we live in and the changes it’s going through. Cheers to the New Year!
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FOREIGNER AT THE SCHEELS ARENA I already know that I have to wait until April 10 for this one, and my excitement will be at full force until then. I grew up listening to Foreigner with my dad, so I’m looking forward to bonding over some nostalgic tunes and being a Jukebox Hero with him.
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ROSEY’S When I heard that what used to be D’Vine would expand into the old Boerth’s gallery space to create a new dining establishment, my excitement soared. I am welcoming these new plans for a cheese and seafood market, grand piano bar and grilled cheese bistro with open arms and an eager appetite.
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PRAIRIE ROOTS FOOD CO-OP Finally, the long-awaited Downtown Fargo grocery store is scheduled to open at the end of 2016. As a downtown resident, I’m eager to have a grocery store close to home and to see the positive impact this co-op has on the community.
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T'S NO SURPRISE that our area is a hotspot for growth and development. How much of that will extend into the new year? We took some of your burning questions and asked a few of the folks that know the city best about what will be happening in our community this year. What do you think Fargo-Moorhead has in store for 2016? The answers you've been dying to know lie in these pages. *​Disclaimer: Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
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TIM MAHONEY FARGO MAYOR
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e don’t need to tell you about the growth in Fargo. As one of the fastest growing economies in the country, we talked with the man ensuring the city runs effectively and efficiently.
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One thing that's the hot buzz around Fargo is the entrepreneurial scene. Talk about your vision for it. “We had a mayor's conference, just to tell other mayors in the state of North Dakota what we're doing. It was really fun to listen to the other mayors when they said, 'I did not realize all this was going on in Fargo.' Even (Doug) Burgum had to admit, if he had done Great Plains Software in downtown, it might have more energy because you have to mix people together and get a lot of the energy. I'm very excited about the amount of young people who are coming into the community who have so much more to offer. We're not the Silicon Valley. I guess we're called the Silicon Prairie.”
Talk about the development of downtown and the Kilbourne Group buying so many buildings there. I know last year, we talked about affordable housing downtown. "What we're seeing is a lot more projects going on here between University Drive and downtown. You'll see a lot more apartment complexes going in. You see the Woodrow Wilson going in. Across from there, there's another apartment complex going in. I've seen a lot more infill going on between those two areas. We hope we'll get more affordable housing. We're going to look at other ways this next year. Maybe, when you have a new apartment complex, you limit the rents to a certain rate for 15 percent of the apartments so you get more of a mixed use in our apartment areas. “The downtown area, even talking to Kilbourne, we never talked about parking before. We now have a parking plan. The parking lot plan is coming forward. City Hall should start construction next year. I think
you'll see the riverfront explode. More projects will come into the riverfront in the next two to three years. Before we just didn't have that energy. Once you have that floodwall, it's safer to build and people feel more comfortable.”
The Fargo One app, which allows citizens to communicate issues such as potholes directly to the city, is pretty exciting and interesting. Are people using it? (People can download it from the App store.) "I've been really pleased about it because, in fact, I went into it early on and there's a construction site down by Timberline and construction took out some trees so we had some pretty mature trees in the boulevard. I did the One app and within two weeks, I had a response on that so I knew what happened, they corrected the problem and then they showed me pictures of the new trees. It was really interesting.”
Our readership is the young, active demographic. Is there anything you'd like to say to our readers? "I'd like to say to them, Fargo is a growing city. I think we have a lot and you can all contribute to it. To me, look at some things you can do to make the city better. In any way you think there's a way to improve it, let's look to that. We all have to have community pride. The people, Fargo, make the city their city.”
What are your New Year’s Resolutions for Fargo? "Number one is to get City Hall going in the spring and get that project done. Find out what would work for everybody and let's
Look at some things you can do to make the city better. In any way you think there's a way to improve it, let's look to that.'' get that building. You go over to the old City Hall and it's cold sometimes, warm sometimes, it's a small space. You walk into Gate City Bank and it's just wonderful. You can see how people can be productive. "The second thing is the diversion. We'd like to move that forward. We've set some goals for the group. I'd like to see us continue to move forward on that. The legislative body gave us some money to spend on flood projects, $120 million. We'd like to continue to work on projects throughout the city to make us safer from floods. It's just like now, we feel pretty good. It's a mild winter, but the closer you get to spring, people get a little anxiety if there's too much water or what's going to happen. It'd be really nice to be like Grand Forks where you really don't have to worry about spring floods because you know you can handle it."
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DEL RAE WILLIAMS
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xpecting to grow its population by one-third this decade, Moorhead is booming. From housing to downtown to railroads, Moorhead mayor Del Rae Williams fills us in on what’s happening in her quiet, little town that was recently named Best Small City in America by NerdWallet.
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Talk about the growth the city is experiencing. “We've been planning for up to 90,000, which sounds like a lot. The population is about 43,000 right now. We were 38,000 in 2010; we're around 43,000 right now. I don't think we'll do all the 90,000, but you need to do a little long-range planning, and I think it's the right time. Last decade, we grew about 18 percent. I'm kind of thinking we'll double that this decade when it's done. We're doing really good. I would expect, as we always do with new schools coming in, that we'll continue it through the end of the year, which would mean some significant growth. I know of a number of things that are already going to happen in 2016 so there's no reason to think that it would stop.”
Let’s talk about getting around in Moorhead. It can be really difficult to be on Main Avenue with the trains. What are you doing to improve that? “I'm pretty sure we're going to get some funding for the railroads next year. We'll be doing two big projects that will mess up our roads a bit so that will be kind of a pain. One is called the SIMS project, which makes the areas by the railroads turn lanes, which makes them a lot more moving. The other will be the underpass. It will be huge for us. It's the main underpass that people go into Moorhead on. It's on 8th Street and I-94. They're going to do a really interesting way where you don't actually stop. The traffic will just flow because it's a bottleneck now."
Moorhead saw an 11 percent growth in the number of housing units. You offer a variety of incentives for new homebuyers, which can be viewed at makemoorheadhome.com. Do you think these incentives are helping your population boom?
I would like the public to be more involved in not just knowing what is going on, but being part of that decision-making.”
"No doubt. I think we'll probably continue that. Fargo's is very similar. Even right now, we have more units then we did last year or the year before. It's interesting. It might be a record breaker since 2000.”
Moorhead is about 20 square miles, which is about 2,000 people a square foot. Have you reached the border and are you going to build inward? "We're going to try and do infill. That we can easily do for the next number of years so we don't have to jump at adding a trunk line. That was one of the clearer things we were wondering about. It'll probably be
before I'm done with my stint. Part of our discussion will be where it will be and how we'll fund it.”
How do you feel about how Downtown Moorhead is doing?
"It's going in the right direction. Every now and then, there will be a little glitch, but, for the most part, it's going in the right direction. We'll probably have a downtown business corporation. I envision it'll probably start next year. That will help things get more focused. Earlier this year, we did a special downtown incentive piece. It's comparable to Fargo's, but did not market it.”
Are the incentives still going on?
"Yeah. They're still going. It didn't really matter. It didn't make the news. That's how that works, but that's OK. Once they're ready to start marketing it, it'll be there for when people are ready. I regularly get phone calls about where the things are in our downtown. I think if there's the right development, there will be the businesses."
Anything fun coming up?
“We have a new 250-person shelter that's going to be in MB Johnson, so we'll be able to do a number of things we haven't been doing. It's a really, really pretty area that's sort of, I guess, a secret area. Unless people go up there, they wouldn't know.”
What are your New Year's Resolutions for Moorhead in 2016?
“How do I involve the community in our decision making so that they become more and more a part of it? People will tell me that they are more, but there's always room for growth in there. I would like the public to be more involved in not just knowing what is going on, but being part of that decision-making."
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RICH MATTERN
WEST FARGO MAYOR
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ith a city expected to grow its population by one-third to 45,000 by 2040, West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern has some unique challenges to face. As the mayor of North Dakota’s fifthlargest city, Mattern and his city are preparing and planning for the growth of West Fargo.
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How was 2015 for West Fargo? “The big news for us was that we added a new police building. We are remodeling some administrative offices and areas where the police moved out. We moved inspections in there and we’re remodeling it. The police department turned out really, really nice. With that, we also have new commission chambers with state-of-the-art technology. The old commission chambers will stay where they’re at, but it’ll stay strictly for court. “The growth was good. Evolution One is coming. We finished Harley Davidson. The big news, too, last year is that Bobcat has had their international headquarters in West Fargo for years. They’re doing a huge expansion project. “On the downside for us, and I would think that all the other mayors in the metro area would agree with me, is that the big problem is still the work-force. Boy, not too long ago, I went to Sanford
The day of the kids wanting a strip mall, those are gone. They’re into parks. ... They’re into health and wellness.''
Health. They did an update on how their hospital is doing. Sounds to me, if you have any sort of degree that is at all related to the health care industry, you have a job. I’m finding that out too with Trail Kings and Caterpillar. They’re really hurting for labor and they’ll even throw in some money for education. That problem is not going to go away. There are a lot of groups working on that. Hopefully, we can turn that around.”
Getting a water treatment plant has been a problem for West Fargo. Last year, you reached a deal to buy water from Fargo for $3.25 per 1,000 gallons. Talk about that process. “That created some controversy because it all came down to choice and money. We got a good deal from Fargo. God bless them, they came through for us. What I thought is that we should have had was a choice. The State Water Commission said, ‘We’re not going to give you permission to drill wells because you’re mining the aquifer.’ That’s perfectly fine, but what’s the alternative? It all pointed that Fargo got money to hook us up to them. It seemed like an unfunded mandate and we were given no choice. I think we should have been given choices. We could build a water treatment plant, but for us, as a city, there was no way we could afford it. We got pushed to Fargo.”
As the new Sanford hospital opens up in 2017, are you confident you’ll keep growing? “Yes. For years, West Fargo considered itself a bedroom community. To an extent, it was. Retail was not heavily pushed, so West Fargo was retail-poor. There’s supposed to be a balance. We’ve been adding businesses and retail
like crazy, but we’re still retail-poor because we’ve built so many houses and so many people have come to town. “Denny Walaker and I were the ceremonial ones to drive together over the Veteran’s Boulevard Bridge at that interchange. As we were driving down that road, we were looking at each other like, ‘Big road, no population.’ Of course, we drove all the way to the other end, and there were no cars there except our car that we were in. Now look at it. It’s incredible.
Make the case why the active young professionals should come and spend their money in your city. “That’s an excellent question. It has weighed heavily on my mind for years. You’re absolutely right. God bless them, Fargo is finally getting it right downtown. It’s cool. I get that. Everybody wants to live downtown. Right now, what I’m seeing that is not good is I think some of the developments and apartments are pricing themselves out of the market. “The day of the kids wanting a strip mall, those are gone. They’re into parks. They’re into bike paths. They’re into health and wellness. They’re still into drinking. We’re working hard on keeping that momentum going. We added a lot of liquor stores, bars and those kinds of things. We just keep adding and adding bike paths and parks. To me, I know that people say, ‘I’m moving to Minneapolis because there’s so much more to do.’ Statistics show that people go from point A to point B, which is your home to your work place, and stop at what’s in between for entertainment, groceries, gas and all that. They don’t really stray all that as much as you think. To me, between point A and point B, there has to be some good stuff in between.”
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DAVID TODD
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hen he joined the Fargo Police Department 28 years ago, Chief David Todd never thought he would be sitting in the position he is now. Since permanently taking over as the chief of police in October 2015, Todd has been determined to make the police department a better place.
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What are some of the shortterm goals for 2016 you’re trying to accomplish now that you’re in charge? “Going forward here, I’m trying to take some time to get the right people in the right seats of the bus, with their talents and skills and get my command staff formed. Come January 18, we’re going to make that transition where people are going to move to their assigned positions, and then we’ll move forward from there with our strategic plan. It’s a three-to-five-year strategic plan for the police department on things we need to accomplish. “One is getting a commitment toward a personnel plan, so that we can grow with the city. When I submitted the 2016 budget proposal, I submitted a 10-year plan, provided that the city continues to grow as
it’s been growing, which is at 3,500 people per year. I’d like to see some type of commitment toward that plan. I think that’s possible.
How will the Fargo Police Department tackle the growth that our community is seeing and the crime that comes with that growth? “It’s always important for us to stay on top of it. That’s part of one of the reasons why I initiated the street crime multi-agency team - to crush it on the front end. Because if you’re playing catch-up, you never catch up. Once gangs get established here, they don’t leave. They’re here. It’s been very successful so far, and Moorhead will be coming on board with it at the beginning of the year as well. So then we’ll have Fargo, West Fargo, Cass County, Clay County and Moorhead all on board with people dedicated toward that.”
Is the police department going to be taking advantage of any new technology this year? Body cameras with law enforcement are a popular topic right now.
My ultimate goal for this job is to leave it a better place. If I can say that at the end of my time here, whenever that may be, I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
“Well, the other big ticket item this year is radios. Right now the radio system we have for the police department – the end of life for the system is the end of 2018. All of law enforcement, the fire departments, dispatch and medics all need to start looking at changing over to a new radio system. “Body cameras are something that we’ve been researching and looking at. For our department to move to body cameras, it would probably have a startup cost of a quarter of a million dollars. When I look at that and I look at our personnel situation, my priority goes toward the personnel situation. I need to get to a point where I can staff every beat in the city, every day, every shift. And when I can do that, I also
need to look at our detectives. When I feel like we have things situated personnel-wise a little better, I’d look at big-ticket items like body cameras."
In light of recent events around the nation, there’s been a growing sense of distrust toward law enforcement. Is your department aware of this, and if so, how do you combat that? Other than keeping up with crime, it’s also really important for us to maintain a relationship with the community. When you look at what’s happening in the rest of the country and the ill-will toward law enforcement. The constant media stories. You look at that and you say ‘I don’t want that to happen here. What do we need to do to keep that from happening here?’ We really have focused on reaching out to our community to establish trust and transparency. If you look at our Facebook page, we try to push positive stories about what the officers are doing out there so that people understand that it’s not just the enforcement aspect, but there’s a human element to being a police officer also.”
What would you say is your ultimate long-term goal with your role as chief ? “Ultimately, I just want this to be a happy and healthy place to work. We’ve had some issues in the past few years before I took over, where it wasn’t a happy and healthy place to work. I guess my style of leadership is encouraging people to be creative, getting out there to try your ideas and as a leader, not being threatened by that. My ultimate goal for this job is to leave it a better place. If I can say that at the end of my time here, whenever that may be, I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
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JOE NIGG
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n top of being heavily involved in the GO2030 Fargo Comprehensive Plan, one of the projects that Joe Nigg is working closely on is figuring out the best way to combat parking issues in Downtown Fargo, as well as how to properly market and communicate the system in order to make it less of a challenge for both residents and visitors.
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Downtown parking has been a hot topic of discussion lately. Can you talk about any changes with parking that might be happening this year? “In 2016, I think the big change is just going to be how we handle enforcement downtown. With that, we’d have the warning citations and the graduated fee structure that will come into play as well, but I think the message there is that we’re going to more of a parking ambassador approach. Going forward, you know, maybe they do a little bit of enforcement because you
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have to, but maybe it’s also pointing somebody in the right direction, having that additional presence on the street from a security standpoint, maybe picking up a little garbage along the way… it’s more of a parking ambassador duty versus just a parking ticket-writing system. I think that’s a big one in my eyes from a facility and capacity standpoint. We’re not after you to give you as many tickets as possible. It’s more like, let’s work with you to find a spot so that you don’t get a parking ticket and you can spend more time downtown. “We also have new pay stations that are out. You could pay for someone else’s parking, if you have clients, and give them a validation code for a certain lot. Again, we’re going to be backing off on the enforcement side, so hopefully there isn’t as much ticket writing happening in the downtown core. “I think another key thing this year will be getting proposals for the parking ramp structures. Right now we have our eyes on a location at Second Avenue North and Roberts Street that would be an integrated parking structure with approximately 400 parking spaces. There’s also potential for more mixed-use development on Fourth Avenue North and Broadway. That would unfold in 2016 as well. So I think those are the key things going forward.”
Do you see any changes with public transportation this year when it comes to making the process easier and appeal to more riders? “We’re trying to build that transit capacity in terms of trying to get choice riders to use MATBUS. I think, you know, what is showing is that there is a gap we need to close. Right now if you wanted to
hop on the bus, you’ve either got to have cash in your pocket or a ticket already purchased. If there’s a way where you can handle an electronic transaction or be able to use your smartphone, think of all the choice riders that maybe don’t have to use transit, they might just want to use it a couple of times a week. So Mike (Williams) and a few others have been researching a few apps that could help with that and looking at what other cities are doing.”
With all of the big development projects going on and making headway in 2016, what do you think the City of Fargo will be focusing on the most? “One thing that I think will be a big effort in 2016 is this downtown master plan and city center comprehensive plan, GO2030. It’s a 20-year blueprint to guide public infrastructure and investment going forward. The city will be looking for some type of dynamic consulting group to come in and really lead this effort with things such as how we’re going to handle and fund parking downtown, market data, infill and land use, management operations, economic development. … Parking alone is obviously a major economic component to the downtown area. That’s a conversation that needs to be had at the community level. To what degree do we want to push the envelope to get our downtown area to the next level?”
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JADE NIELSEN JADE PRESENTS
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ith a new events center and an expanded Bluestem lineup, Jade Nielsen, President and Founder of Jade Presents, is excited about 2016. Hoping to reach more than 100 acts this year, Nielsen talked about bringing national acts to Fargo, upcoming shows and security at events.
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The new Sanctuary Events Center in Downtown Fargo is opening this year. It has a capacity for more than 600 people. What will that do for concerts in town? “The Fargo market hasn’t had, what I would term, a mid-sized club. Really, there’s never been a mid-size club – a good facility where you can do both 21 plus shows, all ages shows, have the ability to serve, have good acoustics and have all the amenities needed. This market’s never had that option. It fills a void in what’s been needed here for a long time. I expect that we’ll be busy in that room, probably doing somewhere between three to five events a month.”
When do you hope to start booking for Sanctuary? “We’re planning an open date of July 1. I’m sure we’ll have a bit of a grand opening and some opening concerts.”
You’ve been doing this a long time now. Is it easier to get artists through Fargo? “It depends on the tour and it depends on the agent. There are some agents that still really don’t consider the Dakotas at all something that they’re going to send their acts through. At the same time, we’ve been able to make a lot of headway in getting those agents and acts to try the Fargo market once and, with success, they’ll consider it again.”
The Bluestem Amphitheatre is such a cool venue. Is that an easy sell to artists that are coming through? “It’s a larger venue, but artists and agents all make decisions based on the criteria I already gave you.
It’s either, ‘We want to play these smaller markets or we don’t.’ Bluestem is no different. We ended up producing 10 shows last year. Moving forward into this next summer, we’re going to expand that. I think we’ll be probably close to 20 shows out there this summer. Obviously, the final number will depend on routing and all those other factors. It’ll be the same type of variety that we did where there will be some country, some rock, some pop and some more oldies acts.”
Is there anything you’re particularly looking forward to in 2016? “The Sanctuary opening will be big for a number of reasons that I sort of stated already. To get a facility of that size is phenomenal. The Bluestem season is going to be expanded and I think it’s going to be a big hit again. We’re going to continue what we do at the Scheels Arena and the Fargo Theatre. “The other thing that I hope is coming down, but I don’t know if it’ll happen in 2016. My hope is that we’ll be able to transform that Civic Auditorium into more of a true performance space. Obviously, we don’t have a timeline for that. My hope is that the city will be able to pull some things together and that the community will really want that.”
After the terrorist attacks at an Eagles of Death Metal show in Paris, France by ISIS, is security on the top of your mind at your shows? “Yeah. That rings close to home because, even though we haven’t worked with Eagles of Death Metal, we had worked with other bands that those members are part of. Robby Fraser, their agent, is somebody I work with a lot. We just did Jack White with him last year. There are a lot of connections to that situation that concern me.
I think all of the promoters worldwide are taking a closer look at security after something like (the Paris terrorists attacks).'' “I think all of the promoters worldwide are taking a closer look at security after something like that happens. I don’t know if that could have ever been prevented. If you think about it, three people walk into a venue with machine guns. Obviously, they had security at the gates, but what are they going to do against three guys with machine guns? Security, in general, I think needs to be looked at and readdressed, but that is such a freak incident that I’m not sure if there’s any way to prevent that unless you literally have military personnel in front of every venue in the country. It’s an area of concern. It’s something we think about, but I don’t think any of us have an answer on how to prevent something that absurd happening.”
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MIKE WILLIAMS
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ike Williams’ priorities as City Commissioner directly line up with many of the key initiatives outlined in the GO2030 Fargo Comprehensive Plan such as water management and f lood protection, creating a greener Fargo, improving public safety and infrastructure, making public transportation easier for all and much more. Many of these are on his 2016 agenda.
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The Flood Diversion project has made some serious headway this year. Can you talk about where the diversion project is at and what it will start to look like this year? “Most of the work that’s being done now is land acquisition on
We don’t have to add skyscrapers. All we need to do is fill in some of these areas.'' the outside of the city, and then there’s the in-town flood protection. The downtown floodwall should be finished by this time next year, as far as between the two railroad tracks and the lift station, where more work is being done. Of the
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in-town protection, we’re probably 60 percent complete with what’s diversion related. And the work that’s being completed on the diversion itself - buying land in Oxbow and along the 36 miles, the farmland acquisition – that goes underway. You won’t see digging on the channel for many years. “There’s a lot of this preparatory work and real protection for the City of Fargo is critical because for one thing, it gets more investment, especially in the downtown area. Not having permanent protection has cost us, because investors were leery about having a clay dike protect us. And now that we’re fixing it, we see more interest in downtown investment and any investment along those protected areas, homes included.”
The Fargo One app just recently launched. What type of feedback are you seeing? Has it been successful so far? “It is working. It’s been a great opportunity for residents to reach out to us in an easier fashion. We thought we’d be getting lots of requests to fill potholes, but it’s actually been an interesting mix of things like snow removal or lights that are out and things like that. You can also pay your utility bill or parking tickets and check garbage pickup dates. We’ve made it really user friendly so you can do all of your business on it. So far it’s been great. “We’re also trying to let people know that it can be used for those coming from out of town as well, because it also has a neat little section where it tells you about all of the things that are around you. Residents or others can learn their way around.”
What type of changes will be happening in 2016 with public transportation to make it easier and appeal to more riders? “We’ve tripled the transit ridership in the last 11 years now, but one of the areas we’re focusing on is to make it more user friendly for folks that maybe just want to use it once in awhile. Our transit coordinator is looking at some apps, a standalone app that other cities are using like CapMetro in Austin, Texas. You could buy a day pass right on your phone and you can show the driver your pass and you’re good to go. That way you don’t have to go to the station or worry about money. It can show you in real time where the bus is with GPS. Those are some of the ways to make things user-friendly."
What are your thoughts on city expansion with the current growth rate? Is it better to build out or up? "Just for perspective, in 1960 we had 47,000 people and there were eight total sections of land. Now, we have 115,000 people with 50 sections of land. So we have 2.4 times the number of people but six times the amount of land. The amount of land we’ve been growing into hasn’t been much larger than our population growth. Part of the idea is that the Southern area is hard to protect and we still don’t have real protection on the south side of town. It’s in our benefit to protect the areas we have. Just by adding one person per acre of what we do have, we’d have enough land for our projected population growth by 2040. We don’t have to add skyscrapers. All we need to do is fill in some of these areas.”
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NICOLE CRUTCHFIELD
CITY OF FARGO — PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
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016 is filled with development projects and plans for the City of Fargo. With specialties such as land use planning, parks and recreation, urban design, development and more, it’s no wonder that Nicole Crutchfield is working so closely with the G02030 Fargo Comprehensive Plan.
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The Flood Diversion project is huge in the downtown area right now, especially along Second Street North. Can you elaborate on what that will start to look like this year and in the future with the new City Hall project? “The greenway gets expanded because everything has to move west. Old Second Street was too close to the river and parts of it were actually starting to slump in. It’s moving about one-third into
the civic parking lot, so it will bend around and be on the dry side of the floodwall. It will shift over, but still connect to where it goes under the railroad tracks and bridges, those will all still be there and tie back into those locations. So you’ll have the floodwall, Second Street and then the city civic plaza area. What that does then is give us an expanded greenway where those trails are, so I’ve been working with a few others to try and maximize that space for recreation or amenities.”
How do we go about tackling the growth that we keep seeing each year? Is it more beneficial to expand out or up?
We’re going to have a lot of public outreach and it’s really a strategic effort on behalf of the city and the community together.''
“I think this is definitely a topic for 2016 for a number of reasons. One, primarily, because there’s just not a lot of green for developments that are easy to service. So developers are getting more creative in looking for what we call underdeveloped properties in the Fargo region. Properties that might not have been lucrative to develop even five years ago within town, those properties are starting to come to our table with proposals and ideas. I think as we grow, it’s a matter of where are people going to live, build and work. Our city limit is only a certain size, so to fill and kind of keep building and growing … one of the only things to do is to start growing upward. We’ll still be going outward some, but that availability of land – we have constraints right now on all sides of the city limits unless they’re going to go to another city. Really, our job as planners is to make choices that are easy and accessible for everybody.”
Do you see the use of more mixed-use buildings included in future expansion, especially with upward expansion or reaching out to the city limits? “For the GO2030 in our long-range planning, one of the things that really stuck out to me is the disparity between where jobs are located and where housing is located. Really, you can see a diagonal line between where our industrial parks are on the Western side of the city and then the housing on the Eastern part of the city. The idea is to not have such a strict line there and kind of intermix those. Mixed-use could also be by the land and not necessarily by the building. You might see an office building next to an apartment building and those types of things closer to each other in the future.”
Aside from some of the initiatives in the GO2030 plan, is there anything else the City of Fargo will be focusing on in 2016? “I think the other thing we’ll probably see more of is just more work on development codes to allow for more flexibility for different types of development. Right now our code talks about one kind of a development … say you look at the Main Avenue corridor and somebody wants to redevelop there. It’s really difficult right now because our codes don’t really talk to these “what if” situations, so you have to do a lot of custom planning work with each different property owner. We have some different task forces and committees that will be working on different policy changes this year. "We’re going to have a lot of public outreach and it’s really a strategic effort on behalf of the city and the community together. We’re all pretty excited about it.”
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PLACES DUE TO OPEN IN 2016 (SO FAR) We know that it's impossible, at this point, to make a complete list of the many businesses that will be opening their doors in 2016. The Fargo-Moorhead area is a hotspot for growth and we know this won't be all of it, but we can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings us.
ROSEY'S Well-known chef and Fargo native Tim "Rosey" Rosendahl has purchased former D'Vine and Boerth's Gallery locations along Roberts Alley. Rosendahl plans to expand D'Vine's wine bar concept into the former gallery and merge the two spaces together to add a cheese and seafood market, grand piano bar and a grilled cheese bistro. Plans for a self-serve wine-dispensing station are also in the works. 212 Broadway N, Fargo
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SAZERAC ALLEY ​​ After the beloved Monte's closed down on December 31, the process of a two-month renovation began for a new restaurant set to open in early to mid-March. Sazerac Alley will have a New Orleans-inspired concept with a heavy influence on flavors from New Orleans, Louisiana and the southeast as a whole. Original brick walls will be exposed to create an "al fresco" feel of an alley space, and the patio space will be utilized during the summer months. The new concept will be more casual than Monte's, but will still offer an elevated style of cuisine that fans will love. 220 Broadway N, Fargo
MINT & BASIL Hope and Donny Goldammer, owners and operators of the LOT 2029 boutique in Downtown Fargo, will be opening a new shop in the street level of their home off of Main Avenue next to Theatre B. Mint & Basil will be selling kitchen and home goods that will range from affordable gadgets that are perfect for fun gifts to high-end products.
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PRAIRIE ROOTS FOOD CO-OP Downtown Fargo will finally be getting a grocery store on the corner of University Drive and NP Avenue. The store will be operated as a co-op, which means that it is member-owned, funded by the community and the profits will stay circulated within the community. Anyone can shop at the store and anyone can also become a member, which allows you to invest in the business and offers special promotions and discounts.
714 Main Ave, Fargo
1213 NP Ave. N, Fargo
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BLVD. blvd. will be the new neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Bluestem development in West Fargo. The 10,000-square-foot establishment will be serving food such as burgers, sandwiches and appetizers and will carry a wide selection of craft and domestic beers with the full-service bar. It will be less of a sit-down restaurant and more of a bar atmosphere, catering greatly to the lunch crowd. 3147 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo
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SANCTUARY EVENTS CENTER Located in the renovated historic St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Downtown Fargo, the Sanctuary Events center will be a full-service venue for weddings, concerts and private events. The center will offer a multi-use space in the heart of downtown to celebrate all occasions, and is now booking events for the summer of 2016. The Great Hall on the sanctuary side has room for 300 guests in a seated ceremony or up to 600 for receptions and concerts. The upper floors contain a retail center with space for in-house designers, photographers, florists and more. While not in use for weddings and other private events, the Great Hall will be transformed into a concert venue for up-and-coming and national acts booked by local event promoter Jade Presents. Read what Jade Nielson has to say about it on page 34. 670 4th Ave. N, Fargo sanctuaryevents.com
The historic Meadowlark Building downtown will be getting a new bar. A business, tentatively to be called Firebox, plans to locate in the lower level of the building. They applied for a Class A liquor license this past fall and stated that the bar will have a casual, speakeasy atmosphere. 503 7th St. N, Fargo
BRICKHOUSE TAVERNS The new Azool Hornbacher's strip mall in Moorhead just keeps getting better. Brickhouse will be a full-service sports bar and restaurant with a custom, firebrick pizza oven from Italy for some of the best pizza you can enjoy while watching the game. Another fun fact is that all of the tables are reconstructed from the old rafters of Moorhead High School. 937 37th Ave. S, Fargo brickhousetaverns.com
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Don't let the piles of snow and winter doldrums keep you from trying all of the great dishes and drinks FargoMoorhead has to offer. Get out of the house and try these five tasty treats.
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BACON CHICKEN RANCH PIZZA
At Rookies, the pizzas are just about as fresh as they come. This perfect pie is topped with fresh ingredients for some awesome flavor. To make it even better, all of the dough is handmade in-house so you know that you're getting it at its best. Check out their pizza specials, too: Wednesdays - 6-inch pizzas for $5, Sundays - 12-inch and 16-inch pizzas are half price.
ROOKIES SPORT S BAR & GRILL
715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo rookieswf.com 49
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BONELESS & T RADIT IONAL WINGS
Some like it hot and some like it, well, just a really nice regular BBQ flavor. Stop in to the Old Broadway Sports Zone and load up on some tasty wings with over 15 different sauces to choose from. To make it even better, the restaurant offers various nightly specials for all the wing lovers out there to get their fix: Mondays - $9.99 all-you-can-eat traditional wings and fries from 6 - 10 p.m., Tuesdays - $.25 traditional wings from 6 - 10 p.m., Wednesdays - $9.99 all-you-can-eat boneless wings and fries from 6 - 10 p.m., Thursdays - $.25 boneless wings from 6 - 10 p.m. THE OLD BROADWAY SPORT S ZONE
22 Broadway N, Fargo theoldbroadway.com
IRON MILK MAIDEN
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As one of Drekker Brewing Company's newest creations, this chocolate milk stouts bares a deep black pour with a rich, tan head. The additions of lactose sugar add a silky body with a bit of sweetness to balance the dark roasted coffee and chocolate flavors, not to mention the raw cocoa nibs that add the finishing touch to this brew and give it the perfect chocolate aroma. Talk about cozy flavor. ABV 5.0%, IBU 34, SRM 32.2
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630 1st Ave. N, Fargo drekkerbrewing.com
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BEER BATTERED BRAT BITES Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't have a little taste of summer grilling on your plate. This savory appetizer consists of Johnsonville brats that are hand-dipped in a special house-made premium batter and fried until they reach the perfect amount of crisp. Served with a side of spicy mustard, these little bites boast some big flavor. LABBY'S GRILL & BAR
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BARBACOA TACO
Vinyl Taco has revamped one of their best-selling tacos to include chile-shredded beef, chipotle slaw, fresh red pepper and orange salsa. It's got the perfect combination of flavors with the right kind of subtle kick that won't leave your tastebuds disappointed. This menu item can also be made gluten-free. VINYL TACO
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Trends & beyond By Eric Watson | Photo by Andrew Jason
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food scene in Fargo is certainly a bit behind major metropolitan cities of America. But then again, every city has a right to set its own trends and individual style. Food trends, after all, are typically based on something that individual chefs set in motion. It’s up to independent thinking folks to decide for themselves if it will stay or go.
Butternut squash stuffed poblano chile and sesame basmati rice with red cabbage slaw, watercress, beech mushrooms and miso sauce. This is an example of some of the vegan dishes available at Mezzaluna and Rustica.
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ne thing I’ve always loved about Fargo is that folks here oftentimes reject food trends from other parts of the country. On the other hand, one thing I’ve always disliked about Fargo is that folks here oftentimes reject food trends from other parts of the country. I appreciate the continued appreciation for tried and true culinary concepts, yet I am frustrated by everyone’s reluctance to try new things. Take goat meat, for example. It tastes like lamb, it’s delicious and it’s incredibly affordable, so why is there so much hesitation with eating goat meat? With that said, here are some of my personal thoughts on where the culinary trends are headed for 2016 and beyond. These thoughts are based both on my own personal work routine as well as national data.
Ethnic Flavors and Ingredients
This, of course, includes dishes with goat meat: in addition to African and Middle Eastern spices and cooking concepts. Indian and Thai are still building in popularity in our area but other ethnic restaurants are being introduced.
Vegetarianism
This is kind of a bad word in parts of the Midwest. We love our meat. Honestly though, eating less meat and more vegetables is not only an obvious way to improve your health, but it’s also a big movement among professional chefs and restaurateurs across the country. In addition, most chefs would agree that it’s good for overall sustainability.
Total Food Utilization
A concept that has been well practiced in other parts of the world for years, but just recently is resurfacing here in the American mainstream. Vegetables and meats alike are being utilized to their fullest potential, and not just for their most visually appealing portions.
Artisan Butchery and Inventive Cuts of Meat
Filet Mignon, Rib Eye and New York Strips are just as popular in the Midwest as they ever were but other interesting cuts have made their way into the mainstream as well: hanger steak, beef tongue, pork collar, pork brisket and more. Chefs are also making an effort to get back to butchering basics.
Underutilized Seafood
If it’s not halibut, salmon, shrimp or tuna, it may not sell in our market. I appreciate the consumer who is willing to try a fish they haven’t heard of before. Sustainable seafood is as important as ever, and please don’t continue to vilify farm-raised fish without having all the facts first. I could write an entire column on that issue alone. These are a few food topics that I believe will be receiving mention in our market in the next several years. I, of course, kept it pretty safe and didn’t get to go out there. That’s because I believe in one absolute food trend: good food and good service will always beat out the new trend. That’s a fact that keeps ringing true year after year.
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619 NP Ave. N, Fargo Search “Sports Bar – Downtown Fargo” on Facebook Drew Okland at the Sports Bar in Downtown Fargo has a tasty treat up his sleeve that you’ll definitely want to have a sip or two - or ten - of. His fruity concoction is great for all types of bar goers, will leave you with a tangy berry taste in your mouth and give you the perfect kick-start to your night. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Paul Flessland
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How long have you been bartending? “Three and a half years, all at the Sports Bar.”
What do you like most about being a bartender? “The interaction with customers. Our clientele and customers that we have here – we get to interact with them and have a lot of fun with them. It makes the job really enjoyable.”
“M44” • ¾ oz. 44 North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka • 1/3 oz. DeKuyper Grape Pucker • 1/3 oz. DeKuyper Raspberry Pucker • White Monster Energy Drink (Zero Ultra) • 7Up or Sprite • Soda Water
What’s the drink like and why would you recommend it to customers? “It’s a good drink for anybody. It’s not too sweet and it’s not too strong, but it’s just the perfect amount of booze. It tastes really good and has a raspberry hint at the end of it. It tastes like you just ate a raspberry. We also have a few shots we’re making with the 44 North Huckleberry Vodka that I also really love.”
Fill a tall glass with ice and build the spirits accordingly. Top off with equal parts of the energy drink, soda (7Up or Sprite) and soda water. Garnish with a lemon wedge on the side of the glass. No need for stirring or shaking.
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RESOLUTIONS With so much motivation to improve ourselves with the calendar change, it's no surprise that many people have similar New Year's resolutions. So, we took some of the more familiar types of resolutions and gave some Fargo-Moorhead suggestions for making them happen in 2016. While this list may not cover all of the options out there, it's enough to give you the best head start you can get.
By Erica Rapp
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LOSE T H G I WE Losing weight for the new year and finding a "new you" is an easilyobtainable goal in Fargo-Moorhead. While there's an incredible amount of gyms and facilities in the area, we picked out a few that have 24-hours access, personal training or offer a free trial so that you can get started on the right path for you.
Anytime Fitness (Four area locations)
• 2614 Broadway N. Ste. B, Fargo 701-239-1781 • 1801 45th St. S, Fargo 701-277-5040 • 5101 Prosperity Way, Fargo 701-239-1781 • 1710 Center Ave. W, Dilworth, Minn. 218-227-0010 anytimefitness.com
C ourts Plus • 3491 University Dr. S, Fargo 701-2374805 courtsplus.org Family Wellness
• 2960 Seter Parkway, Fargo 701-234-2400 familywellnessfargo.com
Snap Fitness (Three area locations)
• 4265 45th St. S, Fargo 701-356-3651 • 521 32nd Ave. W, West Fargo 701-356-3650 • 814 30th Ave, Moorhead 218-2337627 snapfitness.com
Xtreme Measures
• 1612 Tom William Dr. Ste. B, Fargo 701-293-0002 xtrememeasuresnd.com
West Fargo Fitness Center
• 215 Main Ave. E, West Fargo 701-356-6555 wffitnesscenter.com
YMCA
• 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo 701-293-9622 • 4243 19th Ave. S, Fargo 701-2810126 ymcacassclay.org
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Life can get stressful, and sometimes it's hard to find time amidst the fast-paced flow of every day life to stop and enjoy the people that matter most to you. Here are some things you can do with the whole family.
Visit Fargo's largest park, where the kids can play on a handful of playgrounds including an adaptive one for those with disabilities. Rent a shelter during the warmer months or just find a grill and cook up some dinner in the great outdoors. Last but not least, get your whole family to rent bikes or pedal cars and take a few laps around the park. 1905 Roger Maris Dr, Fargo fargoparks.com
Fargo Force
Get the family out for a night of hockey at the Scheels Arena with the Fargo Force, Fargo's very own USHL Junior Hockey team. Looking to save some cash while taking out the entire crew? Check out the affordable "Friends and Family Night" ticket package that's offered, which includes four reserved seats, pop, popcorn, Fargo Force gifts and more. Visit the website for order information. February 15 vs. Omaha Lancers at 6:05 p.m. March 26 vs. Omaha Lancers 7:05 p.m. Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo fargoforce.com
North of Normal Frostival
January 29th - 31st The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will be holding the inaugural "North of Normal Frostival," this winter, which will be a a threeday event in Downtown Fargo that aims to bring fun to the region's most bitter season. The festival will have live music, heated tents, carriage rides, a beer garden, s'more stations, "Battle of the Cocoas" and contests with cardboard sledding, snow softball, snow golf, cross-country skiing and much more in the great outdoors. Bring the family to this "Frostville" area and you'll find something to please everyone while embracing winter. fargomoorhead.org
Red River Zoo
For the animal lovers of the family, you don't have to travel too far to get your fix of mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and more. What most people might not know is the the zoo has many cold-weather climate animals, meaning that the zoo is equally as enjoyable in the winter time. Don't forget to end the day at the zoo's gorgeous carousel, and consider getting a membership so you and the kids can visit any time you'd like. 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo redriverzoo.org
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E H T A BRE Y EAS Take some time every now and then to treat yourself. 2016 can be the year that you relax more and not let the stress of every day life get you down. Here are some easy ways to kick back, decompress and let all your steam out.
Massage
Get those knots out and let your muscles relax. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself to a day of pampering.
Revive Professional Massage Therapy Clinic
3611 Lincoln St. S, Fargo reviveprofessionalmassage.com
Elite Therapeutic Massage 1121 Westrac Dr. S, Fargo elitemassage.biz
Tranquility Spa & Massage
Yoga
It's said to reduces stress, improve flexibility and boost your energy levels. Why not give it a try this year?
Mojo Fit Studios
1650 45th St. S, Fargo (2nd Floor) mojofitstudios.com
Haute Yogis
3501 8th St. S, Fargo haute-yogis.com
Family Wellness Yoga
3140 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo familywellnessfargo.com/yoga
3535 Main Ave, Fargo tranquilityfargo.com
Boxing
This might not be your first idea when it comes to relaxing, but boxing allows you to let your stress out on a punching bag and get fit at the same time. Think about adding a round or two at Barbot Boxing in to your weekly routine.
Barbot Boxing
764 34th St. N. Ste. Q, Fargo Search Facebook: "Barbot Boxing & Fitness"
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E V A S Y E N O M Birthday Specials
Saving money is always easier said than done, especially when FargoMoorhead is filled with such great eats and shopping. Save some dough this year by checking out a list of free activities this month, or scout out places that offer birthday and college discounts.
Free Language Classes
Birthday deals are everywhere in town. Here's a few places to score certain free meals or items on your birthday: Godfather's Pizza, Denny's, Perkins, Grazie's Italian Grill, Goodfellas Pizza, Rhombus Guys, Sandy's Donuts, The Boiler Room. Birthday discounts: China Garden, Giant Panda, Grand Junction, Mango's Mexican & American Grill, Speak Easy, Super Buffet and more.
Ice Rinks
Sliding around and skating on the ice is a great free activity, so long as you have your own pair of skates or a slick pair of shoes. Browse through the list of ice rinks and warming houses on page 68 to find one near you.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor
The Red Raven has plenty of free monthly events to check out. For example, every Tuesday is Open Mic Comedy Night from 9 - 11 p.m., the first Friday of the month is Songwriters Night from 7 - 9 p.m., the first Thursday of the month is Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 7 - 9 p.m. and the second Thursday of the month is Old Time Jam from 7 - 9 p.m.
The New American Consortium for Wellness and Empowerment will be offering free Swahili classes Monday, January 11 for 10 weeks and free Somali classes Tuesday, January 12, also for 10 weeks. If all goes well, Arabic will also be added in the future. This is a great way to get involved in the community and try something new, for free.
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SaveCoin
Looking for some of the best deals in town? SaveCoin offers coupons and deals all over Fargo-Moorhead for things such as restaurants and car services to window treatments and guitar lessons. You never know what you might come across.
Visit fargomonthly.com/fargomoorhead-birthday-perks-guide to find even more birthday deals.
College Specials
Got a college ID? Take advantage of your student discount and mug nights at your favorite bars and restaurants. Here are some examples for every day of the week.
MONDAY | Three Lyons Pub - Mug
Night: Buy the 32 oz mug for $2 and fill it for the price of a pint from 7 p.m. to close. TUESDAY | Bomb Shelter - $7 cover for free taps and wells 9 p.m. - midnight with college ID. WEDNESDAY | Sports Bar - College Night with half price domestic pitchers. THURSDAY | Herds & Horns - $2 off beer, wine and spirits plus $2.50 off Captain Morgan drinks with valid college ID. FRIDAY & SATURDAY | OB Sports Zone College Night with $2.50 select drinks from 9 - 11 p.m. SUNDAY | Buffalo Wild Wings (All area locations) - half off food after 9 p.m. with college ID and purchase of a beverage. Find more at fargomonthly.com/ bar-specials 61
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While many New Year's resolutions tend to revolve around bettering ourselves, it's also said that our happiness can increase when we help others. FargoMoorhead has plenty to offer when it comes to ways you can give back to the community.
City of Moorhead
Help out the city of Moorhead parks and recreation department with activities such as park and river cleanup, flowerbed adoptions, youth coaching and special events. You can also volunteer to greet guests and assist with tour guides at places such as the Heritage Hjemkomst Center or the Comstock House. cityofmoorhead.com
The Arc Attic Treasures
The Arc is always looking for volunteers to help with sorting and cleaning donations, organizing on the sales floor, dusting merchandise and keeping the store looking tidy. The thrift store is also looking for volunteers with technology skills to help prepare donated computers to be put on the sales floor. arccassnd.com Email Kati Nelson at assistantdirector@arccassnd.org if interested.
Homeward Animal Shelter
Do a deed for our furry friends by aiding the animal shelter with pet socialization, helping with fundraising events and assisting with adoptions. By committing to a two-hour time slot each week for at least three months, you can walk the dogs, give the cats some valuable play time, help customers and so much more. homewardonline.org/volunteer
Fargo Public Libraries
Assist the libraries in our community by being a volunteer that can help keep shelves in good order and make it easier for staff and patrons to find and use materials. You can also be an outreach volunteer, which involves providing library materials and services to those who are homebound, in nursing homes or are unable to come to the library themselves. cityoffargo.com Applications can be sent to Pam Strait at pstrait@cityoffargo.com
GiGi's Playhouse
a volunteer-run organization, As GiGi's Playhouse is always looking for help and dedication from all kinds of volunteers. Lend your time and skills at playhouse programs, events, administrative services and even on the Board of Members to help keep the programs at GiGi's vibrant, fun and free. Attend their monthly volunteer orientation meeting to learn more on how you can be a part of it. gigisplayhouse.org/fargo/volunteer
Impact Giveback
If you're looking to do some volunteer work that suites your skills and talents, the Impact Foundation can help you find the perfect place to fit in as a volunteer. You can search online based on your skill sets and soon you'll be lending a helping hand to your favorite organization or nonprofit. impactgiveback.org/volunteer
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EMBRACE THE
Frost JANUARY 29TH - 31ST
​Get excited for the North of Normal Frostival
e've all heard it before:
By Erica Rapp Photos courtesy of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Fargo-Moorhead is a desolate, frozen wasteland during the winter months, and it's a mystery to outsiders how we manage to survive the harsh cold. Well, it's time for that to change. Since we can't do anything about the conditions that Mother Nature so graciously gives us, the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau has found a way for the community to beat the winter doldrums and embrace the cold instead of apologizing for it. "Often, we give in to the myths by our apologetic natures when
it comes to our weather. We do this even though many of us do not mind the few extremely cold weeks that tend to happen a couple times during the winter in light of all the wonderful weather and wholesome community we have yearround," said Stephonie Broughton of the FMCVB. On that note, bundle up for the first-ever North of Normal Frostival, where the entire community will be able to participate in free winter wonderland activities and competitions over the course of a weekend. The goal is to first turn citizens into the biggest
advocates for the community, whether it's living here or visiting. Other goals are to use the event as a catalyst to attract people to our area to either live here and fill our growing job market or to visit and spend money locally. This event is a great way to show love for where you live just by participating in a weekend full of fun outdoor activities. So, are you in? The cold shouldn't bother you anyway. Schedule of events
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North of Normal Frostival January 29 - 31
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, January 29 | Opening Kickoff 6 - 9 p.m., US Bank Plaza on Second Avenue in Downtown Fargo • Live music in a heated, covered tent • Beer Garden (tentative) • Carriage rides from Dakota Carriage Company • S'more-making fire pits with complimentary supplies to the first 500 attendees • Hot Cocoa Cookoff: A people's choice battle to determine the best hot cocoa creations from coffee shops, restaurants and bars • Holiday lights and potential specials with downtown businesses Saturday, January 30 | Frostville 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Depot on Main Avenue in Downtown Fargo • All-day activities: snow murals, outdoor yard games, giant coloring station, I Spy photo hunt contest, giant outdoor sauna • 10 a.m. - noon: decorate a snowflake • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. : create your own Dippin' Dots • 2 - 4 p.m. : "Winter Rocks" skating event • 3 - 5 p.m. : Slime station Saturday, January 30 | Additional Activities • Snowga: Yoga in the snow taught by local instructor Andrea Paradis. 11 a.m. at Island Park (302 7th St. S, Fargo) • Polar Plunge: Presented by the Special Olympics of North Dakota. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Ramada Plaza Inn & Suites (1635 42nd St. S, Fargo) Saturday, January 30 | Competitions • Snow Golf: West Fargo Park District, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. tee times at Elmwood Park (500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo) • Cross Country Ski Race: Fargo Park District, 9 a.m. at Edgewood Golf Course (19 Golf Course Road, Fargo) • Cardboard Sled Race: Fargo Park District, 8:30 a.m. - noon at Mickelson Sledding Hill (901 Oak St. N, Fargo)
For more information
• Snow Kickball Tournament: Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at MB Johnson Park (3601 11th St. N, Moorhead) • Snow Disc Golf Tournament: Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Memorial River Front Park (700 1st Ave. N, Moorhead) • Snow Softball Tournament: Fargo Slow Pitch Association, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Mickelson Park (901 Oak St. N, Fargo) Sunday, January 31 | B-B-BRRR Winter Classic Bike Race 1:30 p.m. start, Fargo Community Gardens at Lower Terrace • Registration is at noon • Sponsored by Great Northern Bicycle
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The first ever North of Normal Frostival will be held thanks to the FMCVB's collaboration with the Fargo Park District, West Fargo Park District, Moorhead Parks and Recreation, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Community Partnership and the FMWF Chamber of Commerce with help from local organizations such as Minnesota State University Moorhead, The Arts Partnership, Great Northern Bicycle, Fargo Slow Pitch Softball and the Special Olympics of North Dakota.
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snow GUIDE L ace up your skates and dust off your skis. The snow is here to stay for the next few months, so you may as well find a way to enjoy it. Luckily, Fargo-Moorhead has plenty to offer when it comes to ice rinks, crosscountry skiing trails and sledding hills. By Erica Rapp Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
cross-country SKIING TRAILS
ou can glide in a winter wonderland Y this snowy season. Thanks to our flat landscape, the Fargo-Moorhead area has a variety of options when it comes to cross country skiing trails.
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Edgewood Golf Course 19 Golf Course Ave. N, Fargo • 1.8 miles, 3.1 miles
MB Johnson Park 3601 11th St. N, Moorhead • 2.36 miles
North Elmwood Park 500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo • .5 miles
Lindenwood Park 1905 Roger Maris Dr. S, Fargo • 3.5 miles
Viking Ship and Davy Park 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead • 2.17 miles
South Elmwood Park 535 13th Ave. W, West Fargo • 1 mile
Prairiewood Golf Course 22 Prairiewood Dr. S, Fargo • 1.8 miles
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Rendezvous Park 1055 32nd Ave. W, West Fargo • 1.2 miles
equipment RENTAL
​ on't have the proper equipment D when it comes to playing in the snow? You can always rent equipment instead of paying big bucks to make it your own.
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19 Golf Course Ave. N, Fargo 701-232-8620 Youth Ski: $5.50 Adult Ski: $11 Snowshoes: $5
505 Center Ave, Moorhead 218-233-2751
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ice RINKS
Lace up your skates and shred the ice for a little winter fun. With so many outdoor hockey and recreational rinks in the area, you're sure to find one that's convenient for you. Most rinks also have warming houses in case you need to take a break from the cold.
FARGO Fargo outdoor skating rinks and warming houses operate MondayFriday from 3:30-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from noon-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Bennett Park 1900 58th Ave. S, Fargo Brunsdale Park 1702 27th Ave. S, Fargo Closed MondayThursday Centennial Park 4101 25th St. S, Fargo Clara Barton Park 1451 6th St. S, Fargo Downtown Fargo Corner of Main Avenue and Broadway Horace Mann Park 1025 3rd St. N, Fargo
sledding
Grab your sled or, heck, a piece of cardboard, and hit the hills of Fargo-Moorhead. Edgewood Chalet 19 Golf Course Ave. N, Fargo Mickelson Park 901 Oak St. N, Fargo North Elmwood Park 500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo
Jefferson Park 1622 3rd Ave. S, Fargo Kennedy Park 4501 42nd St. S, Fargo Lemke Park 1000 32nd Ave. S, Fargo
Madison Park 3010 11th Ave. N, Fargo McKinley Park 2931 10th St. N, Fargo Roosevelt Park 1220 9th St. N, Fargo Village West Park 4415 9th Ave. Circle S, Fargo Washington Park 1725 Broadway N, Fargo Westgate Park 2700 Southgate Dr. SW, Fargo
MOORHEAD Moorhead outdoor skating rinks and warming houses operate Monday-Friday from 4-8 p.m. and SaturdaySunday from 1-7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Alm Park 1300 Elm St. S, Moorhead *no warming house Hansmann Park 1320 12th Ave. N, Moorhead
Lewis & Clark Park 1807 16th St. S, Fargo
Lamb Park 1325 14th Ave. S, Moorhead
Lincoln Park 2120 9th St. S, Fargo
Morningside Park 455 Oakway, Moorhead
Longfellow Park 20 29th Ave. N, Fargo
Northeast Park 1817 8th Ave. N, Moorhead
Ridgewood Park 1818 31st St. S, Moorhead Riverview Estates Park 3801 5th St. S, Moorhead South Park 2102 14th St. S, Moorhead Village Green Park 2600 Village Green Blvd., Moorhead Voll Park 2600 Fairway Dr. N, Moorhead *no warming house
WEST FARGO West Fargo outdoor skating rinks and warming houses operate Monday - Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Elmwood Park 500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo Herb Tintes Park 131 6th Ave. E, West Fargo Maplewood Park 1400 17th Ave. E, West Fargo Rendezvous Park 1055 32nd Ave. W, West Fargo
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King Leo's King Leo's started out as one of Fargo's premier fast food establishments in the 1960s before big names like McDonald's came to town. Its Fargo location closed in 1978, but the popular restaurant has been brought back to life as of November 2015. The brand new fast food joint has a full menu with classic items such as burgers, shakes, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork and so much more that will leave fans remembering its glory days. kingleosnd.com 1443 42nd St. S, Fargo
Kitchen Gremlin Specializing in sandwiches and appetizers, this recent addition to Downtown Fargo's dining scene has made a splash with their constantly changing menu. They bake their bread fresh, it's got a laid-back atmosphere, there are a handful of arcade games to enjoy and they also serve a variety of cocktails. If you want a late-night snack, be sure to get there before 11:59 p.m. because they "can't feed the gremlins after midnight." 402 Broadway N, Fargo kitchengremlin.com
Pickled Parrot West What used to be the Max Lounge is now the Pickled Parrot West, where you can enjoy a great night out in a fun and alluring atmosphere. Have yourself a quality martini or an affordable small plate and meet up with your friends for live entertainment such as karaoke or comedy. This new West Fargo hot spot is the perfect place to be with your crew for a night out, date night or happy hour. 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo pickledparrotwest.com 72 | JANUARY 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
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Leave it to Fargo-Moorhead to be a constant breeding ground for new businesses. From restaurants to services, we caught up with six area establishments settling their roots in our beloved town. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Paul Flessland and Danielle Wente
Gruber Guitars
Specializing in a variety of services from custom guitars and amps to vintage restoration, repairs, setups, electronics and much more, Gruber Guitars can solve a handful of your musical needs that go beyond just ordinary guitars. Stop in for a visit with owner and experienced musician Nik Gruber to keep your instruments – or maybe a custom build – sounding their best. gruberguitars.com 413 Broadway N, Fargo
Hardcore Ink Body Art Studio/ Avani Salon & Spa
He does the ink, she does the hair. A husband and wife duo, Jeremy and Angela Hartje, have combined their business forces under one roof with one half of the space being a tattoo parlor and the other a salon and spa. Jeremy specializes in a little bit of everything when it comes to tattooing and art, and Angela's salon is well-known for quality color and hair extensions, along with many other services. avantisalonandspafargo.com Search Facebook: "Hardcore Ink Body Art Studio" 303 Broadway N, Fargo
Sidestreet Grille & Pub
know this isn't a new business in town, We but it has moved into a brand new location on Fourth Avenue North in Downtown Fargo, and it's pretty exciting. You can still enjoy the same Sidestreet menu when it comes to food, but with a few new items. The new location is open and inviting with plenty of window space to enjoy the view. And don't worry, open mic nights and live music are still happening on a weekly basis. facebook.com/SidestreetGrilleandPub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo 73
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“There’s beauty in
everything."
West Fargo native and Minnesota State University Moorhead student Tyler Evin has decided to dedicate his life to two things: art and education. But, like life in general, his road there has been a journey. By Drew Balstad // Photo by Paul Flessland
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eginnings
Growing up, Evin was interested in art at an early age. He's been drawing for as long as he can remember, but he didn’t take any art classes until 8th grade and continued them through high school. From early on, however, he found his interests leading him down a path that would guide him to the work he currently creates. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawing people. I haven’t really been drawing anything else. My passion is to work with the human figure and the human form," said Evin. He is currently pursuing a double major in studio art with an emphasis in painting and art education.
Art Education
Before he ever decided that painting was something he wanted to pursue seriously, Evin had the idea of becoming an art teacher. He got a job at an after school program teaching art to kids, a job that he realized had moved him as an individual. "I just loved going to work and working with youth and helping them work out different problems that they had. The art teacher in school is viewed more as a mentor than a teacher,” Evin said. “I love art, and now I’m finding that I’m loving working with kids and youth. I decided to pursue art education.”
Finding His Medium
The classes at MSUM opened up a new world to Evin as an artist. He was able to work with oil paints for the first time. He described starting to use oil paints, instead of acrylic paints, as “frustrating” at first. The paint didn’t dry as fast, and it took a lot of practice to become proficient. Now, however, he says it’s the only type of paint he’s interested in working with. It was also during a painting class at MSUM, where the class was assigned to do an abstract painting, that Evin had his light bulb moment. Though he’d seen abstract
work before and knew, as a concept, how to do it, it wasn’t until that project that he truly understood the freedom it gave him as an artist. “Once we got going with that abstract stuff, I was like, ‘Wow I can make something and it doesn’t have to be anything. It comes from whatever I’m feeling. It doesn’t have to represent anything,'” Evin said. “Once I got here and did that abstract project, it was liberating.”
Advice to aspiring Artists
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Don’t take anything personally. Someone else’s opinion isn’t a negative thing.
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Always keep practicing. Set a schedule and stick to it. Make sure that you’re always creating something. It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece.
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Find a mentor. Find someone who you can trust and take their advice.
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Don't be afraid of failure. It will happen as an artist, but take those opportunities to learn from them.
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Creative Process
The freedom that abstraction gives him allows Evin to find inspiration everywhere. “There’s beauty in everything you look at if you just take the time to really look,” Evin said. “And everywhere I go, everyone I meet, I can find inspiration for projects or paintings.” However, after inspiration strikes, there has to be a story. “Whenever I’m thinking about doing anything artistic related, I always have to think, ‘What story do I want to tell?’ Because, I feel like as artists we’re story tellers,” Evin said. Evin generally works from a photo reference of the subject he’s painting, but doesn’t put much emphasis
on making sure that every detail in the photo is accurate; he puts his own spin on the subject. Evin thinks about the composition and colors he wants to use to tell the story that’s in his head. Things don’t always go smoothly, however. “One of the frustrating parts about being an artist is, you always have this grand idea in your head about what the final thing is going to be. Most of the time you get a few bumps in the road and then it turns out good, but
it’s not exactly what you had in your head. I don’t beat myself up on it,” Evin said. “It’s always going to be better in your head than what you can do.” What is in his head, and what he as an artist is trying to say, doesn’t mean that’s exactly what he wants the viewer to get out of it, however. “I like to leave things ambiguous. I let the viewer decide and let them kind of interpret it for themselves because everyone is going to have a different reaction with what they look at and what they see,” Evin said. “I like that.”
tylerevin.strikingly.com
Facebook: "Tyler Evin Fine Art"
Future
With Evin’s dual passions for education and painting, his future plans are unclear. He said his hope is to pursue painting full-time, while also teaching on the side. “I have such a passion for painting, and such a passion for helping others too,” Evin said. “I just wish that they could work together.”
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e donned our ugliest sweaters for our holiday party with our employees and advertisers. Over 250 people came through our tent in Spotlight Media's, Fargo Monthly's parent company, parking lot. Thank you to all who showed up and we already can't wait for next year's celebration. Photos by Paul Flessland
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1 MILLION THANKS
5 2016
events
Thursday January 21 ecce: art + Yoga 216 Broadway N, Fargo Emerging Prairie's second annual appreciation event is a celebration of our startup community. We'll recognize folks with awards, dance to D Mills and the Thrills and toast to 2016 with a champagne toast featuring gold plated marshmallows from our friends at Wondermade.
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015 had big impact on our startup community. 2016 is poised to be a year historians look back on and credit for an explosion of growth and opportunity. It's very possible it could be a year where a collaboration between a college student and a seasoned veteran is established, a year when an artist partners with a developer to launch something transformational or the stay-at-home mom partners with a local shop to introduce a new product. I'm convinced it will be a year when new concepts are introduced and ideas come to life. Much of this activity and collaboration will be facilitated by events and gatherings. Do you want to be part of the story? Part of history? If so, here are five events you can't afford to miss.
By Greg Tehven Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography
Thursday July 21 Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St. N, Fargo TEDxFargo has been described by co-curator, Dr. Susan Mathison, as a spa for the mind. The event will be jam packed with thought provoking talks from thought leaders around the world. You'll hear from best selling author Joshua Fields Millburn from the Minimalists, Broadway star and Texas State Musical Theater leader Kaitlin Hopkins and Stanford Professor and 2005 entrepreneurial education teacher of the year Tom Byers.
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DRONE FOCUS CONFERENCE
Wednesday June 1 The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo Drones are gaining global attention. Join a day filled with the folks that build them, create them, worry about them and regulate them. The event has gained national attention and promises to showcase some of the most cutting edge technology in the world.
NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN'S STARTUP WEEKEND
April 22 - 24 Dakota Medical Foundation 4141 28th Ave. S, Fargo For the third year in a row, North Dakota Women's Startup Weekend will be hosted in Fargo — one of only a few in the world. A three-day experience for ideas and innovation, the event also includes a Sunday night presentation open to the public that is a mustsee. Past winners Shelley Mathison Holmes, Alayna Holkesvig, Lydia Gilbertson and Courtny Evanson are continuing to build their businesses.
1 MILLION CUPS REUNION
Wednesday November 23 The Stage at Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo For the second year in a row, we will gather all past 1 Million Cups speakers and give them an opportunity to share an update on their work. The event will move fast and will likely feature our friends from Washington, D.C. that are home for the holidays.
To learn more about these events and many others, make sure to hop onto emergingprairie.com
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THE STAFF’S TOP FIVE PICKS YOU CAN’T MISS THIS MONTH. 1
FARGO MARATHON INDOOR KICKOFF RUN 9th at 7:30 a.m.
A 5K and a 10K will be taking place along the concourse of the Fargodome. All pre-registered runners and walkers will receive a Kickoff Run t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for $100 to Fargo Running Company. Go to fargodome.com for more information. fargodome.com Fargodome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
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STATE OF THE CITIES
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HINDER
14th from 8 - 9:30 a.m.
27th at 7 p.m.
The mayors of Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth will share their vision for their cities, hurdles they'll face this year and answer your questions. Register early as tickets go quick.
Multi-platinum Oklahoma City, Okla., rockers are gearing up for their fifth studio album release and a show that stops in Fargo, with rock bands Ages Apart and Within Reason as opening acts. Hinder's singalong anthems include hits such as "Get Stoned" and "Lips of an Angel", which shot them to megastardom and establishing them as the next wave in anthemic rock. With over a decade under their career belts, they're just as fun as ever and will be featuring a new lead vocalist. Doors are at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m.
fmchamber.com
Ramada Plaza & Suites 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
jadepresents.com
Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
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NORTH OF NORMAL FROSTIVAL
29th from 6 - 9 p.m., 30th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 31st at 1:30 p.m.
The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will be holding the inaugural "North of Normal Frostival," this winter, which will be a three-day event in Downtown Fargo that aims to bring fun to the region's most bitter season. The festival will have live music, heated tents, carriage rides, a beer garden, s'more stations and contests with cardboard sledding, snow golf, cross-country skiing and much more in the great outdoors. fargomoorhead.org
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MONSTER JAM
February 5th at 7:30 p.m. and 6th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for the annual thrill of Monster Jam as your monstrous favorites such as Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Metal Mulisha, Lupe Soza, El Diablo and more tear up the dirt and make some noise in the Fargodome. There will also be a Pit Party from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday the 6th, where tickets are $10 and you can get in on the action before it starts. Doors will open one hour prior to shows. fargodome.com
Fargodome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
Downtown Fargo and various locations
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CALENDAR 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
333 4th St. 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 award-winning mixologists host the class and registration includes four hand-crafted cocktails plus appetizers for $30. boilerroom.com The Boiler Room
LAURA YOUNGBIRD: COMMON THREAD EXHIBIT
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8th from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Through February 6th
"Common Thread" is a solo exhibition of recent work by artist and educator Laura Youngbird from Breckenridge, Minn. In this exhibition, Youngbird presents two series of portraits featuring friends, family, important Native American artists and scholars. She also premieres several new series of prints, which are united through narratives based on her life and experiences. Youngbird is currently the director of the museum's Creativity Among Native American Artists program, which offers professional development and opportunities for Native American artists in the region. plainsart.org Plains Art Museum
The market may be dropping, but there is still plenty to know about the oil in North Dakota. Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, will share his thoughts on what to expect from the oil market this year. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door for chamber members and $35 in advance or $40 at the door for non-members. fmchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott
NDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. OMAHA 7th at 7 p.m. gobison.com Scheels Arena
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
BILL BLANK AT COURTNEY'S COMEDY CLUB 7th at 8 p.m. and 8th - 9th at 8 and 10:30 p.m. 600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead
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4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
FARGO FORCE VS. CHICAGO STEEL 8th at 7:05 p.m.
FRANK ROCHE AND DAVE JOHNSON AT 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 Frank Roche and Dave Johnson will be performing two shows per night for the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson
201 5th St. N, Fargo
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
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redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
5th from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney's Comedy Club
Parents can enjoy a night out while the kids have a wild time at the Red River Zoo filled with fun, games and activities. This session, children will go on a nocturnal adventure and learn about the animals that dwell in the night through games, activities and a trip through the zoo. Snacks will be provided. Prices vary with zoo members and non-members and number of children attending. Pre-registration is required.
fargoforce.com Scheels Arena
704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
A LOOK AT ND'S OIL MARKET
210 Broadway N, Fargo
RED RIVER ZOO PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
MOMMY AND ME TYME
9th from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This fun and interactive class is a great way for parents to get an opportunity to be creative with their kids. Various time slots for 45-minute classes are available throughout the day and pre-registration is required. This class also repeats every Saturday and weekly activities range anywhere from cooking to painting. sorockchildcare.com Square One Rental Kitchen & Event Center
1407 1st Ave. N, Fargo
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FARGO MARATHON INDOOR KICKOFF RUN
9th at 7:30 a.m.
A 5K and a 10K will be taking place along the concourse of the Fargodome. All preregistered runners and walkers will receive a Kickoff Run t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for $100 to Fargo Running Company. Go to fargodome.com for more information. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
FM POWER LUNCH
14th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This free lunch for business professionals takes place the second Thursday of every month. Taking place in Bethel Church, the event features a scripture based message for Christian business people. Jess Almlie, Learning and Development Trainer, at Discovery Benefits will be the featured speaker.
DOUG KARPF AT COURTNEY'S COMEDY CLUB 14th at 8 p.m. and 15th - 16th at 8 and 10:30 p.m. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney's Comedy Club
600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead
bethelfc.com Bethel Church
2702 30th Ave. S, Fargo
BRIDGEVIEW LIQUOR BEER CLASS 11th from 7:30 - 8 p.m.
This month's beer class from Bridgeview Liquor is taught by Ellen Brisch and will focus on stouts. You'll learn the history and basic styles of stouts and receive a guided tasting with descriptions of key aroma, appearance and flavor profiles over eight different beer samples. Class sizes are limited and you must be at least 21 years of age with a valid ID to attend. facebook.com/BridgeviewLiquor Bridgeview Liquor
935 37th Ave. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. HAMLINE 11th at 7 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium
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JOIN THE CULTURE CLUB: WHY CULTURE IS THE HOTTEST TOPIC IN BUSINESS TODAY 13th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tonya Stende, chief engagement officer at Dale Carnegie Business Group of ND, will help attendees define culture and what it means for their organization in this interactive discussion. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door for chamber members or $45 in advance or $55 at the door for non-members. fmchamber.com Holiday Inn Fargo
3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
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STATE OF THE CITIES 14th from 8 - 9:30 a.m.
The mayors of Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth will share their vision for their cities, hurdles they'll face this year and answer your questions. Register early as tickets go quick. fmchamber.com Ramada Plaza & Suites
1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
WINE CLASS: NAPA AND SONOMA REDS 14th at 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Join sommelier Jean Taylor at 99 Bottles for this 60-minute class on Napa and Sonoma Red wine. Tickets are limited to 20 people and are $20 per person. facebook.com/99BottlesMHD 99 Bottles
924 Main Ave, Moorhead
COOKING MEAT 101 14th from 7 - 9 p.m.
In this demonstrative class, you will learn the essentials to cooking three different types of meat so that they are not just cooked to safe temperatures, but so that they taste delicious. Taught by Pete's BBQ owner Pete VanHal, this class will focus on topics such as proper meat handling, how to trim meat, temperatures, what pans to use and why and much more. Wine and beer will be available by the glass or bottle during the class. The class costs $45 and preregistration is required.
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squareonekitchens.com Square One Rental Kitchen & Event Center
1407 1st Ave. N, Fargo
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NORTH DAKOTA INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT STATE FINALS
Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Bengt Washburn and Ben San Del will be performing two shows per night for the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats.
Take the night to celebrate the accomplishments of women all across North Dakota and learn about all of the impactful work they are doing in their community to make a difference. Contestants include junior teens ages 8-12, teens ages 13-18 and Mrs. ages 21-55. They will compete in interviews, fitness, fun fashion and evening gown categories and only one will be crowned in each category.
15th and 16th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson
201 5th St. N, Fargo
VALLEY WOMEN'S EXPO 2016 15th and 16th at various times
Motivational speakers, shopping and demonstrations will be filling the Fargodome as thousands of women gather for the Valley Women's Expo. There will great speakers flown in from around the country, fun surprises from NBC’s The Voice and appearances from local Valley News Live favorites. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
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NDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
16th at 4:30 p.m. gobison.com Scheels Arena
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
MSUM MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE 16th at 6 p.m.
msumdragons.com Alex Nemzek Hall
1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
16th at 7 p.m.
ndinternationalpageants.org Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT)
333 4th St. S, Fargo
MIXOLOGY CLASS: TEQUILA 18th at 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Join Evan Christie with 99 Bottles as he teaches you about different types of tequila. He will be teaching you how to make a Margarita, La Paloma and a Tequila Old Fashioned. Tickets are $20 per person, which includes a 60-minute mixology class and includes three drink recipes and samples. facebook.com/99BottlesMHD 99 Bottles
924 Main Ave, Moorhead
BEGINNERS SUSHI CLASS 18th from 6 - 9 p.m.
Learn the basics for creating your own sushi rolls along with the methods and importance of preparing sushi rice in this demonstrative and hands-on class. Taught by Chef Randall Toenges, this class will also teach you the difference between Nigiri and Maki as you prepare the rolls yourself. Be sure to bring a sharp Chef’s knife along, and keep in mind that
this class will involve the handling and consumption of raw fish. This class is also a required pre-requisite for Intermediate Sushi Classes and must be registered for in advance. squareonekitchens.com Square One Rental Kitchen & Event Center
1407 1st Ave. N, Fargo
AD FED JANUARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON 19th at 11:30 a.m.
Kevin M. Hoffman is the author of the forthcoming Rosenfeld Media book, Meeting Design and founded Seven Heads Design, a network of highly experienced digital design thinkers who operate independently. Admission is free for AAF-ND members, $50 for nonmembers and $20 for nonmember students. aaf-nd.org Courtyard by Marriott
WOMEN CONNECT: WORK-LIFE RESET 19th from 3 - 5 p.m.
Fawn Germer, an Oprah-featured, bestselling author of eight books who has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize four times. "Work-Life Reset" is her new book. She will speak about lessons she's learned on leadership and performance dynamics, as well as how to deal with obstacles. fmchamber.com Ramada Plaza & Suites and Conference Center
1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
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21st from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the entrepreneurial community with Emerging Prairie at their second 1 Million Thanks. D Mills and the Thrills will return to Fargo and kick off the social hour starting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. and the thanksfest will begin at 7:30. emergingprairie.com/events ecce art + yoga
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
216 Broadway N, Fargo
KEVIN ZEOLI AT COURTNEY'S COMEDY CLUB
21st at 8 p.m. and 22nd-23rd at 8 and 10:30 p.m. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney's Comedy Club
600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead
CONCORDIA WRESTLING VS. AUGSBURG 22nd at 7 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium
901 8th St. S, Moorhead
RED RIVER ZOO PARENTS' NIGHT OUT 22nd from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
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Parents can enjoy a night out while the kids have a fun time at the Red River Zoo filled with games and activities. This session, children will go on a winter adventure and learn about how animals survive the coldest time of year through games, activities and a trip through the zoo. Snacks will be provided. Prices vary with zoo members and non-members and number of children attending. Preregistration is required. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo
4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
NETWORKING TO BUSINESS LUNCH: THE ABCS OF A CREDIT SCORE
STEVE GILLESPIE AND MICHAEL CALLAHAN AT LEVEL 2 COMEDY
Eric Miller of Capital Credit Union will talk about the ins and outs of why your credit score is so important. Registration is required. It is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.
Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedians Steve Gillespie and Michael Callahan will be performing two shows per night for the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats.
19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
fmchamber.com Center for Scouting, Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of America
4200 19th Ave. S, Fargo
22nd and 23rd at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
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201 5th St. N, Fargo
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MELD MAKERS CONFERENCE 27th from noon - 6 p.m.
Fargo 3D Printing, C2Renew and Emerging Prairie will be hosting this conference for makers, creatives and tinkers. The conference will be about how to launch, grow and sustain a thriving company. The day will hold a full variety of activities. emergingprairie.com/event/meld-makersconference The Stage at Island Park
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5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
SHAKESPEAREFEST: ROMEO & JULIET
23rd from 7:30 - 9 p.m. and 24th from 2 - 4 p.m.
During this year's WinterArts Fest, festival artists of all disciplines will create and present work inspired by this year's celebrated artist: William Shakespeare. The FM Symphony's Masterworks Concert will focus on some of the most beautiful musical creations that were inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." This performance will also include brand new work by composer and violinist Daniel Breedon. Register for tickets in advance. winterartsfest.org NDSU Festival Concert Hall
1511 12th Ave. N, Fargo
333 4th St. S, Fargo
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27th at 7 p.m.
Multi-platinum Oklahoma City, Okla., rockers are gearing up for their fifth studio album release and a show that stops in Fargo, with rock bands Ages Apart and Within Reason as opening acts. Hinder's singalong anthems include hits such as "Get Stoned" and "Lips of an Angel", which shot them to megastardom and establishing them as the next wave in anthemic rock. With over a decade under their career belts, they're just as fun as ever and will be featuring a new lead vocalist. Doors are at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre
314 Broadway N, Fargo
ERIC HUNTER AT COURTNEY'S COMEDY CLUB 28th at 8 p.m. and 29th - 30th at 8 and 10:30 p.m. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney's Comedy Club
600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET 25th at 6:30 p.m.
The international Tony Award-winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet, takes place on December 4, 1956, when a twist of fate brought musical greats Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, known as one of the "fathers of rock and roll," gathered the four legendary musicians at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn., for an evening that resulted in one of the greatest rock and roll jam sessions in history. Witness the spirit of music in this lively, touching musical about some of the greatest legends of all time. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show time at 7:30 p.m. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
CONCORDIA MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. ST. THOMAS 25th at 7 p.m.
gocobbers.com Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium
901 8th St. S, Moorhead
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TOMMY THOMPSON AND KAMIKAZE SNOWMEN AT 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 Tommy Thompson and Kamikaze Snowmen will be performing two shows per night for the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats.
Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event only. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
VOCALESSSENCE
29th from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain will be bringing you a night of cultural and musical greatness. Enjoy river talk and tales with Mark Twain as they travel to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present with the words of Mark Twain. vocalessence.org/events Concordia College - Memorial Auditorium
901 8th St. S, Moorhead
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NORTH OF NORMAL FROSTIVAL
29th from 6 - 9 p.m., 30th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 31st at 1:30 p.m.
The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau will be holding the inaugural "North of Normal Frostival," this winter, which will be a three-day event in Downtown Fargo that aims to bring fun to the region's most bitter season. The festival will have live music, heated tents, carriage rides, a beer garden, s'more stations, "Battle of the Cocoas" and contests with cardboard sledding, snow softball, snow golf, cross-country skiing and much more in the great outdoors. Bring the family to this "Frostville" area and you'll find something to please everyone while embracing winter. fargomoorhead.org Downtown Fargo and various locations
POST COMEDY THEATRE ​30th from 7 - 9 p.m.
Robert post is funny and awe-inspiring and his one-man variety show will fill the stage with 20 different characters and clever skits. Post keeps his audiences
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201 5th St. N, Fargo
RED RIVER VALLEY BOAT & MARINE PRODUCTS SHOW
29th from noon - 9 p.m., 30th from 10 a.m. 8 p.m., 31st from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
North Dakota's largest and best Boat Show returns to Fargo for its 24th year in operation. It's the premier showcase for all that is new in boating, docks, marine electronics and much more. The boat show will have products that are ready to buy, so be sure to come prepared if you're looking to take home a new toy.
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February 5th at 7:30 p.m. and 6th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for the annual thrill of Monster Jam as your monstrous favorites such as Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Metal Mulisha, Lupe Soza, El Diablo and more tear up the dirt and make some noise in the Fargodome. There will also be a Pit Party from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday the 6th, where tickets are $10 and you can get in on the action before it starts. Doors will open one hour prior to shows.
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1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS captivated with his carefully-crafted routines and his impressive freestyle improvisations that are fun for the whole family to enjoy. mnstate.edu/perform MSUM Center for Performing Arts - Hansen Theatre
1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead
FMFC HIGH SCHOOL FENCING INVITATIONAL 30th at 9 a.m.
For the first time ever in this area, the Fargo-Moorhead Fencing Club is hosting the FMFC High School Fencing Invitational, where approximately 125 high school fencers from around the region will be competing at Oak Grove Lutheran School in North Fargo. The FMFC is also offering limited free fencing classes beginning in January and invites anyone to sign up for their "Intro to Fencing for Adults" class on Thursday evenings. fmfencing.com Oak Grove Lutheran School
124 North Terrace, Fargo
PINT-SIZED EXPLORERS: SUPER POOPERS February 2nd from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Bring your kids to the zoo for an education evening on their favorite creatures. This session, guests will learn about the important of African dung beetles, how much poop elephants produce a day, which animals' droppings look like a cube and behavioral traits about certain animals. You'll do hands-on activities and meet some of the animals. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo
4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
February 4th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
One of the best networking events is back. This 21-plus event gathers hundreds of business professionals in one setting for a fun, casual night. fmchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
EQUIVOCATION
February 5th - February 27th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee February 14th and 28th at 2 p.m.
Part of the community-wide ShakespeareFest, this play involves a terrorist plot to blow up Parliament and William Shakespeare is commissioned to write the “true historie” of the gunpowder plot. There will be a pay as you wish preview performances on February 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. theatreb.org Theatre B
716 Main Ave, Fargo
GRANGER SMITH FEATURING EARL DIBBLES JR. February 5th at 7 p.m.
Granger Smith has been building a country music career that is truly groundbreaking. With sold-out national tours, a social media following of more than four million and YouTube views exceeding 35 million, he has captured an audience that is truly genuine. With the release of his EP "4x4" in May of 2015, Granger is cranking out hit after hit as a preview to his upcoming full-length album debut scheduled for early 2016. Granger has been tapped as an iHeartCountry Radio “On The Verge” artist and for CBS Radio’s competitive “Launch Program.” Doors are at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre
314 Broadway N, Fargo
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JANUARY 5TH - 7TH TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH Lacey Guck - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH The Shuttles - Dempsey's The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's Saving Abel - The Windbreak THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH Pat Lenertz Band - Dempsey's Ciro - Junkyard Brewing Company Spoken Word Open Mic Night - The Red Raven 8th Hour - Shotgun Sally's Tripwire - The Windbreak
JANUARY 8TH - 9TH FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH Pat Lenertz Band - Dempsey's The Skipjacks - Junkyard Brewing Company Not Ben Shin, Crab Legs, Trees at Sea, The Richards, Independent Study - The New Direction FM All Stars - Pickled Parrot Wicked Drive - Rick's Bar Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar October Road - Shotgun Sally's Mixed Theory - VFW: Downtown 32 Below - The Windbreak
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH Babylon - Dempsey's The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company FM All Stars - Pickled Parrot Wicked Drive - Rick's Bar Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar IV Play - Shotgun Sally's Mixed Theory - VFW: Downtown The Roosters - The Windbreak
JANUARY 10TH - 14TH SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH Beer & Hymns feat. Dan Christianson Junkyard Brewing Company Lars and Joe Pony Show - The Windbreak MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH Mike Holtz - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH High Five - Dempsey's Dan Christianson and "Charity Pet Trivia" - Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH Heavy is the Head - The HoDo Eddie Danger - Junkyard Brewing Company Old Time Jam - The Red Raven The Roosters - Shotgun Sally's Slamabama - The Windbreak
JANUARY 15TH - 16TH FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH Poitin - Dempsey's The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Familiar Theme, Dear Interceptor, Blue 9 - The New Direction Ciro & Topher Show - Pickled Parrot The Coolers - Speck's Bar Brat Pack Radio - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Slamabama - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH Black River Revue - Dempsey's Matt Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Ciro & Topher Show - Pickled Parrot The Coolers - Speck's Bar Contention - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Unleashed - The Windbreak
JANUARY 17TH - 21ST SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH Beer & Hymns feat. The Cropdusters Junkyard Brewing Company Redline - Shotgun Sally's Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH Michael Pink - Junkyard Brewing Company
MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH Matt Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH San Haven Chuckle - Dempsey's Mike Holtz - Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH Lacey Guck - Junkyard Brewing Company
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST The Blues Band - The HoDo Ciro - Junkyard Brewing Company Slamabama - Shotgun Sally's Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak
JANUARY 22ND - 23RD FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND Heavy is the Head - Dempsey's Mike Munson - Junkyard Brewing Company Ultrasound - Pickled Parrot Mick $ Rich - Speck's Bar Mourning After - Rick's Bar Slamabama - Shotgun Sally's Kapeesh - VFW: Downtown Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD C.O.D - Dempsey's The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Trita, We Found Home, Boxcutter Kids, Ceiling Walker - The New Direction Ultrasound - Pickled Parrot Mick $ Rich - Speck's Bar Mourning After - Rick's Bar Junk FM - Shotgun Sally's Kapeesh - VFW: Downtown Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak
JANUARY 24TH - 28TH SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH Beer & Hymns feat. The Cropdusters Junkyard Brewing Company Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH Aquarium Night - Dempsey's Warren Christensen - Junkyard Brewing Company Live Karaoke with The Big Beat Band Shotgun Sally's THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH The Skipjacks - Junkyard Brewing Company Celtic Jam - The Red Raven Ciro & Topher Show - Shotgun Sally's Boomtown - The Windbreak
JANUARY 29TH - 31ST FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH Ginstrings - Dempsey's Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company Flatlanders - Pickled Parrot Bottoms Up - Speck's Bar Jacked Up - Shotgun Sally's Flashback - VFW: Downtown Some Sh*tty Cover Band - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH Heart and Soul - Dempsey's 8th Hour - JC Chumley's Pat Lenertz and Matt Johnson Junkyard Brewing Company Kipp G, Too Fast For Frank, Crab Legs, Hannah Westerholm - The New Direction Flatlanders - Pickled Parrot Bottoms Up - Speck's Bar Pop Rocks - Shotgun Sally's Flashback - VFW: Downtown Lost Highway - The Windbreak SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST Beer & Hymns feat. 12 Strings Junkyard Brewing Company Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak
LOCAL MUSIC
VENUES NEED TO FIND THE HOTSPOT? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS HELPFUL GUIDE. DEMPSEY’S
226 Broadway, Fargo
HODO
101 Broadway, Fargo
JC CHUMLEY'S
1608 Main Ave, Moorhead
JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
THE NEW DIRECTION 14 Roberts St. N, Fargo
PICKLED PARROT 505 3rd Ave N, Fargo
THE RED RAVEN
916 Main Avenue, Fargo
RICK’S BAR
2721 Main Ave, Fargo
SHOTGUN SALLY’S 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo
SPECK’S BAR
2611 Main Ave, Fargo
VFW: DOWNTOWN 202 Broadway, Fargo
THE WINDBREAK
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 - 2 pm 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 am - 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
Happy Hour Applebees from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close and 4 area locations $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 9 pm - close and $6.99 domestic pitchers
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 to 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
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
Bison Turf 1211 University Dr. N, Fargo
Happy Hour drink specials All Day
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
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$3 Captain $3 Captain $3 Captain $3 Captain $3 Captain $3 Captain Morgan/ Morgan/ Morgan/ Morgan/ Morgan/ Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Barcardi/Chuck Barcardi/Chuck Barcardi/Chuck Barcardi/Chuck Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Norris & Ninja Norris & Ninja Norris & Ninja Norris & Ninja The Bowler Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, Turtle Shots, Turtle Shots, Turtle Shots, Turtle Shots, Turtle Shots, 2630 University $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $3.50 Tito’s Dr. S, Fargo $4 Jack Daniels $4 Jack Daniels $4 Jack Daniels $4 Jack Daniels $4 Jack Daniels Vodka, $4 Jack & Crown Royal, & Crown Royal, & Crown Royal, & Crown Royal, & Crown Royal, Daniels & Crown Happy Hour: $1 Happy Hour: $1 Happy Hour: $1 Happy Hour: $1 Happy Hour: $1 Royal off all drinks off all drinks off all drinks off all drinks off all drinks
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$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
Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S. Ste. 161, Fargo
$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 vodaks 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
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
$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)
Fargo Brewing Company 610 University Dr. N, Fargo
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$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day
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Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo
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$5 cocktails from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close
$5 cocktails from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close
$5 cocktails from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close
$5 cocktails from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close
$5 cocktails from 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close
$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
Happy Hour Happy Hour Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm and 3 - 6 pm and 3 - 6 pm and 9 pm - close, 9 pm - close, 9 pm - close, Thursday night $2.50 domestic $3 mimosas, Football specials, pints, $3 craft/ $3 PBR pounders $3 mimosas, import pints, and $2.50 $3 PBR pounders $2.50 Snortie Brew Snortie Brew and $2.50 Pints and $3 pints all day Snortie Brew mimosas all day pints all day
Happy hour 3 - 6 pm, $2.50 Snortie Brew Pints, $3 PBR pounders and $3 mimosas all day
$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
$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 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
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
Barcardi Party: $3 Barcardi White, Limón or Black Razz
$3 UV Vodka
$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars with UV Vodka until 4 pm
Wine Club 4 - 9 pm
Pay The Day Taps 8 - 10 pm College Night $2.50 select drink 9 - 11 pm
$.99 teas and select bottle beer College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 pm
Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
NoBull Country Club 609 NP Ave, Fargo 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
Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo
OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo
Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
Bourbon Sampling for $10 5 - 10 pm
$5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2 for 1 drinks from 3-6 pm
Wine Club Night from 4 - 10 pm
Ticket Tuesday - $3.50 Mugs 6 - 10 pm Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm with 2-4-1 drinks
$2.95 domestic pints 6 - close and 2 for 1 drinks from 3-6 pm
2 for 1 drinks from 3-6 pm
College Night $2.50 select drinks 9 - 11 pm, 2 for 1 drinks from 3 - 6 pm
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 pm and $2 pounders, $2.50 domestic bottles, $4 Fireball and select parrot jars
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 pm and $3 Ice Hole and Captain Morgan, $4 select parrot jars and $4.50 shots
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 pm and $4 Water Moccasins, $7 craft tap parrot jars and $8 well drink parrot jars
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 pm and $3 Ice Hole, $4 Crown Royal and $5 Patron
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Happy Hour all day
$2.95 Bloody Marys/ mimosas/SkipN-Go Naked 11 am-2 pm
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 am-2 pm
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas & select drinks 11 am - 2 pm, College Night $2.50 select drinks 9-11 pm
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 12 pm - 2 pm
Happy Hour from 4 to 9 pm and $3 Malibu, Windsor and Chuck Norris
GO DRINKS MONDAY
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Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm and 9 pm to close, $1 off local beers
Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm and 9 pm to close, $5 Midwest Martinis
Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm and 9 pm to close, $ 1 off craft pounders
Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm and 9 pm to close, $4 Bulleit
Happy Hour from 4 to 6 pm and 9 pm to close, $5 cucumber Bloody Marys
$2 off martinis $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off top shelf liquor & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off beer and wells
$2.50 16oz taps $2 domestic $3 premium $5 long island teas
Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo
Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm
Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm ½ off wine 6 pm - midnight
Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm $2 off original cocktails from 6 pm - close
Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm $5 domestic pitchers 9 pm - close
Happy Hour 3 - 6 pm $2 off all canned/bottled beers and 2 for 1 rail drinks from 9 pm - close
2 for 1 rail drinks $4 craft pints 9 pm - close
$4 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar from noon - 5 pm, $3 You Call It’s for service industry all day
Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo
$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
$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
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 u-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
Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo
$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
Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
Happy Hour 4 - 7 pm with $3 jumbo domestics, $2.75 Captain Morgan
Happy Hour 4 - 7 pm with $3 jumbo domestics, 2 for 1 Cocktails
Happy Hour 4 - 7 pm with $3 jumbo domestics, $3 Crown Royal
Happy Hour 4 - 7 pm with $3 jumbo domestics, Beer Bust Thursday: $1 drafts until keg is gone
Happy Hour 4 - 7 pm with $3 jumbo domestics
$3 jumbo domestics until 4 pm
$3 jumbo domestics until 4 pm
Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo
$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls
$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink
College Night: 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
Pounds 6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo
Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo
Shotgun Sally’s Rock and Roll Saloon 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo
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$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
Happy Hour All Day
$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 Captain Morgan
$6 domestic pitchers
$3 Windsor
$3 domestic pounders and bottles
$3 teas
Happy Hour 11 am - 5 pm
Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo
$1 off Cadillac Margarita
$1 off Butterscotch Café
$1 off Padre’s Root Beer Float
$1 off Lavender Lemonade
$1 off moonshine, $2 margarita 9 pm - close
$1 off Sangria, $2 Margaritas 9 pm - close
The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm
$1 off drinks from 3 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm
$2 drinks and bomb shots from 9 - 11 pm Ladies get free taps and wells from 9 pm to midnight
$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 pm $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 pm $2 bomb shots from 9 - 11 pm
$1 u-call-its 9 - 10 pm $2 u-call-its 10 - 11 pm $2 bomb shots from 9 - 11 pm
2 for 1's from 9 pm to midnight
Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo
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 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo
$3 tall domestics, $3 Stolis and $3 Jack Daniels 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 3-6pm and 9pm-close, $1 off drafts, $2.25 bar pours, $1 off house wines
VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$2 off popsicle drinks, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close, $1 off drafts, $2.25 bar pours, $1 off house wines
Free trip through the Bloody Mary bar or free mimosa with purchase of breakfast entrée, Happy Hour 9pm-close
Happy Hour all day, VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer
The District Waterhouse and Kitchen 3179 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo
$1.50 off signature drinks
$1.50 off wine and beer taps
Half price bottles of wine and featured taps
ABC at the D: $3.50 Absolute, Bombay and Crown Royal
$1.50 off rum and vodka drinks
$1.50 off Sangrias and whiskeys
$1 off all drinks all day
$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 from 4 - 6 pm
Happy Hour from 4 - 6 pm
Happy Hour from 4 - 6 pm
Happy Hour from 4 - 6 pm
Happy Hour from 4 - 6 pm
$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
Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo VFW: Downtown 202 Broadway N, Fargo
WEST FARGO
Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, 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
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
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
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$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
Happy Hour All Day
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 to 11 pm
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
Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7 to 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
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 all day
$2.50 domestic bottles and wells 11 am - close
$2.50 pounders, $2.50 youcall-its 8 pm - midnight
Jell-O shot raffle 10 pm - 1 am, $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 and $5 endless mimosas, $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
Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
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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, select cocktails, select cocktails, select cocktails, select cocktails, $5 woodfire $5 woodfire $5 woodfire $5 woodfire $5 woodfire pizzas pizzas pizzas pizzas pizzas
Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave, Moorhead
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 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 and 2 for 1 drink specials from 4- 6 pm
$2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bells and 2 for 1 drink specials from 4- 6 pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, 2 for 1 drink specials 4-6 pm
Bloody Mary specials, $6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9 pm - 2 am
Grand beers $2.75 (all day)
$2.75 Morgans
2 for 1 8 - 11 pm
$2.75 whiskeys
Ladies night 8 - 10 pm $5 pitchers
Late night Happy Hour 9 pm - midnight
$5 pitchers All Day
Bloody Mary special
O’Leary’s Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm and $5 domestic mugs, $6 import mugs (8 pm - midnight)
Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead
Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 pm, $2 domestic bottles and wells 5 pm - midnight
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
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ou may be in the market for new Y boots yourself, but it's time to give your pooch the chance to keep its paws safe from the bitter cold snow. These booties for doggies are available in various sizes to fit all sorts of pups. $90
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MINNETONKA ALPINE SLIPPERS You'll thank yourself for these furry, cloud-like slippers in the dead of winter. Your feet will feel nothing but warmth with the sheepskin lining of these moccasins. To make it even better, the suede exterior lining allows for convenient indoor and outdoor use, so that you don't have to switch shoes just to take the garbage outside. $56
BEANIE CAP
Shield your ears from the harsh winds with this hand-knit hat from the popular New York company Upstate Stock. Fowler's Heritage Company also sells many styles of matching gloves and scarves from the same brand. $32
Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/FowlersHeritage
Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/FowlersHeritage
PLAID SCARVES
on't let the chill of the wind catch D your bare skin. These scarves are available in multiple colors and styles, and, of course, they're pretty darn soft. You're bound to find one that perfectly matches the rest of your winter gear. $15 each Proper & Prim 315 Broadway N, Fargo properprim.com
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BARBOUR KNIT SWEATER
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Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/FowlersHeritage
Not only will you look trendy walking through a blizzard in this statement jacket, you'll also be pretty toasty. The fuzzy, warm lining of the jacket allows you to keep warm while still being stylish when it's cold out. $112.50
e all need that comfy winter W sweater in our lives and this might be yours. This shawl-like sweater is fit with comfortable layers and a durable fabric that makes it perfect for getting cozy while still looking your best. $249
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