JUNE 2017
COMPLIMENTARY
Your Adventure Awaits on the New Frontier Summer festivals, food, and fun will all combine to make it feel like a trip to your own hometown, except better because after all of the day’s activities you can kick back and relax in one our stunning new hotels. Watford City welcomes you!
Homefest June 23 - June 24 A weekend filled with family, friends, food, music, activities and most of all, fun!
27th Annual Roughrider Rendezvous - 4 X 4 Rally July 13 - July 16
Arnegard's Family 4th July 4 A real hometown celebration!
Maah Daah Hey 100 August 5 The raddest race in the baddest place; the North Dakota Badlands.
Watford Market at McKenzie County Heritage Park Thursdays, 5-7pm July 21 into September Farmers & Crafters Market, live music, food & more.
Best of the West Ribfest August 11 Ribs & fixings, live music and a Kid Zone. Old Settlers Day-Alexander August 30 - September 2 Barbecue, parade, arts & craft, dances, and a chili cook-off. Heritage Days September 16 Music, old-time demonstrations, food vendors and more.
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McKenzie County Fair July 6 - July 8 Carnival, derby, rodeo and 4-H sales.
Trails offered to suit everyone's taste.
CONTENTS 20 WEEKEND GETAWAYS
FARGO MONTHLY | JUNE 2017
COVER STORY
This is the time that many outdoor-lovers, adventurers and families of all sorts look forward to when it comes to trips. We worked with the tourism departments of each state to come up with a handful of great weekend getaways in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota so that you can take full advantage of a Midwest summer (or all seasons, in some cases). Cover design by Sarah Geiger
46 FEATURES TACO BROS. FOOD TRUCK People loyally waited in line for over an hour to get their Taco Bros. fix on opening day this season. Octavio Gomez keeps his customers coming back each and every summer for his delicious Mexican food–find out where the beautiful madness all began. 60 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COEN BROTHERS 1996 was the year when the Coen Brothers' famous movie “Fargo” created a buzz around the actual North Dakotan city. Alex Cyusa shares a message to the famous brothers about the three important elements of his real Fargo experience. 70 GUIDE: FAIRS & FESTIVALS Mark your calendars and make sure you hit some of the best festivals and gatherings of the region this summer. 16 41 52 54 56 58 62
RECURRING Editor's Letter 5 Things To Eat & Drink Community Spotlight Mixologist of the Month Health & Wellness Spotlight New in Town Monthly Finds: Outdoor Fun
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he weather is finally warm after a long and brutal winter (as long as Mother Nature isn’t feeling too mischievous), citizens are starting to be more active outside, food trucks have hit the streets and overall, everyone is shifting into summer mode when it comes to making plans. For many, myself included, working 40 or more hours a week means a lot less time to cram in our summer activities and we need options that are a little more weekend-friendly– hence the focus of this month’s cover story. I hope that no matter who you are, this month's list of weekend getaways interests you and motivates you to hit the road and explore all of the great things our tri-state area has to offer. A special thank-you goes to Alyssa Hayes and Erica Wacker from Explore Minnesota, Thad Friedeman from South Dakota Tourism and Kim Schmidt from North Dakota Tourism for assisting us in this month’s cover story with all of their help and suggestions. Here are a few activities that I’m looking forward to and have at the top of my summer checklist. ROOFTOP & PATIO HANGS Bring on the tan lines, because you will definitely find me spending Happy Hour and my Friday afternoons out on one 16 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
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of Fargo-Moorhead’s great patios. My current favorites are the Rhombus Guys rooftop and enjoying a cold craft beer out on the picnic tables at Junkyard Brewing Company, but I’m also planning on being a regular at Front Street Taproom’s new alleyway patio as well. FOOD CARTS & TRUCKS All winter long I patiently await the return of the outdoor food vendors. Being able to enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican food from the Taco Bros. food truck (on Roberts Street behind the Empire Tavern, read more on page 46) or a Misfit Dog from Tyrel’s hot dog stand across the street from Dempsey’s are two things that I fully indulge in while I can. KAYAKING ON THE RED RIVER This is a summer goal of mine. If you go to riverkeepers.org or cityofmoorhead. com, you can get all the information you need when it comes to renting canoes or kayaks and participating in various excursions. A friend of mine also started the public “Fargo Kayaking Meetup” on meetup.com, and anyone is welcome to join their various paddling adventures. DOWNTOWN FARGO STREET FAIR You can’t blame me for picking an event with fair food. The same goes for the annual Red River Valley Fair, but what I love about the street fair every summer is that it’s right outside our downtown office.
Catch me eating an unhealthy amount of gyros and cheese curds on my lunch breaks. DETROIT LAKES A 45ish-minute drive to a beach and good food is well worth it for a relaxing day, or even for a couple of hours. I enjoy spending hot summer days on the weekends at the Detroit Lakes beach and following it up with a giant burrito and a margarita at Zorbaz, or beers on the patio at Lakeside Tavern.
FARGO MONTHLY’S BURGERS, BBQ AND BEER FESTIVAL Thursday, June 15 from 5-10 p.m. We are switching things up with our annual festival this year by adding in BBQ and hosting the event at the Moorhead Center Mall parking ramp. Purchase of a ticket will get you burger samples from local restaurants, beer samples from DS Beverages, BBQ tastings and lessons and access to the dance. I hope you can join us. See our event calendar on page 75 for more information or visit burgerfestfargo. com.
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ome might not always think of our tri-state area as the ultimate vacation destination, but it's time to recognize the beauty of what's in our proximity and embrace it. The warm months in this part of the globe are limited, so this is the time that many outdoor-lovers, adventurers and families of all sorts look forward to when it comes to trips. We worked with the tourism departments of each state to come up with a handful of great weekend getaways in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota so that you can take full advantage of a Midwest summer (or all seasons, in some cases). Ready, set, mark your calendar and pack your car! 21
north DAKOTA
LAKE METIGOSHE STATE PARK LAKE METIGOSHE
FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 268 miles
Located 14 miles east of Bottineau, North Dakota, Lake Metigoshe State Park is nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains on the shores of Lake Metigoshe and has become one of the most popular year-round vacation spots in North Dakota. The park is home to activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking along national recreation trails, fishing, bike rental, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and whatever your outdoor-loving heart desires, really. In the winter, you can enjoy snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing, skating, sledding, ice fishing and more. You can also visit the surrounding Bottineau area for great lodging and eateries and make a drive down the Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS International Peace Gardens Dunseith, N.D. Located approximately 30 miles from Bottineau in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, there's plenty to do and see at this 2,339-acre garden of beauty. You can visit the conservatory at the Interpretive Center, visit the Formal Garden or the 15-foot working mantel floral clock, take the North Loop Drive through the gardens and picnic areas, and much more. Mystical Horizons Western edge of the Turtle Mountains, Bottineau, N.D. Known as the "Stonehenge" of the prairie,
Mystical Horizons has breathtaking views overlooking farmland west of the Turtle Mountains. Stone and cement structures are designed to view the summer and winter solstice and the equinox as a working sundial. Pride Dairy Bottineau, N.D. Pride Dairy is the last small town creamery in North Dakota, and a must-stop attraction in the Bottineau region according to travel experts and locals. Pride Dairy has been named one of the top 50 ice cream parlors in the United States by USA Today. The dairy is known for using local berries in their concoctions, homemade cheeses, syrups, caramel and of course, ice cream.
BY Erica Rapp | PHOTOS COURTESY OF North Dakota Tourism
WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Metigoshe Quilt Inn & Suites ▶▶ Turtle Mountain Inn ▶▶ Lake Metigoshe State Park camping, cabins and group dorms
Stops Along the Way: Geographic Center of North America (Rugby, N.D.) Sky Dancer Casino (Belcourt, N.D.) Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (Cando, N.D.)
north DAKOTA
MEDORA MEDORA
FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 327 miles Stops Along the Way: World's Largest Buffalo (Jamestown, N.D.) Black Leg Ranch (Sterling, N.D.) North Dakota State Capitol & Heritage Center (Bismarck, N.D.) Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (Mandan, N.D.) *Check out "Maps & Guides" on ndtourism.com and find the "Cowboy Up Tour," which will give you suggestions for experiencing the Old West even further on your Medora trip.
On the western edge of North Dakota, with the Badlands as its backdrop, is the historic town of Medora and North Dakota’s No. 1 tourist destination. Known for its western culture, visitors will find this historic region filled with an endless array of activities and events for all ages and hobbyists.
Medora Musical Enjoy the outdoor splendor of the Medora Musical, a Broadway-style musical dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt and his time spent in the Badlands. Billed as "The Greatest Show in the West," this is a must-see summer event from June to September. Sitting in the outdoor Burning Hills Amphitheater, you'll enjoy a night of exciting stage performances and live music.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Named after our 26th president and his love for the North Dakota Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park encompasses over 70,000 acres of breathtaking North Dakota Badlands. You can drive or ride through the scenic 36-mile loop through the park, which features striking overlooks, trailheads for 12 different hiking trails, park history, prairie dog towns and more.
Bully Pulpit Golf Course Ranked as one of America's 100 greatest public golf courses, Bully Pulpit is a golfing experience that will fully immerse you in the beauty of the landscape around you. From landscapes of woodlands and meadows to "The Badlands Holes" and a butte-top tea boxes among a sea of Badlands, Bully Pulpit is one golfing adventure that should be on your bucket list.
Maah Daah Hey Trail One hundred forty-four miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail are calling your name to hike, bike, ride or horseback in the Badlands. You'll be able to explore the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park along with other parts of the Badlands, the Little Missouri National Grasslands and more.
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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ▶▶ Family Fun Center ▶▶ Medora Children's Park ▶▶ Western Carriage Rides ▶▶ Shopping ▶▶ Wild West Water Park (Watford City, N.D.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Rough Riders Hotel ▶▶ Medora Campground & Cabins ▶▶ Badlands Motel ▶▶ The Bunkhouse ▶▶ The Watford Hotel (Watford City, N.D.)
For more information and destination ideas, visit ndtourism.com
FORT RANSOM STATE PARK FARGO FORT RANSOM
Fort Ransom State Park will really put you in touch with the great outdoors in the midst of the Sheyenne River and surrounding areas. At the park, you'll find sites for camping, picnicking, fishing, kayak and canoe rental on the Sheyenne River, hiking trails, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails, wildlife viewing and more. You'll also have to make a stop at the nearby Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway for a route lined with beautiful trees and rolling hills.
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 77 miles
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway (Begins at Getchell Township Hall on Barnes County Highway 21, along Highways 17 and 19, through Valley City, proceeding on Highway 21 to Ransom County Highway 13 to Lisbon) ▶▶ Town of Fort Ransom (Swinging Bridge, Old Flour Mill, Ransom Country Historical Museum) ▶▶ Fort Ransom State Historic Site ▶▶ Fort Ransom Ski Hill ▶▶ Sheyenne National Grassland/Sheyenne State Forest WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ RV and tent campsites ▶▶ Yurt camping ▶▶ Lodging in the town of Fort Ransom (two miles south of park)
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north DAKOTA
PEMBINA GORGE PEMBINA GORGE FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 181 miles
Located in what's known as the "Rendevouz Region" of the state, The Pembina Gorge extends from the Canadian border west of Walhalla, North Dakota, and encompasses approximately 12,500 acres and the longest segment of unaltered river valley in the state. The Pembina Gorge is one of the deepest and steepest river valleys in North Dakota, and is home to many diverse features such as 30 plant and 21 animal species that are classified as "rare" in the state. Being such a rugged and sheltered setting, recreation activities in the gorge include canoeing, hiking along marked trails, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, dirt biking, fourwheeling, wildlife observing and much more for plenty of family entertainment year-round. And you can't forget to stop at the Frost Fire resort nearby to check out their popular summer theatre production.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Icelandic State Park (Cavalier, N.D.) ▶▶ Mount Carmel Dam (Langdon, N.D.) ▶▶ Frost Fire Ski/Snowboard Area + Frost Fire Summer Theatre's summer 2017 production of "Smoke On The Mountain" (Pembina River Gorge) ▶▶ Masonic Scenic Overlook (Within Walhalla city limits, located approximately 1/4 mile off the Rendezvous Region Scenic Backway) ▶▶ Cavalier Forest Nature Trail ▶▶ Walhalla Country Club WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Riverside Park Campground ▶▶ Sanctuary Guest House & Holly Street Eatery ▶▶ Forestwood Inn ▶▶ Various camping and lodges are easily accessible in nearby towns such as Langdon, Pembina, Cavalier and Drayton.
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north DAKOTA
DEVIL'S LAKE | WOODLAND RESORT DEVIL'S LAKE
FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 165 miles
Devil's Lake, known as a "fisherman's paradise," is the state's largest natural body of water and has roughly quadrupled in size since 1993, meaning there's an abundance of activities for outdoor lovers of all sorts. Woodland Resort is the lake's only full-service lakeside resort with six types of lodging and the largest fleet of watercraft rentals. A beautiful wooded and modern campground surrounds the area with relaxing amenities, eateries (be sure to visit Proz Lakeside Restaurant & Bar), a fish cleaning station, bait and tackle shop, camp store, onsite marine service, ice fishing equipment rentals and more. This resort truly has more than enough activities to fill an entire weekend that all ages will enjoy, not to mention it's the perfect place to take those itching for a good catch on the water.
LODGING & CAMPING ▶▶ Cabins, lodge units, motel rooms, suites and camping are available at the resort. Amenities, depending on where you choose to stay, include outdoor decks, fire pits, picnic tables, cable TV, wireless internet, full bathroom, kitchen appliances and more.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ City of Devils Lake ▶▶ Creel Bay Golf Course ▶▶ Grahams Island State Park ▶▶ Spirit Lake Casino & Resort (St. Michael, N.D.) ▶▶ Sullys Hill National Game Preserve (St. Michael, N.D.)
For more information and destination ideas, visit ndtourism.com
COTEAU DES PRAIRIES LODGE FARGO COTEAU DES PRAIRIES LODGE
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 96 miles
Perched on the northernmost ridge of the Coteau des Prairies in Havana, North Dakota, the Coteau des Prairies Lodge is a one-of-a-kind getaway experience with a breathtaking view. If you're looking for a rustic and rural vacation, this lodge will truly let your spirit run wild through the North Dakota prairie. With 13 bedrooms, large open spaces and recreational rooms, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Outside the lodge, guests can enjoy hiking through native prairie grasses and wild flowers, farm tours, bird watching, trap shooting on the ridge of the coteau and some great sledding during the winter. If you've got horses, this is a great place for horseback riding and the lodge also offers hay or sleigh rides upon request. It's also a great place for hunters and fishers to post up on their expeditions.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge (5 miles south of Cayuga, N.D.) ▶▶ Silver Lake Recreation Area (Forman, N.D.) ▶▶ Dakota Magic Casino (Hankinson, N.D.) ▶▶ The Springs Golf Course (Gwinner, N.D.)
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minnesota
ALEXANDRIA FARGO ALEXANDRIA
Stops Along the Way: Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon, Minn.) Pebble Lake Golf Club (Fergus Falls, Minn.) Central Lakes Trail (Runs 55 miles from Fergus Falls to Osakis)
Home to over 350 lakes in the area, Alexandria is a great place to discover what a true Minnesota lakes vacation is all about. Unleash your inner outdoor explorer with the town's many trails, parks, scenic areas, golf courses, fishing spots, attractions for all ages and more.
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center If you're looking for an all-in-one natureinspired weekend destination, it doesn't get much better than everything that's offered at Arrowwood. Year-round activities and features such as sparkling lake views, an 18-hole golf course, an indoor waterpark, eateries, fishing and water recreation on Lake Darling, a spa and more make this resort a perfect getaway for families, weddings, retreats, meetings and those looking to fully indulge in Minnesota lake life.
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Carlos Creek Winery As one of Minnesota's popular wineries, wine lovers can sample their share of red, white, dessert and fruity wines in the year-round tasting room and take a complimentary tour of the vineyard. Lake Carlos State Park North of Alexandria on Highway 29, nature enthusiasts can indulge in 1,214 acres of fishing, swimming, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, camping, horseback riding and events for all ages.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ▶▶ Casey's Amusement Park ▶▶ Legacy of the Lakes Museum ▶▶ Runestone Museum ▶▶ Big Ole Statue ▶▶ Downtown Alexandria (shops and boutiques)
BY Erica Rapp | PHOTOS COURTESY OF Explore Minnesota | X GAMES PHOTOS COURTESY OF ESPN
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 108 miles
For more information and destination ideas, visit exploreminnesota.com.
minnesota
ITASCA STATE PARK FARGO ITASCA STATE PARK
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 100 miles Stops Along the Way: Buffalo River State Park (Glyndon, Minn.) Pebble Lake Golf Club (Fergus Falls, Minn.) Central Lakes Trail (Runs 55 miles from Fergus Falls to Osakis)
More than 2,500 miles north of its mile-wide mouth in the Gulf of Mexico, the great Mississippi River starts at Minnesota’s Itasca State Park as a stream tumbling over a few rocks that can easily be crossed on foot. The Headwaters of the Mississippi and Itasca State Park offers a serene getaway into one of nature's best sanctuaries with over 32,000 acres. From cabins and hostels to lodges and camping, there are plenty of options to stay in the great outdoors. On one of the 100 lakes in the park, take a day to catch some fish or enjoy beach fun in the sun. Hike or bike through state nature trails and get in touch with the wildlife by birdwatching or simply exploring the scenery. In the winter, your best bet is to take advantage of the great snowshoe, snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. Some of the other attractions of the park include Wilderness Drive and the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, Itasca Indian Cemetery, towering pines at Preacher's Grove, Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center, Headwaters Café, Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center and more.
WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Pine Ridge Campground ▶▶ Mississippi Headwaters Hostel ▶▶ Bear Paw Guesthouse/Bear Paw Campground/Bear Paw Cabins ▶▶ Douglas Lodge suites and cabins ▶▶ Lake Ozawindib Group Center/Lake Ozawindib Cabin NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Lake Bemidji State Park (Bemidji, Minn.), City of Bemidji, Minn. ▶▶ Cass Lake and Star Island (island on Cass Lake with another spring-fed lake inside it, Lake Windigo) ▶▶ Chippewa National Forest (Itasca, Cass and Beltrami counties) ▶▶ Paul Bunyan State Forest (Cass and Hubbard counties) ▶▶ Northern Lights Casino (Walker, Minn.) ▶▶ Town of Park Rapids, Minn.
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MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL FARGO MINNEAPOLISST. PAUL
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 240 miles Stops Along the Way: Panther Distillery (Osakis, Minn.) Albertville Premium Outlets (Albertville, Minn.)
The Twin Cities are a major hub for outdoor recreation all year long with various attractions, events, lakes, parks and trails. Plus, this area has plenty of indoor options when the weather isn't ideal, not to mention the thriving restaurant and brewery scene that's waiting for your visit. ESPN Summer X Games July 13-16 U.S. Bank Stadium A city that continues to establish itself as a premier sports and entertainment destination, Minneapolis will be the backto-back host of the ESPN Summer X Games. Two events—BMX vert and skateboard vert— will kick off the festivities on July 13 with free admission. General admission tickets for Friday-Sunday start at $20. Multi-day and “XIP” packages are also available. Walker Art Center At the Walker Art Center, you can experience contemporary visual arts, design exhibitions, lectures, classes and a multitude of events for all types of people. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden–staple to the museum's culture–is an outdoor wonderland of inspirational art, and is currently set to reopen in June after a major renovation to the grounds. visit-twincities.com 32 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Minnehaha Regional Park Attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually, one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. Enjoy bike paths, a disc golf course, gardens, picnic areas, public art, playgrounds, a wading pool, a volleyball court, a dog park and more. Be sure to visit the Sea Salt Eatery or one of the many nearby golf courses on your journey. Kayak The Mighty Mississippi From boasting the river’s only gorge to once being the epicenter of the world’s milling industry, this part of the Mississippi is full of great history for you to take in. Above The Falls Sports offers kayak and trike tours during the spring, summer and fall that will take you to many different parts of the city. You can even look into fat tire bike tours during the winter months.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ▶▶ Fort Snelling State Park (St. Paul, Minn.) ▶▶ Mall of America (Bloomington, Minn.) ▶▶ Canterbury Park (Shakopee, Minn.) ▶▶ Valleyfair (Shakopee, Minn.) ▶▶ Science Museum of Minnesota (St. Paul, Minn.) ▶▶ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (St. Paul, Minn.) ▶▶ Grand Rounds Bike Trails/Scenic Byway (Minneapolis, Minn.)
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS BOUNDARY WATERS FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 340 miles
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ International Wolf Center (Ely, Minn.) ▶▶ Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park (Soudan, Minn.) ▶▶ The Historic Pillow Rock (Ely, Minn.) ▶▶ The North American Bear Center (Ely, Minn.) ▶▶ Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Begins in Grand Marais, Minn.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ 2,200 designated park campsites available on a first-come basis. Group size is limited to nine.
A paddler's dream come true and one of Minnesota's natural wilderness wonders, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a vast preserve of lakes and woods within the Superior National Forest. No one lives in the Boundary Waters and once you enter it, you won't find any roads or buildings–not even the sound of motors on the water or flying overhead. In other words, it's the perfect pristine getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. In the Boundary Waters, it's about creating your own adventure, whether that involves canoeing, fishing or hiking the various nature trails. Many visitors establish a base camp and take day trips or loop around the park from lake to lake. You can also plan day canoe trips with the help of professional canoe outfitters, especially if you aren't camping directly at the park and staying at a resort nearby instead. Popular day trip destinations are islands, Indian pictographs, fishing hot spots, guided hiking trails and seeing the abundant wildlife along the way. exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/create-your-adventure-in-the-boundary-waters
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FORESTVILLE/MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK FARGO
FORESTVILLE
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 360 miles
Thirteen miles of caverns wind underneath this farmland of southern Minnesota and it's lined with stalactites, stalagmites, colorful rock formations and pools of water. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is among Minnesota’s 75 state parks and recreation areas where you can see natural wonders above and below ground. Activities in this area include camping (with plenty of options to choose from), trout fishing, hiking horseback riding along ridge tops and stream valleys, bird watching, historic Forestville tours and of course, Mystery Cave Tours. This is a great destination for all seasons. Take in the soft pastels of wildflowers during the spring, don't miss the bold colors of the forest during the fall, bring your skis and snowmobiles out for winter fun and soak in the outdoors during the summer. You can beat the summer heat with the Mystery Cave Tours, where park naturalists provide tours of the cave throughout the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall. There are different options for tours such as scenic, flashlight, geology, wild caving, photography and educational tours.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Harmony Preston State Trail (Preston, Minn.) ▶▶ Niagara Cave (Harmony, Minn.) ▶▶ Salem Glen Vineyard & Winery (Rochester, Minn.) ▶▶ Kinney Creek Brewery (Rochester, Minn.) ▶▶ Winona Boat Tour (Winona, Minn.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ 5 camper cabins on-site ▶▶ Jailhouse Historic Inn (Preston, Minn.)
For more information and destination ideas, visit exploreminnesota.com.
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VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK FARGO
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 245 miles Stops Along the Way: Buena Vista State Forest (Bemidji, Minn.) Paul & Babe Statues (Bemidji, Minn.) Pine Island State Forest (Big Falls, Minn.)
Another one of Minnesota's natural wilderness wonders, this national park is notable for its water resources and is popular with water lovers of all sorts. In fact, unlike many other national parks, the primary access to Voyageurs National Park is via water. Many visitors travel by canoe, kayak, houseboats or guided tour boats. Four major lakes–Rainy, Kabetogama, Sand Point/Crane and Namakan–occupy the area and house plenty of hiking trails and winter activities in addition to water recreation. The four main access points and visitors centers serve the various entries to the park: Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River and the Crane Lake Ranger Station. These centers are full of information about the park and you can learn about voyageurs, plants and animals, the fur trade, geology and more. Surrounding the park on the main lakes are hundreds of (water-accessible) park options for tent camping and houseboat sites. In park parameters, there are many nearby resorts, lodging and houseboat rental properties. Many properties also rent small water crafts and all four access points have lodging opportunities. The list of places to go in the park itself is long, but some of the must-see visitor destinations include Ellsworth Rock Gardens, Kettle Falls, Little American Island, Ingersoll Estate, Hoist Bay and Rainy Lake City.
WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Kettle Falls Hotel ▶▶ Sandy Point Lodge ▶▶ Ash Trail Lodge ▶▶ Loons Echo Wilderness Retreat ▶▶ Ash-Ka-Nam Resort ▶▶ Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting ▶▶ Frontcountry tent campsites are located on the four main lakes of the park and are only accessible by boat. ▶▶ Minnesota Department of Natural Resources campgrounds: Woodenfrog State Forest Campground on Kabetogama Lake (61 sites), Ash River Campground on Ash River (8 sites). ▶▶ Backcountry tent campsites are located within the Kabetogama Peninsula and are accessible only by boating to a trailhead and hiking in. ▶▶ Houseboat sites are located on the four main lakes of the park.
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DEADWOOD FARGO
DEADWOOD
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 500 miles
Broken Boot Gold Mine Steps from Deadwood's famous Main Street is a century-old gold mine. Explore tunnels untouched by time where miners pursued gold ore veins with black powder and candlelight. Take a guided tour or even pan for your very own gold. Mind Blown Studio (Pumphouse) This family-owned glass blowing studio has captivated troves of guests since opening in the heart of Deadwood. Artist Toni Gerlach molds red hot glass for spectators and provides a variety of glass blowing classes. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Mt. Roosevelt Memorial Friendship Tower Only two-and-a-half miles from downtown, the “Friendship Tower“ monument was created by infamous Deadwood sheriff Seth Bullock in memory of his friendship with President Theodore Roosevelt. A short climb up the tower and you'll have a birds-eye view of the Black Hills. Shoot Outs - Historic Street Shows The immersive culture of Deadwood is felt nowhere more than during a live reenactment of a historic street shoot-out or at the new interpretive welcome center. Put on by a troupe of performers, you can take in the action on your way to various businesses and saloons.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Town of Sturgis, S.D. ▶▶ Town of Spearfish, S.D. ▶▶ Wonderland Cave and Vanocker Canyon (Nemo, S.D. area) ▶▶ Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (Begins at Exit 10 off Interstate 90 in Spearfish, ends at the intersection of Highway 85.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ 1899 Inn ▶▶ The Lodge at Deadwood ▶▶ Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort
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Stops Along the Way: Lemmon Petrified Wood Park & Museum (Lemmon, S.D.)
For more information and destination ideas, visit travelsouthdakota.com
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BLACK HILLS FARGO
BLACK HILLS
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 500 miles Stops Along the Way: Town of Wall, S.D. (Wall Drug, National Grasslands Visitor Center, Wounded Knee: The Museum) Badlands National Park (Ben Reifel Visitor Center)
Custer State Park Custer, S.D. A herd of over 1,300 bison call Custer State Park home, alongside an assortment of wildlife including pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, wild turkeys and burros. Granite peaks call to hikers everywhere, with cathedral spires promising an unforgettable thrill. Take in every mile on a scenic drive down wildlife loop or float atop the crystal blue waters of Sylvan Lake, Legion Lake or Stockade Lake while waiting for a legendary trout to snag your line. Mount Rushmore Keystone, S.D. There's a reason nearly three million people flock to Mount Rushmore National Memorial annually–it's the patriotic epicenter of a region steeped in monumental art. You've never witnessed this presidential sculpture quite like at sunset, following the falling sun
down the Avenue of Flags or up Presidential Trail's 422 stairs to get a closer look at the larger-than-life detail. Watch the artists in action at the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial or soak in the local culture at a museum, gallery, symphony, rock concert or festival to truly breathe in the local history and heritage. Hot Springs With turn-of-the-century sandstone buildings to match a sandstone canyon landscape, the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota, has hidden treasures around every corner. Get active in the natural waters of Evan's Plunge Mineral Springs or cool off underground in one of the longest and most complex caves in the world at Wind Cave National Park. Don't miss the chance to witness 60 massive creatures emerge from the dirt as scientists unearth ancient skeletons at the internationally renowned Mammoth Site.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Town of Rapid City, S.D. ▶▶ Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort ▶▶ Soaring Eagle Zipline at Rushmore Cave in Keystone, S.D.
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FORT SISSETON STATE PARK FARGO FORT SISSETON
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 124 miles
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Dakota Magic Hotel & Casino (Hankinson, N.D.) ▶▶ Wylie Park/Storybook Land (Aberdeen, S.D.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Roy Lake Resort & Lodge (Lake City, S.D.) ▶▶ Hidden Hill Lodge (Roslyn, S.D.)
Nicollet Tower & Interpretive Center One of South Dakota's most historic sights sits atop the Coteau des Prairies, or "hill of the prairies." While at the former frontier outpost, ascend to the top of "Nicollet Tower," which honors French mapmaker Joseph N. Nicollet, who explored the area in 1830. Fort Sisseton Historical Festival During the first full weekend in June, cavalry troops and infantry units form a military encampment on the fort's grounds. Relive the days of rustic frontier life and western settlement at the annual three-day event that draws more than 15,000 visitors and 200 camping units each year. Sica Hollow Park On the eastern slope of the Coteau de Prairies region, densely forested ravines still solicit tales of mystery and intrigue where the Dakota Sioux once hunted. Meaning evil or bad, the name 'Sica' was given to the area by its first Native American visitors who observed blood-red spring waters and bogs, most likely due to minerals in the water.
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For more information and destination ideas, visit travelsouthdakota.com
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GARRETSON FARGO
GARRETSON
Distance from Fargo-Moorhead = appx. 245 miles Stops Along the Way: Children's Museum of South Dakota (Brookings, S.D.) McCrory Gardens & SD Arboretum (Brookings, S.D.)
Palisades State Park South of Garretson is a slice of some the most breathtaking geological formations anywhere in the world. As the second smallest state park in South Dakota, the compact area is a mecca for rock climbers, hikers and campers with 2.7 miles of walking paths and endless winding streams for canoeing and kayaking. The park has 34 camping sites, six cabins and a lodge available. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ▶▶ Tucker's Walk Vineyard & Farm Winery (Garretson, S.D.) ▶▶ City of Sioux Falls, S.D. ▶▶ Wild Water West Water Park (Sioux Falls, S.D.) WHERE TO STAY ▶▶ Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Brandon, S.D.) ▶▶ Dakotah Lodge & Indoor Waterpark (Sioux Falls, S.D.) ▶▶ Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel (Sioux Falls, S.D.)
Devil's Gulch Change your point of view and peer down at this massive chasm from the middle of a footbridge that spans the gulch. After catching your breath, imagine an angry mob in hot pursuit of outlaw Jesse James. Like many geological points of interest in the state, these 1.2 billion-year-old cliffs have seen their share of history, from the native peoples who first inhabited the area to legendary old west bandits. Other points of interest to visit on your hike include Devil's Falls and Devil's Stairway. Split Rock Park Let the noise of life dissolve into soothing sounds of Split Rock Creek while you enjoy unique landscapes featuring salmon-colored, quartzite rock walls. Within the park is a dam, waterfall, bathhouse, bridge and rock wall all built with the same peculiar pink stones by the WPA (Works Progress Administration of the 1930s). Primitive camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking and picnicking are popular park activities.
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BY Erica Rapp | PHOTOS BY Paul Flessland
EAT & DRINK What's on your dining radar this month? With warmer weather in full swing (patios and food trucks, oh my!), there are plenty of extra options to indulge in when it comes to delightful dishes and drinks. Take our word and try these items.
da club
This club takes things to a whole new level, and it's not just because of how high you can stack it. Flaunting an impeccable combination of flavors, this sandwich is stacked with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, swiss and provolone cheese, avocado and honey mustard in between three slices of fresh sourdough bread. Pounds
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Crawfish Omelet + Sweet Potato Pancake Start your day off right with a little bit of fare from the southeast. Cajun Café's crawfish omelet is perfectly filled with crawfish, peppers, onions, cheese and topped with a housemade southeastern red sauce for the perfect kick. And to make your breakfast even better, you can get a sweet potato pancake with pure cane syrup on the side. It's a Cajun Café staple. Cajun Café
324 25th Ave. S, Fargo
chicken adobo taco With a tortilla made from scratch and fresh ingredients, one bite of this taco will have you wanting to devour more. It's got chicken poached in adobo sauce and topped with an avocado yogurt sauce, shredded white cheddar cheese, radish slices and cilantro. You can order it mild or spicy depending on your preference. Pico Food Truck
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Beer Flight Dreamer Cream Ale (4.6% ABV, 24.2 IBU)
Pilot Pale Ale (5.6% ABV, 35 IBU)
Irish Red Ale (4.3% ABV, 23 IBU)
When we thought the FargoMoorhead craft beer family couldn’t get any bigger, another brewery opened its doors. Prairie Brothers’ accidental first brew was its Pilot Pale Ale—named after Petik, who worked on World War II fighter planes. The two that followed were the Dusty Road Red (aka the Irish Red Ale) and Dreamer Cream Ale. Prairie Brothers Brewing
4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo prairiebrothersbrewing.com
sausage apple pizza Adorned with Béchamel cream sauce, housemade sausage, sliced Granny Smith apples, fresh sage, parmesan cheese and micro greens, this pie is an unblemished blend of both sweet and savory highlights with every bite. It makes for one of Blackbird's most popular creations. Blackbird Woodfire
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THE TACO BROS. FOOD TRUCK BY Erica Rapp | PHOTOS BY J. Alan Paul Photography
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n Friday, April 7, 2017 at 12:20 a.m., a post was made on the Taco Bros. food truck Facebook page that simply read, “Ding, ding, ding, it’s that time again.” As the morning went on, the post was seen by over 7,000 people and grew to have almost 70 shares, over 50 comments, well over 300 likes and a total of nearly 17,000 impressions overall. 11 a.m. that day was when the food truck would open for their first day of their sixth (long-awaited by the public) season after being closed for the winter. When a crowd of people started to line up well in advance, Octavio Gomez and the rest of
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his staff started to get nervous. They knew that this day would be ridiculously busy, and that the lunch hour’s “atacolypse” was upon them. In the lunch hour alone, it’s estimated that the truck went through 150 tickets and many with multiple orders. The late-night rush was just as busy, and the dinner hour was no different. At one point, Gomez said that they were 40 tickets deep with a wait of nearly 80 minutes. It was a record day on many levels, to say the least. Although he still doesn’t fully understand the madness sometimes, Gomez is clearly doing something right to make that long of a wait worth it for many of his fans. So, what is it?
Octavio Gomez, owner and operator of the Taco Bros. food truck.
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Bikes, Tamales, Truck Gomez is the owner and operator of Taco Bros., a food truck in Downtown Fargo that serves up fresh, authentic Mexican street food for lunch, dinner and the latenight hours. The truck operates from midspring to mid-fall, depending on Mother Nature. And it all started when one day, Gomez was looking out the window at his brother’s office at the High Plains Reader downtown across from North Dakota State University’s Barry Hall. “I noticed they had a bus stop right there and a slew of kids came out. There were so many kids getting dropped off every 10 or 15 minutes and I thought, with all that traffic, a taco truck would be frickin’ amazing,” said Gomez. At this point in Gomez’s life, he had lost a job at Microsoft and got a job working as a community organizer and chairman of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission, but he said that the job eventually lost its funding. Gomez then began assembling bikes at Walmart during the evenings, but it wasn’t enough to pay his bills. That’s when he started making tamales and selling them to the public. “It got to the point where, there was this sales guy that would buy 12 dozen and pretty much buy all of them. He started telling me I should get myself a restaurant, and then he started suggesting the idea of a food truck,” said Gomez. “I made a joke to myself, ‘Yeah, people they totally just give food trucks away and people definitely want to finance a guy that’s assembling bikes and making tamales just because his food is so good.’” After that, his customer led him to Eric
twitter Hunter
@finalxflash
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Octavio Gomez and Dani Girtz, an NDSU student who helps Gomez with the truck’s public relations and social media. and Sarah Watson of Mezzaluna, Rustica Eatery & Tavern and Mosaic Catering, who had rented a food truck for a few months but were no longer using it. It was in great condition, so the couple connected Gomez with the owner, who then told Gomez to come up with a business proposal and some earnest money. “I didn’t have sh*t. I was living bill to bill,” said Gomez. But luckily, he was able to work out some details and a payment plan with the owner to make the truck his. “I said to myself, either you make it or you don’t, but this is your last chance. I’d be assembling bikes and making tamales until I found something else. Do it. You just have to get out there and you do it." After he was able to put up all of the necessary money and equipment, Gomez started Taco Brothers in 2011 with his brother in the lot of the High Plains
Reader, right where he wanted to be. Everything started off great, until just over two weeks later when the brothers started to bump heads about business. The brothers had a falling out, leaving Gomez to move the truck to its current location and remain the primary owner and operator of the truck without his brother’s involvement. Although the brothers have reconciled and are now on good terms doing their own things, Gomez said that he didn’t have communication with his brother for five years following their separation from each other.
Trust In Food Gomez’s experience in the kitchen comes from more than just making tamales to make ends meet. With Gomez’s parents and many relatives being from Mexico, it
lost in fargo @lost_infargo
I had my first taco bros at a backyard function in 2009 and life has never been the same.
g0th on da bawbee @Wombizzle
Got my Taco Bros. on and my personal world is finally at peace.
The Trust You Bro platter is a menu item that allows the chefs to give people whatever they feel like making. (Photo by Paul Flessland)
Unfathomable Hype “I don’t do the hype. It’s just the people that are putting it out there,” said Gomez. “I’ve always said, you know, we’ll show your taste buds that we love them and they’ll tell you how good the food is. We take over their taste buds, and they do our work for us.” comes as no surprise that he hardly ate American food growing up and it has influenced the dishes he makes today–not only at the food truck, but anywhere he ends up cooking. “They’re not really family recipes, per se, because some of them I tweaked myself and found what I liked with putting different flavors together," said Gomez. "But my parents are pretty good cooks, my aunts taught me how to make the salsas and the paste, my stepmother taught me how to make the beans and rice and my grandfather was a vegan, so that’s why we have a good amount of vegan recipes here.” With the food truck in its sixth summer season, the delicious food has allowed Gomez to build a strong fan base and a special relationship with his customers. With their famous “Trust You Bro” platter that is prepared entirely based on the customers’ trust, Gomez said that each summer he tries to bring something new to the table. But that type of trust with customers is special, and equally contributes to the food truck’s popularity.
Cassandré 3000 @xcassclay
I definitely got taco bros twice in 14 hours
He said that each year, on one of the first 40-something-degree days, he starts getting messages asking when they’ll be opening–even if those warm days somehow fall in February. Gomez explained it has gotten to the point where false opening rumors have accidentally been spread and that during their daily breaks, they have to be careful about opening the truck’s serving windows because it only takes seconds for people to flock to the truck thinking it’s open. “Each year, I find it almost daunting to see how many more people have become fans," he said. "I keep announcements pretty low-key because at the start of the season we’re rusty, and it’s been six or so months since we’ve put things together." While Gomez is eternally grateful for the food truck’s popularity, he admits that he sometimes can’t wrap his head around the hype. “I don’t know how I built this, honestly. I mean, it’s not Space Mountain. I’ve been to Disneyland and was like, ‘That line was long but damn, that ride beats any others I’ve been on at ValleyFair,’ or whatever.
Vegan Bae-con @BAESEDXCHEESE
Taco bros trailer sighted.
But here, I’m like, this is still just a taco. 40 minutes to get your taco on opening day? What if we ran out of something somewhere in between all of that chaos? It can be nerve-wracking, honestly. I just want people to be happy,” said Gomez. “That’s the fun of it. It’s a taco truck, and you can just walk up to order instead of sitting down at a restaurant. That’s the novelty of it and it’s worth it for people. It’s kind of like the Disneyland of taco trucks,” said Dani Girtz, a Kappa Delta student at NDSU whom Gomez met this past winter while he was cooking for the sorority during his offseason. Girtz helps Gomez with public relations and social media, and is working to help build the Taco Bros. presence online. Whether there’s a wait or not, it’s clear that not much holds fans back from getting their Taco Bros. fix, and it keeps them coming back all summer and (im)patiently waiting all winter long until the next.
The Future of Taco Bros. Taco Bros. has wildly become a favorite with Fargo-Moorhead, so it’s only natural to wonder if Gomez plans to expand his product into another food truck location, catering or even a full restaurant in the future. However, he’s keeping his sights on what he has right in front of him and that’s it. “I’ve only thought about how to prepare for the next year. The traffic increase this
Justin
@DubbyMN
Wish I could go back to Fargo just to get Taco Bros again
Mexicorn, a popular menu item that’s also available in vegan form (left).
A chicken taco (right) and its vegan option (left). year alone compared to others is just not typical and I sometimes don’t have enough refrigerator space or dry storage to keep up with the clientele we get here,” said Gomez. “If I don’t get something just to keep up with the clientele that come to this taco truck, why would I start thinking about another one? So that I could screw things up? Then you’re not at Space Mountain anymore. I really don’t like it when people don’t have happiness.”
For now, Gomez is staying put with one food truck, where he’ll continue to sport Crocs on his feet (for function, not fashion of course) and spend even the hottest of summer days grilling up fresh, authentic Mexican food with his son, nieces, nephews and family friends for the people of Fargo. He’s definitely doing something right.
Jack Stenerson @jackstenerson
I GET TACO BROS TODAY I GET TACO BROS TODAY I GET TACO BROS TODAY I GET TACO BROS TODAY I GET TACO BROS TODAY I GET TACO BROS TODAY
p. sawyer @cmpearls
Today marks 6 months without Taco Bros, and I'm sad as heck.
460 Roberts St. N, Fargo (Behind the Empire Tavern) facebook.com/TacoBros Monday – Saturday Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: 6-10 p.m. Late-Night: 1-3 a.m. (Friday and Saturdays only)
tater tot
@theleahmarie
Happy Friday to everyone but especially to me because I'm eating mexicorn from taco bros finally
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What if Downtown Fargo had a
Annie wood is a student affairs professional at heart and is currently building her community through her work with emerging prairie as the director of community programs.
student union? BY Annie Wood
But is coworking really that new of a concept? The original coworking spaces, I believe, are student unions on college campuses. What’s a student union? According to ACUI.org, “The union is the community center of the college, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. By whatever form or name, a college union is an organization offering a variety of
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programs, activities, services and facilities that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the community life of the college.” It has meeting rooms, spaces for events, art galleries, coffee shops and more. It also has lounges where you’ll find students working on homework, potentially napping, sipping coffee or meeting for a group project. The building is the physical representation of student life and the home to many activities on a campus. If you attended a college or university, you probably spent time in your student union. It was the place to be on campus–the place where student life happened, where you met friends, developed as a leader, attended events, grabbed coffee or food, dreamt up new ideas and held student organization meetings. Student unions create connections and community through the physical space and a variety of programs, events and activities. What if we applied this model
The Prairie Den
to coworking spaces–turning them into “student unions” for communities? In Fargo, we’ve been experimenting with the idea of a “student union” for our community since opening the Prairie Den in 2015. Our Prairie Den Playbook: • Explain the “why” of the Prairie Den. • Put the community first. • Add value to the community. • Show non-members how to participate. The Why From day one, we’ve known that we can’t think of it as a lucrative real estate move. Instead, we believe the Prairie Den is a gift to our community. It is a home for organizations and creatives, a place for meetup groups and a gathering space for the community. Just like a student union on a college campus serves many functions, the Prairie Den can’t simply be a workspace from 8 to 5. We need our community to make it come alive with events and gatherings in the
122 ½ Broadway N, Fargo
theprairieden.com
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oworking spaces are the “in” thing these days and are popping up in cities of all sizes. The trend for start-ups and young companies to make their homes in coworking spaces doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Many free-lancers, artists, consultants and nomadic workers also find value in being members of coworking spaces. Why? Because humans are creatures built to be part of a community. Plus, the shared resources, speedy internet, free coffee and productive workspace aren’t bad either.
the prairie den
evenings and on weekends. And we see that happening. Community First We’ve worked to meet people where they’re at in terms of membership pricing, with the goal of removing financial barriers so they can access and be part of the Den. We also wanted to create a space for Fargo, by Fargo–a space that would have a sense of home. We brought in 20+ local artists and crafters to design artwork, build furniture and embrace the quirks of our old building. Add Value The Prairie Den’s greatest competition is with people’s kitchen tables and couches, and the fact that they don’t have to put on pants if they work from home. We have to offer them connections, resources and opportunities that their couch can’t provide. So, we bring in business experts to do office hours, we recently built a podcast and recording studio and we continue to find ways to add value beyond free donuts or beer. How to Participate For people to believe in what the Prairie
Den can be for Fargo, we can’t have people think it’s a “members only” club. We need to invite them and show them how to be part of it. We must eradicate the imaginary barrier at the doorway to the Den by inviting the broader community in. So, we’ve opened our doors to hundreds of community events, created the “Friend of the Den” program and hosted countless meetings in our conference rooms. All with the goal of helping people be part of the community. Each coworking space around the world has a different culture and serves a different purpose in its city. But at the heart of them all, I see a desire beyond just shared workspace. I see a desire to be part of a community. People are built to be part of a tribe, a community, a group of people who will cheer them on as they take risks and create things. The Prairie Den will continue to learn from the experts–the student unions–and use their model to create a stronger community in Fargo. Want to see coworking in action? Join us any Friday in June for a free coworking day.
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round up saloon 4501 Urban Drive S, Fargo facebook.com/RoundUpSaloonFargo
Step into the Wild West at Round Up Saloon and saddle up to try your next go-to summer cocktail. General manager Nick Peterschick has some tasteful tricks up his sleeve when it comes to mixing drinks, and we can bet that his refreshing mule recipe will leave you wanting more– especially under the sun out on the patio.
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Nick Peterschick
Q&A How long have you been working in the bar industry? “I’ve been in the industry for 11 years, nine on the off-sale, bar and wholesale side with Republic National Distributing Company and then I’ve been with Round Up Saloon since we opened last fall.”
What do you like about being at Round Up Saloon?
“I like that the clientele is a wide range of people. We get college kids, the older generation who used to drink at the old Round Up Lounge downtown, local sports leagues, business folk who come in for Happy Hour–we get a large range of people and it’s a great neighborhood bar.”
What’s one piece of advice you always stick to as a mixologist? “I always try to bring out the flavors in every drink. I think people really appreciate being able to taste everything that’s in the drink besides the alcohol. If you can make alcohol the afterthought and let them taste what else is present, I think that’s important.”
Do you have a favorite type of spirit to work with?
“I think Jack Daniel's is probably my favorite. It’s widely been known as ‘the gentleman’s drink’ and that only guys drink it, but when it’s mixed the right way I think ladies definitely appreciate it just as much. There’s a lot you can do with it and whiskey and bourbon are becoming more approachable.”
Can you tell us about your mule recipe?
“It’s a cranberry mule made with Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka, sweetened lime juice and Barritts Ginger Beer. We were looking to see what we could do for a summer drink menu and the Cranberry Deep Eddy wasn’t moving very fast–orange is their new popular flavor and peach has always been the go-to summer flavor for lemonades. So, we decided to mix around with the cranberry flavor in mule form.”
Why would you recommend this drink to the average customer?
“Cranberry Mule” • 1 ½ oz. Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka • ½ oz. sweetened lime juice • Ginger Beer • Lime wedges Muddle a lime wedge with the lime juice at the bottom of a copper mug (common mule mug or something similar). Fill the glass with ice, add the vodka and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT
leanback By CJ English
Claim We instinctively know what is healthy for us and what is not.
PHOTO BY Two Hearts Photography (Courtesy of CJ English)
*Statistic is from the CDC website: cdc. gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm Percent of adults age 20 years and over with obesity: 37.9 percent (2013-2014), Percent of adults age 20 years and over with overweight, including obesity: 70.7 percent (2013-2014).
Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is a good thing, that having a handful of nuts (but not too many) might be okay for our hearts or that fried foods and sweets are bad.
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o if my claim is true and we know what to do, then why are we not doing it? Are we just lazy? Is it a lack of willpower? Temptations abound? Physiological changes in our brain that act like heroine when all we really did was eat cheese? All of those have some truth, but I think the bigger issue is something different.
Fact Nearly 40 percent of American adults are obese and another 30 percent are overweight.*
We are not doing what we know is good for us because we’re too freaking busy to do it. Our way-too-packed, non-stop, stressinducing, sleep-deprived lifestyle is killing us in the way that we do not have time to make the right choices we know we need to make. Our plates are too full with our lifestyles and not full enough with the
ABOUT CJ ENGLISH C.J. English is a Fargo native and the author of the Amazon Kindle Best Selling Weight Loss book, "WTF am I Supposed to Eat?" She can be found locally at Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic, where she offers private coaching for weight loss and wellness. She devotes the rest of her time to writing. English's breakout memoir "AFFAIRYTALE," debuted at No. 1 on Amazon Kindle in Diaries and Journals in 2015. 56 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
things that will keep us healthy and of healthy weight. A common thread that runs through the lifestyles of my clients is that they are too busy to take care of themselves, even if they wanted to. They simply don’t have the time. They wake up early, get a gaggle of kids out the door, work all day, get home at 6 p.m. and there is no food in the fridge–because who had time to go shopping? And are you kidding–meal prep? Think ahead? Plan in advance? Not a chance–not to mention carving out enough time for adequate sleep or setting off a cascade of events designed to make you gain fat.
No sleep = no leptin. Leptin is the hormone that get released when you get enough quality sleep. No leptin = no appetite suppressant for 24 hours. When you don’t get adequate sleep, not only do you not get leptin and its appetite suppressing qualities, you get leptin’s evil twin: ghrelin.
But this is how we do things. We’re American. Fast. Be all you can be, then go be some more. No pain, no gain. Lean in, for God’s sake. Well, I disagree. I say, lean out. Lean back, actually.
Lack of quality sleep = ghrelin. Ghrelin is the hormone that gets released when you don’t get enough quality sleep.
Lean back, against the counter with a glass of wine and some extra time to enjoy your life. Do the hard work of rearranging your lifestyle so you don’t die of a heart attack earlier than your destined time.
Ghrelin = appetite stimulant.
I know what you're saying. "I can’t lean back." "I can’t quit my job, I have bills, responsibilities, health insurance, etc." "She’s nuts and might be able to do that but I can’t." Well, I might be tiny bit nuts, but you probably are too, so the way I see it is that you and I both have the same choice. Find time to do those things that we want to do and know it will keep us healthy, fit and well–or don’t and suffer the consequences. Ask yourself, “What do I need to do in order to be a healthier, or perhaps a smaller me?” Then whatever the answer is, actually work toward it. I’m not saying that you should quit your job, but maybe
you have to work harder for a little while to be able to scale back. All I’m saying is that the importance of finding time to have a life will increase the quality and duration of your life. Being healthy and losing weight is not all about knowing what to eat. It’s about finding the time and balance in your life to do it. Read a book about stress management instead of the latest high protein diet. Take your vacation days. Have a brain health day off and go hiking. Make a plan to get you into a place where you can work 32 hours a week instead of 46. As hard as it may be, the consequences could be grave if you don’t.
New Town in
APT- An Arts Incubator
Twist
Twist is a unique food and beverage concept located in the heart of Downtown Fargo, offering customers the opportunity to "drink and dine, differently." After the rebranding of Sazerac Alley into Twist, the restaurant is serving up food and drinks again with a new name, concept and menu. Twist offers a unique spin on traditional favorites for lunch, dinner and late night. 220 Broadway N, Fargo twistfargo.com
Grace 1972
When opening the door to Grace 1972, it's hard to say if you are walking into a shop that sells repurposed furniture and decor or a gluten-free bakery. The answer is both–or rather, you are standing in a store that is half Grace 1972 and half Mehl's Gluten-Free Bakery, both run by the Mehl family. Grace 1972 features vintage and repurposed pieces, some made by local artisans and others sourced from all over the United States. 1404 33rd St. S, Unit H, Fargo facebook.com/grace1972design 58 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
The Arts Partnership and Kilbourne Group have recently come together to highlight the arts and their role in the community, and by doing so they have created APT–an arts incubator, with a mission to provide a creative, collaborative and safe place for artists to create and for the community to get involved. Even if you’re not an artist, you’ll quickly find out that many types of individuals can benefit from this multi-use space. APT: 224 4th Ave. N, Fargo The Arts Partnership: 1104 2nd Ave. S., Suite 315, Fargo theartspartnership.net
Izumi Sushi & Hibachi
The Japanese restaurant Izumi Sushi opened a second location in South Fargo. It offers all-you-can-eat sushi that’s made fresh to order, as well as a regular menu that includes grilled hibachi entrees, curries, teriyaki dishes and soups. Go for a Japanese lunch special or during evenings for a delicious dinner. 5050 13th Ave. S, Fargo izumirestaurant.com
CYCLEBAR
We've turned up the volume on the indoor cycling experience, CycleBar unites riders of all ages and fitness levels by creating an unparalleled multi-sensory, intoxicating journey. Four types of classes are offered: classic, performance, endurance and connect. CycleBar's classes are said to integrate strength bars in combination with the spinning. 3163 Bluestem Drive, Suite 106, West Fargo fargo.cyclebar.com
Fargo-Moorhead continues to be a constant breeding ground for new businesses of all sorts. From restaurants to gyms and coffee shops, take a look at some of the many businesses that opened their doors to our beloved community in the past few months. BY Samantha Stark | PHOTOS BY Paul Flessland
Prairie Brothers Brewing
When we thought the FargoMoorhead craft beer family couldn’t get any bigger, another brewery opens its doors. Located off 45th Street near Austad’s Golf in South Fargo, Prairie Brothers Brewing Company started like most breweries: home brewing. Prairie Brothers designed its atmosphere to reflect the rustic countryside of the rural Northern Plains. 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo prairiebrothersbrewing.com
Insomnia Cookies
Whether you’re feeding a craving or a crowd, Insomnia Cookies’ offerings of cookies, brownies, ice cream and more has you covered. Launching the brand's first location in North Dakota, Insomnia Cookies offers locals a variety of sweets delivered right to their door until 3 a.m. 412 Broadway, Fargo insomniacookies.com
Fargo Coffee
Opened by 19-year-old Fargo native Paige Loftus and her 17-year-old sister, Fargo Coffee is a local coffee shop that serves organic locally roasted beans, a multitude of espresso based drinks, cold brew, drip coffee, teas, blended coffee frappuccinos and smoothies. 1020 19th Ave. N, Fargo facebook.com/FargoCoffee
Rosey's Bistro
Whether you prefer a traditional grilled cheese sandwich or you fancy a fresh take on classic comfort food, Rosey's has got you covered. This restaurant takes old-school favorites and kicks it up a notch with artisan breads, gourmet cheeses and a variety of fixings. You can also enjoy decadent soups and a variety of sides to go along with your meal. 212 Broadway N, Fargo roseysfargo.com
June 1, 2017
An Open Letter to the Coen Brothers Bonjour Ethan & Joel Coen, I hope this letter finds you enjoying the smile-provoking sunshine of the pleasant summer season! 1996 was the year when your famous movie “Fargo” created a buzz around the actual North Dakotan city, which has also recently been heightened by the popular FX TV series of the same name. But a fruit salad of feelings inhabits me when thinking of the power that the movie had on shaping the world’s opinion of Fargo. Personally, I remember in the summer 2010 when I knew I was going to attend Concordia College in the area, a cousin told me “Don’t you know the movie ‘Fargo’? You should watch it!” This is why I have decided to write you a letter–to share with you the three important elements of my “North of Normal” Fargo-esque experience: gratitude, Red River Valley features and an invitation. Gratitude is the primal element I wanted to express, because when visiting with several community leaders in town, they unanimously said that your movie was the best free marketing dollars the city could receive. Interestingly enough, you once said in an interview that the decision of the title was phonetically made because it sounded better than Brainerd. Merci beaucoup, because the infamous wood chipper and the elongated “Fargo accent” is always a great conversation opener whenever us residents of the area are traveling. The Red River Valley where Fargo is located is known for having some of the most fertile soil in the world. This rich soil has allowed its residents to harvest abundantly for centuries, and this stewardship of the land has carried upon their character traits. Minnesotans have “Minnesota Nice,” well, here we have, in my opinion, the “North Dakota Amazing.” The latter is felt in the overall work ethic, the solidarity, the pride in taking care of the community and the warmth of the people balancing out the conquering winters, which are well-depicted in your movie. The best way to illustrate this “North Dakota Amazing” attribute is the transformational and revitalization phase the city has been experiencing in the last decade, putting Fargo on the national map and top lists multiple times. An Invitation to venture four hours northwest on I-94 the next time you are in your hometown of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The time of the year of your long overdue visit does not matter, as we have a year-round array of events. Winter is an essential component of Fargo’s DNA, therefore we celebrate it with a festival in January called Frostival. In March, there is the weeklong Fargo Film Festival at the emblematic Fargo Theatre. In June, there is the Drone Focus Conference of North Dakota–a powerhouse of the UAS industry. Saturdays of July through October we have the Red River Market in the heart of downtown. In July, we have TEDXFargo drawing thousands of people to interact with mind-expanding ideas of world-class speakers. In August, there is Streets Alive! where people get to exclusively ride their bikes and get active along Broadway. In November, the historical Hjemkomst Center hosts the Pangea festival, where they showcase the plurality of cultures from every continent living in the FM area. This is a symbolic glimpse of the multiple events our dynamic FM area has to offer. I hope this will spark a desire to jump on a plane and land at our Hector International Airport if you don’t want to gaze at the endless horizon while driving on I-94. Once you are here, the compelling culture and the hospitality of our community will charm you immediately. Until our humble paths cross in the lovely “North of Normal” “Silicon Prairie,” A Très Bientôt!,
Alexandre Cyusa
PS: In the spirit of the Adage, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” I wanted you to please urge the world to not judge our precious North Dakotan city by the motioned pictures of its 1996 digitally animated book.
Alexandre Cyusa came to the FM Area in the fall of 2010 to attend Concordia College. Originally from Kigali, Rwanda, Cyusa has lived in Switzerland, Ethiopia, Guinea and France. His traveling experiences have helped him in making this world a smaller and simpler place to live in. He currently works for Folkways, and is interested in community development and nurturing global citizenship. 60 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
PHOTO BY Paul Flessland
Alexandre Cyusa (aka The Fargo-Moorhead-Hearted Rwandan Citizen)
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SUNHAT No outdoor adventure is complete without the perfect hat, and you can't go wrong without a great accessory to complement your summer outfits. Embrace your inner lady and rock a floppy hat while you're out on the patio sipping Mimosas and Bloody Marys. $20 Vivie's 716 Main Ave., Fargo facebook.com/viviesboutiquefm
Raise your glasses, frisbees and grilling tongs and get ready to have fun in the sun. We found a few items from locally-owned shops and boutiques downtown so that you can amp up your summer vibes and outdoor hangs. PHOTOS AND WORDS BY Erica Rapp
FRISBEE Embrace the joys of a Midwest summer and take this retro frisbee to the park for a fun afternoon with friends. $12 Kittsona 610 Main Ave., Fargo kittsona.com GRILL LIGHT SPATULA Sometimes those lake places don't always have great backyard lighting, or maybe you're just notorious for cooking evening summer meals on the grill. Whatever the case may be, this grill light can come in pretty handy on a spatula or tongs (utensils included with light). There's a good chance it's also the perfect gift for the dads in your life with Father's Day this month. $25 MINT + BASIL 714 Main Ave., Fargo shopmintandbasil.com 62 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Great food is just the beginning... Join the co-op! Opening this summer.
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HERB KITS With warm weather comes even better produce, and you can try your hand at growing a few fresh items for your kitchen this summer. These herb kits allow you to easily grow your own items, and the shining warm sun is a huge plus for growth. $22 each Kittsona 610 Main Ave., Fargo kittsona.com
STICK ICE CUBE TRAY Create perfectly-crafted cocktails and an abundance of fresh beverages all without losing cool. Perfect for beaches, backyard barbecues and patio parties, this ice tray is made from food-safe silicon and creates stick ice figures that double as both a long-lasting chiller and a drink stirrer. It's even great for making your own popsicles on those extra hot summer days. $11 MINT + BASIL 714 Main Ave., Fargo shopmintandbasil.com
METAL SIGN Even if you don't have a lake getaway, you can hang this metal cutout sign anywhere you plan to enjoy the outdoors. $29.99 The Red Silo 12 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/theredsilo
PINEAPPLE SIPPER Top off your poolside adventures and lakeside lounging with the perfect drinking vessel, complete with a fun-shaped fruit and a classic twisty straw. We know you can already picture yourself floating along a river with this cup in hand. $12 Kittsona 610 Main Ave., Fargo kittsona.com
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PLANK GRILLING COOKBOOK If you're the ultimate barbecue master or want to be, plank grilling is a trend you should definitely check out. MINT + BASIL has plenty of cookbooks to help you with this type of unique grilling among many other how-to books related to the kitchen and cocktails. $19.95 MINT + BASIL 714 Main Ave., Fargo shopmintandbasil.com
TOPJOBS
in our community
Technology
SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER Fargo
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER West Fargo
The software test engineer works closely with software development manager to design, implement and conduct tests and evaluation procedures to ensure custom application requirements are met..
Seeking a senior software engineer to work remotely from Fargo. This role will focus on the creation of high-quality agribusiness ERP software solutions. Your creativity and ingenuity will directly impact new product offerings and company initiatives.
NETWORK ANALYST & ENGINEER
E-COMMERCE DEVELOPER
Participate in the design and implementation of a secure, reliable and cost-effective enterprise network architecture, administer networks to ensure they meet the organizations needs and provide input to the development of strategies, policies and procedures relating to network services..
Responsible for all aspects of the SCHEELS e-commerce development, system analysis and maintenance. This position will work with the SCHEELS e-commerce team to produce a captivating online experience for their customers.
Fargo
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Administrative
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Fargo
This role will develop close working partnerships with supported dentists and office managers. As a regional operations manager, you will spearhead process improvements and growth initiatives with full profit and loss more info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM responsibility.
PROPERTY SUPPORT MANAGER Fargo
Perform essential functions of general manager in absence of assigned general manager, provide operations and sales support to the general manager, and directly supervise hotel staff.
Sales Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Spotlight Media
Fargo
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT MANAGER
Provide high-level executive administrative support to the president and be the primary funnel into the GFMEDC. Also coordinates and supports business call program, board and executive-committee meetings and GFMEDC Committee meetings—as well as perform duties of main receptionist.
This position involves building strong relationships with customers, focusing on long-term, mutual growth; promoting new and used ag products to customers—as well as used competitor brands in stock— and completing and processing all sales and finance documentation.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Fargo
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Marketing/Advertising MARKETING SPECIALIST Fargo
Engineering
LOGISTICS ENGINEER
This position plays a critical role in the development and execution of marketing plans and strategy to achieve company targets. The individual must show passion for the field of marketing and demonstrate a working knowledge of specialized, modern marketing concepts and tactics.
Fargo
MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGEMENT INTERN
SENIOR MUNICIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER
WEX Health is seeking a creative, motivated marketing student to assist with a variety of nationwide marketing programs and to help with research, collaboration, planning and management of events; coordination of social media and press; help with other marketing-related activities.
Responsible for the management of a variety of civil-engineering infrastructure and municipality projects and studies, including client service, development, management and growth, project development, mentoring, and executing and managing complex civilengineering designs.
Fargo
Human Resources
Responsible for material and information-flow design, warehouselogistics material flow, and production control and logistics. In addition, you will develop, support, and implement Lean Enterprise manufacturing processes.
Fargo
Communication
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The safety and environmental health manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, customers, vendors and contractors.
Develop and direct all strategic aspects of internal and external communications to align messaging, increase visibility and effectively position the organization as a leader in their respective industries. Must have experience delivering effective communications for senior management.
Fargo
Management
Fargo
General
MANAGER - NEW VENTURE DEVELOPMENT
IMPORT COORDINATOR
Work with the senior leadership team to identify and develop new venture opportunities and growth strategies. Establish and maintain a current pipeline of possible ventures, including alliances, partnerships and joint ventures.
The import coordinator is responsible for processing incoming shipment information from suppliers to provide timely and accurate internal visibility to shipments. This information will be processed in compliance with US Customs ISF requirements.
Fargo
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Downtown Fargo Street Fair - Downtown Community Partnership, Red River Valley Fair - Red River Valley Fair, Happy Harry's Ribfest Minnesota State Fair - Minnesota State Fair, North Dakota State Fair - North Dakota Tourism
Fargodome, Fargo Blues Festival - J. Alan Paul Photography,
FARGO BLUES FESTIVAL
JUNE Happy Harry's Ribfest June 7-10 Fargodome 1800 University Drive N, Fargo facebook.com/happyharrysribfest Fargo Monthly's Bourbon, Burgers and Beer Festival June 15 Moorhead Center Mall - Parking Ramp 510 Center Ave., Moorhead burgerfestfargo.com Midwest Kid Fest June 16 Island Park 302 7th St. S, Fargo fargoparks.com Moondance Jammin' Country Fest June 23-24 Moondance Fairgrounds 7050 39th Ave. NW, Walker, Minnesota jammincountry.com
J U LY Detroit Lakes Water Carnival July 7-16 Detroit Lakes, Minn. dljaycees.com/watercarnival.html Red River Valley Fair July 11-16 Red River Valley Fairgrounds 1805 Main Ave. W, West Fargo redrivervalleyfair.com
NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
DOWNTOWN FARGO STREET FAIR
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
FAIRS & F E ST I VA L S
Mark your calendars so that you don't forget to make it out to some of the region's best fairs and festivals this summer. BY Erica Rapp
Downtown Fargo Street Fair July 13-15 Downtown Fargo downtownfargo.com Rare Beer Picnic 2017 July 15 W.H. Davy Park (Beside Usher's House) 700 1st Ave. N, Moorhead junkyardbeer.com North Dakota State Fair July 21-29 North Dakota State Fair Center 2005 Burdick Expressway E, Minot, N.D. ndstatefair.com
Moondance Jam Rock & Classic Rock Festival July 20-22 Moondance Fairgrounds 7050 39th Ave. NW, Walker, Minnesota moondancejam.com Fargo Blues Festival July 28-29 Newman Outdoor Field 1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo fargobluesfest.com German Folk Festival July 29 Rheault Farm 2902 25th St. S, Fargo fargoparks.com
HAPPY HARRY'S RIBFEST
AUGUST WE Fest August 3-5 Soo Pass Ranch 25526 County Highway 22, Detroit Lakes, Minn. wefest.com Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 4-13 Rapid City, S.D. sturgismotorcyclerally.com Fiber Arts Fest August 12 Rheault Farm 2902 25th St. S, Fargo fargoparks.com Barnesville Potato Days August 22-23 Barnesville, Minn. potatodays.com Minnesota State Fair August 24-Labor Day 1265 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minn. mnstatefair.org Island Park Show & Craft Fest August 26-27 Island Park 307 7th Ave. S, Fargo fargoparks.com
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STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE AREA. 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, plenty of coffee, ideas and excellent networking opportunities. 1millioncups.com/fargo The Stage at Island Park
333 4th St. S, Fargo
CARRIE'S TWISTED ART
Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
These public classes are a great place to learn painting techniques of all different types while working with a variety of materials. With a fun learning atmosphere, you can create many things your heart desires at the cost of just $30 per person each class. Call 701-540-8712 to register, seating is limited. carriestwistedart.com Carrie's Twisted Art Studios
300 Main Ave. Suite 110, Fargo
TRANS MENTOR PROGRAM
Every Saturday from noon 4 p.m.
This is a group through the Pride Collective and Community Center that is led by Faye Seidler and offers advice and support for individuals within the trans community or who have questions about it. There is also a free clothing drive during this time as well where anyone can come by and pick out clothes, and try them on in a gender neutral environment, as they would like. pridecollective.com Pride Collective and Community Center
1105 1st Ave. S, Fargo
GRIEF JOURNEYS FOR MEN SUPPORT GROUP Every third Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m.
This is a free ongoing grief support group for men who have experienced a loss through death. This group is free and open
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
to the public. For more information or questions, call (800) 237-4629 and ask to speak to the bereavement department. hrrv.org Hospice of the Red River Valley
1701 38th St. S, Fargo
FM CROSSROADS POWWOW
Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m.
The Fargo-Moorhead community is located in the center of many different Native American tribes of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Canada. This annual international contest powwow brings in Native American dancers and singers from across the U.S. and Canada to compete and showcases the rich Native American culture of the area. This event is open to the public, and will promote cultural awareness within our community. It also gives many in our community who have never been exposed to contest powwow the opportunity to see and hear the different songs and styles of dance of the many tribes from our area. Tickets are $25 for a three-day pass, $10 for a day pass and ages 7 and under and 65 and older are free.
HAPPY HARRY'S RIBFEST
June 7-10 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The annual Happy Harry's Ribfest allows you to indulge in award-winning ribs and foods such as chicken, pulled pork and much more from some of the best food vendors in the country. When you're done eating, you can enjoy great entertainment with national and local music acts every night plus games for the kids. The music lineup this year includes Collective Soul, Night Ranger, Diamond Rio and Little Texas.
scheelsarena.com SCHEELS Arena
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
YMCA POP-UP ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES
happyharrysribfest.com Fargodome
Monday, June 5 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
The YMCA is hosting zumba classes in some of the coolest spaces of the FM area. Join the YMCA for fun summer workouts and be sure to arrive early to get a spot. These classes are for ages 21 and older and are free to the community. Prizes are given out at each event. Fargo Brewing Company will be donating $1 from each pint sold after the event to the Reach and RiseÂŽ YMCA youth mentoring program. Other classes throughout the month will take place at the
SPORTS
FAMILY
1800 University Drive N, Fargo
same times at Brewtus' Brickhouse in West Fargo (June 12), Drekker Brewing Company (June 19) and Junkyard Brewing Company (June 26). ymcacassclay.org/events Fargo Brewing Company
610 University Drive N, Fargo
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CORKS & CANVAS
Thursday, June 8 from 5-9 p.m.
The Corks & Canvas art and wine walk will take place once a month until September in Downtown Fargo. Sip, shop and stroll the beautifully unique shops on 8th Street, Main Avenue and Broadway for an evening of wine tasting and art exposition. This event is 21+ and costs $20 per wristband. A list of participating business will be available closer to the event at downtownfargo.com.
the '70s with their signature songs such as "Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," "Simple Man" and more. The band has sold 28 million record in the United States alone and has seen worldwide success since their formation in 1964. scheelsarena.com SCHEELS Arena
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
FM REDHAWKS VS. WINNIPEG
downtownfargo.com Downtown Fargo - Various Locations
Friday, June 9 at 7:02 p.m.; Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 11 at 1 p.m.
STATE OF THE ARTS
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
Thursday, June 8 from 4:45-7:30 p.m.
The Arts Partnership invites you to The State of the Arts, where grants and merit awards are handed out and TAP talks through the year. Loosely modeled after the State of the Cities and other annual events of this nature, Dayna Del Val, executive director of TAP, highlights the arts successes of the past year and also looks ahead to organizational and communitywide arts goals for the upcoming fiscal year. theartspartnership.net The Stage at Island Park
333 4th St. S, Fargo
2017 FARGO-MOORHEAD RESTAURANT WEEK June 8-17
Go on a foodie adventure in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo and indulge in this event that celebrates the area's culinary scene. Restaurants will be offering 10 days of special dining deals with discounted two-course and/or three-course prix fixe meals. Participating restaurants: Barbacoa, Everest Tikka House, Fargo Brewing Ale House, Green House Cafe, Hennessy's Irish Pub, Herd and Horns, Hi Ho Burgers & Brews, Hotel Donaldson, India Palace Restaurant, Labby's Grill & Bar, Luna Fargo, Old Broadway, Radisson, Rosey's Bistro, Spicy Pie, Boiler Room, Toasted Frog, Three Lyons Pub, Twist. fmrestaurantweek.com Various Locations
SUICIDE GIRLS: BLACKHEART BURLESQUE Friday, June 9 at 8 p.m.
The SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is unlike any other burlesque show you’ve ever seen and it's filled with pop culture references, a high-energy indie soundtrack and choreography that will make your inner nerd jump for joy. You'll be able to enjoy performances in tribute to "Star Wars," "Orange Is The New Black," "Donnie Darko," "A Clockwork Orange" and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Sanctuary Events Center
670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Friday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is best known for popularizing the southern rock genre during
fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
SHARE A STORY
Saturday, June 10 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Kids and parents are invited to this free family event that encourages literacy and fun. Kids can get a photo with the PBS Kids character Jet from "Ready Jet Go!", sing and dance along with stage acts, hear stories from different cultures, do art and science projects, play with the Fargo Fire Department Knock-Down House, get free lunch and much more. The free event is hosted by Prairie Public, Fargo Parks and United Way of Cass-Clay. fargoparks.com Rheault Farm
2902 25th St. S, Fargo
CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Sunday, June 11 from 1-6 p.m.
Experience the sounds of classic music while enjoying a wonderful afternoon outside. Listen to free performances from the FM Choral Artists, FM KICKS Jazz Band, Penny and Pals and more. You can also experience the "Instrument Petting Zoo" and try your luck in the “Music Listening Contest.” Concessions will be available. fargoparks.com Rheault Farm
2902 25th St. S, Fargo
HOW TO SHAMANIC JOURNEY WORKSHOP Sunday, June 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Learn the powerful spiritual practice of the Shamanic Journey at this unique workshop. This workshop which will give you guidance and instruction to begin your practice with Shamanism, as well as a strong foundation to continue your practice and learn with others by attending monthly group guided Shamanic Journeys at the Spirit Room. Cost is $97 for the early bird reservation and after June 1, it's $147. norawallace.com/shamanicjourney.html Spirit Room
111 Broadway N, Fargo
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m.
Drive-By Truckers is an alternative country and southern rock band based out of Athens, Georgia. Like many alternative country acts, the Drive-By Truckers records their music in analog–using 2-inch, 16-track
WEST FARGO PARK'S DOG SHOW Tuesday, June 13 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Enter your dog in this fun and familyfocused dog show. Awards such as cutest puppy, best groomed, best dressed, best trick and more will be presented. First-place winners of each category will be eligible for the best of show award. Area pet vendors will also be on site. Free hot dogs and pop will be available while supplies last. wfparks.org North Elmwood Park
500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo
MOORHEAD RIVERARTS
June 13 and 27 from 5:30-8 p.m.
There's always something to enjoy at Moorhead RiverArts festival. Each night features free horse-drawn carriage rides, inflatable games, art and craft vendors, food, hands-on activities, live music and more. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and activities are subject to change. June 13 will feature a performance by Lars and Joe Pony Show, along with a petting zoo, and June 27 will feature a performance by FM KICKS Jazz Band and the Goosebury Park Players, along with pony rides.
FARGO MONTHLY'S BURGERS, BBQ AND BEER FESTIVAL Thursday, June 15 from 5-10 p.m.
moorheadparks.com Memorial Park
210 8th St. N, Moorhead
Formerly known as the Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival, Fargo Monthly is excited to announce a change to the Burgers, BBQ and Beer Festival. Don't worry, you'll still get to eat all the tasty burgers and sample delicious beer, but now you'll be able to enjoy and learn about some of the best barbecue techniques. Fargo Monthly and Budweiser are excited to bring back this great event for the fourth year. This is a pre-sale and 21+ event. You must buy your ticket beforehand to participate in the sampling and to enjoy the scrumptious burgers.
CONCERT IN THE PARK
*Doors open at 5 p.m. Beer and burger sampling will take place from 5-7 p.m. (All sampling will end at 7 p.m., so arrive early to enjoy it all.)
fargoparks.com Trollwood Park
What you get with a ticket: • Admittance to the event. • Burger samples from participating restaurants. • Beer samples provided by DS Beverages. There will also be several cash bars at the event. • Access to the BBQ tent with tastings and lessons. • Access to the dance starting around 7:30 p.m. with some funky tunes from local legends Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. • A ballot to vote for the best burger in the fourth annual Burger Battle.
Wednesday, June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Local bands will entertain families with their musical acts. Kids will also be able to get your face painted, jump in a bouncy castle and take home a craft project. This is a free event and there will be limited concessions for sale. 3664 Elm St. N, Fargo
PARK IT! XCELERATE!
Thursday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m.
Meet the Xcellent art staff at the park and create take home arts and crafts. This event also travels weekly every Thursday to a different park, which can be found on the Fargo Park District's website. This program is free thanks to a grant from Xcel Energy. Adult supervision is required. fargoparks.com Burnsdale Park
burgerfestfargo.com Moorhead Center Mall - Parking Ramp
1702 27th Ave. S, Fargo
510 Center Ave., Moorhead
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS open-reel tape recorders. The band has toured constantly since its formation in 1996, which has lead to a dedicated fan following. This show is for ages 21 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Sanctuary Events Center
670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
12TH ANNUAL TROUT FEST Monday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
This is a great event for families to learn about trout and the sport of fly fishing.
Youth will learn about casting, fly tying, entomology, conservation and much more. There will be a derby with an awards presentation after. Refreshments will be provided and adult supervision is recommended. This event is free and recommended for ages 15 and under. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. with the derby taking place from 6:15-7:30 p.m. fargoparks.com North Woodhaven Pond
4300 44th Ave. S, Fargo
Thursday, June 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Business After Hours continues to set records as the region’s largest networking event. Booth space is often sold out, and attendees can connect with their peers and exhibitors of all business types. Join The Chamber for a great time over apps, networking and fun. Business After Hours is a members-only event and participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Receive the $25 admission price by registering your attendance prior to midnight the Wednesday before the event. All registrations received after that time and 75
at the door will be billed at the $35 rate. This price includes appetizers and two drink tickets. fmwfchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
CURRENTS: CONVERSATIONS ON WATER Thursday, June 15 from 6-7 p.m.
Join Dr. Wren Walker Robbins (Mohawk), a cell biologist, pipe-carrier and member of the Mountain Spirit Lodge Society, in exploring the intersections of science, spirit and water. Dr. Robbins will discuss learning with, as opposed to trying to control, the precious resource of water and how redefining our relationship with water can heal the historical and intellectual traditions that have split the world into living and nonliving. This event is part of the Plains Art Museum's “Currents� series, and it's free and open to the public. plainsart.org
Plains Art Museum
704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
MIDWEST KID FEST & TEDDY BEAR PARADE Friday, June 16 from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Island Park will be filled with music and bright colors as children spend the day playing and learning. Bring a teddy bear to Dike West and march in the Teddy Bear Parade starting at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade, the festival will host over 30 interactive booths, carnival games and entertainment acts. All activities of the festival are free. fargoparks.com Island Park
EVERCLEAR "SO MUCH FOR THE AFTERGLOW" 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m.
Twenty years ago, American rock band Everclear released their multiplatinum hit album "So Much For The Afterglow" and to this day it remains a beloved fan favorite. The album is built with a slew of unforgettable songs that permeated MTV and alternative rock radio stations worldwide. The album is still the band's best-selling release to-date and they're embarking on a highly-anticipated tour with fellow '90s wonders Vertical Horizon and Fastball to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a show time of 6 p.m. jadepresents.com Bluestem Center for the Arts
801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead
302 7th St. S, Fargo
UNDER BREW SKIES BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, June 17 from 2-6 p.m.
The North Dakota Brewers Guild is holding their first Fargo festival, the Under Brew Skies Beer Festival, which is a celebration of North Dakota and bordering state brewers. On a sunny June afternoon, there is no better place to sip more than 60 independent craft beers with friends in Downtown Fargo's beautiful Island Park. You'll also be able to enjoy food and music in addition to the brews. underbrewskies.com Island Park
302 7th St. S, Fargo
Q105.1 PRESENTS: GHOST Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m.
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost is easily recognizable for its eccentric live performances with various changes in the band's face-concealing costumes. In 2010, the band released a three-track demo that was followed by a debut full-length album that was Grammy-nominated and widely praised. Their second album and major label debut, "Infestissuman," was released in 2013 and debuted at No. 1 in Sweden and won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. Their most recent single "Circle" off of their third studio album earned the band a 2016 Grammy Award for
Best Metal Performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a show time of 8 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Civic Center
207 4th St. N, Fargo
FARGO INVADERS VS. BRAWLERS Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m.
fargoinvaders.org Sid Cichy Stadium - Shanley High School
5600 25th St. S, Fargo
BUDDY GUY & JOHNNY LANG Sunday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
At age 79, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and has been a major influence on rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He's received seven Grammy Awards, a 2015 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, 34 Blues Music Awards and much more. Rolling Stone magazine has also ranked him No. 23 in its "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." Johnny Lang, originally from Fargo, got his start in the local clubs of Minneapolis and found major success at the age of 16 with the release of his major label debut album "Lie To Me." Doors open at 5 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Bluestem Center for the Arts
801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK Monday, June 19 at dusk
Bring the whole family to enjoy and outdoor movie at various parks around FargoMoorhead. Watch a family movie (movie schedule on the Fargo Park District's website closer to each date) on a big inflatable screen in the middle of the park, and don't forget your blankets. All movies start at dusk and are free. fargoparks.com Island Park
302 7th St. S, Fargo
CRACK THE CODE: TECH DAY CAMP FOR GIRLS June 19-22 and June 26-28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
You will learn to create and launch a website and mobile app, build wearable e-textiles, and assemble and program robots. Participants will gain skills to design, take feedback from peers, iterate and test your innovative ideas—all 21st century skills to become a creative, innovative and resourceful adult. This program is for ages 12-17. Register in advance. ucodegirl.com A. Glenn Hill NDSU STEM Center
1315 Centennial Blvd., Fargo
WILD WEST JAMBOREE
Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Round up the family for an entertaining evening at Rendezvous Park. Enjoy a performance from Slamabama, take a ride in the horse-drawn carriages, visit the petting zoo, learn the basics of roping and check out the barrel car rides. Other free activities will include giant lawn games, kite flying and more. Inflatable games and pony rides will be available for $2 each. Hotdog, chips and a beverage will be sold for $1 per plate. wfparks.org Rendezvous Park
1055 32nd Ave. E, West Fargo
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK GOLF TOURNAMENT Wednesday, June 21 at dusk
Give your golf game a new challenge by playing in the dark. Glow balls are provided and all tournaments start just after dusk. Space is limited so register in advance. Cost is $90 per team for a four-person scramble. fargoparks.com El Zagel Public Golf Course
1400 Elm St. N, Fargo
SKATEBOARDING DAY
Wednesday, June 21 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Come out to Dike West for the annual skateboarding day celebration, where you can enjoy free food and soda while supplies last. This free event will include a day of skateboarding with friends and listening to music. fargoparks.com Dike West
310 4th St. S, Fargo
2017 HORNBACHER’S GOBBLE IT UP $5 LUNCH Thursday, June 22 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Each June a $5 lunch is served at all area Hornbacher’s locations with proceeds benefitting United Way. This year marks
STREETS ALIVE!
Sunday, June 25 from noon-5 p.m. This annual event is set to spark human movement, and will also take place on August 27. Three miles of Downtown Fargo and Moorhead streets will be shut down to motorized traffic so that anyone can walk, run, bike, skate, dance or whatever your heart desires when it comes to movement. You can also meet (and eat) with healthy vendors. This event is free and open to the public. fargoparks.com Downtown Fargo and Moorhead
the 10th Annual Hornbacher’s Gobble It Up $5 Lunch, so come get lunch for the whole crew, family or office. You can also pre-order and pay online to pick up your lunch at any of the locations. A $5 suggested donation will get you a hot turkey sandwich, chips, a frozen treat and a beverage. unitedwaycassclay.org All area Hornbacher's locations
SCANDINAVIAN HJEMKOMST AND MIDWEST VIKING FESTIVALS Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24
The Midwest Viking Festival and the annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival are joining forces again to present a celebration of Nordic cultures from the myths of Valhalla, through medieval Europe and the American frontier to today. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival, so expect an extra special celebration. The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life. Visitors will also experience other Viking activities including glass bead making, coin-striking, chainmail production, blacksmithing, wood carving, pottery making, a variety of challenging Viking games and more. The Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival is a celebration of Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Danish Cultures where visitors will have the chance to walk through the Hjemkomst Center discovering foods
and shopping from all of the Scandinavian countries. hcscconline.org Heritage Hjemkomst Center
220 1st Ave. N, Fargo
ROGER MARIS CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sunday, June 25 and Monday, June 26
Registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis and they will be considered complete when accompanied with payment. You may register as an individual player or you can register a team of up to six golfers. This fund raiser tournament is an 18-hole, six-member team scramble with a shotgun start. Proceeds support Hospice of the Red River Valley, Shanley High School and the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center. The event is a rain or shine tournament and no refunds will be given. rogermarisgolf.com Rose Creek Golf Course
1500 East Rose Creek Parkway S, Fargo
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK Monday, June 26 at dusk
Bring the whole family to enjoy and outdoor movie at various parks around FargoMoorhead. Watch a family movie (movie schedule on the Fargo Park District's website closer to each date) on a big inflatable screen in the middle of the park, and don't forget your blankets. All movies start at dusk and are free. fargoparks.com Trollwood Park
3664 Elm St. N, Fargo
FM REDHAWKS VS. SIOUX FALLS
Monday-Thursday, June 26-29 at 7:02 p.m. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
GO HAWAIIAN FOR HOSPICE
Tuesday, June 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Choice Financial invites the community to “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” at their fifth annual luau lunch. For a suggested donation of $5, attendees will feast on a pig roast, baked potato, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian Punch and a frozen treat. All proceeds directly benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. hrrv.org Choice Financial
4501 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
DETROIT LAKES KIWANIS PRESENTS: BLUES, BEER AND BBQ Friday, June 30 from 5-10 p.m.
This food, drink and entertainment event will feature Minnesota blues legend, Lamont Cranston with special guests The Soulmates. Visit the website below to find the Eventbrite link where tickets can be purchased. This event will take place rain or shine and proceeds will fund Kiwanis Scholarships at M-State Community and Technical College. kiwanisdl.org Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
29409 170th St., Detroit Lakes, Minn.
DOWN THE ROAD 2017 RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR July 11-16
redrivervalleyfair.com Red River Valley Fairgrounds
1805 Main Ave. West, West Fargo
42ND ANNUAL DOWNTOWN FARGO STREET FAIR July 13-15
downtownfargo.com Downtown Fargo
RARE BEER PICNIC
Saturday, July 15 from 4-8 p.m.
Search "Rare Beer Picnic" on Facebook W.H. Davy Park
700 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ART SCHOOL'S MAINSTAGE MUSICAL: "BEAUTY & THE BEAST" July 14, 15, 18-22, 25-29
trollwood.org Bluestem Center for the Arts
801 50th Ave. S, Moorhead
GOO GOO DOLLS "LONG WAY HOME SUMMER TOUR" WITH PHILLIP PHILLIPS Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. scheelsarena.com SCHEELS Arena
5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo
TEDXFARGO
Thursday, July 27 at 9 a.m. tedxfargo.com Fargo Civic Center
207 4th St. N, Fargo
IN THIS MOMENT WITH MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, VIMIC, LITTLE MISS NASTY Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Civic Center
207 4th St. N, Fargo
BRUNO MARS "24K MAGIC WORLD TOUR" Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Drive S, Fargo
TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL "SOUL2SOUL TOUR" Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Drive N, Fargo
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STAY ON THE SCENE WITH OUR GUIDE TO FARGO-MOORHEAD’S LOCAL MUSIC.
JUNE 1ST - 3RD
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Mick Klein - Flatland Brewery Isaac Schwartz - Front Street Taproom Matt Aakre - Junkyard Brewing Company Steel River - The Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Soul Bazaar Party with Mamadu, DJ's Miss Brit, Big O, Shawn Who - The Aquarium Useful Jenkins with BOOTS Dempsey's Jake Ingamar - Front Street Taproom Cold Kingdom with Chaos In Question - Garage Bar Skipjacks - Junkyard Brewing Company The Cropdusters - Lucky's 13 Quick 56 - Pickled Parrot Out of Sorts - Rick's Bar Kickstart Party with the Medicine Men - Speck's Bar Boomtown - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Tripwire - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 3 The Brave - Dempsey's Gina Powers and Friends - Front Street Taproom Vanilla Sugar with Mistaken Thieves, Old Vern, Luminaa - Garage Bar Wild Hands - Junkyard Brewing Company
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Mick Klein - Lucky's 13 Quick 56 - Pickled Parrot Out of Sorts - Rick's Bar Kickstart Party with the Medicine Men - Speck's Bar The Human Element - Sidestreet Uptown Live - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Junk FM - The Windbreak
JUNE 4TH - 10TH SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Serial Hawk, Black Wizard with Errorist, Ceiling Walker - The Aquarium Dan Christianson - Junkyard Brewing Company Open Mic Night with Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 5 Open Mic Night with CMPTRDSTR Front Street Taproom Jon Walters - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Friends & Neighbors Bluegrass Band Junkyard Brewing Company Rick Adams (Acoustic Dinner Show) Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Afroman - The Aquarium The Vinegar Strokes - Bar Nine Rootz Within - Dempsey's
Christy Hays - Junkyard Brewing Company
THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Todd Sisson - Flatland Brewery Gordy Christensen - Front Street Taproom The Lollygaggers - Junkyard Brewing Company Prizm - Proof Slamabama - The Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Uptown Live - Dempsey's Jake Lynch of the Wicked Bees Front Street Taproom Gina Powers Band Junkyard Brewing Company The Groovetones - Lucky's 13 Rabbits On The Run - Pickled Parrot Social Media - Rick's Bar Double Forte - Speck's Bar Go Murphy with The Vistas Sidestreet Redline - Shotgun Sally's Free jukebox - VFW: Downtown 8th Hour - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 10 BJ Barham with Michael Pink - The Aquarium The Bizness - Dempsey's Todd and Mo - Front Street Taproom Lemon Sky with The Towne Bastards - Garage Bar DJ Morplay - Junkyard Brewing Company
Acoustic Wood - Lucky's 13 Rabbits On The Run - Pickled Parrot Social Media - Rick's Bar Double Forte - Speck's Bar Ultrasound - Shotgun Sally's Free jukebox - VFW: Downtown Audio Circus - The Windbreak
JUNE 11TH - 17TH SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Tengger Cavalry, Felix Martin and Hellsott - The Aquarium Beer & Hymns with Fargo Faith United Methodist Church - Junkyard Brewing Company Open Mic Night with Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 12 Bubba Sparxxx with Struggle Jennings - The Aquarium Open Mic Night with CMPTRDSTR Front Street Taproom Jessica Vines & Conor Lee - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Surfer Blood with Winter - The Aquarium The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Ciro De La Garza (Acoustic Dinner Show) - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Lars and Joe Pony Show - Bar Nine Jan Severson - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Joseph Huber - The Aquarium D Minor Duo - Blvd Pub Jessica Vines and Conor Lee - Front Street Taproom Anthony Chaput - Junkyard Brewing Company Rhyme or Reason - The Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 16 The Vistas - Dempsey's PALS featuring Pat Lenertz and Matt Johnson - Front Street Taproom Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company Eric Reitan - Lucky's 13 Summer Nights '80s Party - Pickled Parrot Pretty Tricky - Rick's Bar Dakota Dirt - Speck's Bar
Hardwood Groove with special guest TBA - Sidestreet Contention - Shotgun Sally's Frostfire - VFW: Downtown Downtown Sound - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 17 The Weeping Covenant album release show - The Aquarium Bobby Patrick Band - Dempsey's Fancy That - Front Street Taproom Matty J - Junkyard Brewing Company Brothers Bertrand - Lucky's 13 Summer Nights '80s Party - Pickled Parrot Pretty Tricky - Rick's Bar Save Me CJ - Shotgun Sally's Frostfire - VFW: Downtown Copperhead Creek - The Windbreak
JUNE 18TH - 24TH SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Beer & Hymns with Good Shepherd Band - Junkyard Brewing Company Memorial Jam for Richie Jacobson VFW: Downtown Open Mic Night with Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 19 Open Mic Night with CMPTRDSTR Front Street Taproom Tristan Larson - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 20 The Joy Formidable with Radkey The Aquarium The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Lars and Joe Pony Show (Acoustic Dinner Show) - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Matt Aakre - Bar Nine Pat Lenertz - Junkyard Brewing Company THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Electric Six - The Aquarium Travis Naegle - Front Street Taproom Matthew Griswold - Junkyard Brewing Company October Road - The Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 23 San Haven Chuckle - Dempsey's The Weeping Covenant - Front Street Taproom
The Measurers - Lucky's 13 The World Over & Alteras with Insidious - Garage Bar Nathan Pitcher - Junkyard Brewing Company Summer Nights '90s Party - Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard - Rick's Bar Blue Gritt - Speck's Bar Parking Lot Party with Circle of Heat and D Mills & The Thrills - Sidestreet October Road - Shotgun Sally's Ditching Delmer - VFW: Downtown Pop Rocks - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 24 High Five - Dempsey's John and Sean - Front Street Taproom Raw Sugar - Lucky's 13 David Allen Ho' - Junkyard Brewing Company Summer Nights '90s Party - Pickled Parrot Twice as Hard - Rick's Bar Blue Gritt - Speck's Bar Rock Godz - Shotgun Sally's Ditching Delmer - VFW: Downtown Uptown Live - The Windbreak
JUNE 25TH - JULY 1ST SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Beer & Hymns with Trinity Lutheran Church - Junkyard Brewing Company Open Mic Night with Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 26 Open Mic Night with CMPTRDSTR Front Street Taproom D Mills - Junkyard Brewing Company
TUESDAY, JUNE 27 Guys & Dahls - Blvd Pub Scarlet Canary & The Anchor with Insidious, Anomic - Garage Bar The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Zach Thomas (Acoustic Dinner Show) - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Shaun Mitzel - Bar Nine Sarah Beatty - Junkyard Brewing Company Bike Night with Pretty Tricky - Speck's Bar THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Warren Christensen - Front Street Taproom Axtell - Junkyard Brewing Company Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Band - Tailgators Two Way Crossing - The Windbreak FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Poitin - Dempsey's The Cropdusters - Lucky's 13 Just a Peace Sign - Front Street Taproom Kyle Sherman with Raven Darkcloud Garage Bar Nathan Pitcher - Junkyard Brewing Company Quick 56 - Pickled Parrot Double Forte - Rick's Bar Renegade Sound '80s Party - Speck's Bar Tripwire - Shotgun Sally's Someday Heroes - VFW: Downtown Slamabama - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JULY 1 Lonesome Dane Kase - Junkyard Brewing Company Quick 56 - Pickled Parrot Someday Heroes - VFW: Downtown
LOCAL MUSIC VENUES THE AQUARIUM
GARAGE BAR
SPECK'S BAR
BAR NINE
JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY
SHOTGUN SALLY’S
BLVD PUB
LUCKY'S 13 PUB
SIDESTREET GRILLE & PUB
DEMPSEY’S
PICKLED PARROT
SPECK’S BAR
FLATLAND BREWERY
PROOF ARTISAN DISTILLERS
VFW: DOWNTOWN
FRONT STREET TAPROOM
RICK'S BAR
THE WINDBREAK
226 Broadway N, Fargo (Above Dempsey's) 1405 Prairie Parkway, West Fargo 3147 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo 226 Broadway N, Fargo 3140 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo 614 Main Ave., Fargo
3108 9th St. S, Moorhead 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo 414 4th Ave. N, Fargo
2721 Main Ave., Fargo
2611 Main Ave., Fargo 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo
2611 Main Ave., Fargo 202 Broadway N, Fargo 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
TRIVIA
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH GENERAL OR THEMED TRIVIA AT SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE AREA BARS AND RESTAURANTS.
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Three Lyons Pub
Fargo Billiards and Gastropub
Drekker Brewing Company
Hennessy's Irish Pub
8 p.m.
6 p.m.
675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
8 p.m.
Sidestreet Grille & Pub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo
8 p.m.
3234 43rd St. S, Fargo
7:30 p.m.
Work Zone
701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo
7 p.m.
Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave., Fargo
8:30 p.m.
Town Hall Bar
103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
2nd - "The Office" trivia 9th - "Labyrinth" trivia 16th - Baseball trivia 23rd - "Dumb & Dumber" trivia 30th - Disney trivia 9 p.m.
630 1st Ave. N, Fargo
JC Chumley's
1608 Main Ave., Moorhead
8 p.m.
Bomb Shelter
Dave's Southside Tap
1414 12th Ave. N, Fargo
803 Belsly Blvd., Moorhead
Fargo Brewing Ale House
The Silver Dollar Bar & The Flying Pig Grill
7 p.m.
4445 17th Ave. S, Fargo
8 p.m. 6th - "It's Always Sunny in Philadephia" trivia 13th - "Bridesmaids" trivia 20th - '90s trivia 27th - "Game of Thrones" trivia
7 p.m.
221 Sheyenne St., West Fargo
7 p.m.
Fargo Brewing Company
Town Hall Bar
8 p.m. 6th - "It's Always Sunny in Philadephia" trivia 13th - "Bridesmaids" trivia 20th - '90s trivia 27th - "Game of Thrones" trivia
8:30 p.m.
Vic's Lounge
420 Center Ave., Moorhead
7 p.m.
Tailgators Sports Cafe
1322 Main Ave., Fargo
6:30 p.m.
Three Lyons Pub
675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
8 p.m.
The Bowler
2630 University Drive S, Fargo
8 p.m.
Pickled Parrot West
1410 9th St. E, West Fargo
7 p.m.
610 University Drive N, Fargo
7 p.m.
Labby's Grill & Bar
1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo
9 p.m.
103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
OB Sports Zone
22 Broadway N, Fargo
325 10th St. N, Fargo
7 p.m.
Herd & Horns
4323 45th St. S, Fargo
FRIDAYS
VFW: Downtown Fargo 202 Broadway N, Fargo
7 p.m.
Flatland Brewery
3140 Bluestem Drive #105, West Fargo
7 p.m.
SUNDAYS Urban 42 Kitchen & Bar
1635 42nd St. S, Fargo (Inside the Delta Hotels By Marriott Fargo, former Ramada)
8 p.m. 4th - "How I Met Your Mother" trivia 11th - Marvel Cinematic Universe trivia 18th - Rick & Morty trivia 25th - Video games trivia
Pickled Parrot West
1410 9th St. E, West Fargo
Red Hen Taphouse
1710 Center Ave. E, Dilworth
7 p.m.
Pounds
612 1st Ave. N, Fargo
8 p.m.
Front Street Taproom 614 Main Ave., Fargo
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Hooligan's Bar & Grill
3330 Sheyenne St., West Fargo
8:30 p.m. 7th - "Dirty Dancing" trivia 14th - "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" trivia 21st - "Pulp Fiction" trivia 28th - "Walking Dead" trivia Pepper's Sports Cafe
2510 University Drive S, Fargo
8 p.m.
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$2.25 import bottles, $2 Bombay Sapphire & Hendrick’s, $1.99 select rum, 99¢ tap beers 2-6pm
Select wine by the glass $2.50, Absolut Vodka $2.50, $4 homemade Sangria, 99¢ tap beers 2-6pm
Happy Hour 11am-2pm and 6-9pm, $5 Margaritas, $1.99 domestic beer, $4.50 select tequila
Happy Hour 11am-2 pm and 6-9 pm, $5 Margaritas, $2.25 import beer, $4.50 select tequila
Happy Hour 11am-2 pm and 6-9 pm, $5 Margaritas, $1 off specialty drinks, $4.50 select tequila
$1.50 off cocktails and beers all day, $2.50 Bloody Mary special
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3:30-5:30pm half off Margaritas, $3 Sangrias, $3 bottles of beer and $3 off all glasses of wine, half off everything behind the bar after 9pm
522 Broadway N, Fargo
$3.75 Jack Daniel's, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$3.25 import & craft bottles, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$2.75 Windsor, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$2.95 Captain Morgan, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$3.50 Crown Royal/Crown Apple, $2.95 Bloody Marys and Caesars until noon
$3.25 Stoli, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
The Boiler Room 210 Broadway N, Fargo
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 10pm-midnight
Half off all drinks and apps 4-6pm and 10pm-midnight
Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo
2-for-1s all day
College ID Night: $7 cover ($14 without ID) for free taps & wells 9pmmidnight
2-for-1s all day
3-for-1s 9pmmidnight
2-for-1s all day
2-for-1s all day
Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Drive, Fargo
Any Monday of your birthday month: receive a free 40oz. bucket of booze
Mug Night 8-11pm: $3 mug, $2 refills, $5 refills 11pmclose
50¢ taps, $1 Captain Morgan and teas 8pmmidnight
2-or-1 domestic bottles, Jack and Jack Honey 8pm-midnight
$2 tall taps $2 Captain Morgan $2 bomb shots 8-11pm
$2 tall taps $2 Captain Morgan $2 bomb shots 8-11pm
The Bowler 2630 University Drive S, Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
(Inside the Fargo Inn & Suites)
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $2 domestic bottles 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $3 Bulliet Bourbon & Rye and $10 buckets of domestic beer 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, pull tab Happy Hour replay 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $3 Captain Morgan and Seagrams 7 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $3 Windsor and Ketel One Vodka 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $3.50 Crown Royal/ Crown Royal Apple and Ciroc 9-11pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, $3.50 domestic pitcher and $3 Tanqueray 9-11pm
Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S, Fargo
$3.50 tall domestic taps 6pm-close
$2.75 domestic bottles 8pm-midnight
$3.50 UV and Bacardi 8pm-midnight
$3.25 Captain Morgan, $3.75 Crown Royal 8pm-midnight
$3.75 Stoli and Jack Daniels 8pm-midnight
$3.50 Smirnoff and Windsor 8pm-midnight
$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day
Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 University Drive N, Fargo
Big Mug Mondays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills
$1 off taps and wells 8pm-close
Big Mug Wednesdays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills, $2.95 Morgans
50 cent Busch Light taps 8pm-close
Domestic beer and a shot For $7, Old School Teas and Stumplifters $2.95
$2.95 Bloody Marys and Caesars 8amnoon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR pounders
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 4pm-7pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps 4pm-7pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps 4pm-7pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps 4pm-7pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps 4pm-7pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps 4pm-7pm
Happy Hour drink specials 4pm-close
The Bismarck Tavern
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
The Box 1025 38th St. SW, Fargo
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D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo
Doolittles Woodfire Grill 2112 25th St. S, Fargo
Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo
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$2.75 domestic bottles, $3 Bacardi
$2.75 domestic bottles, $1 off Martinis
$3.50 Stoli and domestic taps
$3.50 Crown Royal and taps
$3.75 teas, $3 Windsor
$3 Smirnoff and Captain Morgan
Half off all bottles of wine 4-11pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$2 off Beer flights 3-9 pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$2 off Crafted cocktails 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$3 off wine flights 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon-5pm
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon5pm
$3.50 Crown Royal
$2.95 Bacardi
$2.75 Windsor
$2.95 Captain Morgan, $3.95 Jack Daniel's
$3.50 Stoli, $3.25 Jim Beam
$3.50 import and craft bottles, $3.95 Jagermeister
$2.75 vodka and Windsor
$4 pints 4-6pm
$4 pints4-6pm
$4 pints 4-6pm
$4 pints 4-6pm
$4 Bloody Marys 2-6pm, $3.50 Chuck Norris, $3.50 rum all day, $2 wells and domestic bottles 8-10pm Happy Hour 4-7pm
All specials from the week apply (excludes $2 wells and domestics)
$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11am-4pm
$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11am-4pm, all day Happy Hour, half price tap beer all day
Fargo Brewing Company 610 University Drive N, Fargo
$15 bucket of beers (any 5 $2.50 tap beers beers), $4.50 all day (use Long Island Teas mugs), Happy and Margaritas, Hour 4-7pm: $1 Happy Hour off all taps, wells 4-7pm: $1 off all and domestic taps, wells and bottles domestic bottles
$3 select whiskey, $3 import and domestic microbrew bottles all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm
Happy Hour all day: $1 off all taps, wells and domestic bottles
$3.50 Stoli, Goldschlager and Icehole, $2 wells and domestic bottles 8-10pm, Happy Hour 4-7pm
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and half price wine glasses and bottles
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer, $4 Tito's Vodka
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pmmidnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and $1 off bottles and cans of beer
$4 Grey Goose and Crown Royal, $5 off any Frank's apparel
Happy Hour noon-5pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour noon-5pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour noon-5pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour noon-5pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour noon-5pm: $1 off pints
Mulligan Monday: 2-for-1 taps
Twosday: $2 domestic bottles
Apple Winesday: Half price appetizers and wine
Thirstday: $2 Green Cup Fills
$5 domestic pitchers
Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo
$5 cocktails 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$5 cocktails and $6.75 growler fills and $7.50 pitchers 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$5 cocktails 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$5 cocktails and $6.75 growler fills and $7.50 pitchers from 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$5 cocktails 3-6pm and 9pm-close
Herd and Horns 1414 12th Ave. N, Fargo
All day Happy Hour: $2 off appetizers and $1 off drinks
$3 Busch Light and PBR pounders, $3 Bud and Bud Light 16oz. drafts from 7pm-close
Mug Night 7pm-close: $5.75 mugs with $3.75 domestic tap fills, $2 upcharge for craft
Tea Night: $3.50 16oz. teas
Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off pints
Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off pints, Super Awesome Funtime Game Night from 7-9pm
Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off pints
$3.95 32oz. mugs 8pm-close
F&F Poor Boy pounders $2.95/$3.25
$1 off all bottles and drinks 9pmclose
$3.95 Mimosas, Screwdrivers & Bloody Marys 11am-3pm, $1 off bottles & drinks 9pm-close
Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo
Front Street Taproom 614 Main Ave., Fargo Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
Kilstone Brewing 764 34th St. N, Fargo Labby’s Grill & Bar $12.50 buckets of beer all day 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo
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$3.50 jumbo teas, $5.25 top shelf all day
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All day Happy Hour
$2 Green Cup Fills
$1 PBR Pounders & $2 Green Cup fills (22oz. of beer in a Green Golf Addiction Cup) Bottomless Mimosas noon-5pm for $7.99
NFL Special: $15.50 bucket of pounders
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Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo
$2.25 short domestic beers
$3 Coronas, Corona Lights and Dos Equis Ambar 3pmclose
$3.50 tall domestic taps 3pm-close
Half price bottles of wine, $2.50 PBR and Hamms Pounders 3pmclose
Happy Hour 3-6pm
9am-4pm $3 Mimosas and $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys
Happy Hour all day, $1.25 off all drinks and $3 Mimosas
Luna Fargo 1545 University Drive S, Fargo
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass & cheese plates 5-6pm and 9-10pm
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass 5-6pm and 9-10pm
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass 5-6pm and 9-10pm
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass 5-6pm and 9-10pm
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass 5-6pm and 9-10pm
½ price tap beers, wine by the glass 5-6pm and 9-10pm
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 5-7pm
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NoBull Smokehouse 609 NP Ave, Fargo
$5 mules 4pmmidnight
$3 teas 4pmmidnight
4-10pm: buy a bottle of glass of wine and get the 2nd for a penny
Bucket Special 4pm-close: buy 3 bottles get two free
Happy Hour 10pm-close: 2-for-1s tap beer/single shots
Happy Hour 10pm-close: 2-for-1s tap beer/single shots
Rum Monday: $3 Malibu and Captain Morgan
$3 Long Island Iced Teas and 23oz domestic taps
Whiskey Wednesday: $3 Bison Ridge and Windsor
Barcardi Party: $3 Barcardi White, Limón or Black Razz
$3 UV Vodka
$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars with UV Vodka until 4pm
Pay The Day Taps 8-10pm College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11pm
$1 you-call-its 7-9pm
O’Kelly’s 3800 Main Ave., Fargo Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo * This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo
$2.95 Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Skip-N-Go Naked 11am-2pm
Wine Club Night from 4-10pm
$5.95 domestic pitchers 6-10pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm: 2-for-1 drinks
Happy Hour 3-6pm: 2-for-1 drinks
Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6pm: 2-for-1 drinks
Happy Hour 3-6pm with 2-for-1 drinks, College Night: $2.75 select drinks 9-11pm
$2.95 Bloody Marys/Mimosas & select drinks 11am-2 pm, College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11pm
$2 wells & domestic taps 7-11pm, $3 Captain Morgan, $5 domestic jars
$2 wells and domestic taps 7-11pm, $3 domestic bottles and Ice Hole, $8 well jars
$2 well drinks& domestic taps 7-10pm, $3 Fireball, $4 Crown Royal, $5 jars
$2 wells & domestic taps 7-10pm, $4 Jack Daniel's, Long Islands & Chuck Norris, $5 jars
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 6-10pm: 2-for-1 drinks
Half price draft beer 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Half price bottles of wine 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
$2 off wine and liquor flights 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
$2 off culinary cocktails 3pmclose, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Pounds 6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 9pm-close: $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks
Radisson (Lobby Bar) 201 5th St. N. Fargo
Martini Monday: $2 off all martinis
Top Shelf Tuesday: $2 off all top shelf liquors
Wine Wednesday: $2 off all glasses of wine and half price bottles
Tap Thursday: $3 crafts and imports, $2 domestics and $1 off taps
Rhombus Guys 606 Main Ave., Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-close: $2 off tall beers, $1 off short beers and shot drinks
Drink Local Night 8pm: $3 Proof products and $1 off local beers, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-close
Half off glasses and bottles of wine starting at 6pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-close
$4 pints of Rhombus beer starting at 9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-close
$3 Deep Eddy Vodka starting at 8pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 10pm-close
$4 craft beer pints and 2-for-1 wells starting at 9pm
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill 1 555 44th St. S, Fargo
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Happy Hour all day
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Bloody Mary Bar 11am-4 pm, $5 well vodka, $6 premium vodka, $3 youcall-its for service industry all day
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
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Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave., Fargo
$3.05 Captain Morgan, $3.45 tall domestic taps 4:30pm-close
$3.75 Crown Royal, $3.95 Crown Black
$2.95 Bacardi and domestic bottles 4:30pmclose
Mug Club Night $3.75 Jack Daniel's and teas
$3.25 UV Vodka
$3.25 import and specialty bottles $3.25 Ice Hole shots
$3.35 tall domestic taps all day $2.75 well drinks 4:30pm-close
Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo
$2 12oz. domestic draws all day
$2.50 domestic bottles all day
$2.50 Captain Morgan and Windsor all day
$2.50 teas, $7.50 domestic pitchers
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm: 2-for-1 drinks
$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys with beer chaser 10am-4 pm
The Round Up Saloon 4501 Urban Plains Drive, Fargo
Happy Hour all day
Local Night: $3.30 Proof's 2 Docks Vodka and $1 off local brews from N.D., S.D., and Minn., Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.85 Crown Royal, Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.85 Jack Daniels, Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.25 domestic bottles; $3.85 Icehole, Fireball and Dr. McGillicuddy's, Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas
$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas
Shotgun Sally’s Rock & Roll Saloon 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo
$3 Jameson, Absolut and Deep Eddy drinks 4pmclose
$3 tall domestics and $5 tall crafts 6pm-midnight, $2 off Patron 9pm-close
Half price bottles of wine 4pm-close
Mug & Game Night 9pm-midnight: $5 entry with $2 refills on wells and domestic taps, requests from DJ Bingham
$3 you-call-its on wells and domestic bottles 9-11pm
$7 Bottomless Brunch Barrels 11am-2pm
$7 Bottomless Brunch Barrels 11am-2pm, Industry Night: $3 top shelf, $2 calls, $1 wells
Sickie's Garage 3431 Fiechtner Drive S, Fargo
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniel's and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-11pm: $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Big 98.7 Happy Hour 4-6pm with 98¢ domestic taps, Q105 $1.05 drink tickets 7-9pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniel's and Redbull shots
Rock 701 $1.07 drink tickets 5-7pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniel's and Redbull shots
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniel's and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-11pm: $2.50 domestic taps and wells
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniel's and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-11pm: $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Happy Hour 3-6pm: $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-11pm: $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Sidestreet Grille & Pub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo
$3.75 Irish Whiskeys (feat. Jameson), 75¢ off craft and import taps and bottles, $5.50 Sidestreet Scratch teas
All day Happy Hour, 50¢ off all drinks and beers, $2.50 pounders, $1 off wines, Mike's Hard drinks and ciders
$2.50 domestic pints, 75¢ off Bells and Deschutes, $3.75 Jameson, $4.75 Sidestreet Gingers
$3.75 Mexican beers, 75¢ off tequilas, margaritas and Mexi-mules
$3.50 Absolut and Stoli, $4 Summit, $3.25 Nordeast and Leinenkugels
$3.75 Jim Bean and Jack Daniels', $1 off local beers and spirits
Service Industry Sunday Funday: $2 off pitchers, $1 off you-call-its for service industry employees, $3.50 Deep Eddy drinks
Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo
$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerry's
$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 Captain Morgan
$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 Bacardi and Jim Beam
$2.95 Morgan $3.95 Jack Daniel's
$2.95 whiskeys and Barefoot wines
$3.25 import and craft beers, $3.25 Smirnoff
$3.25 UV Vodka
$2.75 wells, $3.35 20oz. taps
Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
Happy Hour drink specials all day: $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 off well pours
2-for-1 cocktails all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 off well pours
$4 mule drinks all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 off well pours
$4 Mojitos all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 off well pours
Happy Hour drink specials open-4pm
Happy Hour drink specials all day
Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo
$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls
$2.50 Stoli and $3.50 Stoli with energy drink
College Night: Half price domestic pitchers
$2.95 Jack Daniel's, 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
Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo
6-10pm: $3.50 tall Crown Royal, $3 UV Vodka
6-10pm: $3 domestic bottles and Captain Morgans
6-10pm: $8 domestic pitchers, $2.50 Schnapps shot, $2.75 well drinks
6-10pm: $3.50 import bottles and Gator Teas, $2.50 Schnapps shots
6-10pm: $3 Bacardi, $3 Chuck Norris and Jag Bombs, $2.75 Windsor
Noon-10pm: $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman shots, $3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whiskey
Noon-10pm: $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman shots, $3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whiskey
$2 off everything 3-6pm, $5 glasses of vegan wine, half price vodka and cognac after 9pm
$2 off everything 3-6pm, half price tequila and rum after 9pm
BYO Wine Night ($7 corkage fee) and half price bottles of wine, $2 off everything 3-6pm, half price whiskey and gin after 9pm
$5 sparkling wines, $2 off everything 3-6pm, half price beer and wine after 9pm
$2 off everything 3-6pm, all drinks half price after 9pm
All drinks half price after 9pm
Twist 220 Broadway N, Fargo
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$3 Captain Morgan
$6 domestic pitchers
$3 Windsor
$3 domestic pounders and bottles
$3 teas
Happy Hour 11am-5pm
Happy Hour all day
Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo
$2 off jumbo 32oz. Margaritas
$2 PBR pounders, $1 off Almond-Ritas
$1 off Padre’s Root Beer Float
$2 off all tequila shots
$1 off Cadillac Margaritas, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close
$1 off Lavender Lemonades, $1 off Sangria, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close
The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
$1 off drinks 4-7pm and 9-11pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
$1 off drinks 4-7pm and 9-11pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
$1 off drinks 4-7pm and 9-11pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
Ladies Night: Ladies drink free 9pm-midnight, Guys $2.50 from 9-11pm, $2 select bomb shots 9-11pm
Free-For-All Fridays: free drinks 9-10pm and $1 drinks from 10-11pm
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 Daniel's
$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
$3.50 tall domestics and Jameson
$3 Captain Morgan and Titos Vodka
$3 teas and Deep Eddy Vodka, $1 off taps and wells from 11am-7pm
$7 domestic pitchers and $3 Icehole all day. Service Industry Night with $3 you-call-its from 10pm-close
VFW: Downtown
202 Broadway N, Fargo
$1 off drinks 4-7pm, 2-for-1s 9pm-midnight
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* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy., West Fargo
$3.50 tall domestics, Stoli and Jack Daniel's
$1 off all taps and bottled beers
Mug Night: $5 purchase and $4 refills on domestics and wells
Blarney Stone 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close, $1 off drafts, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines
VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
Irish Trash Can Wednesday: $4.50 Irish Trash Cans 5pmmidnight
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, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines
Free trip through the Bloody Mary bar or free mimosa with purchase of breakfast entrée, Happy Hour 9pm-close
Happy Hour all day, VIP Day, free trip through the Bloody Mary bar or free Mimosa with purchase of breakfast entrée
Blvd Pub 3147 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo
Tall beers for the price of a short 6pm-midnight, Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off tall beers, well drinks, Captain Morgan, Bacardi and glasses of wine
2-for-1 domestic $2.95 Long Island pints, wells and Teas (all flavors) Captain Morgan 6pm-close, Happy 6pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 Hour 3-6pm: $1 off tall beers, well off tall beers, well drinks, Captain drinks, Captain Morgan, Bacardi Morgan, Bacardi and glasses of and glasses of wine wine
Ladies Night: Half off bottles of wine 6pmmidnight, $2 wells, $3 calls, $4 talls 8pmmidnight, Happy Hour 3-6pm
$2 wells, $3 calls, $4 tall beers 10pm-1am, Happy Hour 3-6pm: $1 off tall beers, well drinks, Captain Morgan, Bacardi and glasses of wine
$1.95 wells, calls and pints 10-11pm, $2.95 wells, calls and pints 11pm1am, $3 Bloody Marys, Caesars and Mimosas 9am-noon
$3.50 22oz. domestic beers
Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
$2.50 domestic bottles all day
$3 Captain Morgan, domestic bottles, Bloody Marys and Caesars all day
Pickled Parrot West 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo
Pub West 3140 Bluestem Drive, 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 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour Speedway 4-7pm: $3 25oz. Steakhouse domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic 680 Main Ave. beers, rail drinks W, West Fargo and domestic bottles 92 | JUNE 2017 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
$3 domestic talls all day
$3.50 well Margaritas, $3 Corona and Dos Equis
$2.50 Morgans and Bacardi all day
$3 well drinks 7pm-close
$3 bomb shots 8pm-midnight
$5 Martinis, $3 Jack Daniel's, $5 domestic jars, open-close: $3 Fireball, Ice Hole and PBR pounders
Ladies Night open-close: 2-for-1 glasses of wine, $2 wells & domestic pints, $3 Crown Royal, $3 domestic bottles, $3 Fireball, Ice Hole and PBR pounders
2-for-1 rum drinks, $4 Parrot Punch, $7 craft jars, open-close: $3 Fireball, Ice Hole and PBR pounders
$4 Jameson and Water Moccasins, $6 domestic jars, open-close: $3 Fireball, Ice Hole and PBR pounders
$3 Tito's Vodka and Bacardi, $4 craft bottles and WuTangs, open-close: $3 Fireball, Ice Hole and PBR pounders
$3.50 Captain Morgan and Bacardi
$3.50 Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam and Jameson, $4.50 Crown Royal
$3.50 UV, Wave and Tito's Vodka
$3.50 Windsor, $3 solo cups: Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite
$3 solo cups: Bud Light,Coors Light, Miller Lite
Happy Hour all day, Service Industry Night: $3.50 youcall-its
$3 Jag and Jack Daniel's, $7.50 Miller Lite Pitchers
$3 Windsor, Canadian Club, Jack Daniel's, $14 bucket of domestic beers
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi and domestic bottles
$3.50 bomb shots and Tito’s Vodka
Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day, $3 Fireball and Tuaca
$7.50 Coors Light pitchers, $3.50 Crown Royal, Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Spicy Pie 745 31st Ave. E. Ste. 110, West Fargo
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$3 pounders, $2.50 domestic bottles, $1 off import bottles
$3 shots (excluding top shelf pour)
75¢ off all whiskeys
$1 off Margaritas (to go with Taco Thursday)
$1 off whiskey, rum, vodka and gin (excluding top shelf pour)
$1 off whiskey, rum, vodka and gin (excluding top shelf pour)
$4 Bloody Marys and Caesars
$3.50 Jameson and $1 off bottled beer 8pm-close
$5 teas and $6 Patron margaritas 8pm-close, $3.50 Bloody Marys, Caesars and Mimosas until 6pm
Happy Hour all day
Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8pm and 7-11pm
Sex with Strangers $3, 10am-1pm $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars 7-11pm
$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: $2 well drinks & domestic beer 7-11pm
Mug Night: $2 32oz. mug, fill for the price of a pint 7pm-close
$3 off all pitchers 7pmclose
Tall beers for the price of short 7pm-close
Half price bottles of wine, $5 classic and $8 top-shelf martinis 7pm-close
Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal & Washington Apples 7-11pm
$3 32oz. domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots 7-11pm
Happy Hour 3-7pm, $3 Windsor and Wu Tang shots 7-11pm
$3 Cristal & Limon, domestic pitchers $6 7-11pm
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 domestic 25oz taps, $3.50 25oz Shock Top, $5 25oz Stone's Throw, $3 import 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 Captain 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 3-6pm, $3.50 tall domestic taps 7pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6pm, $2.50 domestic bottles and wells 7pmclose
Happy Hour 3-6pm, $3 Captain Morgan and Fireball 8pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6pm, $6.50 domestic pitchers 8pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6pm, $3.50 Stoli and Bacardi 8pm-close
$3.50 Long Island Teas and Crown Royal 8pm-close
$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day
JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead
$4 domestic mug fills 8pmmidnight, Happy Hour 4-6:30pm: $2.50 domestic taps, bottles & wells
$2 Tuesday: $2 domestic wells 5pm-midnight, Happy Hour 4-6:30pm: $2.50 domestic taps, bottles & wells
$4 domestic mug fills 8pmmidnight, Happy Hour 4-6:30pm: $2.50 domestic taps, bottles & wells
$3.50 import pints 8pmmidnight, Happy Hour 4-6:30pm: $2.50 domestic taps, bottles & wells
$3.50 Fireball 5pm-midnight, $3 domestic bottles and Captain Morgan 8pm-10pm, Happy Hour 4-6:30pm
$5 endless Mimosas 11am4pm
$2.50 Captain Mick’s Office Morgan, 10 8th St. $4 domestic mug S, Moorhead fills, $4 bomb shots 8pmmidnight
$3 domestic pints, $3.50 select import pints 8pm-midnight
Ladies Night 8pm-midnight: $2.50 pounders and you-call-its
$2.75 wells, $4 domestic mugs, $3 Busch Light and Old Style mugs, jell-o shot raffle 10pm-close
$2.75 pounders, $3 Ice Hole 8pm-midnight
$5 endless Mimosas 11am4pm, $8 pitchers 11am-4pm
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 1-7pm, $4 scratch teas
Happy Hour 1pm-midnight
Happy Hour 1-7pm, $5 all-you-candrink for ladies 9pm-midnight, $3 pounders (all day) $2 Captain Morgan & $3 bomb shots 9pmmidnight
Happy Hour 1-7pm, $3 perfect pint of Guinness and Irish car bombs 9pm-midnight
Happy Hour 1-7 pm, 11am-2pm: $10 all-youcan-drink Mimosas, Bloody Marys and domestic taps
Happy Hour from 1-7pm and $5 domestic pitchers
$2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bell's specials 4-6pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, drink specials 4-6pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9pm-close
Grand beers $2.75 (all day)
Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
MOORHEAD
Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave., Moorhead
O’Leary’s Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
Happy Hour 1-7pm, $5 domestic mugs, $6 import mugs 8pm-midnight
Happy Hour all day: 50¢ off all drinks, $4 Bloody Marys and Caesars
Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave., S, Moorhead
2-for-1 drink specials from 4-6 pm and $2 domestic bottles 7pmmidnight
2-for-1s 4-6pm
$5.25 pitchers of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster, drink specials 4-6pm
Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead
$2.75 Captain Morgan
2-for-1s 8-11pm
$2.75 whiskeys
Ladies night 8-10pm $5 pitchers
Late night Happy Hour 9pm-midnight
$5 pitchers all day
Bloody Mary special
$4 Crown Royal all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half price appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half price appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half price appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half price appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day, Happy Hour 4-7pm: 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half price appetizers
$4.50 Bloody Marys and Mimosas all day
2-for-1s all day, $4 Crown Royal
REGIONAL Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Holiday Inn On The Lake) 1155 Hwy. 10 E, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
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