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2014 was a big year at Fargo Monthly. However, just wait until you see what this year has in store for the community!

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Our team at Spotlight Media is so proud of what we accomplished this year with Fargo Monthly. The best part of 2014 is how much we learned as a team. We learned that the community wants more content! So that’s what we are giving the people in 2015.

We are immediately adding more sections and more content to the magazines.

Also, we are dedicating a new team to fargomonthly.com. This way, not only is our content more accessible, it’s longer lasting. We are also expanding into more areas of distribution. We have distributed Fargo Monthly in area hotel rooms and this has been a huge success, so we’d like to grow on that.

Something else I would like to point out is the fact that we are going to provide consistent sections for you, the reader. What I mean is that if you rely on our magazine for dining or theatre information, it will be there monthly. We want each topic we put in the magazine to be covered every month. I was sitting at Broadway Shoe Company in downtown Fargo getting my shoes shined and a lady from Duke University was in town for one night and she asked me where to go for some authentic local food. I reached for the nearest Fargo Monthly and I was disappointed because I was one month too

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late. The issue that was available was the shopping guide and there was no mention of food. This lesson taught me that we need to provide consistent information in Fargo Monthly — and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

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Happy Birthday To Us! March will mark five years since our first magazine was launched.

This year will be my favorite milestone for Fargo Monthly, because we are working on some major improvements.

The progression of this magazine has been completely based on the support from the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community and I couldn’t be more proud of a great place to live!

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COVER STORY

BLUEPRINT FOR 2015

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2015 will be an exciting time for Fargo-Moorhead. We look ahead at the year with some of the movers and shakers in the community.

REMEMBERING MAYOR WALAKER

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We asked some of former Mayor Dennis Walaker’s friends for their stories about our departed leader.

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Contents 41 HEALTH

42 By the Numbers

44 Blue Zones: Power of 9速 46 Beat the Burden of Dry Winter Skin 48 Seasonal Affective Disorder 50 Living on the Spectrum

53 COMMUNITY

55 Five Family Events

56 DinnerTies

82 Santa Lucia 25th Anniversary 84 Mixologist 86 Best Restaurants 90 Culinary Spotlight

93 BUSINESS

94 By the Numbers 97 New in Town 98 Saurabh Tyagi: Startup Sensation

58 Giving Hearts Day

100 Hector International

62 Downtown Update

104 Startup Community Spotlight

65 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 66 Our Agenda

68 The Roosters 70 Theatre B 72 Lisa Lampanelli

79 DINING

80 A Look Inside Classic Rock Coffee

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109 Events Calendar

114 Live Music Calendar 116 Drink Specials 122 Shopping Map 126 Products of the Month

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unerals are a time to remember. As we listen to the eulogy we remember the person we’ve lost, what made them great, times they’ve made us laugh, times they were there when no one else was and hundreds of other memories that belong only to us. Fargo-Moorhead lost one of our own last month when former Mayor Dennis Walaker succumbed to his months-long battle with cancer.

The list of qualities that made the gentle giant a beloved leader is a long one.

With a booming voice, quiet demeanor, common sense approach and hard working personality, he led Fargo through flood disasters and to an economic Valhalla. Fargo will be hard pressed to find another mayor who can lead with such class and poise.

We asked several friends and co-workers of Walaker’s to send their thoughts and memories of the man (you can read those on page 18.) While not everybody agreed with his decisions, which is inevitable as a politician, the overall sense was that everyone respected him. It is obvious that everything he did was with the betterment of Fargo in mind.

As funerals are a time for remembering, the New Year is a time to look forward. It is impossible to predict what will happen with 100 percent confidence, but after talking to several notable personalities in Fargo-Moorhead, we feel safe to say that 2015 will be another momentous year

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for our community. Our leaders are hard at work on many projects aimed to make our community a better place. (You’ll have to read our cover story to find out what exactly those projects are, though.)

While we look ahead for the city, I encourage you all to look ahead in your own lives. As you make your resolutions, stop and remember our former mayor and what made him great. In my opinion, resolving to have more common sense, speaking less and listening more and working harder are pretty good resolutions.

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A Fond Farewell This will be my last time I write this little column.

I won’t be leaving Fargo Monthly completely but I will be moving on to bigger projects. I am excited to announce that Lisa Marchand will be filling my shoes and taking over the helm of Fargo Monthly. I am confident she will lead the magazine onto bigger and better things. Keep in touch, Fargo-Moorhead.

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through the magazine, you’ll probably notice that we have a new look. This is part of an overall goal to improve our content for the people of FargoMoorhead. We are now focusing on covering certain categories. Every month you can expect to see health, community, entertainment, dining and business. Let me know what you think of the magazine. I love hearing your opinions.

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Can 2015 continue the momentum of 2014? We tackle this question by interviewing some of the most notable and influential figures in Fargo-Moorhead.

From all three mayors to the West Fargo superintendent, we hope to answer the question: What does 2015 have in store for the community?

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Continuing the Growth Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney

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acing a unique challenge, Tim Mahoney took over as mayor of Fargo after Dennis Walaker passed away from cancer. Mahoney acted as city commissioner and deputy mayor for the last eight years, but will now be busy leading a city with one of the strongest economies in the country.

“The City of Fargo has a lot of energy,” said Mahoney. “We have a lot of stuff coming on. I think that it’s going to need a lot of energy to meet that. We’re having young people, older people, a variety of different segments, getting some diversity. It’s a great place to be.”

Building Quickly Ranked No. 1 for best small city for businesses and careers by Forbes magazine, Fargo is growing at a record pace. That is bringing on a whole slew of challenges, though. According to Mahoney, 10 people are moving to Fargo every day. This growth requires more housing.

“If we have that many people, we’ll need to start addressing our housing needs,” said Mahoney. “We’ll have to address the issue of affordable housing for our work force. We have young professionals, you have different people in different trades; we need to have space for all those people.”

There are steps being taken on this front as 413 building permits for a total of 2,037 units have been issued through the end of November 2014.

An Attractive River Last year, action started happening for a diversion of the Red River. This project has been one of Fargo’s biggest challenges for the last several years. Mahoney hopes that citizens of Fargo will be able to enjoy the space by the river.

“We’re going to have some infrastructure improvements done and we have declared that the river is something that we want people to go down to as a green space,” said Mahoney.

He hopes that it will be used in a fashion similar to the Grand Forks Greenway. Located in the heart of Grand Forks, N.D., this 2,200-acre space offers several parks, two golf courses, three disc golf courses, fishing and more. There are proposed plans to make such a green space in downtown Fargo and Moorhead.

Continuing the Growth With an economy that grew at 7.3 percent, faster than any other metro in the U.S., how to keep up the growth of the city is a major factor. Plateauing is a concern for Mahoney.

“I think that’s our challenge right now.

That growth is going at an accelerated level right now and we have to get con-

trol of it and see what we can do with it.

I think that it can bust,” said Mahoney.

Major developments are coming to town and companies like Integreon, an international company that provides outsourced documents, business, legal and research support services across the world, is opening up their headquarters in Fargo. Mahoney believes there is no need to fear Fargo reaching a plateau any time soon, though.

Walaker’s Friend Mahoney knew former Mayor Walaker well and was especially close with him as Walaker became more ill and Mahoney acted as a liaison to the former mayor.

“Denny and I were very close to begin with,” said Mahoney. “When he got his illness, I probably spent more time with him because I would do the functions and then go to his house to talk about it. Often times he and I would visit about a variety of things. … He was really good for me. I spent a lot of time talking with him.”

As acting mayor and an upcoming election, Fargo is sure to get to know Mahoney over the upcoming months.

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The City of Fargo has a lot of energy.

We have a lot of stuff coming on.

I think that it’s going to need a lot of energy to meet that.

We’re having young people, older people, a variety of different

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Have a green space in downtown Fargo by the Red River

Continue the growth of the business sector

Create smart growth

Create a more walkable community

Address the issue of affordable housing

segments, getting some diversity. It’s a great place to be.”

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Finding its Way Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams

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el Rae Williams never had aspirations to become Moorhead’s mayor. However, lying in bed one night, Williams made the resolution to run for mayor. She won the election, was sworn in last January and is enjoying the experience.

Top Goals for 2015 1 Keep up the revitalization of downtown Moorhead

2 Fix the issue of train traffic

3 Improve walkability of city

4 Work more closely with colleges

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“I love it more than I thought,” Williams said. “I get to meet so many different people. … It’s mostly fun. Even the stuff that is more complicated, a little more difficult, is what it is. I do what I can. I don’t stay up at night thinking about each thing I did.”

Young Town As mayor she hopes to continue the recent growth that Moorhead has experienced. With a strong presence of college students and a median age of 28, compared to Minnesota’s average of 42.9, Moorhead is quickly expanding and the city is trying to keep up with this young population.

“What they’re (the people) expressing is that they want walkable things to do after work,” said Williams.

“That isn’t necessarily bars; it could be bars, but it isn’t necessarily the bar scene like Fargo is. It’s entertainment, shops, art, things to spend their time.

Those are the kinds of things that we’ve been talking about.”

Downtown Moorhead Downtown Moorhead is one place that has seen a lot of development lately. With new establishments popping up like Rustica and Moorhead Billiards, there will soon be more

options for downtown entertainment. Williams is also starting an art task force that will try and make Moorhead more beautiful with local artists’ work.

A Town on the Grow While she didn’t feel comfortable announcing anything yet, Williams promised that 2015 would be a year of new developments. Many of those developments include new residential buildings. Through December last year, Moorhead issued 194 residential building permits, a 29 percent increase from 2013. The city is attracting new residents through tax incentives. For the first two years of living in Moorhead, residents aren’t charged any property taxes.

Challenges on the Track One challenge Williams is most concerned about is dealing with trains. With only a few underpasses, train traffic can slow down commuters in Moorhead. In fact, an article

by Minnesota Public Radio reported trains delay traffic on Eighth Street more than 100 times a day. There are options for more underpasses, but where the financing comes from for these projects is the big question.

“Trains are our biggest one (challenge),” said Williams. “Even when I went to D.C., I made sure that our congressional leaders knew that. … I think we have some options, but we need help from the state.”

College Students and Moorhead With more than 13,000 students enrolled between Minnesota State University Moorhead, Concordia College and Minnesota State Community & Technical College, college students play an important role in Moorhead. Williams hopes to work more closely with these students.

One way is by working with MSUM as they change their entrepreneurship certificate into a minor. Students with that minor will need projects, and Williams hopes to get them involved in the Moorhead Center Mall with endeavors like opening up a coffee shop.

All in all, the goal is to get the students more involved in the community.

“What we’re trying to do is to help the students feel more outwardlooking so if they have projects they are working on, they’re not confined within their little bubbles of the schools. They’re in the broader context of the community.”

I love it more than I thought. I get to meet so many different people. … It’s mostly fun. Even the stuff that is more complicated, a little more difficult, is what it is. I do what I can. I don’t stay up at night thinking about each thing I did.”

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A City on the Move West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern

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ith two new schools built, hundreds of millions of dollars issued in building permits last year and a population that grew by 15 percent from 2010 to 2013, Mayor Rich Mattern has a good challenge on his hand. How do you create and maintain orderly growth?

“I think that we’re still going to see continued growth,” said Mattern.

“What you want to do is to have orderly growth and that means all types of housing for all types of people as far as costs.”

Increase in Demand for Housing They have made good progress on the housing front. Last year, West Fargo issued 487 residential building permits. Another issue Mattern foresees in the near future is the need for more senior housing. “God knows we’re all getting older,” he joked. According to the AARP, over the next 18 years 8,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day. With only a handful of senior living residences in West Fargo, there is a demand for more.

Need for Water Treatment Plant With rapid growth comes many problems that need to be resolved.

One pressing issue is that West Fargo will soon need a new water treatment plant. Mattern and his team are closely watching the legislature to see what help they can get from the state. Options are also being explored

about partnering with nearby cities like Mapleton, Harwood or Horace to see if they can work together on solving the water problem.

“The growth is good,” said Mattern.

“That’s a challenge, but that water treatment plant, paying for it and getting it built, that’s the big challenge.”

Increase in School Numbers As the population increases, so do class sizes. That is one issue that the West Fargo School District has been proactive about this year as they’ve opened two new schools: Sheyenne High School and Liberty Middle School.

In 2012 the West Fargo School District commissioned a long-term demographics plan. The study projected that over five years the enrollment for kindergarten to 12th grade would grow by nearly 1,800 students, almost a 20 percent increase.

“I think we’re all going to see a huge influx of students,” said Mattern. “We had 500-some (students) last year and I think we’ll have a lot so we’re already

talking about adding more schools.

It seems like we’re adding a school a week. We just have to keep working at being a city that is attractive, especially attractive to young families.”

Personal Challenges Mattern doesn’t just need to worry about his city; he is also facing a personal challenge as well. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. While he admits that he feels pretty well, he does get tired more easily and doesn’t have the same energy level. Because of this he plans on retiring from his position as information specialist for the agriculture communications department at NDSU. Going through this has brought a whole new outlook on life for Mattern.

“Anytime somebody gives you the C word, as in cancer, you kind of look at life differently,” Mattern said.

“I’m excited about that (change). … I think this is an exciting new chapter in my life.”

we’re still going to see continued growth. What you want to do is to have orderly growth and that means all types of housing for all types of people as far as costs.”

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Increase senior housing

Continue retail growth

Keep up with the influx of new students

Research building a water treatment plant

Maintain an attractive city for young families

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“I think that

Growing with the Region Essentia Chief Operating Officer Tim Sayler

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t’s been a good year for Essentia Health-Fargo — just ask Tim Sayler. Since March 2014, the chief operating officer has been responsible for the West Region, which covers North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Sayler had a front row seat to the company’s changes this year, including a handful of rapidly growing programs and a $60 million construction project.

The Demand for More Health Care With the area’s influx of people comes a demand for more health care, and that remains on the forefront of Sayler’s mind.

several specialists, and their presence will prevent patients from needing to travel far away for care. Ensuring quality service for patients in their own region is a top priority.

Essentia’s massive construction project entails renovations and a new addition to the 32nd Avenue hospital, as well as renovations at the South University Drive location. The hope is to begin admitting patients to the new hospital addition by May of this year, and for all construction to be complete by the end of summer.

Creating Positive Outcomes Sayler said that traditionally, procedures, admissions and finances have driven health care organizations. Although there’s no way to get around those things, Essentia’s primary focus is the people.

“In 2015, what we’re really doing with a lot of the construction is growing with the organization, the demand for services that we see here in the community. The community, … it’s clearly growing,” Sayler said. “… As a result, we’re seeing growth in all aspects of care that we provide.”

Many of those aspects include growing specialty programs, particularly in cardiovascular and neurology, as well as surgical work. Essentia has hired

“More and more we’re looking at ‘How do we drive value for people?’”

Sayler said. “Because care is expensive, so whether people pay out of pocket or if they’re having an insurer paying for them, or even if it’s a governmental payer, how do we drive value so people are seeing the benefit of the money that they invest in health care, both in quality and service so that we’re seeing positive outcomes?”

is space yet to be covered, Sayler explained their goal is to foster relationships throughout the region in order to establish a continuum of care.

“One of the other things that we continue to be interested in is ‘How do we build partnerships and working relationships with organizations throughout the region?’” said Sayler.

“Not just here in Fargo, but as an example, in Detroit Lakes, Minn., or Lisbon, N.D., or Jamestown, N.D. Not in every instance do we have physicians or facilities there, but we certainly can be making ourselves available to provide services and build on what they’re doing as well.”

Sayler will continue overseeing Essentia’s evolution of updated buildings, stronger relationships and better care.

If his first 10 months are any indication of future success, 2015 is bound to be a good one.

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In 2015, what we’re really doing with a

lot of the construction is growing with the organization, the demand for services that we see here in the

At this point in time, Essentia Health’s West Region has 22 clinics and four hospitals. Although there

community.

The community,

Top Goals for 2015

… it’s clearly

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Begin admitting patients to the 32nd Avenue hospital addition in May

Build partnerships with regional organizations

Continue taking people-oriented approach to health care

Make information more easily available to patients via MyHealth

Make a healthy difference in patients’ lives by producing positive outcomes

growing. ...

As a result, we’re seeing growth in all aspects of care that we provide.”

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The Importance of

Community Engagement ShareHouse President/CEO Nate Medhus

BY LISA MARCHAND

hareHouse is celebrating its 40th year of operation in 2015. The nonprofit has played a large part in the recovery of locals suffering from addiction and substance abuse, and President/CEO Nate Medhus is going full steam ahead to ensure the organization’s continued success. ShareHouse is a testament to the incredible nonprofit sector Fargo-Moorhead has to offer.

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Increasing Access After serving 10 years on ShareHouse’s Board of Directors, Medhus left his job as president of an area bank in August 2013 to take over the treatment facility. His day-today work consists mostly of administration, spending a lot of time securing funding from North Dakota and Minnesota.

He visits legislators in Bismarck and St. Paul, advocating for ShareHouse and its services. But that isn’t the only crucial source of financing.

Medhus said their goal is to have their operating expenses covered by their operating revenues, but often times little is left over for expansion.

“Donors play a huge part in our program,” said Medhus. “… We try to use donor dollars for special projects whether we’re buying new furniture, or last year in our 2013 Jeans and Jerseys event we did a fundraising campaign at the event to refurbish our kitchens with all new kitchen supplies.”

Top Goals for 2015 1 Engage people in the community nonprofit sector

2 Increase access of ShareHouse services

3 Continue finding evidencebased treatments

Something as small as kitchen supplies makes an enormous difference, Medhus said.

And aside from maintaining the facilities and continuing to provide evidence-based treatment, ShareHouse is looking at ways of increasing access.

“Can we increase access to treatment for people that need it? And whether that be opening a new location in another part of the state, whether that be expanding our services here, or modifying one of our exist-

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ing programs, we’re constantly evaluating that so we’re doing the best things for our clients.”

The Value of Giving Back This treatment facility is one of an overwhelming amount of nonprofits in Fargo-Moorhead. As the metro area continues to expand, Medhus sees an increasing need for the nonprofit sector and its volunteers and donors.

“As people move into this community, I hope they feel like they’re a part of the community,” he said, “and they want to give back and really be a part of the community and not just live here and have a job here. …

I think you can live some place and have a job, but you’re really not involved in the community until you engage in it.”

No matter the person or what they have to offer, Medhus said their contribution is invaluable.

He said that everyone has something to give, but that people should never feel guilty for not giving back enough.

“Someone that gives away a lot of money but it’s a small percentage of their overall financial picture, should that person be given more gratitude (than) the person that has very little and gives a little bit, but as a percentage of what they have, it’s a huge amount?” he said. “Some people give time because they can’t afford to give money, so whatever someone’s giving, I think it’s very valuable to the person or the agency that receives it.”

“Some people give time because they can’t afford to give money, so whatever someone’s giving, I think it’s very valuable to the person or the agency that receives it.”

Same Mission more Progress Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Craig Whitney

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ast year, we met with Craig Whitney to discuss the greatest challenges facing this community. This year, the president/CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce remains focused on two of the greatest hurdles: permanent flood protection and work force development.

Top Goals for 2015 1 Continue work on permanent flood protection

2 Continue progress on work force development

3 Support abolishment of corporate and individual state income tax

4 Work closer with NDSCS to expand operations in Fargo

Keep Moving Forward It’s difficult to quantify the progress that was made on permanent flood protection in 2014, but the effort certainly made some strides. Whitney explained that the first steps to creating a diversion involve authorization from Congress, which happened last spring, and appropriation of funds. The latter has yet to be confirmed, but a project of this caliber takes time.

“The diversion itself is a long term project. … It could be eight to 10 years of construction,” said Whitney. “I think the City of Fargo has done a tremendous job with some of the permanent levies and dikes that they have put in.

That will not take care — and this is important to remember — it won’t take care of or alleviate the need for the diversion, but it will certainly help in flood efforts.”

The next area that has Whitney’s undivided attention is work force development. He said it’s become an even bigger challenge since last year. He said in the tri-city area, there are upwards of 9,000 available jobs, despite North Dakota boasting the country’s lowest unemployment rate.

That being said, the Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Jim Gartin

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of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation and United Way of Cass Clay.

Together they hired a consulting firm to perform a comprehensive six-month study on the needs of the area’s work force.

“What do you need to make a strong work force? How do you retain your people? How do you recruit people?” said Whitney. “And we expect at the end of those six months that we will have a road map for how we’re going to move forward. … We’re really counting on this study to help us figure out how we’re going to both retain, and more importantly, attract work force.”

‘No’ to Income Tax A healthy business community is the economic driver of any city. And although much of the state’s booming economy can be attributed to the Bakken oil boom in western North Dakota, much of the strength lies in the Red River Valley.

“We are so lucky that we have so many businesses, both multi-national companies like Microsoft and Case New Holland, John Deere,” he said, “but also a tremendous amount of what I would call ‘homegrown entrepreneurs’ … that

because of the economy nationally, locally and regionally, have been able to grow their businesses.”

The amount of money funneled back into the local economy by area businesses is staggering. North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo represents a direct impact of over $70 million, Whitney said. He also recalled a $10 million fire station project that was built entirely from local construction companies.

Not to mention the influence that area sales tax has on the state. In 2013, in and out-of-state tax sales and purchases totaled over $25 million. These contributions have allowed the state legislature to lower income and property tax over the last several sessions.

But in order to compete with noincome tax states like South Dakota, Whitney and the Chamber of Commerce hope to have income tax dissolved completely.

“We’d like to see and we will advocate at the state legislature to abolish the state income tax both for corporate and for individuals,” he said. “But at the same time, we do commend them for the fact they have incrementally tried to bring it down.”

We are so lucky that we have so many businesses, both multi-national companies ... but also a tremendous amount of what I would call ‘homegrown entrepreneurs’ ... that have been able to grow their businesses.”

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Magnetizing Higher Ed. Tri-College University Provost Tim Flakoll

BY LISA MARCHAND

or almost nine years, Tim Flakoll has watched Fargo-Moorhead’s higher education world evolve.

As provost of Tri-College University, Flakoll has big plans for North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College in 2015 and well beyond.

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Collaborating Colleges TCU is comprised of the area’s anchor colleges — North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College. Together, they offer students the opportunity to take classes at each other’s campuses and get involved in collaborative programs.

“We enhance the student experience, we provide more academic experiences for students, more opportunities for faculty and staff,” Flakoll said. “And what I really try to do is see what I can do to melt away traditional barriers, because we have both public and private schools in the partnership.”

Enrollment numbers are climbing at both of the public institutions while numbers are dwindling at Concordia.

But chances to float between the campuses are multiplying.

Flakoll explained the beauty in TCU is that it contains schools with distinctive missions, strengths and personalities. But above all, their reputations mirror each other.

Top Goals for 2015 1 Develop New Leadership Program endowment

2 Explore taking on NDSCS and MState

3 Develop relationships with campus liaisons

“From an employer standpoint, I think some employers we hear from, they like the fact that the student experienced different academic environments,” he said. “And it can make them, for some (students), more well-rounded without even having to leave the area.”

More Opportunities TCU has a host of unique programs, including the nation’s only vaccinology minor.

Applications pile up each year for their New Leadership Development program; last year, 142 people applied for 40 spots.

Now in 2015, TCU is on the move to develop more student opportunities, including a potential partnership with North Dakota State College of Science and Minnesota State.

Five schools could be a powerhouse of education, but for now, Flakoll said they’re “just kicking the tires on that one.”

Opening that door would provide thousands of additional students the chance to enhance their education, which Flakoll believes is a bedrock of the community. Between students, faculty and staff, approximately 1 in 6.5 people currently go to a college campus in Fargo-Moorhead each day, totaling around 40,000.

“I think that one of the things that people often overlook when they think about the Fargo-Moorhead area is how embedded education is in our community,” Flakoll said. “… From my standpoint, education really defines who we are as a community. To me when you think about what draws people to Fargo-Moorhead, it’s education. It is our magnet.”

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I think that one of the things that people often overlook when they think about the Fargo-Moorhead area is how embedded education is in our community. … From my standpoint, education really defines who we are as a community. To me when you think about what draws people to Fargo-Moorhead, it’s education. It is our magnet.”

Tackling the Expansion West Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Flowers

BY ERICA RAPP

t is no secret that the city of West Fargo has seen a rapid growth in the number of students, with the opening of several new schools since 2012. With the amount of students increasing by 500 almost every year, Superintendent Dr. David Flowers is tackling the numbers and bringing new and exciting changes to the school system.

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Changing Tradition This fall Sheyenne High School off of Veterans Boulevard opened its doors as the second high school in the city.

Although the splitting of West Fargo High School did not go over well with some, the addition to the school system has truly been a change for the better.

“It’s a big step to split into two high schools. It’s one of the reasons I think people supported the bond referendum in May of 2011,” said Flowers. “But it was a very difficult thing for many in the community because of the one high school – it’s always been the Packers.”

West Fargo is projected to have 3,000 more students by 2020, so it was obvious this accommodation would not happen with just one high school. Voters supported splitting into two high schools, but it is still in the process of transitioning. Since each grade level will be phased in one year at a time, Sheyenne High School will not have seniors until the 2015-2016 school year. The same transitional phasing was used with splitting sports teams.

New Opportunities With a new high school came new elementary schools and middle schools. Since 2012, West Fargo has opened Independence and Freedom Elementary schools, which both feed into the new Liberty Middle School. These expansions not only accommodate the growing number of students in the school system, but they give students a whole new world of opportunity.

“The new programming, the new sports programs, more opportunities for kids. This school (Sheyenne High) will have their own musical and there will be a musical at West Fargo High School,” explained Flowers.

Top Goals for 2015 1 Continue fully transitioning students to the new schools

2 Accommodate the growing number of students

3 Further develop academic programs such as health careers, fine arts and tech-ed.

4 Collaborate with other school districts

5 Completion of Legacy Elementary School

“Before they split there just would have been that many kids that couldn’t be in that musical and have that opportunity. It’s very positive, the kinds of increased opportunities the kids will have.”

Wonderful Challenges In August 2013, the school district had 8,544 students on the first day of school.

This fall there were 9,105 the first day. Growing by 400-500 students each year can be financially challenging for any city, but is a good challenge to have.

“The biggest challenge is the growth. It’s a wonderful challenge to have. This is a great community, very supportive. They supported the bond referendum in 2011, but that was $82.5 million and we’ve spent that money,” said Flowers.

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Embracing the Future Building more schools is important for the school district, but creating new programs for students and getting involved in the community is also a top priority.

“We have a health careers program here now. And just down the street is Sanford’s huge hospital complex that we look forward to collaborating with if it’s possible,” said Flowers. He is also excited about the new teched programs, and being a part of a consortium of three districts: West Fargo, Fargo and Northern Cass.

In the future, more space will definitely be needed.

However, as of right now it is unclear how much space and when it will happen, but Flowers said that after the demographic projections that are taking place right now, there will be a better idea.

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DENNIS WALAKER

Remembering Mayor Dennis Walaker Last month Fargo lost a leader, friend, protector and hero. We went to some of those who knew him best to ask them their favorite memories of the leader who left us too soon.

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DENNIS WALAKER

He was always happy to welcome people to our community and be part of the festivities.

I asked him if he ever thought about running in the Fargo Marathon.

He said he would much rather start the race than run the race. And then he laughed.”

“Thanks to Mayor Walaker for all he has done for our community. We haven’t always agreed on how best to grow our city, but we always agreed and worked together on our highest priority: protecting Fargo.

It’s been an honor working and serving with him on commission and I’ll miss him. God’s peace to Dennis and his family.”

Mike Williams

Fargo City Commissioner

Tim Mahoney

New Fargo Mayor

“I noticed that Denny’s feet were bothering him. He was wearing dress shoes. I asked him if he would like to try some of my old running shoes; I left them in his office. From then on I would see him wearing them when he was happy with me, and different shoes when he was not!”

Dave Piepkorn

Fargo City Commissioner

As a newcomer to politics, I met Denny for the first time at the Chamber’s State of the Cities address this past January. We were plunked down next to each other until they worked us up to the stage. His first words to me were about how he doesn’t ‘like to eat at these.’

In looking back, I realize that I don’t know much about Denny personally; our discussions were mostly about his perspective of events that we were at.”

“As a newbie I appreciated his experience that he would share. As a member of the greater community, I feel and hear the appreciation we have for his leadership during our scariest times. I admire Mayor Walaker for his passion and his courage to do what needed to be done. He inspires me to look past politics and to just focus on the work at hand.”

Del Rae Williams Moorhead Mayor

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DENNIS WALAKER “One is never sure why God calls someone before their time except to feel that God had a plan for Denny in his kingdom.

“If there is anything I will always remember about Denny is that he was always honest with me. What he said is what he meant. I’ll always respect that about him. I didn’t always like it, but I understood. Former Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland and I used to laugh a lot about how long his speeches were. Even with a time clock in front of him, he would go long and then, just when you thought he was done, there was another thought that came to him or another ‘so forth’ and the speech continued.

“I’m proud to have Denny as my friend. Denny always will be looking down on the city of Fargo ready to walk the dikes if called upon.”

Rich Mattern

West Fargo Mayor

“I had the pleasure of working with the cities of Fargo-Moorhead during the 2009 flood, providing bussing for the volunteers and evacuations of some of the local nursing homes.

“While stationed at the Emergency Operations Center, I met some of Mayor Walaker’s direct employees.

One of these employees had come across a recently deceased beaver by the river and decided that it would be appropriate to have it mounted by a taxidermist, and then present it to the mayor. He was thinking about what to name ‘the beaver,’ as was I. After a bit, it came to me. I thought that the perfect name would be ‘Wally.’

“I did not get to actually see it, but it is my understanding that Wally was loved by the mayor and was displayed in his office for quite some time after the flood events, proving to me that he was a very serious man but he had a great sense of humor.”

Chuck Marchand

Former General Manager of Metro Area Transit

I’ll never forget my conversation with Mayor Walaker the night I won my race. He came lumbering into the celebration, greeting people, shaking hands and sits in the back of the room so as not to ‘take away from your night.’ I walked over to him, shook his hand and thanked him for his endorsement and support and how much that helped me. ‘No, no,’ he said. ‘You won this on your own.’

Once again, not taking credit even when it was due. ‘I’ll give you one piece of advice: don’t let anyone tell you how to vote, not even me. You don’t owe me anything. You do what you want and if we don’t agree, hey, that’s okay.’ He shared that same message with me at least three more times over the past two years. I think it speaks to how he lived his life and how I’ll try to live mine.”

Melissa Sobolik

Fargo City Commissioner

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Mayor Walaker was a truly great man, in the traditional, and rarefied, meaning.

He was sort of a living monument to honesty, integrity and his office, and now he’s worthy of the more permanent kind.

When tremendous pressure was applied to evacuate Fargo, and the easy move would have been to acquiesce, he listened to his uncanny sense of what was really best for all of us and held his ground, thereby saving our city from certain, and complete, disaster.

I am grateful I got to know him and experience both his wisdom and his wry sense of humor – although his courage was just unfathomable. He went out a winner, with a wonderful family, friends and community that all love him and will remain forever in his debt.”

Marc de Celle

“How Fargo of You” & “Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind” author & friend of Mayor Walaker

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HEALTH

Seasonal Affective Disorder pg 48 Living on the Spectrum pg 50

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eat the dry skin winter blues with tips from area aesthetic experts from rejuv Skin & Laser Clinic, Hair Success Salon & Day Spa and Catalyst Medical Center. They’ll tell you what you need to know and what to buy to keep your skin looking radiant this season.

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By the Numbers THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SANFORD FARGO MEDICAL CENTER IS A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING. WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. (AND SOME OF WHAT YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW BUT IS FUN ANYWAY.)

10 THINGS TO KNOW About the new Sanford Fargo Medical Center

JANUARY

2017

Expected construction completion date

1.4 million man hours

Estimated to build the project

1.5 MILLION LBS of ductwork in the new facility, or the weight of a herd of 750 bison

Total cost of the project

LEVEL ONE

$494 million The hospital will be the first level one trauma center between Seattle and Minneapolis.

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ONE MILLION SQUARE FOOTAGE

1,000

Number of staff on a daily basis

80 miles of mechanical piping on the project, enough to stretch from Fargo to Grand Forks

Number of stories in hospital

JULY 2017

When the hospital hopes to see its first patients

SANFORD FARGO MEDICAL CENTER

What else you need to know

We spoke to Don Marty, vice president of Sanford Fargo Medical Center Facility Planning.

He offered up more information about planning the project, the construction process, the building design and what makes the new medical center stand out.

The 139-acre property was purchased in 1998 with the intention of eventually building a replacement hospital.

In 2010, after the Sanford and MeritCare merger, high patient volume encouraged planning for a new facility. Architects for the new building were engaged in 2011.

The building has a four wing, modified cross design. This design will allow every patient room to have a view. It also allows for the hospital to be divided into “onstage” and “offstage” areas.

This means that visitors and patients entering will have separate elevators and other utilities from staff to allow for better organization.

HEALTH

Could Fargo be the Next Blue Zone?

Minneapolis-based Company Finds Secrets to Longevity

By Lisa Marchand | Photos courtesy of Blue Zones

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en years ago, Dan Buettner became a globe trekker on a mission to discover who lived longer and why.

With National Geographic and longevity researchers, the team discovered five areas they dubbed “Blue Zones” — locations where citizens were living to 100 years old at a rate 10 times greater than in America.

Dan Buettner and the team identified nine characteristics each Blue Zone community had in common. Shortly after, he published New York Times best-seller The Blue Zones, breaking down these commonalities into the Power 9®.

Tony Buettner, senior vice president of business and product development for Blue Zones, accompanied his brother Dan Buettner on a handful of trips.

“I was able to go on a few of the expeditions,” Tony Buettner said, “and actually see the people, and experience the way that they lived and the way they ate and the way they connected with their families, ... their flair for life and their sense of purpose, and how they had these health social circles and their diet.

It was just interesting to see that life and that vibrant happiness and longevity that comes with that.”

faith-based communities, superintendents, restaurant owners and more. Their support is paramount to the success of the project.

Once interest is determined and the funding is in place, around 15 experts are embedded in the community for two to three weeks, assessing the areas that need improvement.

Whether childhood obesity or smoking or some other notable problem, they discover it.

“For the first (time) in human history, our children are projected to live less long than we are.” Tony Buettner stressed. “And nobody’s going to fix that. Washington’s not going to fix

Dan Buettner (left) is the author of The Blue Zones, where he explains the secrets to the world’s longest living citizens. His brother, Tony Buettner (right), told Fargo Monthly what it takes for a community to become a Blue Zone.

it. The people that can fix it are the people that live in these communities.”

For three to five years, community members are hired to keep the initiative moving forward. Once that time is up, there is a twoyear sustainability period.

“To watch them come together, collaborate and build a culture that’s focused on wellbeing and health and wellness, and measure their success and announce it, it is an incredible, purposeful journey that I absolutely love,” said Tony Buettner.

Sardinia, Italy Loma Linda, Calif.

The next step is to create more Blue Zones Communities throughout the United States through the Blue Zones Project®.

A slew of factors must be in place before the project begins, including the support of community leaders and volunteers. One organization should spearhead the initiative, and the community must be willing to commit to several years of work.

The operation is long, and it takes the strength and dedication of an entire city.

They team up with the area’s most influential players — the mayor, city council members,

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Nicoya, Costa Rica

HEALTH The Power 9®

2 PURPOSE

Over the next year, Fargo Monthly will explore one concept a month. By the end of the year, we will delve into the incredible results that this Minneapolisbased organization has seen in new Blue Zone communities across the country. Throughout 2015, we will also explain what it takes to earn the coveted title.

If you or someone you know exhibits one or more of the Power 9®, contact lisa@spotlightmediafargo.com for a chance to be featured in this story.

NATURALLY 1 MOVE February

People who live the longest find ways to move naturally, like walking to work, gardening in the summer and avoiding habitually intense workouts.

March Blue Zone citizens find their purpose and pursue it passionately, which could add up to seven years of life.

RULE 3 80% April

The key to any meal is not to overindulge — they tend to stop eating when they’re 80 percent full.

SHIFT 4 DOWN May

Successful centenarians minimize stress by resting more, working less and actually finding time to vacation.

SLANT 5 PLANT June

Veggies, beans and legumes are paramount in Blue Zone diets. Consuming meat only a few times a month is also essential.

@5 6 WINE July

Wine in moderation, especially red, is another secret to living longer. Who can argue with that?

7 BELONG August

Belonging to a faith-based group of any denomination could increase life expectancy by up to 14 years.

ONES FIRST 8 LOVED September

Families tend to be the No. 1 priority in Blue Zone lives. People live close to their loved ones and tend to have a lifelong partner.

TRIBE 9 RIGHT October

Surrounding themselves with healthy social circles is the final key to the Power 9®.

BLUE ZONE COMMUNITIES Ikaria, Greece Loma Linda, Calif.

Sardinia, Italy Okinawa, Japan Nicoya, Costa Rica

NEW BLUE ZONES Ikaria, Greece

Okinawa, Japan

Albert Lea, Minn.

Beach Cities, Calif.

Iowa

UPCOMING BLUE ZONE PROJECTS Naples, Fla. Hawaii Oregon Texas

FOR MORE INFO Visit bluezones.com

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BEAT THE BURDEN of Dry Winter Skin

That sting of frosty, Midwest air can leave you feeling like a crocodile in the winter months. Your skin is the largest organ you have, so give it some extra lovin’ this year.

By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson

WHAT TO KNOW

Daley believes the best way to prevent overly dry skin during winter months is to exfoliate and hydrate.

KELLIE DALEY

Licensed Medical Esthetician rejuv Skin & Laser Clinic 3003 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

She also suggests visiting rejuv Skin & Laser Clinic for monthly skin treatments. One of her favorites is the oxygen infusion therapy, which uses a stream of high pressured oxygen infused with vitamins and nutrients that is applied to the face and neck.

WHAT TO KNOW

JANE WELTE-FUGERE(left) Esthetician/Manager

CAROLE THON(right) MSN/RN

Hair Success Salon & Day 1638 32nd Ave. S, Fargo 1461 N Broadway, Fargo

According to Welte-Fugere and Thon, it’s all about the size of the molecules in the product. The smaller the molecules, the easier it is for at-home products to penetrate deep down into the skin.

Products like these are mostly found on the pharmaceutical side, but these ladies know not everyone can afford high-end skin care products.

WHAT TO KNOW

DR. SUSAN MATHISON Physician

Catalyst Medical Center 1800 21st Ave. S, Fargo

Mathison explained that not only do the outdoors harm our skin in the winter, but so can the indoors.

Humidity levels of indoor air of most buildings are way down due to heating, so the water content of our skin evaporates and leads to very dry and irritated skin.

Hot baths and showers evaporate water, so it’s smart to tone it down a notch on your water temperature.

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A common misconception with dry skin is that you can’t exfoliate because it will irritate the skin. It is actually very important to exfoliate all of the dead skin cells off your body and face so future product can penetrate.”

Exfoliating every day is important. If you’re buying products at the store instead of getting them from a dermatologist or a professional, be sure to stay away from anything that feels salty or sandy.”

- Welte-Fugere

Look for moisturizing soaps like Dove and body washes like those from Eucerin. Towel dry and moisturize right away while your skin is still damp. This helps lock in the water.”

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Nupeel Exfoliates by Theraderm This exfoliate uses a fruit enzyme to gently slough off dead skin cells while hydrating at the same time.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Vivierskin line The vitamin C&E serum in this line will help repair skin, prevent flakiness and has antiaging benefits.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Jane Iredale LipDrink Licking your lips when it’s cold out can cause them to chap.

This will help protect your lips from cold exposure.

HEALTH

More than the Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

We spoke with an expert about the best ways to stay happy and curb Fargo-Moorhead’s seasonal slump.

WHO IS MORE PRONE TO EXPERIENCING S.A.D.?

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orth Dakotans see an average of 180 days per year below freezing and only a 50 percent chance of sunshine in January. It’s no wonder why some locals experience a drop in mood come wintertime.

While some identify their change in mood as the “winter blues,” others have it more severe in the form of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

From the Expert Experts aren't sold on the exact causes of SAD. Aside from a possible disruption in your biological clock and a drop in serotonin, which plays a role in a general feeling of wellbeing and happiness, answers are unclear.

A Local Perspective Two years ago at the age of 22, Fargo native Lori Boucher noticed rapid weight loss followed by weight gain, and a lack of interest in things she used to enjoy. After a counselor in Fargo referred her to a physician, they discovered low vitamin D3 levels in her blood — a vitamin directly associated with sunlight. She was prescribed supplements, and four months later, her levels were steady.

"It completely changed my quality of life," Boucher said. "About a month into taking my supplements I noticed a big change. I woke up one day and cleaned my entire apartment.

I had so much energy — I was motivated — I wanted to listen to music and cook dinner for my spouse."

Dr. Eduardo Meza is a psychiatrist at Prairie St. John's in Fargo. He explained that people who are diagnosed with SAD have experienced a seasonal pattern of depression for at least two years. Symptoms may include those often associated with depression, including lack of interest in activities, changes in appetite and weight, difficulty concentrating and fatigue.

Boucher recently moved to Seattle, Wash., a city also notorious for its lack of sunshine. But thanks to daily supplements and melatonin to regulate her sleep schedule, she wasn't nervous to move to another high risk SAD region.

"Further, clinical depression will result in at least some degree of what mental health professionals call 'impairment,'" said Meza. "That is to say, SAD and depression in general affect a person’s ability to function and perform his or her normal, daily-life activities."

"It is important to point out that if you have concerns about SAD or other mental health issues, you should always seek professional help," Meza concluded. "If the situation is an emergency, help is always available at the closest ER."

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"My experiences in North Dakota made me feel really empowered," she said. "I have the education I need to take care of myself.

Meza explained that SAD lamps and anti-depressants can also be highly effective treatment options, but it is imperative that a person consult a professional first.

• Those living far north or far south of the equator • Women

• Those with a depressive disorder

• Younger people (Risk goes down as you age)

• Those with a family history of SAD/depression

Eduardo Meza, MD’s tips to staying on top of mental health this winter: • Stay involved with others.

• Exercise regularly.

• Develop a hobby.

• Watch your consumption of food and alcoholic beverages.

• Be aware that many medications should not be mixed with alcohol.

• Do not stop medications on your own without your prescriber’s supervision.

• Enjoy the season!

*Sources: Northern Prairie Wildlife Center and Mayo Clinic

FOR MORE INFO: For information on SAD and mental health resources visit: prairie-stjohns.com

HEALTH

Living on the Spectrum

READ MY BLOG AT: thezezconnection.wordpress.com

TWITTER: @ZachZaborny

A Writer’s Mission to Educate the World on Asberger’s

By Zach Zaborny | Photo by Tiffany Swanson

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love to write. Writing is a big enough part of my life that it influenced my college degree: a bachelors in mass communications from Kansas State University.

(Go Wildcats!)

It’s funny, though. Writing about yourself takes on a whole new meaning, especially knowing the words you put down will be published for the whole Fargo-Moorhead area to see. To me, that’s exciting, knowing that my story will be read on such a large scale. But what is my story exactly?

That’s simple.

About The Author My name is Zach, I’m 25 and I have Asperger’s Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I was also born prematurely and weighed only one pound, 12 ounces and spent the first six months of my life in the

hospital. Although I grew up to have a healthy and normal childhood, being on the spectrum is something that will always be a part of me — but it doesn’t define me.

Asperger’s is a form of Autism characterized by several things, including difficulties with social interaction and repetitive behaviors or interests. When I was younger, meeting others proved to be a challenge sometimes, and conversations could be tough for me. But, over time, I learned how to adapt to the world around me. Today, I’ve turned my obstacles into one of my greatest strengths: public speaking, specifically to help others affected by Autism.

Discovering a Talent Late in 2013, I decided to travel to Europe. I had never been there before but I had

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ZACH ZABORNY is a Kansas-born writer who speaks internationally on his journey with Asberger’s, a form of Autism.

always wanted to go. After getting everything arranged, in January of 2014, I took a backpack and spent three and a half weeks visiting six cities, completely alone. Part of my trip took me to both Ireland and Northern Ireland where I met with various Autism groups to share my story. After that, I was hooked. I wanted to try and continue my speaking as much as I could once I returned to the United States.

When I got home, I quickly began to organize different speaking opportunities throughout the country. My first event was an Autism awareness evening hosted by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga. I sat on a panel with four other young adults on the spectrum, and answered questions about my journey with Asperger’s to almost 100 people.

Moving North After Atlanta, one thing led to another and I saw an opportunity to move to Fargo from my hometown of Overland Park, Kan. With some brief thought and discussion with family and friends, I made the move to North Dakota in June 2014.

Initially, I had to adjust to the drop in city size, as growing up in a suburb of Kansas City meant going from several million people to just over 200,000 here in Fargo. But I quickly found my place.

Now that I have settled into Fargo and am proud to call it my new home, I have been working hard setting up more speaking engagements in 2015. I closed out 2014 with speaking events in Bismarck, N.D. and Boise, Idaho, but have big plans for 2015. In the spring, I am potentially speaking in Canada, Hawaii, Minnesota and Nebraska. I am also in the beginning stages of planning my return to Northern Ireland in October 2015 to speak to several parent groups.

Continuing Awareness With Autism on the forefront of discussions in society now more than ever, finding ways to help people on the spectrum after they grow up is a big deal. Although I cover many stories about my childhood during my lectures, the main topic of discussion is Autism and the college experience.

Specifically, my college experience.

My goal in speaking is to give a message of hope and acceptance through humor and education, to parents, teachers and, most importantly, others on the Autism spectrum. I want people to know that college is in fact a possibility for people with Autism and that they can succeed.

Although my speaking events are a great way for me to help others, I also believe that it is important to help people understand me as an individual. I’ve never been ashamed or embarrassed to tell people that I am on the Autism spectrum. With that in mind, I know that disclosure is key. Even though I don’t think I fully came to terms with being on the spectrum until I was in college, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that telling people early on in meeting them has been more beneficial in the long run. By sharing my story with new people, it creates a greater level of acceptance and understanding that otherwise might not have been present had I not mentioned it.

Having faced various challenges throughout my life, I have learned to work hard to always put my best foot forward in everything that I do.

I don’t see Asperger’s as a limitation or a crutch. To me, it’s an asset, and some of the unique personality traits that come along with it, are all positives in my eyes.

As I continue my outreach journey of Autism awareness throughout the country and hopefully one day, throughout the world, I want my message to be loud and clear. Just because I’m on the Autism spectrum and might say or do things a little differently, I’m still me. If you see me out on the street, stop and say hello. I’d be more than happy to share my story with you and learn more about you as well.

As every good writer knows, everyone has a story to tell.

FOR MORE INFO: For additional resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including local organizations and events visit:

fargomonthly.com

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COMMUNITY

Giving Hearts Day pg 58 Downtown Update pg 62

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hrough the local startup DinnerTies, Fargo-Moorhead natives can host travelers passing through for a home-cooked meal and good conversation.

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By the Numbers

AS FARGO BEGINS TO GROW AND CHANGE, SO DOES ITS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. FPS IS THE THIRD LARGEST EMPLOYER IN FARGO-MOORHEAD, AND ENROLLMENT IS ON THE INCLINE WHILE CLASS SIZES HAVE BECOME SMALLER, FOSTERING A TOP-NOTCH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Race Breakdown White 80% Asian 4% African American 9% Native American 3% Hispanic 3% Pacific Islander 1%

20.5 $134 million Annual general fund budget

Enrollment

10,886 Governed by a

Amount in scholarships awarded to high schoolers in 2014 Average elementary class size

Graduation rate

90%

9-member

Board of Education

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$42,600+

21.5

AVERAGE ACT Keep an eye out in the SCORE upcoming months

for By the Numbers on West Fargo Public Schools and Moorhead Public Schools.

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Family I Like to Move it! Move it!

Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 3:15-4:45 p.m.

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4255 23rd Ave. S. Fargo

In the midst of the blustery winter, get your family (or maybe just the kids) out of the house and in the community for some exciting events.

Red River Zoo's Pint-Size Explorers winter program is for children ages 4 to 6. At this event, kids will learn about all the ways animals get around, and they'll enjoy hot chocolate and crafts. The cost is $10 for zoo members and $15 for non-members.

By Lisa Marchand

ICON KEY: - Free - Whole Family Paws for Reading

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1-3 p.m.

Fargo Public Library cityoffargo.com

Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

102 3rd St. N, Fargo

Every second Saturday of the month, developing readers grades one through six can read to a furry, four-legged friend. Preregistration is required for the 15-minute sessions with the therapy pets, which can be arranged via phone.

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- Age Specific

1800 N. University Dr. Fargo

Disney’s classic animated movie comes to life in this Broadway musical. The show features iconic songs from the film, extravagant costumes and jaw-dropping production numbers.

Get your Pulse Going Saturday, January 31st

Live Entertainment by the Front Fenders 9pm-12, Holiday Inn Fargo

Storytime & Crafts with Miss ND Monday, Jan. 19th at 10 a.m.

Carlson Branch Library cityoffargo.com

2801 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

Join Miss North Dakota Jacky Arness for storytime and crafts. This event is geared for 3 to 8 year olds, but all ages are welcome.

Family Winter-ific Day

Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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800-642-8400 Tickets - $20 in advance $25 at the door

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DinnerTies: Inviting the World to Dinner

T hey say the stomach is the way to the heart, and when you’re a stranger in a new city a home-cooked meal might just hit the spot. A Fargo-based startup is inviting the world to dinner, one traveler at a time.

LOCAL ORIGINS DinnerTies is a Fargobased startup with a mission to connect people with good conversation over a homecooked meal.

By Lisa Marchand | Photos courtesy of DinnerTies and Paul Flessland

D

innerTies launched in the spring of 2013 when co-founder Greg Tehven returned from a year-long trip around the world. Interactions with locals peppered those days on the road from Spain to Australia to southeast Asia. His favorite part, however, was when they opened their doors and asked him in to eat.

When he returned to Fargo, his life appeared fairly in order: he had a nice apartment and a great job. But, Tehven confessed, he was lonely. He missed the personal relationships and in the end, realized that all he wanted was to go to somebody's house for dinner.

Reconnecting DinnerTies Project Manager Drew Spooner remembers that having guests over for dinner was a common thing growing up.

These days, those occasions seem few and far between.

“Now it’s, ‘Oh let’s get lunch.

Let’s get coffee,’” said Spooner.

“And I think there’s a place for all that, but it seems to take away

the connection aspect. It’s almost more, ‘Let’s do this for networking purposes.’ And when you just take a couple hours and say, ‘Come over for dinner,’ it’s a place where genuine relationships can develop.”

Tehven’s Take And Tehven agrees. In today's day and age, people seem more connected with their phones than to other humans.

“We’ve become an independent society," Tehven said. "We have things that make our ability to eat faster and quicker and more efficient, but yet as human beings I think we have a craving to belong, a desire to be known and a real … hunger to get to know people because of who they are versus what they’ve done.”

Sign Me Up There is no cost to participating in Fargo’s DinnerTies, a decision Spooner and Tehven explained is all part of the experience – an experience that involves nothing more than good food and genuine conversation.

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HOME & HOSPITALITY Hosts open their homes to guests passing through FargoMoorhead to showcase the community. There is no cost to participate for guests or hosts.

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LASTING LAUGHTER

There’s no better time to form genuine relationships than at dinnertime.

“Money is not our motivation.

Our motivation is to connect people," Tehven said, "and we just believe that if we can add value to our community and to the people that we serve, everything’s going to sort itself out. We’ve been spending our time thinking about how to create meaningful interactions between people versus how can we get rich?”

Testimonial Cam Knutson of Fargo took a few hours to enjoy a good chat and a homemade meal with strangers – twice. Knutson hosted the firstever DinnerTies in January 2013 when two college students from the east coast made their way to the Midwest.

“I was looking forward to good conversation,” Knutson said. “It was my first time hosting, I guess you could say, strangers over for dinner. So I was a little nervous, like what are we going to cook?

What are they going to like? But I’ll admit being that it was a few college students, it made me feel a little bit better. I know that coming back from college, if you get any kind of home-cooked meal, it was the best thing ever.”

A few months later, he hosted a couple of graduate students that were floating through Fargo.

“The biggest surprise was the conversation, on both occasions actually. The night just completely flew by,” he said. “You get talking

It’s really (about) building community and showcasing Fargo for what it really is.” – Drew Spooner

on learning what they’re up to, you’re talking about what’s happening in Fargo. Pretty soon, two to three hours you’ve got allocated for this thing just flies by. … The conversation was, to me, the best part in both cases.”

Global Intrigue Since it began, DinnerTies has hosted nearly 50 meals, totaling well over 100 people — all within one year. It has already received international interest from cities like Austin, Texas, Brookings, S.D., and Istanbul, Turkey.

While the DinnerTies team hopes to expand at some point, their focus remains here.

“It’s really (about) building community and showcasing Fargo for what it really is," Spooner said. "I think you’ll have a lot of people that travel here and come here and see Fargo, but unless they really connect and meet somebody, they don’t quite understand why people live here and why our city is so great.”

3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DINNERTIES • It’s FREE for guests and hosts to participate.

• You can specify eating restrictions and allergies beforehand.

• Almost 50 dinners have been hosted since January 2013.

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Give From Your Heart Day GIVING HEARTS DAY The 24-hour online fundraiser that is changing charities and lives.

By Andrew Jason

By Andrew Jason

While the dollar amount can be monetized, the impact is much harder to put into figures. ast year’s Giving Hearts Day, the 24-hour virtual fundraiser presented by the Dakota Medical Foundation, raised $5,698,402 for 235 charities from 24,803 individuals. The financial impact is huge for these charities, but Pat Traynor, President of DMF, hopes the impact extends beyond money.

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WHAT IT IS

A 24-hour online fundraiser where you can choose which charity you would like to donate to.

WHEN IT IS

Thursday, Feb. 12

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

impactgiveback.org

“The whole idea is that it’s not just a day of helping non-profits,” Traynor said. “We’re helping them build their economic engines. … We’re putting together the day for their stripes to shine but we’re really building up their capacity to become exceptional at building friends in the community and region to help them solve the problems they’re working on.”

It all boils down to the old adage: if you give a man a fish, you feed him for the day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. That’s what the DMF is trying to do. Every non-profit involved in Giving Hearts Day goes through a training that teaches them how to remain successful in fundraising efforts throughout the year. All

participants will receive at least $4,000 from the DMF and other supporters, and the DMF provides incentives to charities with the highest donations.

“We’re getting a greater and greater culture of giving in our region,” Traynor said. “I think that’s something that’s really fun to see and be a part of.”

The bulk of charities are from FargoMoorhead, but it extends across the region and is growing every year.

According to Traynor, there are 51 new charities participating this year and he hopes that this year will exceed previous years. As they’ve shown no signs of slowing down, there’s no reason to think that won’t happen.

Interested in the impact of Giving Hearts Day? Read on.

We’re getting a greater and greater culture of giving in our region. I think that’s something that’s really fun to see and be a part of.”

Pat Traynor, President of the Dakota Medical Foundation

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Giving Hearts Day Stats

$5,698,402

DONATIONS GIVEN ($)

$5 million $3,748,214

$4 million

$3 million $2,107,311

$2 million

$1,542,147 $1,162,047

$983,812

$1 million

$479,028

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"WISHING EVERYONE A PROSPEROUS 2015."

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Top Charities Giving Hearts Day can have a huge impact on a charity, as shown by the top three recipients of 2014.

1

2 $409,531

3 $300,030

$244,066

Reaching Further Giving Hearts Day has begun to reach out much further than Fargo-Moorhead. 2015 will feature charities from more than 46 different communities. Below is a list of different communities and the number of charities from each.

Fargo 80 Bismarck 19 Moorhead 17 Grand Forks 18 Minot 11

Dickinson 8 Devils Lake 7 West Fargo 5 Detroit Lakes 3 Minneapolis 2

Richardton 2 Casselton 2 Fergus Falls 2

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Local or State Control?

Downtown Parking Management

By Mike Hahn

Moving Forward

Mike Hahn

Mike Hahn is the President/CEO of the Downtown Community Partnership.

I

f there is one topic that energizes the masses about downtown development, it is parking. When dealing with downtown it seems like there is never enough parking. In most cases, people expect it to be convenient (usually right in front of the businesses they frequent) and, of course, free!

However, in densely built environments like downtowns, parking has to be managed — and people don’t like to be managed. Most downtowns in America were built around the turn of the 20th century before the advent of the automobile. Downtowns were designed to be walkable, and were not necessarily focused on the automobile.

As the 20th century progressed, the automobile became the predominant form of transportation, and as such, communities across the nation started to manage downtown parking, often with coin operated meters for on-street spaces.

This concept, or a variation thereof, is still used today in many downtowns.

An individual feeds the meter with coins or tokens offered by downtown businesses (some cities have upgraded to “Smart” meters which allow electronic transactions) and you own the parking stall for the time allocated on the meter.

It is relatively simple, and meters allow downtown districts to better manage availability and turnover (especially in high demand areas) as well as the relationship between on-street and offstreet spaces. Technology has advanced in such a manner where these “Smart” parking meters can accommodate a “Payby-Phone” application whereby users can divert the payment to a credit card through a mobile device, or upon being alerted by the “Smart” meter the user can remotely extend the time limit.

Local Problems However, this can’t happen in North Dakota. Why not? Back in 1948, a North Dakotan named Howard Henry was so upset with parking fines he received in Minot that he lead a statewide crusade to ban parking meters. On June 29, 1948, North Dakota voters narrowly approved an initiative by a margin of 50.66 percent to 49.34 percent to ban parking meters. North Dakota is the only state in the nation with such a ban.

A New Development Recently, the cities of Bismarck and Fargo have discussed the idea of approaching the North Dakota legislature to reverse the statewide ban on parking meters.

More education, analysis and input is needed at the local level on how parking meters could improve parking management in Fargo’s downtown environment and how any revenue generated could be utilized. The Downtown Community Partnership believes that local governments working closely with the community and downtown stakeholders (not the state legislature) are in a more appropriate position to discuss, analyze and determine the best parking management strategies and tools pursuant to each individual community’s vision and goals for its downtown district.

As downtowns throughout North Dakota continue to grow and technology improves to better manage downtown parking, communities should not be restricted by the state on what type of tools they can use. The Downtown Community Partnership supports repealing the North Dakota statewide ban on parking meters.

REACH OUT Questions? Comments?

Contact Mike Hahn at: Mike@downtownfargo.com

Back in 1948, a North Dakotan named Howard Henry was so upset with parking fines he received in Minot that he lead a statewide crusade to ban parking meters. On June 29, 1948, North Dakota voters narrowly approved an initiative by a margin of 50.66 percent to 49.34 percent to ban parking meters.

North Dakota is the only state in the nation with such a ban.�

Our Agenda pg 66 The Roosters pg 68 Lisa Lampanelli pg 72

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Music Spotlight pg 74

Theatre B performs David MacGregor’s “Scrooge MacBeth” in December 2013 as part of their Incubator Series for New Work. Read about their latest Incubator Series project, Raymond Rea’s “The Sweet New”. pg 70

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WHAT WE PLAN TO SEE AND DO THIS MONTH, AND SO SHOULD YOU.

Ralphie May

Maker’s Market

Lisa Lampanelli

SATURDAY, JAN. 3

SATURDAY, JAN. 10

MAKER’S MARKET

2015 FCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

5 to 9 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor 916 Main Ave, Fargo facebook.com/mkrsmrkt

Every first Saturday of the month, local crafters come together to sell their handmade work to the community. Artists of all kinds are represented – and we mean it. From the art on your walls to the food in your pantry, these local artisans have you covered.

12 p.m.

Frisco, Texas ncaa.com

For the fourth year in a row, the Bison are making the trek to Frisco. Make sure you get your ticket and make the trip down there with the rest of Fargo-Moorhead to see the mighty Bison take on the Illinois State.

Our Agenda

2015 FCS Championship Game

KVLY Bridal Prevue SUNDAY, JAN. 11

FRIDAY, JAN. 23

SATURDAY, JAN. 24

KVLY BRIDAL PREVUE

RALPHIE MAY

LISA LAMPANELLI

Shooting Star Casino 777 South Casino Rd, Mahnomen, Minn. starcasino.com

Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo fargotheatre.org

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St. N, Fargo bridalprevue.com

It’s that time of year again, where hundreds of couples flock to Fargo for the season’s biggest wedding show.

Whether you and your fiancé(e) have the big ticket items left to find or every little detail, you can find it here.

8 p.m.

This comedian got his start on NBC’s first season of “Last Comic Standing” and has since been touring the country and making movies.

Come laugh along with this hysterical comedian who’s too big to ignore.

8 p.m.

Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean is stopping in Fargo, and you really won’t want to miss her.

Lampanelli has had an ample amount of air time on the late night television circuit and frequents Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows. Read our interview with her on pg. 72.

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The Roosters Still Strumming For The Long Haul

By Erica Rapp | Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

“We want to start working on a new song to release, which will probably be recorded and produced locally.

Recording a new single is one of our main priorities on the table right now.”

- Rick Adams, Lead Vocals/Guitar

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f you haven’t heard about The Roosters by now, you probably should. They’ve been playing music in the Fargo-Moorhead area for 20 years, and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Fargo Monthly sat down with the group and got some need-to-know facts about the band.

original member. But that hasn’t stopped the band from doing bigger and better things with talented new ones. Mike Morse joined the band when they released their 2006 album; Rock Menge was added to the lineup less than a year later and Scott Lange has been playing with the band for the last three years.

In the Beginning

Creative Collaboration

The notorious country-rock band formed in 1994 with lead singer and guitarist Rick Adams and a few of his good friends. After writing their own songs for a number of years, their first album “Ready, Willing and Able” was released independently in 1998.

Their second album “Sorry Bout The Mess” debuted at the end of 2006 on an independent record label called Spectra Records.

After a few member changes over the last few years, their current lineup leaves Adams as the only

The Roosters have worked with numerous big names in the country music industry. They previously recorded in Nashville, Tenn., with musicians like the guitarist from Reba McEntire’s band and Charlie Daniels Band drummer Jack Gavin working on production.

The Roosters don’t mess around when it comes to putting out quality material.

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RECENT ACCOLADES “Sorry Bout The Mess” • Title track: Reached #27 on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “New Top 40” • Climbed as high as #16 on independent country charts across America • Nominated for “Best New Group/Duo” at 2007 New Music Weekly Awards in Hollywood, Calif.

TUNE IN TURN ON Moving Forward As far as the future goes, the band won’t be slowing down.

They’ll continue playing local venues and events, touring the tri-state area, recording new material and “trying to stay out of wheelchairs at this point,” as Morse jokingly explained.

“We want to start working on a new song to release, which will

Mike Morse Vocals/Guitar

Band Website:

probably be recorded and produced locally,” said Adams. “Recording a new single is one of our main priorities on the table right now; we just have to figure out what’s going to work best for us.”

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MySpace:

myspace.com/roostersband

Booking:

You can catch the Fargo-based band playing clubs, bars, fairs, city events, weddings and even country music festivals like WeFest.

Rick Adams

Lead Vocals/Guitar

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Scott Lange Drums

Rock Menge Bass/Vocals

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Brad Delzer (left) is program coordinator of Theatre B. He is assisting Raymond Rea (right) in their Incubator Series, a program that helps playwrights develop their scripts.

THEATRE B

Incubating Art One Playwright at a Time Taking a script from the page to the stage is no easy task. From devising a story and its characters to reworking dialogue and eventually casting the show, the process can take years – just ask Brad Delzer of Theatre B and local playwright Raymond Rea.

By Lisa Marchand Photos by Sadie Lascelles and Theatre B

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We wanted to make sure we created the container where people might be able to tell those stories.”

Brad Delzer, Theatre B program coordinator

Opportunities tend to abound for actors, directors and technicians in the theatre scene.

But what about playwrights, the ones who give life to an idea and put it on paper?

A few years ago, Theatre B created a program dedicated to helping playwrights evolve their ideas. Program Coordinator Brad Delzer explained that the Incubator Series for new work is more malleable than the typical process writers often take to develop scripts. “(It’s) a way for us as a company to support new plays in any stage of their development,” said Delzer, “whether that’s just in the genesis of the idea, all the way through first or second productions, or even third productions, trying to support what that play needs.”

Since the Incubator Series began about four seasons ago, Theatre B has collaborated with five emerging playwrights. Some have simply gone through staged readings, while some have gone all the way to the stage.

Delzer said the mission is to honor local storytellers and help develop their talent.

“We have people who want to tell important stories, important stories about our region,” he said. “We wanted to make sure we created the container where people might be able to tell those stories.”

“Art is Never Finished, Only Abandoned.”

Playwright Raymond Rea, also an associate professor of film at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is in the midst of reworking a story as part of the Incubator Series.

His play, “The Sweet New,” was first performed on stage in 2003 in San Francisco.

Delzer quoted Leonardo da Vinci: “Art is never finished, only abandoned,” which sums up Rea’s return to his script quite perfectly.

Despite the playwright’s extensive background in film, he always envisioned this story on stage. “The Sweet New” revolves around three generations of an ItalianAmerican family, in which each generation experiences some sort of transformation.

The first generation immigrated to America, an immense change in itself. The second began to assimilate into the culture, one member legally changing their name to seem more “American.” The final change involves a transsexual change, which was inspired by Rea’s own trans identity evolution.

“I think what’s interesting about the play to me, if I can say so, is that it’s a play about trans identity and trans sexuality, but it’s not only about that,” Rea explained. “… It’s a real story. It’s a story of a family that happens to have this one transgender element in it, so in that way I think it compares transgender change to other types of change, like immigration, and kind of makes it have something in common with everybody. It broadens it. It makes it not so quirky and freaky and weird. It makes it more human.”

After a staged reading through the Incubator Series, the audience provided Rea with invaluable feedback. With a mission to develop two of his characters further and lengthen the script, what lies next in the process is unclear.

But that is what makes the Incubator Series function as it does — no set rules, just freedom to make their art as they please.

THEATRE B 701-729-8880 716 Main Ave, Fargo theatreb.org

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The Queen of Mean Comes to Fargo LISA LAMPANELLI isn’t for the easily offended. Known as the Queen of Mean, Lampanelli has garnered an impressive career over the last 12 years. Once again, Lampanelli will be bringing her insult comic skills to Fargo for her show on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Read on if you can handle it.

DISCLAIMER: The show is for mature audiences only.

Q+A Q: I’ve got to ask, since you’ve

Q: Aren’t you ever afraid that you’re going to offend anyone?

A:

been to Fargo before, what do you think of our little frozen tundra up here?

A:

“I have the greatest agent in the world who sends me there in January or February always. It’s never like, ‘Hey, it’s July.

You’re going to Fargo.’ I’m like, ‘What a douchebag he is.’

“It’s cute. People were not as stupid as I thought they’d be. Actually, they weren’t stupid at all. They spoke complete sentences. You learn on the road that every town is equal to the others.”

Q: What do you think about

political correctness in today’s age? Obviously you’re breaking the norms with it.

Q: It is pretty rough that they

send you up here when the average temperature is about zero.

A:

“I know. He sends me to Orlando in July.

I think he might be a little off.”

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“No because I’ve been doing this for so long that I can kind of figure out who can take a joke and who can’t. The minute that somebody in the audience doesn’t look comfortable with the comedy, as well as being made fun of personally, I go, ‘Let me make fun of somebody else.’ The way I figure it is that people pay to sit in the front to be made fun of. They know what they’re going to get like when I used to go see (Don) Rickles. The show is all about them. It’s not about me so I kind of know when to not push it too much with people. Unless they heckle me, then it’s on.”

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“(Laughs) I was just going to say, ‘Obviously I don’t care about it.’ I really don’t feel open to those kinds of rules. I just do what I feel comfortable with and my conscious lets me do. I’m sort of not

LAMPANELLI’S CAREER · Performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Chelsea Lately,” Jimmy Kimmel Live” and several other late night shows. · Roasted personalities like Donald Trump, Betty White and Pamela Anderson. · A member of NBC’s season five of “Celebrity Apprentice.” · Nominated for a Grammy for her album “Dirty Girl.”

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I think I’m closer to the comic I always wanted to be now. That’s why, I’m taping a special in March, I think that will be the ultimate one that shows who I am.

I’m talking about more personal stuff. I’m talking about my struggles and being really honest about the weight issues. Honest about the divorce. Honest about different things that influenced me. I just like the comedy better.

(Dog starts barking in the background.)

“Parker! Shut up! Sorry. I have a dog named after Sarah Jessica Parker and she’s just as bitchy.”

Q: After your weight loss, do you have a different outlook on life or comedy?

A:

“I am more confident in myself that I’m being who I was supposed to be all along.

I feel like, oddly enough, that I can take more chances on stage because I’m just being so much more real. I think that I can be even more, I don’t know if it’s outrageous, but I can be more me. I’m having way more fun on stage running around because I have so much energy.

Tickets:

“That’s why in Fargo … I’m doing the stuff that will be in the new special so people will get to see that before it’s on the air. They should come out because it’ll be a whole new hour from last time and I think they’ll really like it because it’s just as edgy and crazy but they’ll see it before anyone sees it on TV.”

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Q: We’re excited to see it. Any

To read the full interview and Lampanelli’s thoughts on Don Rickles, Joan Rivers and her parents, go to:

insults you want to say to the people of Fargo?

A:

“If anyone sees me on the street and wants me to call their wife the C word, I’d be happy to do that because I really get a kick out of it.”

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT 2015: Going to Be a Great Year in Music for Fargo

By Seth Holden

W

ith a new year coming, I am going to put my money on another great year in music for the Fargo-Moorhead area.

It seems that every year brings something new and exciting to our city, whether it is a new venue, a new local band, some great musical collaborations by our arsenal of talented musicians or just great artists visiting Fargo. Here are a few things I am looking forward to in 2015.

Musical Collaborations One of the great things about living in a community like ours is that a decent amount of our local musicians love to get together for interesting collaborations. One group to watch out for in 2015 is local jam-rockers O’Fosho.

In the past, these guys have put together some great evenings of music by collaborating with other local artists including a performance of the Fleetwood Mac album, Rumors, with bassist Brant Niemi (Kapeesh) along with his wife Melissa and O’Fosho guitarist Matt Johnson’s wife Danielle. They have also teamed up with Diane Miller (D Mills and the Thrills, Diane Miller and the Silver Daggers) on three separate occasions to perform live all three Rage Against the Machine albums.

And to kick off this year on New Year’s Eve at Dempsey’s, the trio worked with Pat Lenertz (Pat Lenertz Band, The Quarterly) to perform Hall & Oates: The Essential Daryl Hall and John Oates. That was a “maneater” of a show!

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Seth Holden

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

Tribute Shows

My Music

Last year saw a couple of great EDM tribute shows. In March 2014, local electronic duo Up ‘n’ Out (Chris Patano and Alex Schaleben of Sovereign Sect) performed a Tribute to Daft Punk to a sold out Aquarium crowd. Later on last year DJ Baktatr (Chris Patano) performed a Tribute to Fat Boy Slim. Unfortunately due to travel, I was unable to attend either but I heard all about the Daft Punk tribute, saw some video, and I will not be missing the next time these artists pay tribute to our greatest electronic artists and neither should you.

Lastly, there are a couple of things that I am excited about in my own musical ventures. I am looking forward to playing more shows with Sovereign Sect this year. Last year was an extremely slow year for us compared to the six years prior. After seven years, it was nice to take one of them slow, but after a sold out Aquarium show in November, I’m ready to make 2015 a little busier and hopefully a little bigger.

New Venues If there is one thing you can count on in Fargo-Moorhead, it is new venues. Since I moved back in 2005, I have seen a ton of music venues come and go as well as come and stay — from the Great Northern Brewery, Ralph’s and Kirby’s leaving us, to Fox’s eventually becoming the Eastgate Events Center, to the All-Star Bowl. I have seen the Nestor go from hosting cover bands to jam to punk and metal bands, to becoming a home for EDM. Not to mention the creation of Bluestem Center for Performing Arts as well as my favorite venue, The Aquarium. With the announcement that The Venue at the Hub will no longer be hosting concerts, I am curious to see how that void gets filled. I am most excited to see how much more adaptable to live music The Sidestreet Bar and Grille will become when it moves. I’m not sure whether or not that will come in 2015, but I’m looking forward to it nonetheless.

After a year and a half as the drummer of D Mills and the Thrills, I am thrilled that we are in the process of producing the band’s first album. We got off to a slow start, but it feels like we are really excited for the project and are really starting to kick it into gear. I have a feeling for any fans of the band: it will be worth the wait.

I’m hoping 2015 will be a great year for music in Fargo because I love Fargo as much as I love music, and nothing makes me happier than to see Fargo’s music scene grow and develop year, after year, after year.

REACH OUT seth.holden.722@gmail.com

A&E

Through the Lens NDSU Vs. Sam Houston State

Photos by Tiffany Swanson

Pulse After Party Saturday, January 31st 9pm-12 @ Holiday Inn

Dance to the Front Fenders!

Ticket Includes: 1 Free Drink, Prize Drawings and Appetizers For more information or to buy tickets in advance visit: redrivervalleyheartball.org or call Michelle at:

800-642-8400 Tickets - $20 in advance $25 at the door

Last month the Bison continued their domination in the playoffs by beating the Sam Houston Bearkats 35-3 and advancing to the FCS Championships in Frisco, Texas. The Bison will play for the championship on Jan. 10. We were on the sideline and we have the photos to prove it.

A&E

Classic Rock Coffee pg 80 Santa Lucia pg 82

DINING

Mixologist pg 84 Culinary Spotlight pg 90

O

ne of the most colorful dishes you’ll find, the Sashimi Deluxe from Samurai Sushi showcases the culinary beauty happening at this Asian fusion cuisine and sushi bar, located at 1775 45th St. S. Ste B, Fargo. You can find out what local chef thinks Samurai Sushi is the best restaurant in Fargo-Moorhead.

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A Look Inside Classic Rock Coffee As of September, Fargo is home to the first franchise of Classic Rock Coffee in the United States.

Offering a unique experience to both coffee and music lovers, this coffee shop has quickly become a Fargo (and a Fargo Monthly) favorite. If rock music and coffee weren’t enough to draw you in, here is a list of other reasons you’ll love Classic Rock Coffee.

By Baylye Anderson Photos by Sadie Lascelles

Are You Ready to Rock?

Classic Rock Coffee is decorated with a variety of rock-n-roll memorabilia like a Nirvana record purchased from Kurt Cobain’s first cousin, signed records and guitars, and boots worn by members of the band Kiss.

Spruce Up Your Espresso Classic Rock Coffee does things differently than their competitors, and not just with their décor. The espresso machine behind the counter was handmade in Florence, Italy, and cost $16,000. All espresso is made manually, and milk is heated to the perfect temperature by this stateof-the-art machine.

Looking For Something Stronger Than Coffee?

If you’re looking for a deal, Classic Rock Coffee has daily specials on food and coffee along with deals on alcohol three days a week.

Wednesday “Winesday” features glasses of wine for $2, or a whole bottle for half price. On Friday, there is two-for-one beer and wine, and mimosas are featured on Saturday for $2.50, made in true rock-n-roll style with extra champagne.

Fresh Beans, Better Brews There are five signature coffee blends made with fresh, single origin beans.

The beans are roasted in Springfield, Ill., and delivered twice a week to Classic Rock Coffee.

A Little Something For Everyone Even if you’re not a big coffee drinker, you can still enjoy food, smoothies, shakes, beer and wine at Classic Rock Coffee. You can even help yourself to a glass of water that goes through a purifying system to ensure it’s 100 percent chlorine-free.

FOR MORE INFO classicrockcoffee.com/fargo-nd 1650 45th St. S, Fargo 701-212-4957

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Buy any regular priced beer or drink and get one FREE!!

Excludes pitchers and discounted drinks or specials. One drink per person, per day.

DINING

SANTA LUCIA:

Maria Wilson at Santa Lucia | 1109 38th St. S, Fargo

25th Anniversary Santa Lucia is celebrating 25 years of business in Fargo. We sat down with Maria Wilson, owner of Santa Lucia, to learn more about her, discover more about Santa Lucia’s history and find out what is coming next.

Getting Started Maria Wilson’s father opened the first Santa Lucia in Thompson, Manitoba, where Maria grew up. After the success of the Thompson location, a few more restaurants opened in Winnipeg. Since the restaurants were doing so well, Wilson’s father wanted to branch into the U.S. Wilson, who loved crossing the border to shop, decided to move and run the restaurant herself.

Santa Lucia opened on 13th Avenue in 1990.

As a 20-year-old trying to open her own business, Wilson faced many challenges. “We had no money, nothing. We literally came here without a car, my brother dropped us off, we were sleeping on a blow up mattress. The beginning was tough, very tough.”

Because of her young age, the previous owner of the building had his doubts about her ability to run a restaurant, but she never doubted herself. “I said, ‘I can do it, give me a chance.’”

Wilson’s faith in herself paid off. The restaurant was busy immediately after opening.

Relocating

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After a few successful years, Santa Lucia

DINING TIMELINE

1971

First Santa Lucia opened in Thompson, Manitoba

1974

Santa Lucia opened a second location in Winnipeg

January 1990 moved to the strip mall near Adams Development. The location was chosen because it was smaller and easier to manage. Wilson and her family lived in an apartment there, working and raising her children for 14 years. Wilson opted for her own building eventually, the current location at 1109 38th St. S, Fargo, where the restaurant has operated for nine years.

Despite time and changing locations, certain elements of Santa Lucia have stayed the same.

The Greek and Italian staple dishes have stayed on the menu. Wilson travels to Greece often to learn new recipes and cook the food firsthand in restaurants owned by famly friends. There are new featured dishes, wines and a dessert each month. Wilson also tries to incorporate customer requests into the menu.

Another part of Santa Lucia that has lasted through time are the staff members. There are cooks, servers and a manager who have been with the restaurant for over 10 years.

Customers have also remained loyal to Santa Lucia throughout the many years and moves.

Customers who first came to Santa Lucia as children have now gotten older and bring their children to eat there. Favorite dishes have been shared across generations.

Sweeping Away the Competition At times, it seems that businesses are closing just as quickly as they are opening in Fargo.

It makes the 25-year legacy of Santa Lucia even more impressive. When asked if more competition has developed over the years, Wilson says the more businesses, the better.

She believes competition makes everyone work harder and become stronger. She is also happy to see more locally owned businesses opening up in Fargo since she feels it has become very chain-oriented. “The chains try really hard to be like the mom and pop’s.

They have the managers walking around, but customers want to see the owner. They get excited when they can come in and go, ‘I know this person.’ We can walk around and buy them a glass of wine. We can do things that the chains cannot.”

We asked Wilson what we can expect next: she says she hopes to take it easy for awhile, but also that she would like to start something new, maybe even a very small, high-end restaurant. If the past 25 years have been any indicator, we can expect great things from Wilson and Santa Lucia in the future.

Santa Lucia opens in Fargo (13th Avenue)

1994

Moved to Adams Strip Mall

2007

Built current location

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Mixologist of the Month

James Hein at The Toasted Frog | 305 Broadway N, Fargo

James Hein started as a wine expert and is now making his way into the scene of Downtown Fargo with his role as bar manager and skilled mixologist at The Toasted Frog, the area’s newest restaurant and lounge.

By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson

H

ein’s experience in the world of wine and spirits stems from his thirteen years of work as the wine director of Sanders 1907, an upscale restaurant in Grand Forks. Although his background is more on the wine side, his strong personal interest and knowledge of bartending is clearly demonstrated in his impressive cocktail creations. Hein’s love of mixology and his experience in hospitality eventually led him to be paired with The Toasted Frog’s general manager Sarah Erikson, and they both have ventured to Fargo to run the restaurant’s new location as a package deal.

Hein’s original variation on a classic cocktail comes straight from his passion for mixing drinks. The creation is varied as a “Rob Roy” cocktail, which is also known as a Scotch Manhattan. Hein came up with the name “Smoke &

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Mirrors” for the drink because it combines two spirits that “mirror” each other to create an aromatic and flavorful, yet “smoky” taste.

“This is a drink that will be featured only at the Fargo location,” explained Hein.

“It’s a complex and smoky cocktail that is perfect for the winter months.”

The combination of the Scotch, Vermouth, aromatic bitters and the lemon twist is a unique mix that may seem unlikely, but is actually a perfect blend of flavor that anyone can enjoy. With The Toasted Frog being highly-credited and wellknown for their martinis and cocktails, this drink is a prime example of the great things the establishment has to offer. And one can only anticipate the remarkable drink formulas that Hein will be cooking up for Fargo in the future.

“SMOKE & MIRRORS” • 1 oz. Famous Grouse Scotch • 1 oz. Black Grouse Scotch • 1/3 oz. Carpano Antica Vermouth • 1/3 oz. Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth • Dash of Regan’s Orange Bitters • Dash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

PREPARATION | Stir in a tall glass with ice and pour over ice in an old-fashioned rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

DINING Accordin to the g Experts

Best Restaurants in Town

We decided to take the matter of the best restaurant directly to those who know: the chefs of local restaurants. Ten area chefs weigh in on their favorite restaurants in FargoMoorhead. See if your favorite restaurant made the cut.

Their answers may surprise you.

By Andrew Jason Photos by Fargo Monthly Staff

JADE DRAGON “I love their pho soup and egg rolls. It’s something I really enjoy eating. I also love that it’s a family-ran joint and super friendly.

They make you feel right at home.”

T.J. Edra, Wasabi

MANGO’S

“Nicest staff and amazing food. I would like to intern there just for the recipes.”

Scott Motschenbacher, Beefsteak Club

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DINING SAMURAI “I like Samurai because from the first course to the last course, it’s always spot on.

They also have great specialty rolls and amazing appetizers, and the kani salad is to die for.”

Cary Carr, Usher’s House

“I love Usher’s House because they have great lunch features at affordable prices with a cozy atmosphere, great service and make a good drink. It is also a great date night spot for my wife and I.”

“Fresh, tasty, authentic and always good garlic dishes.”

THAI ORCHID

USHER’S HOUSE

Megan Hjelle, Rhombus Guys Pizza

Anthony Bachman, Santa Lucia

BLUE GOOSE CAFÉ “I appreciate the limited menu, which allows for a quality product that’s always fresh and unique to Fargo. Best of all, the food is always prepared by the chef himself.”

Eric Watson, Mosaic Foods (Mezzaluna & Rustica)

Move to the Beat of the Front Fenders 9pm-12 Saturday January 31st

Pulse After Party Holiday Inn Fargo Ticket Includes: 1 Free Drink, Prize Drawings and Appetizers

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For more information or to buy tickets in advance visit: redrivervalleyheartball.org or call Michelle at:

800-642-8400 Tickets - $20 in advance $25 at the door

DINING MANGO’S

Tom Olson, Zest/Fargo Radisson

Christian D’Agostino, Monte’s Downtown and Boiler Room

OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

“A hidden treasure in Fargo I think. Best Mexican Food in town.

Fresh ingredients and the service is always spot on.”

“The food is fantastic and we only go to dinner with our three kids and they love the entertainment.”

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JADE DRAGON “They are consistent and their food is full of flavor, and it comes out in five to 10 minutes every time. And their Vietnamese coffee is the best coffee drink in town.”

Joe Swegarden, Blackbird Woodfire

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CULINARY SPOTLIGHT I hate creamy potatoes! (Said no one ever.)

By Eric Watson

I

rack my brain every month trying to invoke a great culinary epiphany. I should be writing about the unique culinary techniques that few have heard of before. Instead I keep coming back to the place where it all begins. The basics.

Scalloped Potatoes are about as basic as food gets. This dish embodies the true definition of comfort food. It would seem as though even the most inexperienced cooks could pull this off with at least a basic level of success.

However, I disagree.

Scalloped potatoes, like all other comfort foods, take a minimal amount of ingredients, a minimal amount of physical effort but yet a great deal of passion and concern for proper technique. As some of you may know from experience, many honest attempts to make scalloped potatoes have failed miserably.

There are multiple titles used to define the many variations of this classic dish. Most refer to it simply as scalloped potatoes or maybe potatoes au gratin. I however prefer to blend the classic American ideas with the French dish knows as Pomme Dauphinoise.

The American version often times calls for sliced potatoes to be partially cooked before baking. In addition, traditional American

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eric@mosaicfoodgroup.com

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versions are assembled in a very “under polished” manner. The Dauphinoise version however, is made from more uniformly sliced, raw potatoes and arranged in a more precise manner. The French version may also call for crème fraiche rather than standard cream.

The oven temperature is also lowered when cooking the Dauphinoise allowing for a more delicate, custard-like finished product.

So, what does it take to make this potato gratin so outstanding and memorable?

Surprisingly, it is very little. Some potatoes (Russets or a waxy version, although every chef is different), heavy cream or half and half, sliced shallot or onion, freshly shredded cheese, fresh herbs and some basic seasonings.

Eric Watson

Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna, Rustica and Mosaic Foods in Fargo. He is also the founder and president of the Fargo branch of the American Culinary Federation.

As long as the proper process is followed, the minimal amount of ingredients will do their job nicely.

I’m not sure what is it about this simplistic comfort food that makes us so happy? What I do know is that I possess the ability to cook many high end and elegant dishes and yet few of those dishes ever garner as many compliments as a well executed scalloped potato. Go figure.

Serves 6-8

GRATIN DAUPHINOISE • 1 each Shallot, thinly sliced • 2 each Garlic Cloves, minced • 2-3 Tbsp. Butter • 1/8 cup Flour, all purpose • 2 cups Heavy Cream • 1 ½ tsp. Nutmeg • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves, roughly chopped • 2 lb. Potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold or similar • 2 cups Gruyere Cheese, freshly shredded • ½ cup Bread Crumbs • Salt & White Pepper, As Needed PREPARATION | In a small sauce pan lightly sauté the

shallots and garlic in butter. Dust the pan with the flour and incorporate to create a pan roux. Add the heavy cream and quickly whisk until flour is completely incorporated and lump free. Season with nutmeg, salt, white pepper and fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally, making sure that no lumps form. Once cream mixture has thickened slightly remove from heat. Taste the cream mixture and adjust seasonings if needed, keeping in mind that you should over-season the cream in order to achieve a well-seasoned finished Dauphinoise.

Uniformly slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick circles.

Quickly shingle a single layer of the potatoes into a small butter lined baking dish. Ladle cream sauce onto the potatoes and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Repeat process until complete, making sure that the top layer has a sufficient amount of cream and cheese covering the surface.

Tightly cover the pan with foil and bake at 325 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until potatoes are quite tender.

Remove the foil. A little oil separation on top is normal.

Dust the surface with bread crumbs and return the potatoes to a 425-degree oven. Bake uncovered for approximately 10 minutes or until surface is well caramelized.

Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature and reheat just before serving. This will allow the potatoes to set up and form a more consistent texture. To taste, salt and pepper.

By the Numbers pg 94 New in Town pg 97

BUSINESS

Saurabh Tyagi pg 98 Startup Community Spotlight pg 104

Hector International Airport

797,125 Record number of passengers in 2013

W

ith 797,125 passengers passing through the airport in 2013, Hector International Airport is a major economic boost for FargoMoorhead. We take a look at some of the numbers that make up the airport with the airport’s Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein.

HECTOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT pg 100

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By the Numbers TAKE A LOOK AT HOW OUR STATE COMPARES TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.

ND ID

WY UT

NORTH DAKOTA STACKS UP

2.8%

MN

SD

HOW

NE WV

North Dakota unemployment rate

25,154

OK

Unfilled jobs

TOP 5 STATES FOR LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT

TOP 5 STATES FOR GDP GROWTH*

1 North Dakota 2.8% 2 South Dakota 3.4% 3 Utah 3.5% 4 Nebraska 3.6% 5 Minnesota 4.1%

1 North Dakota 9.7% 2 Wyoming 7.6% 3 West Virginia 5.1% 4 Oklahoma 4.2% 5 Idaho 4.1%

North Dakota GDP

#1

GDP

Gross domestic product is a state’s income minus its expenses for imported goods and services.

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U.S. average wage

#6

in U.S.

for personal income

$56.3 billion North Dakota’s Rank for GDP growth

$47,779 $44,888

North Dakota’s average wage

$53,182 Per capita personal income Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept.

2014; Job Service North Dakota, Oct. 2014

BUSINESS

Eloise Boutique and Flowers Search Eloise on Facebook.

14 8th St. S, Fargo 701-205-4190

This unique boutique opened in Fargo on Black Friday. Eloise carries women’s clothing in sizes ranging from small to 3x. A variety of accessories are available including jewelry, leather jackets and purses. Flowers for events are available, but you can walk in for any occasion and find flowers, cards and gourmet food items.

As the new year begins, it brings with it a smattering of new businesses. Check out some of the newest shops, coffee bars and businesses to open in Fargo-Moorhead.

By Baylye Anderson

For more listings of new businesses in town, go to

fargomonthly.com Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park skyzone.com/fargo

940 40th St. S, Fargo 701-478-8484

Sky Zone is a place where you can be active, burn energy and have fun. Programs and activities are offered for all ages. Join a game of ultimate dodgeball or come for a fun and unique aerobic workout. Different activities are offered throughout the week. Give them a call or check out their website to find the best time for your visit.

Moorhead Billiards 617 Center Ave, Moorhead Owner Mar Oelslager calls Moorhead Billiards an “upscale entertainment center.” Food and drinks will be available alongside many fun activities including billiards, darts and volleyball.

If you are looking for a place to host a special occasion, there will be a lounge and party room available. With moderate pricing and a family friendly atmosphere, Moorhead Billiards may become one of your new favorite hangout spots.

Don’t Miss the Pulse After Party Holiday Inn Fargo, Saturday, January 31st 9pm-12, for the Live Music by The Front Fenders

Beans Coffee Bar facebook.com/ beanscoffeebarfargo

Microtel Inn & Suites Moorhead 5675 26th Ave S. Suite 100, Fargo 701-540-9055

The newest coffee shop in Fargo is locally owned and family centered. Kids are welcome and even have their own special area. If coffee isn’t enough to get you here, maybe you should think about their fresh, homemade mini doughnuts. Whether you’re meeting for business or for fun, Beans welcomes you.

microtelinn.com

2915 12th St. S, Moorhead 218-284-4022

The mission at Microtel is to allow the guest to have the best stay possible. In order to do this, the rooms are equipped with floating furniture, upgraded light fixtures, fridges and microwaves. The building also has an expansive fitness center, a business center and offers a full, hot breakfast each morning.

Ticket Includes: 1 Free Drink, Prize Drawings and Appetizers For more information or to buy tickets in advance visit: redrivervalleyheartball.org or call Michelle at:

800-642-8400 Tickets - $20 in advance $25 at the door

BUSINESS

Startup Sensation Saurabh Tyagi

Fargo is known as a wonderful place to raise a family, and Saurabh Tyagi has discovered the same applies to his business.

By Baylye Anderson | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

S

aurabh Tyagi may not be a common household name here in Fargo, but it will soon become a name that you will want to remember. Tyagi is an up and coming entrepreneur and founder of Medytex, a new app that allows patients to rate their satisfaction with their healthcare experience. Tyagi has seven years of experience in web development and computer science and has worked in the industry for four.

Coming to America Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Tyagi found himself in Fargo seven years ago when his college offered the chance to study in Fargo-Moorhead. Although Tyagi is now far from his family, he has started his own, which includes his wife Ashley and their threeyear-old.

Tyagi says that the biggest differences between New Delhi and Fargo are the lifestyle and the climate. In India, the temperatures range from 114 degrees in summer to 32 degrees in winter. Although at times he

does miss India, he is happy with the life he has built in Fargo.

"I have spent some good years of my life here with friends and family. Going to school and working here, it has become my second home."

Where It All Began

I had always been interested in starting my own business, just the idea of being free and being your own boss.�

In 2013, Fargo hosted Startup Weekend, which allowed local entrepreneurs and business leaders to launch their original business concepts while networking and getting feedback from other local business savants. Tyagi heard about the event from a friend and decided to try it.

"I had always been interested in starting my own business, just the idea of being free and being your own boss."

He proposed an idea similar to Medytex, but there was not much interest in it, so he joined a team working on Eathos, a survey app geared toward restaurants. One of the judges gave them positive feedback, but suggested that perhaps the medical field was

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BUILDING A TEAM

Originally a group of seven, the team that began Medytex has disbanded. However, Tyagi is far from alone. His wife, Ashley, has taken on the role of chief marketing officer. They have also hired a technical officer and a marketing intern.

WHAT IS MEDYTEX? OVERVIEW

FEATURES

Medytex is an app survey system that allows patients to provide on-the-spot feedback about their experience in the clinic. They can rate factors like cleanliness, the ease of making appointments and their doctors and providers. With Medytex, patients are given the opportunity to communicate with their doctors, nurses and providers that they may not normally have.

The app has several features that make it user friendly, such as language options and audio options available for patients who are unable to view the screen. “Healthcare softwares are ugly and complex,” Tyagi explained, “so that’s what my goal is: to make healthcare apps beautiful and easy to use.”

more in need of this sort of survey system.

Tyagi took that encouragement and began working on the Medytex concept.

age of users was 80-85 and they were able to complete the survey without any problems. The clinics suggested features they would like to see added to Medytex, which Tyagi is hoping to add and perfect by the launch, scheduled for March.

Community Support Ever since launching his idea, Tyagi has found support from the community around him. Tyagi has been part of the NDSU incubator program since April.

“I heard about it from one of my Facebook friends. He posted it at the time we were researching about incubators all around the U.S. and I didn’t know there was an incubator right close to our house.”

The incubator program has provided Medytex with office space, business mentors and opportunities to receive government grants.

Two clinics in Fargo tested Medytex in October, providing Tyagi an opportunity to see the app in action. Tyagi said that patients enjoyed the system. The average

Tyagi is appreciative of Fargo and hopes his business will be able to thrive here. “I really love Fargo; I love the people. We’ve got a lot of support. I don’t think if I was located in Silicon Valley or any other place it would really be that easy to start a business because there are a lot of resources here and people are ready to help. I think, even if we expand, this will be one of our headquarters.”

MORE INFORMATION For additional information about Medytex, visit:

medytex.com

BUSINESS

SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS Airport touches down on record year, again.

By Gigi Wood Photos by Tiffany Swanson

I

nity that is responsible for the airport’s strong numbers, Dobberstein said.

The number of passengers boarding and deboarding planes at Fargo’s airport has increased steadily for a handful of years now. October was the airport’s 22nd record-breaking month in a row for passengers flying in and out of Hector.

“We have a very engaged, very local traveling business group here,” he said. “We are averaging over 100 international passengers per day. That’s 100 people who go to an international destination every day, 100 that come in. For most airports our size, that’s in the teens. A lot of it is because of Bobcat, Microsoft, Case New Holland, John Deere Electronics, Hitachi and the others that are in the community. So it’s very busy internationally.”

t was another record year for Hector International.

“We’ve had a constant, steady progression, growing at a much faster rate than most airports in the country,” Shawn Dobberstein, the airport’s executive director, said. “It’s the economy here. What happened around the country (during the recession) didn’t impact us.”

Airlines such as Allegiant Air and Delta have shown an interest in increasing flights out of Fargo because people here have the discretionary income to spend on flights, he said.

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Corporate general aviation service is quite busy, as well, he said. Another 5,000-7,000 passengers a year use chartered service to fly to football games and other destinations.

Passengers come from as far as three hours away to fly out of Hector, including a strong customer base from Canada, he said. Flights are more expensive

RECORD-BREAKING PASSENGERS BOARDING

BY AIRLINE Delta

16,970 June 2014

Allegiant

13,191 March 2012

United

10,466 July 2008

American

4,875 March 2014

in Canada, and Canadians have many investments and business interests in Las Vegas and Phoenix, where Fargo carriers fly. “We’re the largest regional airport between here and Seattle,� Dobberstein said.

The airport has a number of construction projects planned for 2015. One is a $5.2 million taxiway replacement, which is stalled because of the concrete shortage. A $20 million west runway

reconstruction is planned, once all the financing is secured. Surface parking needs to be expanded as the lots become increasingly congested, especially during winter months. A parking ramp will also be added in coming years.

Financially, Hector is self-sufficient. It receives funding from local and state government tax proceeds to match grants to pay for projects. Operations and maintenance costs are paid for with parking fees and rent from airline and concession tenants.

BUSINESS

R O T C E H

BY THE S R E B M U N

TOTAL PASSENGERS

Record numbers of passengers at Hector International Airport

2008*

2009*

2010*

2011

2012*

2013*

YEAR *Record-breaking year. 2011 numbers were down due to airlines strikes, according to Shawn Dobberstein, the airport’s executive director.

2013 Major Revenue Sources PARKING

$2.2 million

RENTAL CAR AGENCY RENT/FEES Last year, total revenue was $5.5 million.

No tax money goes to operations and maintenance of Hector.

$960,000

TENANT RENT

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$900,000

CROPLAND LEASE

$500,000

LANDING FEES

$256,000

UPCOMING AIRPORT PROJECTS $5.2 million

taxiway replacement

$20 million

runway reconstruction

$20 million

parking ramp

BUSINESS Cargo Price Ranch in Mandan

has been shipping bred heifers to Kazakhstan for the past three years.

Otherwise, freight flights aren’t nearly as busy as passenger flights at Hector. UPS operates three daily flights between Fargo and Sioux Falls. FedEx operates one daily flight between Fargo and Grand Forks.

Terminal • 4 a.m. building opens • 6-7 a.m. most popular time for flight departures Because of long lines at security for early morning flights, airport officials recommend arriving two hours before international flights and at least an hour before departure.

TOP 5 PASSENGER GROWTH MARKETS as of March 2014

Denver Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater Seattle Dallas/Ft. Worth Atlanta

Top Destinations from Hector International Airport

=2 PASSENGERS Passengers per day each way

PHOENIX/MESA (99.3)

HECTOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ECONOMIC IMPACT 2010 numbers

4,001

Total jobs

LAS VEGAS (84.7)

$170 million Total payroll

$425.1 billion Total output

DENVER (80.6)

ORLANDO (58) CHICAGO (44.3) SEATTLE/TACOMA (30.6) LOS ANGELES (30)

86%

Flight Occupancy Rate (through October)

Back in 1998, we had the third highest air fares in the country. Now we’re ranked 62nd out of the top 200 airports in the country; so we’ve made significant progress.”

-Shawn Dobberstein, executive director, Hector International

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The Year of the Entrepreneur What will it take to make 2015 the Year of the Entrepreneur?

By Greg Tehven

W

hen I asked a college friend how to predict success, she shared with me a variation of the old adage ”the best way to predict future results is evaluating past performance.”

If this wisdom holds true, I predict with great confidence that 2015 will be the Year of the Entrepreneur.

It was a year where the connective tissue of the community was integrated and new leadership emerged.”

For 2015 to become the Year of the Entrepreneur we need several key stakeholders to step up for great things to happen. Here is my short list:

Looking Back As we look back on 2014, we can see the establishment of several key foundations that will support an exceptional year for the startup community in 2015. With Evolution1 sold for over half a billion dollars and TMI Hospitality acquired for likely over one billion, we know the community has confidence and extra capital at play. We also watched several self-organized learning groups evolve to continue the educational focus of the tech community including Girl Develop It Fargo, HackFargo, E-Commerce Breakfast, Mobile Tech Meetup, Fargo Gamemakers and more.

Representing the Home Team Emerging Prairie established itself as a legitimate company by adding event designer extraordinaire Annika Nynas and lead writer Marisa Jackels. The Fargo Startup House was born, 1 Million Cups took off, CoCo came to Fargo and TEDxFargo wowed the community yet again. It was a year where the connective tissue of the community was integrated and new leadership emerged.

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• Increasing Access to Students

Greg Tehven

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

Folks like Dean Greg Cant from the Offutt School of Business at Concordia and Professor David Wells from NDSU have led the charge to get their students involved.

University Presidents Craft, Bresciani and Blackhurst have invited startup leaders to their homes for dinner to learn how to collaborate. We must build on the success of NDSU’s Innovation Challenge, increase research opportunities for students to participate in and continue to showcase students’ work.

• Establishment of a Community Activities Office With over 10 self-organized learning groups led by volunteers, we need to create a space for these groups to house their funds to pay their bills, cover the liability of their work and support them to a greater deal. Looking at the model of a university’s student activities office, we can further develop the talent that is in our region and provide a social fabric that will increase leadership opportunities, retention and innovation.

• Develop Infrastructure The Dakota Fiber Initiative’s work is key to the region’s success. Several companies have shown interest and intent to increase Internet speed. We must continue to push this effort forward and as consumers, purchase the product to lower costs for all.

BUSINESS • Distribute Capital An active angel fund and increasing involvement of angel investors in our economy will be key to launching products.

The State of North Dakota’s tax incentive for Angel Investors has shown results, and we’ll need the leadership in Bismarck to bet on this area to continue the positive momentum.

The ND Department of Commerce’s Technology Based Entrepreneurship Grant program has also been hugely impactful and has the ability to create even more impact with expanded funding that can be provided during our legislature’s next session.

• Keep Growing!

• Bet on the Arts What does the arts community have to do with startups?

A lot. Artists are drivers of culture and we must embrace and support their efforts and creativity. Emerging Prairie tries to use art venues and pay local artists to showcase their work with events. We have a strong start, yet each of us must continue to support local artists however we can in order for this arena and our region to prosper across all segments of our community.

• Invest in Events

• Economic Gardening Jim Gartin and the folks at the Greater FM Economic Development Corporation encourage local firms to use local service providers to scale.

Having apps built by Myriad Mobile or Simply Made Apps, embracing the Design Studio launched by Flint and using local legal firms to handle business will be important. We need to use local services and bet on early ventures to launch more successful organizations.

• Deepen Ties in the Region Brookings, Bismarck, Minneapolis, Rochester, Yankton, Sioux Falls and Winnipeg’s startup communities are getting more organized. These communities can play a vital role for launching companies, establishing early markets for products and sharing ideas.

These relationships can be key for the region.

Arthur Ventures, Intelligent InSites, Flint Communications and Myriad Mobile have created industry events that bring attention and visitors to the region. These events are critical for all of us to thrive as they bring new ideas, collaborations and opportunities.

• Believe in the Entrepreneur For years, I’ve shared that the best question to ask an entrepreneur is why their idea can work. We have plenty of folks that are self-appointed devil’s advocates. We don’t need more of these folks. We need champions, believers and buyers. Let’s be quick to become customers, try new things and move ideas forward.

The folks at Appareo, Aldevron, Intelligent InSites and Myriad Mobile are growing. We need their efforts to stay focused and aggressive as they become great companies.

• Break Down Silos We need the integration of the established organizations such as Nokia and Microsoft to mingle with our up and comers like Medytex and AdShark. The integration of leadership and collaboration between established and emerging companies is key as ideas can come to life with special partnerships.

• Leadership Going to the Bottom Tim Brookins, Terri Zimmerman and Joel Jorgenson are examples of established tech leaders who are mentoring and supporting new initiatives. We need our established leadership to get involved and support the new ideas. Mr. Scheel, Mr. Offutt, Ms. Stoker – we’d love to have

you get in the middle of our growing tech community!

• Encourage Diversity Groups like Girl Develop It Fargo are helping diversify the male-dominated tech industry. Although women start businesses at a higher rate than men, and achieve 20 percent more revenue with 50 percent less invested, they are awarded angel fund investing at low rates. We require womencentered efforts to bridge the gap, encourage women to become entrepreneurs and support those already in our midst.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Emerging Prairie is a digital media company focused on connecting the community with local startups, technology and innovation.

It was founded in 2013 by a group of entrepreneurs. You can read Emerging Prairie’s online publication at emergingprairie.com You can also contact Greg Tehven at greg@ emergingprairie.com.

EVENTS

JANUARY EVENT

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

ONE WORLD ONE SKY: BIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE

January through March. Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

All ages are welcome to attend this planetarium event where children will watch, interact and count down the sunset with their friends from Seasame Street. mnstate.edu/planetarium MSUM Planetarium 1104 7th Ave. S, Moorhead

NDSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ORAL ROBERTS 2nd at 4 p.m.

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

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NDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ORAL ROBERTS

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gun enthusiasts and collectors are welcome to browse, buy, sell or trade at this event. dtgca.net Civic Center 207 4th St. N, Fargo

MSUM MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ST. MARY’S 2nd at 1 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ST. MARY’S 2nd at 3 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

MSUM MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. WINONA STATE 3rd at 6 p.m.

msumdragons.com Alex Nemzek Hall 1711 6th Ave, Moorhead

2nd at 8 p.m.

msumdragons.com Alex Nemzek Hall 1711 6th Ave, Moorhead

DAKOTA TERRITORY GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION SHOW

NDSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 4th at 1 p.m.

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

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INAUGURAL EGGS & ISSUES: LT. GOV. DREW WRIGLEY

5th from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Connect with the most interesting topics, influential public figures and industry leaders poised to make decisions about local, state and federal issues. fmchamber.com Radisson Hotel Fargo 201 5th St. N, Fargo

6th from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

In this Pint-Size Explorers winter program for ages 4 to 6, kids will learn about all the ways animals get around. $10 for zoo members and $15 for non-members. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. BETHEL 7th at 7:45 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

NDSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. IUPUI 8th at 7 p.m.

gobison.com Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1301 Centennial Blvd, Fargo

COURTNEY’S COMEDY CLUB

8th - 10th, Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Enjoy live stand up from Bengt Washburn and Ben San Del.

NOON ORGAN CONCERT

8th at 12 p.m.

Organist Alex Swanson will be playing this special concert. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation for the local food pantry. fargotheatre.org Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. ST. NORBERT 9th at 7 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 S 24th St, Moorhead

FARGO FORCE VS. DES MOINES

9th and 10th at 7:05 p.m.

Force fans won’t want to miss this exciting two night event as Fargo takes on Des Moines. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

AWESOME ART AFTERNOON

10th at 1 - 3 p.m.

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs by the Fargo Park District. Have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided. fargoparks.com Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center 1104 2nd Ave. S Fargo

YOUNG ARTISTS SOLO COMPETITION

10th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

High schoolers in grades 10-12 who play piano or an orchestra instrument are invited to compete for scholarships, cash and a chance to perform with the FM Symphony. theartspartnership.net Concordia College 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

3rd from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 4th from

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4th at 4 p.m.

I LIKE TO MOVE IT! MOVE IT!

2nd at 7 p.m.

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

NDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN? - BUSINESS - HEALTH - COMMUNITY - DINING -A&E

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EVENTS PAWS FOR READING

10th from 1 - 3 p.m.

Every second Saturday of the month, developing readers grades one through six can read to a four-legged friend.

Pre-registration is required for the 15-minute sessions. fargolibrary.com Fargo Public Library - Main Lilbrary 102 3rd St. N, Fargo

FASHION IN THE WORLD OF DOWNTON ABBEY

10th from 2 - 3 p.m.

NDSU’s Dr. Ann Braaten will present fashion from the Edwardian Era to the 1920s, the years in which PBS’s hit show “Downton Abbey” takes place. Tea and snacks will be served. cityoffargo.com Fargo Public Library - Main Library 102 3rd St. N, Fargo

gratitude for you and the entirety of the community in a public way. Join them at ecce: art + yoga for this free event. emergingprairie.com ecce art + yoga 216 Broadway N, Fargo

WINTER DAYS

14th - 22nd Winter Days offers activities for all ages.

Some of the highlights each year include the Silver Snowflake Search, Passport to $500, the Senior Luncheon, Snow Sculpture and Coloring contest, Book Bag Sale, Sleigh Rides and Sledding Party, HockeyFest, Chili Cookoff and Salsa Contest and more. wfparks.org West Fargo

SALES FORCE TRANSFORMATION

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead

14th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join Tamara Anderson of Dale Carnegie Business Group of ND as she talks about changes in the role of sales professionals, how you make the shift from product selling to consultative selling and how to set your team up for confidently embracing these new strategies.

SATURDAY FUN NIGHTS

fmchamber.com Hilton Garden Inn Fargo 4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. LAWRENCE 10th at 2 p.m.

10th from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Parents, drop your kids off at the YMCA where they can enjoy climbing, gym games, XerZone and more. Call 701-293-9622 with any questions. Price is $18 for YMCA members and $25 for non-members. ymcacassclay.org Schlossman YMCA 4243 19th Ave. S, Fargo

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BRIDAL PREVUE

11th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come to the valley’s largest and longest running bridal event. Learn about new trends, latest fashions and styles, gift ideas, venue choices and honeymoon ideas. Meet with the best vendors in the valley to plan your perfect day. bridalprevue.com Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St. N, Fargo

EMERGING PRAIRIE PRESENTS 1 MILLION THANKS 13th from 7 - 9 p.m.

Emerging Prairie wants to show their

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QUIN DAHLE

15th - 17th, Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Come out for a unique and original stand up performance by Quin Dahle and Brad Stewart. courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

STATE OF THE CITIES

15th from 8 - 9:30 a.m.

The Mayors of Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth will share their vision, highlight the hurdles, funding mechanisms and more that will affect our cities in the upcoming year. You’ll get the answers to the questions most affecting your business and organization. fmwfchamber.com Ramada Plaza and Suites Conference Center 1635 42nd St. S, Fargo

GAMES GALORE “FIGHT THE FROST” INDOOR CARNIVAL

16th 3 - 9 p.m., 17th 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., 18th 12 - 5 p.m.

Get out of the cold and come enjoy this family friendly event featuring many fun activities! More than 35 inflatable games, mechanical bull, laser tag, eight obstacle courses, Wiped Out, NDSU Bison Bounce N Slide and a “kiddie land.” Free parking!

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fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT HOLIDAY PARTY

16th from 6-11 p.m.

This 21+ event by Goldmark will feature a social hour, dinner, door prizes, casino night and grand prize drawings.

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead

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NDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. WESTERN ILLINOIS 16th at 7 p.m.

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. ST. JOHN’S 16th at 7 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead

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DWIGHT YOAKAM

16th at 8 p.m.

Country legend Dwight Yoakam has recorded more than 30 hit singles and has sold over 25 million records since the early 1980s. This show will include 10 $100 raffles and a chance to win Yoakam’s guitar. starcasino.com Shooting Star Casino 777 South Casino Rd, Mahnomen, Minn.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

16th from 7 - 11 a.m.

For $7 you’ll get your fill of buttermilk or Swedish pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds benefit Masonic community events and projects.

Masonic Family Center 1815 11th St. N, Moorhead

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EVENTS NDSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. FORT WAYNE 17th at 2 p.m. gobison.com

Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse 1301 Centennial Blvd, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. ST. JOHN’S 17th at 2 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 S 24th St, Moorhead

PARTICLE

18th at 7 p.m.

Hear livetronica music: a blend of rock, jazz, funk, and electronica. Band members include Gould, Pujalet and Molitz.

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particlepeople.com The Aquarium 226 Broadway, Fargo

STORYTIME & CRAFTS WITH MISS ND JACKY ARNESS

19th at 10 a.m.

Join Miss North Dakota Jacky Arness for storytime and crafts. This event is geared for 3 to 8 year olds, but all ages are welcome. cityoffargo.com Fargo Public Library - Carlson Branch 2801 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

HOCKEYFEST

19th from 1 – 5 p.m.

Free event for the public with a free matinee movie, open skate and much more! Pepsi products and popcorn, while supplies last.

passion or interest in the many niches of the e-commerce industry. Each ticket includes coffee and orange juice. $10 a ticket. emergingprairie.com The Boiler Room 210 Broadway N, Fargo

NETWORKING TO BUSINESS LUNCH: WORK-LIFE BALANCE

20th from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eric Piela of Flint Communications shares tools, technologies and philosophies of balancing work and home life. fmwfchamber.com Family Wellness 2960 Seter Parkway S, Fargo

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CARLETON 21st at 5:45 p.m. gocobbers.com

Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CARLETON 21st at 7:45 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

COURTNEY’S COMEDY CLUB

22nd - 24th, Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Join stand up comedians Tanyalee Davis and Josh Florhaug for a night of fun and laughter.

fargoparks.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ST. OLAF

CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

19th at 7 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

E-COMMERCE BREAKFAST AT THE BOILER ROOM

22nd from 8 - 10 a.m.

This event identifies challenges women face attaining leadership roles and focuses on mentoring opportunities for women. fmwfchamber.com Microsoft 1 Lone Tree Rd. S, Fargo

JANUARY OFF THE CLOCK

22nd from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Come check out this Wurst Bier Hallwith some fellow young professionals, and be sure to bring your business cards. Appetizers will be provided and beverages are available. fmwfchamber.com Wurst Bier Hall 630 1st Ave. N, Suite 1, Fargo

RED RIVER VALLEY BOAT AND MARINE PRODUCTS SHOW

23rd from 12 - 9 p.m., 24th from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and 25th from 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

North Dakota’s best boat show returns for its 23rd year. The event features all that is new in boats, docks, marine electronics and accessories. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 N. University Dr, Fargo

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S HOCKEY VS. AUGSBURG 23rd at 7 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead

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RALPHIE MAY

23rd at 8 p.m.

This comedian got his start on NBC’s first season of “Last Comic Standing” and has since been touring the country and making movies. starcasino.com Shooting Star Casino 777 South Casino Rd, Mahnomen, Minn.

THE 55TH ANNUAL RED RIVER VALLEY COIN CLUB SHOW

24th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m, 25th 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

If you collect or just have an interest in seeing a variety of coins, join the Red River Valley Coin Club for their annual show!

Free admission and open to the public. redrivervalleycoinclub.org Baymont Inn & Suites 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. HAMLINE

20th at 7:30 a.m.

E-commerce breakfast is back, with an early morning specialty of networking and French toast. All that is needed to attend is a

24th at 1 p.m.

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EVENTS gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S HOCKEY VS. AUGSBURG 24th at 2 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 S 24th St, Moorhead

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. HAMLINE 24th at 3 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

SPARKLES AND FROST GALA

24th at 7:30 p.m.

This black-tie gala presented by the Miss North Dakota United States Organization will feature appetizers, champagne, a cash bar and prizes. Support goes to Be the Match organization. bethematchfoundation.org/goto/missndus Max Lounge 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo

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LISA LAMPANELLI

24th at 8 p.m.

You’ve seen her on talk shows, comedy central roasts and even her own hour-long comedy special on HBO. Now you can see stand up standout Lisa Lampanelli, live. jadepresents.com/lisa-lampanelli-fargo The Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway, Fargo

WOMEN CONNECT: CLIMBING THE LATTER IN STILETTOS

CONCORDIA MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ST. JOHN’S 28th at 7:45 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

KRIS SHAW

29th - 31st, Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Comedians Kris Shaw and Will Spottedbear entertain with a night of comedy.

THE 7 MINDSETS FOR SUCCESS

teresainspires.com Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting 4200 19th Ave. S, Fargo

NDSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. DENVER 29th at 7 p.m.

gobison.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. HAMLINE 30th at 7 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead

fmwfchamber.com Hilton Garden Inn Fargo 4351 17th Ave. S, Fargo

concordiacollege.edu/calendar/music Knutson Campus Center 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

27th at 7:30 p.m.

This hit Broadway musical is based on Disney’s classic animated film. The show features lavish costumes and dazzling production numbers. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. ST. BENEDICT 28th at 5:45 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

FAMILY WINTER-IFIC DAY

fargoparks.com Edgewood Winter Chalet 19 Golf Course Ave. N, Fargo

29th at 1 p.m.

Teresa Lewis, a certified 7 mindsets speaker, will teach you the mindsets, identify the counter mindsets that can derail us and identify strategies to get better results.

Improve your business and your life.

30th at 7:30 p.m.

Hear a variety of music from a first-rate repertoire ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to Spanish, Latin American, Romantic and Contemporary.

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MONSTER JAM

30th at 7:30 p.m. and 31st at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

See all of your favorite monster trucks tearing it up live. It’s a night of smashing, crashing and action you won’t want to miss. fargodome.com FargoDome 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo

FORCE VS. BLOOMINGTON

30th and 31st at 7:05 p.m.

The Force play Bloomington in this intense two night matchup. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

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starcasino.com Shooting Star Casino 777 South Casino Rd, Mahnomen, Minn.

31st at 1 p.m.

Fun for the entire family. Free Clydesdale sleigh rides, cross-country ski rental and downhill sledding.

MINNEAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET WITH COLETTE ILLARDE

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

31st at 8 a.m.

Proceeds from this 5K go to Helping Hands Food Shelf in Mahnomen, Minn., and all runners receive a fleece headband to battle the cold.

courtneyscomedyclub.com Courtney’s Comedy Club 600 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

27th from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Lynette Lewis shares concepts from her popular book “Climbing the Ladder in Stilettos,” which is full of tools and strategies for achieving personal and professional dreams, navigating tough people and situations and much more.

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FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON 5K

CONCORDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. MACALESTER 31st at 1 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

CONCORDIA MEN’S HOCKEY VS. HAMLINE 31st at 2 p.m.

gocobbers.com Moorhead Sports Center 324 24th St. S, Moorhead

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31st at 3 p.m.

gocobbers.com Concordia College Memorial Auditorium 901 8th St. S, Moorhead

FIRE & ICE HEART BALL

31st from 5 p.m. - midnight Join Essentia Health and the American Heart Association in celebrating the lives of those saved from heart disease. This blacktie event includes dinner, live entertainment and an auction.

20142015fargoheartball.ahaevents.org Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

FROZEN FANTASY FAMILY DANCE

31st from 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Create some winter magic by bringing the whole family out to this semi-formal dance.

The evening will consist of music, dancing and refreshments. fargoparks.com Baymont Inn & Suites 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo

MASTERWORKS III: ALL BEETHOVEN

31st at 7:30 p.m.

The FM Symphony launches its month long “All Beethoven” festival. fmsymphony.org Festival Concert Hall at NDSU 1301 12th Ave. N, Fargo

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH Lars and the Joe Pony Show – The Windbreak TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s Special Guest – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH Pitcher Duster Duo – Dempsey’s Von Nixon – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Vinegar Strokes – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Singer/Songwriter Night with Darrin Wentz – Bar Nine THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH Pennyroyal – The Aquarium Harwood Groove Components – The Hodo Todd Sisson – Tailgators Great Outdoors – The Windbreak GC – Max Lounge

JAN. 9TH-10TH FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH Boots – The Aquarium Church of Cash – Dempsey’s Ciro & Topher – Lucky’s 13 MTV’s – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Brat Pack Radio – Shotgun Sally’s Babylon – The Pickled Parrot The Ringers – Speck’s Bar Acoustic Addiction – Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn Neptune Men – VFW Downtown Good for Gary – The Windbreak Church of Cash – Bar Nine Mark Proulx – Max Lounge SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH Gorgatron – The Aquarium Carluster Crumblebee Orchestra – Dempsey’s Kenny Rudd – Hennessy’s Irish Pub 8th Hour – Hooligans Ciro & Topher – Lucky’s 13 Wicked Drive – Rick’s Bar

MTV’s – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Babylon – The Pickled Parrot The Vistas – Sidestreet Rhyme or Reason – Shotgun Sally’s The Ringers – Speck’s Bar Acoustic Addiction – Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn Neptune Men – VFW Downtown Good for Gary – The Windbreak Pitcher and Duster – Max Lounge

JAN. 18TH-22ND SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH Particle – The Aquarium Skyline – The Windbreak Heartist, Sycamour & Brightwell- New Direction TUESDAY, JANUARY 20TH Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s

JAN. 11TH-15TH

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST Lars and Joe Pony Show – Hennessy’s Irish Pub 2 Guys 1 Cajone – O’Leary’s (Moorhead) Contension – Bar Nine

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH Singer/Songwriter Night hosted by Darrin Wentz – The Hodo Mourning After – The Windbreak

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome – The HoDo Vinegar Strokes – JC Chumley’s Redline – The Windbreak Todd Sisson – Tailgators Evergreen Grass Band – Bar Nine Warren Christianson – Max Lounge

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13TH Open Mic Night w/ Mick Klein – Shotgun Sally’s WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH Tiny Moving Parts – The Aquarium OB Juan and the Amigos – Dempsey’s Mike Holtz – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Lars and Joe Pony Show – Bar Nine

JAN. 23RD-24TH

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH Michael D – The Windbreak Todd Sisson – Tailgators The Blues Band – The HoDo Keisha Adams – Max Lounge

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD Mictlan – The Aquarium Moody River Band – Dempsey’s Madd Hatter – Lucky’s 13 David Lee – Bar Nine 32 Below – The Windbreak Loy Ave – The Pickled Parrot Mourning After – Rick’s Bar Strange Daze – Shotgun Sally’s The Coolers – VFW Downtown Helena Handbasket – The Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Erik Hedman – Max Lounge

JAN. 16TH-17TH FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH Poitin – Dempsey’s Mix Theory – Garage Bar The Deadbeats – Lucky’s 13 Groovetones – VFW Downtown Mike Holtz – Max Lounge Van Ruins – The Pickled Parrot San Haven Chuckle – Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn Hangman’s Joke – Rick’s Bar Devon Worley – The Windbreak The Roosters – Shotgun Sally’s

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH Dextrious – The Aquarium Alex Rossi and the Root City Band – Dempsey’s The Blues Band – Hennessy’s Irish Pub S.O.L – Hooligan’s C.O.D – Lucky’s 13 Groovetones – VFW Downtown Van Ruins – The Pickled Parrot San Haven Chuckle – Spirits Lounge at the Holiday Inn Chaos in Question – Rick’s Bar Blimp (Led Zeppelin Tribute) – Sidestreet GB Leighton – The Windbreak Redline – Shotgun Sally’s

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH Boys N The Barrels – The Aquarium Frogleg – Dempsey’s Moody River Band – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Electric Rehab – Hooligan’s Madd Hatter – Lucky’s 13 8th Hour – The Windbreak Loy Ave – The Pickled Parrot

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Mourning After – Rick’s Bar Save Me CJ – Shotgun Sally’s The Coolers – VFW Downtown Helena Handbasket – The Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Frostfire – O’Leary’s (Moorhead)

JAN. 25TH-29TH

LOCAL MUSIC VENUES NEED TO FIND THE HOTSPOT? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS HELPFUL GUIDE.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH October Road – The Windbreak

THE AQUARIUM

luckys13pub.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH Dub Trio – Dempsey’s Dan Christianson – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Vinegar Strokes – Bar Nine

BAR NINE

1410 9th St.. E, West Fargo maxloungend.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH Animal Lover – The Aquarium Extreme Guitar Tour – Garage Bar Urho – The HoDo Todd Sisson – Tailgators Boomtown – The Windbreak Tom Peckskamp – Max Lounge Cloud Gavin, The Retakes – The New Direction

DEMPSEY’S

226 Broadway, Fargo

505 3rd Ave N, Fargo thepickledparrotbar.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH Open Mic Night w/ Mick Klein – Shotgun Sally’s

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH 8 Bit Perception – The Aquarium Mitchell Yard – Dempsey’s Joyride – Lucky’s 13 Hometown Zero – The Pickled Parrot Low Standards – Rick’s Bar Junk FM – Shotgun Sally’s Mark Waldera (Blues Band) – Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Flashback – VFW Downtown Boomtown – The Windbreak SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST San Haven Chuckle – Dempsey’s Poitin – Hennessy’s Irish Pub Contention – Hooligan’s The Roosters – JC Chumley’s Neptune Men – Lucky’s 13 Mike Holtz – Max Lounge Hometown Zero – The Pickled Parrot Low Standards – Rick’s Bar Davis – Sidestreet Dirty Word – Shotgun Sally’s Mark Waldera (Blues Band) – Spirits Lounge at The Holiday Inn Flashback – VFW Downtown Hitchville – The Windbreak Sophie Thiel and Tim Thompson – Max Lounge

226 Broadway, Fargo (Above Dempsey’s) facebook.com/pages/The-Aquarium

MAX LOUNGE

1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo barninefargo.com

PICKLED PARROT RICK’S

dempseyspublichouse.com

2721 Main Ave, Fargo ricks-bar.com

GARAGE BAR

3108 9th St. S, Moorhead

SHOTGUN SALLY’S

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1515 42nd St. S, Fargo shotgunsallys.com

HENNESSY’S IRISH PUB 4323 45th St. S, Fargo hennessys-irishpub.com

SIDESTREET

301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo sidestreetpubfargo.com

HODO

101 Broadway, Fargo hoteldonaldson.com

SPECK’S

HOOLIGANS

SPIRIT’S LOUNGE (HOLIDAY INN)

2611 Main Ave, Fargo

3330 Sheyenne St.., West Fargo hooliganswestfargo.com

3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo fargohi.com

JC CHUMLEY’S

TAILGATORS

JT CIGARRO

VFW: DOWNTOWN

322 Main Ave, Fargo tailgatorsfargond.com

1608 Main Ave, Moorhead jcchumleys.com

202 Broadway, Fargo

4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo jtcigarro.com

WINDBREAK

3150 39th St. S, Fargo thewindbreak.com

LUCKY’S 13

4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo

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DRINK SPECIALS

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

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$.99 16 oz. Miller, Coors & Bud $1.99 Dos Equis Amber

$3 Margaritas (original, rocks or blended) All Day

$4.99 pitchers of Miller, Coors & Bud $5.99 Dos Equis

$1.50 domestic beer & regular margaritas

$5 Jumbo Margaritas

$2 Mexican beers

$2.50 Morgans& Bacardi Limon $3 Iced teas

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

2 for 1 everyday Noon - 7 p.m.

$2 off margaritas $3 Coronas/ Corona Lights

$2 UV vodkas

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

$2 Long Island teas $3 Jeremiah Weed teas

$5 mucho drinks

$5 sangrias

$8 pitchers of Bud Light

Happy Hour drink specials All Day

Mini Mug Night

Mug Night

$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers

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

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

Mug Night

$4 32oz domestic draws $3.25 wells

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

$2 PBR Pounders 3 - 6 p.m.

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

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

Ladies Night All you can drink wells for $5 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

3 for 1s 9 p.m.Midnight

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr, Fargo

Birthday Buckets

Mug Night

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

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

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

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

Buffalo Wild Wings 3 area locations

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

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

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

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

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

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

$2.50 You-call-its 9 p.m. - Midnight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$3.50 tall domestic taps & import bottles All Day

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

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

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

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

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

Big Mug Monday: $4.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills

$2.50 You Call It, “Top Shelf Excluded”

Happy Hour 4 p.m. – Close, $2.95 Domestic Taps, Bottles, and Wells, $2.95 Iceholes

$1 Taps, $2.95 Icehole and Fireball

Domestic Beer & A Shot For $7, Old School Teas & Stumplifters $2.95

Acapulco 1150 36th St. S, Fargo, ND

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

Bison Turf 1211 N University Dr, Fargo Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway, Fargo Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo The Bowler 2630 S University Dr, Fargo

Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 N University Dr, Fargo

2 for 1 appetizers until 9 p.m.

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$2.50 Morgans, Bacardi’s & $3 Tito’s all day, Buy one drink/beer, get 2nd for $.55

$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day $2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars 8 a.m. – Noon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR Tall Boy’s

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Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

Rum-Day: $3 Malibus, Bacardis & Morgans

$2 domestic taps or 2 for 1 wells

$3 premium wells

$3.25 specialty or import bottles or taps

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

$3 Old Styles and $4.25 Jamesons

Happy Hour drink specials 4 p.m. close

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

$2.75 domestic bottles $3 Bacardis

$2.75 domestic bottles $1 off martinis

$3.50 Stolis $3.50 domestic taps

$3.50 Crown Royals $3.50 taps

$3.75 teas $3 Windsors

$3 Smirnoffs $3 Morgans

Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo

$3.25 Crown Royals

$2.75 Bacardis

$2.50 Windsors

$2.95 Morgans $3.75 Jack Daniels

$3.25 import bottles $2.95 Jim Beams

$3.25 import bottles $3.75 Jagermeisters

$2.50 rail vodkas $2.50 Windsors

Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo

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

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $2.25 taps

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.,$2.75 select whiskeys $2.75 import bottles $2.75 Micro Domestic Beers

Happy Hour All Day

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3.25 Stolis All Day $3.25 Goldschlager & Icehole 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

Any special throughout the week is honored all day long.

Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

$5 cocktails, martinis, wines, spirits & skinnies (low cal drinks) from noon to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close

JT Cigarro 4554 7th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.50 domestic bottles $3 wells All Day

Mug Night 5 p.m. - Close

Ladies Night $5 domestic taps and wells

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

Happy Hour until 8 p.m.

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

$2.50 domestic bottles $3 wells All Day

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

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

Mug Night 5 - 9 p.m.

$3.50 teas 3 p.m. - Close

$2.95 selected pounders 8 p.m. - Close

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

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

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

$2.25 short domestic beers

$2.50 Coronas/ Corona Lights 1/2 price margaritas

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

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

Happy Hour 3 - 6 p.m.

$2.50 mimosas $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Wine Club 4 - 9 p.m.

Pay the Day Taps College night: $2.50 misc. drinks from 9-11 p.m.

$1.50 Taps, teas & Captain, College night: $2.50 misc. drinks from 9-11 p.m.

Northern Gentleman’s Club 325 10th St.. N, Fargo Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine 5 - 10 p.m. $5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

Wine Club Night from 4 - 10 p.m.

Happy Hour all day – $1.25 off all drinks & $2.50 mimosas 12 - 4 p.m.

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

$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas/ Skip-N-Go Naked 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

$2.95 Domestic Pints 6-close & 2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

2-4-1’s drinks from 3-6 p.m.

College night: $2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m.

College night: $2.50 misc. drinks from 9 - 11 p.m., 99 cent teas & select dom. bottles 7-9 p.m.

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $3 Fireball (9p-close), $3.50 Jameson

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $3 Morgans, $4 Domestic Tap Jars, $4.50 Chuck Norris

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $7 Craft Tap Jars, $8 Well Jars, $4 Water Moccasins

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Ice Hole, $4 Crown Royal, $5 Patron

Happy Hour from 4 to 9 p.m. $3 Malibu, $3 Windsor, $5 Chuck Norris

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

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

$2 off all glasses of wine & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass

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

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.

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

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off original cocktails from 6 to close

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $5 domestic pitchers 9 p.m. to close

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. $2 off all canned/ bottled beers and 2 for 1 rail drinks from 9 to close

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

$4 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar from 12 to 5, $3 You Call It’s for service industry all day

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

$3.75 Crown Royals $3.95 Crown Blacks

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

Mug Club Night $3.75 Jack Daniels/ teas

$3.25 UV vodkas

$3.25 import and specialty bottles $3.25 Ice Hole shots

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

Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 12oz domestic draws All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$2.50 Morgans & Windsors All Day

$2.50 teas $7.50 domestic pitchers

Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (2for-1 drinks)

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

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

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight ½ price bottles of wine

$1 off drinks 9 p.m.

- Midnight

$3.75 Jamesons $.75 off craft bottles

College night with ID All Day Happy Hour

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

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

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

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light Bottles

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

$2.95 pounders

$3 Bacardis & Jim Beams

Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

Buckets of beer- 4 for $12. Bottled beer is priced at $4 every day.

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo

Radisson 201 5th St. N Fargo Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo

Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo

Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo

$3.50 Stolis $3.75 Summit pints

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

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

$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles. $3.40 Morgans

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

$2.80 All wells $5.25 Busch Light pitchers

$2.95 Morgans $3.95 Jack Daniels

$2.95 whiskeys & Barefoot wines

$3.25 import and craft beers $3.25 Smirnoffs

$3.25 UV drinks

$2.75 wells $3.35 20oz taps

All drinks are doubles for price of singles on Tuesdays from 7-11 p.m.

Tea Night- $3 teas from 7-11 p.m.

Ultimate Margarita Night-$12 21 ounce ultimate jumbo margarita

$2.50 tap beer pints $3.50 talls

$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink

College night 1/2 price any beer

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

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

1/2 off pitchers 7 10 p.m.

$3 pounders $3.50 Bloody Marys

$3.50 Crown Royals $3 UVs

$2 domestic bottles and $3 Morgans

$7.25 domestic pitchers $2.50 Schnapps $2.50 well drinks

$3.50 import bottles $3.50 gator teas $2.50 Schnapps

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

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

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

$5 select Jack Daniels

$3 martinis 1/2 off bottles of wine

$3 select appetizers and drinks

Happy Hour during Bison game

$5 select drinks & Happy Hour during Vikings game

$6 domestic pitchers

$3 bar pours

$2.75 domestic pounders

$3 domestic bottles $3 long island teas

Happy Hour 11 a.m.

- 5 p.m. $3 Long Island teas

Happy Hour All Day

$1 off Bourbons

$1 off Moonshine and $1 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close

TGI Fridays 4100 13th Ave. S, Fargo VFW 202 Broadway N, Fargo Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave, Fargo

$3 Bloody Marys $7 bottomless mimosas

$2.75 Morgans

$1 off Margaritas

$2 PBR Pounders 8 p.m. to close

$1 off Mexico Mule

$1 off Sangria, $3 Mimosas from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and $1 margaritas from 9 p.m. to close

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Windbreak Saloon & Casino 3150 39th St..

S, Fargo

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

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

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

Service industry night 2 for 1’s from 9 p.m.

- Midnight

Happy Hour All Day. $1 off drinks

Domestic bottles & Morgans for $2.95

$2.75 Windsors $2.85 Jack Daniels

$3.50 Long Island teas $3.95 Crown Royals

$3.30 Smirnoffs $3.85 Malibus

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

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

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3.25 tall domestic taps 7 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $2.50 domestic bottles 9 p.m. close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3 Captain Morgan and Chuck Norris 8 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $5 pitchers of PBR 8 p.m. - close

$1 off beer, wine, & cocktails 3-6 p.m. $3.25 Stolis and Bacardis 8 p.m. close

$3.50 Crown Royals & Long Island Teas 8 p.m. - close

$3.25 tall domestic taps & import bottles All day

Service Industry Night: $2.50 youcall-its and $3.50 Morgans from 9 p.m. to midnight

$.50 domestic taps from 7 to 9 p.m. and $ domestic bottles and wells from 9:30 to 11 p.m.

$2.50 domestic pints and $3.50 premium pints from 8 p.m. to midnight

$6.50 domestic pitchers and $2.50 Smirnoffs from 9 p.m. to midnight

$2.50 domestic bottles and Captain Morgans from 8 to 10 p.m.

$6 domestic pitchers

$2.50 domestic bottles and wells all day

2 for 1 wells 9 p.m.

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$3 imports

$5 cover for ladies night, guys get in free from 9 p.m. midnight

$3.50 32 oz. Mug night and refills on domestics

Free Jello shots with drink order 9 p.m. - close

$4 32 oz. Mug day refills all day

$4 Bloodies, Caesars and Margaritas all day

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead

$1.75 bottles $4 martinis

2 for 1 drinks

$4.25 pitchers

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

$4.25 pitchers

Bloody Mary specials $4.95 pitchers

$1.95 grande beers All Day

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

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Happy Hour 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m.

Bloody Marys special

Sunday Funday $5 domestic pitchers All Day

$2.75 Morgans

2 for 1 8 - 11 p.m.

$2.75 whiskeys

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

Late night Happy Hour 9 p.m. Midnight

$5 pitchers All Day

Bloody Mary special

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

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

Mug night 8 p.m. $5 mugs

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

$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis 8 p.m.

$3 teas & bomb shots 8 p.m.

$6 domestic pitchers & $2.50 Icehole All Day

$2.50 domestic bottles All Day

$3 domestic talls All Day

$3.50 well margaritas, $3 Corona & Dos Equis

$2.50 Morgans & Bacardis All Day

$3 well drinks 7 p.m. - close

$3 bomb shots 8 p.m. - Midnight

Max Lounge 1490 9th St.. E, West Fargo

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & 9​ - 11 p.m. & Service industry night- $2 off drinks from 4 p.m. - Close

All bottles of wine 1/2 price​ all night. ​ Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Martinis will be $9 all night. Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​ 9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. & ​9 - 11 p.m.

Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

$5 AngryBalls, $14 Bucket of Beers, $3.50 Crown Royal

$2.50 house Wines, $5 house Martinis

$14 Buck of Beers, $3 Malibu Drinks

$3 Windsor/Jameson/Canadian Club, $3 domestic Bottles

$3.50 Bomb Shots, Vodka Drinks and $5 Vodka Redbulls

$3.50 Morgan & Bacardi, $3 Fireball shots

$3 Sunday Funday Shot, $3.50 tall domestic taps, $2.50 domestic bottles

Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St., West Fargo

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Happy Hour 8 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Spicy Pie 745 31st Ave. E. Ste 110, West Fargo

$1 off 20oz taps or $.75 off 16oz taps

$3 you-call-its

$6 domestic & $7 import pitchers

$2 whiskey drinks

$2 rum drinks

$2 vodka drinks

$3 Bloody Mary’s and/or Caesars

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

Mug night

Mug night

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

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

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

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

Happy Hour All Day

$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7 to 11 p.m.

$3 32oz domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots Rumple Minze, Goldschlager & Romana Sambuca from 7 to 11 p.m.

Hump Day Happy Hour 3-7 p.m., Windsor $3, Wu Tang Shots $3 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Rum Night $3 Cristal & Limon, Domestic Pitchers $6 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8 p.m. from 7 to 11 p.m.

Ron Diaz Night $2.75, Sex with Strangers $3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars from 7 to 11 p.m.

$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: well drinks & domestic beer (12oz cans and bottles) $2 from 7 to 11 p.m.

$3 Jag $6.50 mug $2.50 Ice Hole

$3 Bacardis $2.75 Dr. Mcgillicuddy’s

$3 Jeremiah Weed $3 UV vodkas

$3 Morgans $2 Jags

$3 Jack Daniels

$3 Jim Beams $3 Bloody Marys/ Caesars

$3 Bloody Caesars $3.50 Sambuca

Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

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

S, Moorhead

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

WEST FARGO Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy, West Fargo Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St., West Fargo

Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo

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

SHOPPING

SHOPPING MAP GOT THE URGE TO SHOP? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

FARGO’S FINEST C - ONE HERD 321 - VANITY 244 - HALBERSTADT'S 213 - BROADWAY SHOE CO.

(COMING SOON) 605 - STABO SCANDINAVIAN

IMPORTS LL - BIG NICK'S SPORTS

CARDS & MORE

630 - SPORTS CITY 639 - LUX SPA 642 - NAILS PRO 206 - SHIRT SHOP IN THE

MALL 337 - WIMMER'S DIAMONDS 503 – CREATIVE KITCHEN 503 – CREATIVE KITCHEN 405 – ALMOST FAMOUS

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WEST ACRES MALL

As the largest mall between the Cities and Seattle, Wash., West Acres Mall is a huge draw for FargoMoorhead. It’s filled with household names from across the nation, but we’ve highlighted stores that are homegrown out Fargo and the Midwest.

Stop by these HIGHLIGHTED stores and help support local business owners.

706 – WEST ACRES

PHARMACY 820 – JOE’S CAJUN CAFÉ &

GRILL 840 – RISING BREAD CO. 900 – LIGHTHOUSE COFFEE B – SASSY FOX 601 – CINAMEN ROLL CO. 601 – COOLBIRD CREAMERY C – SPORTULA

900 – LIGHTHOUSE COFFEE C – PILLOW PETS LL – EZ ALTERATIONS 701 – PETS R’ INN 232 – R & G SHOES LL – JEWELRY & WATCH

REPAIR A – MOXIE JAVA C – APPLE POCKET 517 – EYECARE ASSOCIATES

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MALL DIRECTORY A QUICK LIST OF EVERYTHING THE MALL HAS TO OFFER.

Department Stores 300 200 500 600

– Herberger’s – JCPenney – Macy’s – Sears

Apparel − Women

310 – Aeropostale 326 – American Eagle

Outfitters 237 – Apricot Lane Boutique 301 – Boot Barn 314 – Buckle 325 – Chico’s 233 – Christopher & Banks/ CJ Banks 228 – Eddie Bauer 401 – Evereve (Formerly Hot Mama) 610 – Express 627 – Forever 21 305 – francesca’s 309 – Gap 320 – Hollister 626 – Hot Topic 618 – Lane Bryant 236 – Limited 313 – LOFT 334 – Maurices 248 – Motherhood Maternity 613 – New York & Company C – ONE HERD 330 – PINK 630 – SPORTS CITY 501 – Talbots 709 – Tip Top Tux 321 – VANITY 617 – Victoria’s Secret 507 – Wet Seal 620 – White House Black Market

Apparel − Men 310 326

301 314 228 610 509 627

– Aeropostale – American Eagle Outfitters – Boot Barn – Buckle – Eddie Bauer – Express – Foot Locker – Forever 21

309 244 320 626 C 630 709

– Gap – HALLBERSTADT’S – Hollister – Hot Topic – ONE HERD – SPORTS CITY – Tip Top Tux

Apparel − Children 622 222 216 221 C

– The Children’s Place – Gap Kids – Gymboree – Justice – ONE HERD

Accessories 405 306 210 B B

– ALMOST FAMOUS – Claire’s – Lids – SASSY FOX – Sunglass Hut

Beauty & Relaxation

205 – bareMinerals 201 – Bath & Body Works 639 – LUX SPA 229 – MasterCuts 223 – Merle Norman 642 – NAILS PRO B – Proactiv 209 – Regis Salon 200 – SEPHORA inside JCPenney 403 – Trade Secret

Electronics & Wireless C 609 SL 525 D B 238 643 241 526 C

– APPLE POCKET – AT&T Wireless – Best Buy – Best Buy Mobile – Cellairis – Century Link – GameStop – Radio Shack – Simply Mac – Verizon Wireless – Wireless Cart

Entertainment

824 – BCBSND Recess West Children’s Play Area

638 – Roger Maris Museum SL – West Acres Cinema 14 + Ultrascreen®

Financial Services

C – Union State Bank ATM D – Union State Bank- ATM NL US Bank A – US Bank-ATM

Food & Restaurants

402 – Chili’s 836 – Dairy Queen SL Granite City Food & Brewery 820 – JOE’S CAJUN CAFÉ & GRILL 816 – Leeann Chin 812 – Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria 253 – ORANGE JULIUS NL Panera Bread 828 – Qdoba Mexican Grill 840 – RISING BREAD CO. 808 – Subway 832 – Taco John’s NL TGI Friday’s

Food − Specialty & Refreshments

601 – CINAMEN ROLL CO. 601 – COOLBIRD CREAMERY 253 – Karmelkorn 900 – LIGHTHOUSE COFFEE A – MOXIE JAVA 521 – Mrs. Fields 523 – Orange Julius/ Just Juice 513 – Pretzelmaker

Gifts

503 – CREATIVE KITCHEN 713 – Family Christian Stores 520 – Lee’s Hallmark 206 – SHIRT SHOP IN THE MALL 634 – Spencer’s 605 – STABO SCANDINAVIAN IMPORTS 225 – Things Remembered

Health & Medical

704 – Essentia Health West Acres Clinic 614 – GNC - General Nutrition Center A – Sanford Heart Check 706 – WEST ACRES

PHARMACY

Jewelry

342 – Helzberg Diamonds LL – JEWELRY & WATCH REPAIR 307 – Kay Jewelers D – The Watch Company 337 – WIMMER’S DIAMONDS 602 – Zales

Music

SL Best Buy 713 – Family Christian Stores 626 – Hot Topic

Optical

517 – EYECARE ASSOCIATES 257 – LensCrafters 406 – Visionworks

Shoes

301 – Boot Barn 213 – BROADWAY SHOE CO. (COMING SOON) 314 – Buckle 317 – Finish Line 509 – Foot Locker 511 – Journeys 646 – Payless ShoeSource 232 – R & G SHOES 409 – Stride Rite 247 – Tom’s Shoe Repair 329 – Tradehome Shoes

Specialties

LL – BIG NICK’S SPORTS CARDS & MORE LL – EZ ALTERATIONS B – Park Co. Realtors 701 – PETS R’ INN C – PILLOW PETS 217 – Sleep Number

by Select Comfort C – SPORTULA

FOR MORE INFORMATION West Acres, a locally owned and operated shopping center, can be found off of I-29 and 13th Ave. For the latest on store information, sales and mall hours, visit westacres.com.

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Winter Fashion

Monthly Finds

AS MIDWEST RESIDENTS, WE’RE NO STRANGERS TO THE COLD. THE FARGOMOORHEAD AREA HAS PLENTY OF RETAILERS THAT SELL STYLISH AND QUALITY WINTER WEAR TO PROTECT YOU FROM THE WINTER AIR, WHILE ALLOWING YOU TO STILL LOOK GREAT.

By Erica Rapp Photos by Tiffany Swanson

INFINITY SCARF, GLOVES & HEADWRAP

These knit goodies in various colors and styles are sure to keep you warm, while also looking quite stylish.

Charmed Boutique 12 Broadway N. Suite A, Fargo facebook.com/CharmedBoutiqueFargo Gloves: $15.95, Headwrap: $15.95, Scarf: $19.95

PONCHO SWEATER

Don’t be shy about layering up with this comfy poncho-like sweater.

Charmed Boutique 12 Broadway N. Suite A, Fargo facebook.com/CharmedBoutiqueFargo, $56.99

MEN’S & WOMEN’S BOOTS

Your feet will thank you for treating them to a warm, fur lining in each of these trendy boot styles.

Broadway Shoe Company 102 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/broadwayshoeco Men’s (right): $250 (Johnston & Murphy Fulton Shearling Boot), Women’s (left): $478 (Frye Valerie Shearling Strappy Boot)

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SHOPPING

PATAGONIA MEN’S FLEECE JACKET

This jacket can be worn during multiple seasons, and easily layered when the temperature drops.

Outermost Layer 518 Broadway N., Fargo outermostlayer.com, $119

BEANIE & GLOVES

Outermost Layer has a wide variety of hats and gloves that won’t disappoint when it comes to winter weather protection.

Outermost Layer 518 Broadway N, Fargo outermostlayer.com Prana Dayton Beanie: $35 Rab Softshell Glove: $70

FAUX FUR COAT

This coat will turn heads as you channel your inner elegance, while also staying toasty warm.

Proper & Prim 315 Broadway N, Fargo properprim.com, $138

PATAGONIA MEN’S DOWN JACKET

This jacket is the ultimate winter jacket solution that is destined to keep you heated during the harshest climates.

Outermost Layer 518 Broadway N, Fargo outermostlayer.com, $120

KNIT HAT

There’s nothing like a trendy knit hat that not only keeps your ears warm but also goes with everything in your closet.

Proper & Prim 315 Broadway N, Fargo properprim.com, $26

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