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NEWS AND FEATURES
The Noble Hare is nearly ready to take its shot at pleasing F-M bourbon lovers By Helmut Schmidt | The Focus The owners of the new bourbon, wine and cocktail bar in West Fargo vow to have the largest selection of whiskeys and bourbons in North Dakota. The Noble Hare is just about ready to make its jump into the Fargo-Moorhead bar scene. Owners Isaac and Sarah Olson say their bourbon, wine and cocktails spot is on track to open in midJanuary at 344 Sheyenne St., in The Firm building, just off the POW/MIA Plaza. The goal is to have a place where people can “re-create the art of conversation,” Isaac Olson said Friday, Dec. 29, as workers busied about the bar, plugging away at punchlist items and unpacking furniture. “We want a place where people don’t want to leave,” Olson said. “We want it to be a fun experience. Try something you haven’t tried before.” The Noble Hare has a full bar, but the Olsons vow to offer the largest selection of whiskeys and bourbons in North Dakota. “I’m very adamant on that - well over 100,” Olson said, including rare bourbons, with limited allocations of bottles. “There’s a number of places that claim to have the title, but we hope to soon leave no doubt.” The decor is designed to be comfortable, with a nod to early 20th century speakeasys, including banquette seating with deep blue velvet backing, comfy couches, table seating, and bar-height seating towards the
Sarah and Isaac Olson, pictured Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, are opening at The Noble Hare in West Fargo.
back that gives people-watchers a chance to ponder the bar as they sip.
in warm weather when a large garage-style door is opened.
There’s also a back room available for parties; an intimate space with two chandeliers hanging from a pressed tin ceiling with wood inlays, and library lights with green shades.
One wall of The Noble Hare features wood and wire liquor lockers, built by Isaac, and his father and brother. Patrons can rent a locker to store bottles of their favorite liquors.
The front of the bar is marble, cut and formed into a 3D effect image, with a granite bartop. Altogether there is seating for about 130 people, plus space on a patio
The Noble Hare is modeled on the places the Olsons enjoyed while touring bourbon country in Kentucky. They’ve been working on the concept for the bar for two years.
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“We love bourbon country in Kentucky, and there are a number of speakeasy and steak restaurants that model the old-fashioned, early1900s vibe,” Olson said. It’s something they hadn’t seen in Fargo-Moorhead, and they figured it was a niche in the market that needed filling. Noble: continued on page 5
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Calendar of Events MONTHLY
F.a.S.T. Saturday Feb. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. @ West Fargo Public Library
Airport Authority Last Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. @ West Fargo Municipal Airport Terminal Building
WFACP Monthly Meeting Feb. 20, 12:15 p.m. @ West Fargo High Rise
Baby Boost Story Time (ages 0-2 + their adults) Every Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. @ West Fargo Public Library City Commission Monday, February 5, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 5:30 p.m. @ Commission Chambers, West Fargo City Hall Forestry Committee Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August and November, 5:15 p.m. @ Commission Chambers, West Fargo City Hall Library Board Second Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. @ Commission Chambers, West Fargo City Hall Liquor Control Board Second Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m. @ Commission Chambers, West Fargo City Hall Park Board Second Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. @ Rustad Recreation Center Planning and Zoning Commission Second Tuesday of every month and the fourth Tuesday if needed, 5:30 p.m. @ Commission Chambers, West Fargo City Hall
Next Level Excel Part 1 Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library Coffee with a Cop Feb. 21, 10-11 a.m. @ Rustad Recreation Center
Ready to Read Story Time (ages 3-5 + their adults) Every Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. @ West Fargo Public Library School Board Second and fourth Monday of every month, 6 p.m. @ Leidal Education Center Teeter Tots Storytime Every Thursday, 10:15-11 a.m. @ West Fargo Public Library WFACP Card Games & Whist Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. @ West Fargo High Rise Monday Matinee Every Monday, 1:30 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library West Fargo Cribbage Club Every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library Book Club Every third Thursday, 1:30 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library
Novel Afternoons Book Club Every third Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library
FEBRUARY WFACP Senior Breakfast Feb. 3, 9-10 a.m. @ West Fargo High Rise Heart Craft for Teens Feb. 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library Skate with Your City Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m. @ The Lights Ice Rink WFACP Crafts Feb. 5, 12:15 p.m. @ West Fargo High Rise WFACP Chicken Foot Feb. 6, 12:15 p.m. @ West Fargo High Rise Writing Circle Feb. 8, 7-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library WFACP Soup & More Feb. 8, 5:00 p.m. @ Blessed Sacrament
Giving Hearts Day Open Skate Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. @ The Lights Ice Rink Cass County Electric Cooperative Community Open Skate Feb. 11, 12-4 p.m. @ The Lights Ice Rink Monday Night Readers Book Club Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library WFACP Valentine Prize Bingo Feb. 13, 12:15 p.m. @ West Fargo High Rise PALentine’s Day Ugly Art Party Feb. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library Teen Dungeons & Dragons Game Feb. 15, 6:15-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library Speed Friending Event Feb. 15, 7-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library
WFACP Soup & More Feb. 22, 5:00 p.m. @ Blessed Sacrament Books & Brews Community Book Club Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m. @ Junkyard Brewing Company, West Fargo Cheese and Cracker STEM Night (for grades 3-5) Feb. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library WFACP Money Bingo Feb. 27, 12:15 p.m. @ Blessed Sacrament Next Level Excel Part 2 Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. @ West Fargo Public Library
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David Samson/The Focus Sarah and Isaac Olson, pictured Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, are opening at The Noble Hare in West Fargo.
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continued from page 3 “Honestly, everywhere we went was a loud sports bar. It was hard to hear my wife talk. I wanted a place where you could sit down and have a conversation,” Olson said. “And that was our pitch to the city (of West Fargo). We want to re-create the art of conversation.” Isaac and Sarah have lived in West Fargo since 2010. His extended family is from the area, and they decided they wanted to put their roots down here, and now have three children in West Fargo’s schools. Isaac has been in sales for 25 years and bartended. In Fargo, he’s worked for Corwin Automotive Group for four years, then moved on to The Buckle for three years. From October 2017 to October 2023, he was general manager of the Zales jewelry store at West Acres in Fargo. Sarah has bartended for 18 years. Over time, she’s gotten more
focused on “the bourbon world. There’s just a lot more stuff you can do with it,” she said. Bourbon is an acquired taste, “and then you learn the different notes of it. It’s like wine,” and you have to educate your palate, she said. Her first experience was a bourbon and chocolate tasting event, “which made me fall in love with it because I like chocolate.” She also enjoys the creativity of making cocktails. “I have a lot of experience. I’ve also learned a lot. I have a creative background,” which helps when making new cocktails. “It’s rewarding,” Sarah said. In addition to drinks, The Noble Hare will also have an appetizer and small plates menu, as well as desserts supplied by Nichole’s Fine Pastry and Cafe in Fargo. “Everybody can (sell) beer and wings, but we want to create more than that,” Isaac said. “We want to create reasons for people to want to go out and have a date
David Samson/The Focus Bourbon and wine storage locker spaces are seen at The Noble Hare in West Fargo. night. Whether it’s a bourbon or wine tasting, or a Valentine’s masquerade party, things of that nature. I think people in Fargo and West Fargo want something; they want events. We hope to create a space where they enjoy doing that.” A website is still being created, and server training is underway. The Olsons are also still hiring. To contact them, email nobleharebar@gmail.com. Isaac emphasizes that he wants The
Noble Hare to be a welcoming place for adults in all stations in life. “What we want you to do is come and talk to people. Come and have a conversation,” Isaac said. “We feel like we’ve created a spot where people can do that. Our goal is to get people to put their phones down. That’s our goal.” Readers can reach Focus reporter Helmut Schmidt at (701) 241-5583 or by email at hschmidt@forumcomm.com.
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CITY INFORMATION
Maintaining the Maintenance Zones By City of West Fargo Staff
Maintenance zones are a concept many municipalities use to designate specific days of the week for routine street, sewer and water maintenance activities. This can include snow removal, hydrant flushing, street sign repairs and street sweeping. The purpose of the zones is to provide the community with a standardized schedule of maintenance to minimize disruptions. Maintenance zones also include parking regulations to provide a safe space for crews to repair and maintain equipment, vehicles and infrastructure. Maintenance zones in West Fargo share the same boundaries as the garbage collection schedule. The assigned maintenance zone day of the week is the day before garbage collection. For example, the northeast section of the City has a Tuesday’s garbage collection route and a Monday maintenance zone day. During the designated maintenance zone day of the week, the City does not allow on-street parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow crews to conduct maintenance. Signs are visible throughout the City to identify the no-parking day of the week in that maintenance zone. The West Fargo Police Department enforces the no-parking regulations. If residents believe they have a complaint in a maintenance zone, such as a parking violation, there are a few ways to resolve the situation. Before making a complaint, it is highly encouraged to speak with the car’s owner first, if possible. If not, residents can contact the West Fargo Police Department’s Code Enforcement Unit to submit a complaint. To submit a complaint, email ce@westfargond.gov or call 701-515-5517. More information on the Code Enforcement unit is available online at westfargopolice.com. The maintenance zone schedule is active year-round. When possible,
the City of West Fargo will provide advance maintenance updates using various social media channels. Abiding by the maintenance zone schedule allows Public Works crews to work more efficiently to address residents’ concerns such
as street repairs, filing potholes, and snow removal. For more information on maintenance, zones visit westfargond.gov.
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West Fargo Public Library offers storytime kits for checkout By West Fargo Public Library Staff
West Fargo Public Library users can now bring the magic of storytime home with them. The West Fargo Public Library now offers storytime kits that library cardholders can check out. The kits include books and a binder with reproducible activity sheets and instructions. The kits are intended to help expand West Fargo children’s literacy skills through reading, writing, talking, singing, and play. “We put these kits together with care in the hopes they help families and daycares with young kids,” Lauren Nephew, Youth Services Manager, said. “We include instructions for how to use the kits, but we want people to use the books and activities in the way that benefits their children the most.” Storytime kits can be checked out for three weeks at a time using a West Fargo Public Library card. Learn more at westfargolibrary.org.
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High School Activity Calendar *All dates and times are subject to change. Black = Multiple Schools Green = West Fargo High School Orange = Sheyenne High School Gold = Horace High School
February 1
TBD Basketball: B/9B @Moorhead High School
6:15 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @West Fargo High School 7 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Horace High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @West Fargo High School 7:30 p.m. Hockey: B/V @West Fargo Sports Arena
TBD Basketball: B/9A @Moorhead High School
7:30 p.m. Hockey: B/V @Devils Lake Park Board
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Festival @NDSU 5:15 p.m. Hockey: B/JV @West Fargo Sports Arena 5:15 p.m. Hockey: B/JV @Devils Lake Park Board
7:30 - 10 p.m. Winter Play @Multiple Location
February 2
TBD Wrestling: G/V @TBA
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High School Activity Calendar 8 a.m. Debate: V @Fargo Davies
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Shanley High School
7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Horace High School
1 p.m. Hockey: B/JV @Sheyenne High School
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Festival @NDSU
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Horace High School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Shanley High School
2:15 p.m. Hockey: B/JV @Eagles Arena-Jamestown
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Shanley High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Heritage Middle School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Shanley High School
3:15pm Hockey: B/V @Sheyenne High School
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Horace High School
6 p.m. Wrestling: B/JV @West Fargo High School
7:30 - 10 p.m. Winter Play @Multiple Location
4:30 p.m. Hockey: B/V @Eagles Arena-Jamestown
4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Heritage Middle School
6 p.m. Swimming: B/V @Hulbert Aquatics Center
February 3
7:30 - 10 p.m. Winter Play @Multiple Location
4:30 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Shanley High School
7 p.m. Wrestling: B/V @West Fargo High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Shanley High School
7:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Heritage Middle School
8 a.m. Debate: V @Fargo Davies High School 8 a.m. Speech: V @West Fargo High School 11:30 a.m. Basketball: G/JV @Ndscs Blikre Center
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February 6
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. EDC Band Ensemble Contests @Valley City State University 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @West Fargo High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Horace High School 5:15 p.m. Hockey: B/JV @West Fargo Sports Arena
2 - 4:30 p.m. Winter Play @Multiple Location
5:30 p.m. Swimming: B/V @Fargo South High School
February 5
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @West Fargo High School
All Day Orchestra - EDC Large Group Festival
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Horace High School 6 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Fargo Davies High School 6:30 p.m. Basketball: G/9A @Moorhead High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Horace High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/V @West Fargo High School 7:30 p.m. Hockey: B/V @West Fargo Sports Arena 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @Fargo Davies High School
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High School Activity Calendar February 8
6 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Fargo Davies High School 6:15 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Horace High School 6:30 p.m. Basketball: G/9A @Sheyenne High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @Horace High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @Fargo Davies High School
February 9
TBD Wrestling: B/JV @Fargo Davies High School
8 a.m. Wrestling: G/V @Carrington High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @West Fargo High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Red River High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Sheyenne High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Shanley High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Horace High School 5:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Grand Forks Central High School
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High School Activity Calendar 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @West Fargo High School
7:15 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Red River High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Red River High School
7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Horace High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Sheyenne High School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @West Fargo High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Shanley High School
7:30 p.m. Hockey: G/V @Agri Sports Complex
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Horace High School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Shanley High School
6 p.m. Swimming: B/V @Hulbert Aquatics Center
7:45 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Sheyenne High School
7 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Grand Forks Central High School
February 10
TBD Wrestling: B/V @Fargo Davies High School
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FLAND Winter Conference 2024 @Multiple Location
@Grand Forks Central High School 3:30 - 6 p.m. SBLT @West Fargo High School
8 a.m. Speech: V @Shanley High School 12 p.m. Basketball: G/9A @Sheyenne High School 12:30 p.m. Hockey: G/V @Maysa Arena 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Moorhead High School
February 12
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @West Fargo High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Red River High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Sheyenne High School
7:30 - 9 p.m. Orchestra Concert @West Fargo High School
4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Shanley High School
February 13
5 p.m. Hockey: B/V @High Seed
TBD Basketball: G/9A
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @West Fargo High School
6 p.m. Swimming: B/V @Sheyenne High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Red River High School
6 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Sheyenne High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Sheyenne High School
7 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @Red River High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Shanley High School
7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Red River High School
5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Red River High School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/V @West Fargo High School
6 p.m. Basketball: B/9B @Grand Forks Central High School 6 p.m. Swimming: B/V @Hulbert Aquatics Center
7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/9A @Sheyenne High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Shanley High School
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High School Activity Calendar 7:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Sheyenne High School
February 14
11 a.m. Wrestling: B/V @FARGODOME
February 16
TBD Hockey: B/V @Purpur Arena and Gambucci Arena TBD Basketball: B/9A @TBA
February 15
6 a.m. Wrestling: B/V @FARGODOME
6 a.m. Wrestling: B/V @FARGODOME
10 a.m. Wrestling: G/V @FARGODOME
10 a.m. Wrestling: G/V @FARGODOME
6:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @West Fargo High School
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @West Fargo High School
7 p.m. Hockey: G/V @Eagles Arena
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Sheyenne High School
7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/C @West Fargo High School
4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Sheyenne High School
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High School Activity Calendar 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Horace High School 4:30 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Grand Forks Central High School 5:30 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @West Fargo High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @West Fargo High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Sheyenne High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Grand Forks Central High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Horace High School 6 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Sheyenne High School 6 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Grand Forks Central High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Horace High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @West Fargo High School 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location 7:45 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Sheyenne High School 7:45 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Sheyenne High School
February 17
Swimming: B/V @Hulbert Aquatics Center
TBD Hockey: B/V @Purpur Arena and Gambucci Arena
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E Sports Fenworks @University of North Dakota
TBD Basketball: B/9A @TBA
8 a.m. Speech: V @Sheyenne High School
6 a.m. Wrestling: B/V @FARGODOME 8 a.m. Speech: V @Fargo South High School 10 a.m. Wrestling: G/V @FARGODOME 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location
February 18
2 - 5 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location
February 19
6:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Fargo Davies High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Fargo Davies High School
February 20
4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Fargo Davies High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Fargo Davies High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Grand Forks Central High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Horace High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Red River High School
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location 5:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Sheyenne High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Fargo Davies High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Grand Forks Central High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Horace High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Red River High School 7 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Sheyenne High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Grand Forks Central High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Horace High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Red River High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Fargo Davies High School
February 22
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E Sports Fenworks @University of North Dakota 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Fargo South High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Fargo South High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Sheyenne High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Sheyenne High School 4:15 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Horace High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Fargo South High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Fargo South High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: G/JV @Horace High School 5:45 p.m. Basketball: B/JV @Fargo Davies High School 6 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Sheyenne High School
6 p.m. Basketball: B/C @Sheyenne High School 7:15 p.m. Basketball: G/V @Horace High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Fargo South High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Fargo South High School 7:30 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Fargo Davies High School 7:45 p.m. Basketball: G/C @Sheyenne High School 7:45 p.m. Basketball: B/V @Sheyenne High School
February 23
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. E Sports Fenworks @University of North Dakota 3:30 - 10 p.m. Snowball Dance @Clayton Lodoen Community High 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location
February 24 TBD
February 25
2 - 5 p.m. Musical Performance @Multiple Location
February 27
TBD Basketball: G/V @High Seed TBD Basketball: B/V @High Seed 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Band @NDSU 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Band-Raging Red Festival Home Concert @Multiple Location
February 28
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February 29
TBD Basketball: G/V @TBA TBD Basketball: B/V @TBA 3:45 - 11 p.m. EDC Basketball Tournament @West Fargo High School 7:30 - 9 p.m. Choir Concert @West Fargo High School
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New and improved online resources at West Fargo Public Library By West Fargo Public Library Staff The West Fargo Public Library recently added two new online resources and increased the capabilities of another. Through a partnership with the North Dakota State Library, West Fargo Public Library users can now use Kanopy to stream thousands of on-demand movies, docuseries, read-along storybooks, and more for free with their West Fargo
Public Library card. Find Kanopy at westfargolibrary.org/digital.
home or on the go through the link at westfargolibrary.org/nytimes.
West Fargo Public Library patrons can also now access The New York Times online at the library or on the go for free. Users can explore unlimited articles when visiting the library and using the library’s public computers or WiFi. When not at the library, cardholders can also unlock 24 hours of access to The New York Times online from
Cardholders looking for eBooks and audiobooks are encouraged to useLibby, the library’s primary mobile app. As of Jan. 1, Libby has increased capabilities. West Fargo Public Library cardholders will now experience shorter waiting periods for in-demand items. Library staff will continue to add new materials to the app throughout the year.
Patrons can easily request items to be added to Libby by filling out the library’s Purchase Request form at westfargolibrary.org/ purchaserequest. Explore Libby at westfargolibrary.org/digital. The library also maintains dozens of other research databases and online learning tools that are free for cardholders. Explore them by using the “Resources” tab at westfargolibrary.org.
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The Teehive aims to be the sweetspot for serving F-M demand for customized goods By Helmut Schmidt | The Focus
The Teehive is back in West Fargo, and the company is working to generate some buzz. The Baxter, Minnesota-based firm’s latest “hive” is co-located with Just For Kix at 480 24th Ave. W., about a half mile south of Interstate 94. Regional Manager Bill Volbert said the Fargo-Moorhead area is a rapidly growing market for custom printed and embroidered apparel and accessories. “Fargo is a cornucopia of opportunity,” Volbert said Friday, Jan. 12. “We’re from Minnesota. We connect with the people here. We have the same values. … The businesses around here, it’s flush with opportunity.” The office is managed by Jaden Kroll, who is tasked with networking, building customer relationships, and immersing himself in the community, Volbert said. The Teehive takes on orders big and small, Volbert said. “If you want one shirt, or you want 10,000 shirts, we can do it,” Volbert said. “Our main focus is your leagues, your churches, your sports teams, your fun runs and then business-to-business.” Sales to businesses can include clothing, hats, cups, mugs and other accessories, to uniforms and safety gear, such as vests, hard hats and impact gloves. The company also customizes can koozies, tablecloths, chair covers, banners, flags, plaques, ribbons, medals, backdrops, water bottles, pop sockets, luggage tags, duffle bags, backpacks and mouse pads.
The Teehive, a Baxter, Minnesota-based company, opened an office in late fall 2023 in West Fargo. The outlet at 480 24th Ave. W. is seen on Friday. Alyssa Goelzer/The Focus “We’d like to not be a vendor for a business, but be a partner with them. We’re apparel experts. … Let us handle the apparel for you,” Volbert said. Kevin Denny, the company’s customer experience and design team manager, said Teehive takes on a diverse and fun array of challenges. “People come in with ideas. Can you laser engrave on a dog bowl? Can you get me a beach towel? We find ways to come up with solutions to their problems,” Denny said. The Teehive’s home hive is a 22,000-square-foot factory in the town of Baxter, near Brainerd. Large batch or embroidery orders are processed at the Baxter factory, Denny said.
Teehive also has outlets in Medina, Minnesota (near Minneapolis), and in Largo, Florida (Tampa Bay area). The Teehive was started in 2009 by Steve and Cindy Clough. The Cloughs had started the Just For Kix dance instruction and clothing firm in 1981. With the growth of Just For Kix (which now has outlets in 13 states), came a growing demand for custom apparel, leading to the need for The Teehive. The West Fargo Just For Kix and Teehive building was built in 2017. The Teehive had been open for a short time in West Fargo before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but like other businesses, the pandemic forced the local shop to close. With the post-pandemic economy
improving, it was time to reopen, Volbert said. Kroll, who has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, said he enjoys the challenges of the job. “Anything you can imagine, we can probably do it for you,” Kroll said. “It’s really cool having someone’s design come to life.” The Teehive in West Fargo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more about the firm, go online to theteehive.com. Readers can reach Focus reporter Helmut Schmidt at (701) 241-5583 or by email at hschmidt@forumcomm.com.
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City of West Fargo President’ Day closures and schedule changes 2024
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Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Rustad Recreation Center By City of West Fargo Staff
The West Fargo Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo (601 26th Ave. E.). The Coffee with a Cop program is designed to increase understanding between residents and the police. At these events residents learn about law enforcement and can interact with officers. This event is sponsored by the
Community Outreach Programs and Services (COPS) Unit . The COPS Unit organizes the department’s continued efforts to recognize West Fargo’s changing demographics and strengthen relationships with all members of the community. These efforts include community events, officers dedicated to the COPS Unit, and the completion of cultural awareness and diversity training for staff.
Chief Pete Nielsen presents at a recent Coffee with a Cop event at the Rustad Recreation Center. City Of West Fargo
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Journaling Workshop February 7th, 21st and March 6th 2:00 p.m. The Linden in Moorhead Kevin Zepper Minnesota State University Moorhead
All classes are free and open to the public. Find more at eventide.org/eventide-university or scan the QR code.
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