Fargo, ND March 2020

MARCH 2020

PREMIERE ISSUE

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INSIDE FARGO'S PREMIER MED SPA A NEW SPIN ON MID-CENTURY MODERN WELL-KNOWN SCULPTOR HAS TIES TO FARGO LOCAL FOODIE TURNED RESTAURATEUR

Another year (or in this case, decade) has come and gone, and many of us ring in the New Year with a list of New Year’s resolutions. If you are like the majority of Americans, your list might look a bit like mine: eat better, exercise more, make more time for myself. The common theme in New Year’s Resolutions? Become the best YOU possible.

Fortunately, in 2020 the options for becoming the best you are easier than at any other decade.

Advances in health care and technology and are allowing us to feel, and look, our very best with affordable wellness and rejuvenation solutions.

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CO O LTO N E It can be a challenge to get to the gym as much as you need to in order to see those sculpted abs or lift the buttocks. Fortunately, in 2020, we have a secret weapon. CoolTone is a noninvasive body contouring treatment that uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) technology to strengthen, tone, and firm the muscles of the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Each 30-minute session is the equivalent of 20,000 sit-ups, and in just two weeks, you will notice a stronger, firmer, and more toned abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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Nice to Meet You! HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF FARGO LIFESTYLE— WHERE WE’RE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY, AND HOPE THIS MAGAZINE

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As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Fargo home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Big Erv’s to beautiful homes in some great neighborhoods, from start-ups and successful businesses such as Rejuv and Floor to Ceiling. Fargo Lifestyle will also feature unique stories from local artists, designers and fashionistas and more.

Our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone Fargo has to offer—and all the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month. We are honored and grateful to our Founder’s Club members for all their dedication and contributions to Fargo Lifestyle!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 10 Fargo's Own: Leslie Stefanson What this actress-turned-sculptor has been up to since moving to the big apple

19 Rejuv Ranks in the Top 1% of Med Spas How Rejuv earned a reputation for raising the standard in the aesthetics industry

22 A Blend of Modern Class and Old School Sass Dash & White offers a fresh take on shopping for furniture and home decor

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26 Serving Up Big Flavor at Big Erv's Fargo's local hot spot has a little something for everyone

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Culinary Creations

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22 Open House 26 Hot Spot 30 Food & Wine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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AROUND TOWN

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL SWEETHEART BALL

SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAM HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Local Special Olympics ND Cass County held

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the

its 5th annual Trivia Night fundraiser on February

Red River Valley celebrated 31 years hosting

22. Doors opened at 6 PM, offering guests the

its annual Sweetheart Ball in February. Last

chance to enjoy appetizers and a silent auction.

month's event took place at Fargo's Delta Hotel

Trivia started at 7 PM with teams of 8 battling it

and raised funds to provide families with a safe

out for the grand prize.

and comfortable place to stay while caring for

This fundraising event nets approximately

their hospitalized children. The organization also

$15,000 each year for Special Olympics ND. The

provides support to families as they face the

money raised during the event is used to support

uncertainties that lie ahead. Donations made

local athletes through sports and games, leader-

during the Sweetheart Ball and other events

ship efforts, health screenings, training sessions,

throughout the year allowed the organization to

meals and lodging, bus rentals, uniforms, and more.

serve 463 families in 2019 alone.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

FAR GO 'S O W N: LESLIE STEFANSON A PEEK AT WHAT THIS ACTRESS-TURNED-SCULPTOR HAS BEEN UP TO SINCE MOVING TO THE BIG APPLE

LESLIE STEFANSON MAY DIVIDE HER TIME

me in sculpture. I love imagining an idea and

BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES

working out the entire concept on my own—

THESE DAYS, BUT THE FORMER ACTRESS-

the challenges and struggles that one faces

TURNED-SCULPTOR

because of the idea and then seeing how the

HAS

PLENTY

OF

TIES TO THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA.

sculpture changes as you work on it.”

Stefanson was born in Fargo and raised in

The passion she feels for sculpting helped

Moorhead, where she attended Moorhead High

Stefanson realize it was time to make an artistic

School. After high school, Stefanson went on

shift, and leave acting behind in favor of sculpt-

to graduate from Barnard College in New York

ing full-time. Since then, she has become well-

with a degree in English Literature.

known for her work and was recently awarded

Since she as a young girl, Stefanson has felt

the Gold Medal & Charlotte Geffken Prize from

a strong creative calling. Growing up, she loved

the National Sculpture Society for her piece, La

art and often participated in musicals and plays

Bestia. The bronze sculpture depicts a network

at Fargo’s Island Park and knew she wanted

of freight trains that provide refugees and asylum

to do something artistic with her life. While in

seekers with an expedited form of transport from

New York, Stefanson joined a theater group

Mexico the southern board of the US. Traveling

and began working as a model. It wasn’t long

the 1,450 miles through Mexico by La Bestia is

before she started getting cast in roles in com-

highly-dangerous and often fatal for travelers.

mercials and movies. Eventually, she moved to

With just one look at La Bestia and the

Los Angeles to begin her professional acting

other nine pieces in the collection, it’s evi-

career, where she met her long-time partner

dent that the refugee movement is something

and fellow actor, James Spader.

Stefanson feels strongly about. With more

Stefanson continued to pursue other cre-

than 70 million people displaced annually, she

ative outlets while in LA. It was during that

wants to bring awareness and support to the

time she started sculpting with bronze and

challenges refugees face. In the future, she

terracotta. Although she had a successful act-

hopes to put together a gallery show with the

ing career, Stefanson realized that sculpting

proceeds going to organizations that assist

fulfilled her in a way that acting did not. She

refugees. In the meantime, Stefanson plans

notes, “I love the whole process of sculpting:

to continue sculpting and spending time with

the material, the work, the solitude, the time

her partner and their son.

at the foundry and the history that precedes

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“THE PASSION SHE FEELS FOR SCULPTING HELPED STEFANSON REALIZE IT WAS TIME TO MAKE AN ARTISTIC SHIFT, AND LEAVE ACTING BEHIND IN FAVOR OF SCULPTING FULL-TIME.” March 2020 | Fargo Lifestyle

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE KATIE JENISON

BANISH DRY WINTER SKIN WITH THIS DIY SUGAR SCRUB

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NOTHING SAYS COMFORT QUITE LIKE THE SMELL OF FRESH-BAKED COOKIES, ESPECIALLY DURING A CHILLY SUGAR

MIDWEST WINTER. Now, you don’t need to spend time baking to get that same cozy feeling. This Sugar Cookie Sugar Scrub has all the comfort without the cleanup—or the calories! The best part? You probably have the basic ingredients for this super easy sugar scrub in your pantry already!

Sugar scrubs are a great way to revive dull, dry skin caused by harsh winter weather. While there are plenty of storebought options to choose from, making a sugar scrub at home is a lot less expensive. Plus, unlike done-for-you sugar scrubs, you have total control of the type and quality of ingredients used to make it. It’s a win-win!

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix together, adding more oil until the consistency is to your liking. Once the desired consistency is achieved, transfer the mixture to an airtight container like a glass jar and enjoy! Since there are no VITAMIN E OIL

preservatives in this recipe, it's best if used within 1-2 months.

2. When you're ready to enjoy some rest and relaxation, simply use a spoon to scoop a small amount out of the jar and apply it to your body. To get the best results, rub the sugar scrub into your skin and let it sit for 3-4 minutes so the oil is absorbed. When a few minutes have passed, gently rinse the sugar scrub from your body and pat your skin dry with a clean towel.

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I was surprised to find that I was a little nervous. I hadn’t been to a med spa before, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but the uncertainty I felt was put at ease the moment I stepped inside. I was immediately greeted with friendly smiles from Rejuv’s staff before I was introduced to my personally assigned aesthetic consultant. I didn’t know what kind of questions to ask, or what to really expect.

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OPEN HOUSE

A B le n d of Mode r n Cl ass an d Old School Sass

ARTICLE KATIE JENISON PHOTOGRAPHY SOPHIE GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY, KELSEY RASCO

HOW DASH & WHITE FOUNDER, KELSEY RASCO OFFERS CUSTOMERS A FRESH TAKE ON SHOPPING FOR FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR

TUCKED AWAY IN THE SHOPPES AT BLU WATER CREEK IS

Featuring an array of mid-century modern pieces, Dash &

FARGO-MOORHEAD’S NEW FAVORITE HOME DECOR STORE,

White primarily focuses on dining entertainment. The store car-

DASH & WHITE. Kelsey Rasco opened Dash & White this past

ries a selection of furniture, rugs, candles, and accessories, each

September and has gained quite a following in the months since—and

of which is handpicked by Rasco. While Dash & White showcases

it’s easy to see why. While a home decor store isn’t an entirely new con-

many dining entertainment items, Dash & White can provide fur-

cept in the area, Rasco has found a way to put her own unique spin on it.

niture and decor for other spaces in the home, as well. In addition

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to the in-store offerings, the store’s website includes a range of

on materialism but you know what? If you fall madly, deeply in love

decor, home goods, and stationery.

with a mug, then so be it. If you walk downstairs just to find your

Rasco’s goal with opening Dash & White is two-fold: to encour-

perfect throw blanket, then so be it. If you have a special wine glass

age her customers to fall in love with pieces of furniture and decor

that only you will drink out of, so be it. If you have your favorite

while re-writing the description of materialistic buying behavior.

SMEG toaster that makes your toast ‘taste better,’ then so be it.

She says, “We, as consumers, have been casting a negative shadow

Allow yourself the grace to fall in love again.”

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

It’s safe to say Rasco is well on her way to achieving

not even ask you why you are in our store. We want

that goal. From the gorgeous crushed velvet sofa grac-

to get to know you.” That’s part of what makes her

ing the front of the store, right down to the tea towels

store so appealing. Her friendly demeanor and out-

with sassy sayings, each piece is just as beautiful as

going personality shine through every aspect of Dash

the last. Rasco’s eye for detail and genuine desire to

& White. Whether it’s the drool-worthy furniture and

provide customers with items they can get excited

decor or an artfully-crafted, yet relatable social media

about is what makes Dash & White special.

post, it’s obvious Rasco pours her heart and soul into

Visiting Dash & White is a lot like visiting the—per-

everything she does.

fectly styled—home of an old friend, which is exactly

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HOT SPOT

ARTICLE TAMMY JONES

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“BIG ERV’S IS THE KIND OF RESTAURANT I CAN BRING MY KIDS AND IN-LAWS TO AT THE SAME TIME. THERE IS A MENU ITEM OR PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY GENERATION THERE.”

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HOT SPOT (CONTINUED)

WITH TWO LOCATIONS, ONE AT FARGO’S

quietly dimmed away over the last couple

ROSE CREEK GOLF COURSE THE OTHER

of decades. The Fargo location, which

IN HORACE, BIG ERV’S IS DEFINITELY A

transformed the former Seasons at Rose

LOCAL HOT SPOT TO DINE WITH FAMILY

Creek space, has been a welcome addition

AND FRIENDS. Owned by father and son

to the Fargo-Moorhead community. Visto,

duo, Erwin and Kelly Visto, the restaurant is

with a taste for unique culinary indul-

named after Kelly’s father, who is affection-

gences, wanted to share his talents with

ally known as Erv. Family is very important

the community in a fun and family-oriented

to the Vistos, and it shows. Those visiting the

environment. Since opening, Big Erv’s has

Fargo location have the privilege of viewing

been a destination for anything from quiet

an authentic oversized, vintage 70s-era

meals out with the family to celebratory

Visto family portrait on the west wall. The

dinners and drinks with friends.

portrait prompts memories of vinyl records

Big Erv’s also hosts the Horace Lions’

and landlines. However, the menu does not.

meat raffles and Bingo fundraisers. The

The custom-made menu contains items

Fargo location at the Rose Creek Golf

that are characteristic of Visto’s quirky, fun

course offers corporate, wedding and other

and bold personality. Items like “Uncle Willy’s

party event hosting, as well as golf char-

Pickle Wrap,” the “Rubinski Quesadilla,” and

ity events during the golf season. Holiday

menu sections such as, “Sammiches” and

seasons will offer hefty buffet meals, and if

“Kelly’s Famous Mac-n-Cheese” are just

you are lucky, you can get your hands on

a few of the many unique menu selections

the Friday evening prime rib with specially

at Big Erv’s. With a wide selection of tasty

crafted au jus that you cannot find any-

treats, this local family-friendly hot spot has

where else. But, you’d better hurry—it’s first

a little something for everyone. In fact, Big

come, first serve until its gone! You do not

Erv’s is the kind of restaurant I can bring

want to miss out on that offer. Trust me, I

my kids and in-laws to at the same time.

did once, and only once.

There is a menu item or piece of entertainment for every generation there.

Both the Horace and Fargo locations replaced other local hot spots that had

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delivery

Most food subscription boxes will allow you to choose a delivery day and time frame that works best for you. Your grocery items will be packaged as intuitively as possible, with any refrigerator items tucked in with ice packs.

Bonus: You can reuse the insulation and ice packs in kids’ lunch boxes, on road trips or in your own lunches at work.

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freezer items in specially insulated sacks and

Try out a few different boxes. You can pause your subscription for the first one while you try a second one. Just remember to cancel the accounts you don’t want anymore!

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ingredients + Prep

Depending on what you order, you may need some of your own supplies. When you select your meals, think about what you will need to cook the food in and if any other kitchen utensils would be helpful.

Have them ready to go so you don’t have to make any last-minute trips to the store, defeating the purpose of getting your box delivered!

If the meals are foods you would enjoy reheated, you could do all of your cooking the day you get the box to meal prep for your week, or you can just store the ingredients to the other meals in your fridge and cook them throughout the week.

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cooking

If you’re a little less-experienced in the kitchen, meal kits are great for learning! Read the instructions carefully before you get started so you don’t feel frazzled while the heat is up high, and take your time.

If you are a more seasoned chef, feel free to take your own spin on the recipes and add some extra flavor or swap out ingredients to make it perfect for your palate.

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let’s eat!

This is the really fun part! It’s time to start taste-testing.

Make a note tab in your phone for tracking what you love and what isn’t your favorite. That way, when it’s time to select more meals, you know what you have tried and what you absolutely have to try again. Don’t forget to ask your family what was a hit and a miss. Who knows— maybe the kids love some of the Purple Carrot recipes and don’t even notice how many veggies they are eating!

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FEB 28-29, MAR 1 RED RIVER VALLEY HOME & GARDEN SHOW FargoDome

MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Planning an upcoming remodeling project or hoping

to get a jump start on your home's landscaping? Head

to the Red River Valley Home and Garden Show to see a diverse range of products available to consumers and to get tips from industry experts.

1 INTO THE WOODS

Reineke Fine Arts Center

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production of Into the Woods is for you. This modern classic follows well-known fairy tale characters, Cinderella, Jack, and the Baker as they attempt to make their wishes come true—and how they navigate the fallout once they do.

5-8 RRV SPORTSMEN'S SHOW FargoDome

The FargoDome will once again host North Dakota and Minnesota's favorite Sportsmen's Show this March.

Whether you're looking for the latest and greatest in outdoor gear and equipment or the very best resorts, lodges, and camps the Midwest and Canada have to offer, this family-friendly event has got you covered.

Find out more at FargoSportShow.com.

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The Fargo Theatre will be serving up big laughs during the 2020 Fargo Comedy Fest. The two-day event will feature sets from big-name comedians such as Joel McHale and Natasha Leggero, as well as festival events at nearby locations including Twist and the Boiler Room. Find a full list of comedians and festival events at FargoComedyFest.com.

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Happening Now! Don’t forget to put the first annual chili derby on your calendars for Saturday, March 7th.

Come and be a judge starting at 3:00 pm.

Check out Big Erv’s at Rose Creek on Facebook for more information about this event.

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Celebrate the unofficial beginning of spring with some Irish flare at the 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

In years past, the parade has attracted more than 20,000 attendees with bands, Irish dancers, bagpipes, equestrians, and more. The Downtown Community Partnership encourages participants, businesses, and residents to celebrate by wearing green.

27-29 EL ZAGAL SHRINE CIRCUS FargoDome

The El Zagal Shrine Circus is back with fun for all ages!

Munch on your favorite treats while enjoying tried and true circus favorites such as high-wire and trapeze acts, clowns, bears, elephants, and so much more! Get the details at FargoShrineCircus.com.

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section.

Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at LifestylePubs.com/Fargo.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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WHERE FARGO LIFESTYLE

1. Dakota Children's Advocacy Center 2. Plains Art Museum 3. Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley 4. Haley's Hope 5. The Village 6. Dakota Medical Foundation 7. Gladys Ray Shelter

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