Fargo Monthly - October 2013

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CONTENTS...

16 LOOKING

AHEAD

DOWNTOWN

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With Mike Allmendinger

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18 Downtowners' perspective Thoughts from people who know about downtown.

22 Be Scene We were at ESPN’s College GameDay and we have the pictures to prove it.

32 Sunday, Bloody Sunday We found some great Bloody

Marys for you as the months get colder. You’re welcome.

36 Chef of the month Learn how JT from the Hub handles being the head chef for several restaurants.

38 Street Talk Find out what people are saying about their favorite Bison tailgating food.

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38 Culinary Spotlight What in the world is kale?

40 O’fosho Check out this month’s band.

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46 Florida Georgia Line This popular band took time out of their busy schedule to talk about their rise to success.

48 Live Music Find out where your favorite band is playing this month.

49 Music Spotlight Electronic Dance Music is set to explode.

50 Olympic Curling Trials The Olympics are coming to Fargo! Find out all the details.

52 Margaret Cho The comedian talks about life, inspiration and tattoos.

54 Event Calendar Stay informed with our event calendar.

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can be a horrible thing. It raises blood pressure, affects your immune system, wreaks havoc on your hairline and causes you to lead an unhealthy lifestyle.

(There’s nothing better than a cold beer around deadline.) I don’t think there’s anybody out there who will argue that stress is a good thing.

However, there’s something that I think is just Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography as dangerous as stress: complacency. In my opinion, complacency is what makes one say, “This will be good enough.” Complacency is what leaves you stuck in that relationship that you’ve known all along isn’t right.

Complacency is what makes an old man wonder, “what if?”

This false sense of satisfaction is what makes you lie awake at night. It’s that nagging feeling at the back of your brain every day as you sit at your desk for that job you hate. It’s the irreversible force that denies you true happiness as you go through your day. You can never feed that hungry beast because deep down, you know that you’re meant for something better. Something deeper.

After every month I wonder if I’ve done my absolute best. I wonder if I gave the magazines my all. I wonder if anyone will like the work our team and myself have done. The catch 22 is that no matter how hard I’ve tried and how much sleep I’ve lost, there’s always something that I’d like to change.

Something I wish I did better. There’s always something.

“Something” might be the most dangerous word ever. This ubiquitous word can drive men crazy with its promise of an unreachable goal. Something is always out there. Something is always just out of one’s reach.

So stop chasing that something, and focus on what matters. Focus on achieving that something that you’re proud of.

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DOWNTOWN Downtown, baby… Whether you like that saying or you hate it, it’s hard to deny that downtown Fargo is a hotspot.

Whether you look back to 1872 when the town was started, take a look at what’s happening now with the arts and dining or fast forward to promises of skyscrapers and event centers, downtown was/is/will be playing an integral part in the story of Fargo. By Andrew Jason

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20. Chesley & Lovejoy, Lumber Yard 21. Crockett & Shotwell, Lumber & Coal Yard 22. N.P. Stock Yards 23. U.S. Land Office 24. N.P.R.R. Round House & Shops 25. Island Park fargomonthly.com // 11

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Pictured here is a late 1800s photo looking southwest from what is now NP Avenue and 8th Street N, in Fargo.

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TIME LINE 1856 According to NDSU Archives, the first known non-Native Americans arrived to explore what became Fargo. This was a survey party sent out to find a northern route for the railroad to the Pacific.

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October 6, 1871 The first post office was established in what would become downtown Fargo. At the time it was called Centralia. In 1872 the name was changed to Fargo after William Fargo, a director and financial backer of the railroad and a partner in the WellsFargo Express Company.

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he railroad played an integral part in the history of Fargo. In fact, it played such an important part that without it there probably wouldn’t be a Fargo. When the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in Moorhead in 1872, this area was still a no man’s land. The first tent town in the Fargo area was built near the intersection of Broadway and Main Avenue.

That was when downtown Fargo started.

The Fargo area grew quickly over the coming years. From 1880 to 1900 the population of Cass County went from 8,998 to 19,613 (North Dakota went from 36,909 to 319,983). A large number of immigrants flocked to Fargo from Europe. That all changed in 1893 with the Fargo fire. This fire burned about 3/5 of the structures in Fargo. According to legend, someone throwing ashes out of a building on a dry and windy day started the fire.

However, the fire turned out to be a blessing in disguise. According

to John Hallberg, an archives associate with NDSU Archives, the fire helped revive the city with construction of brick buildings.

Warehouses began to pop up downtown as the city progressed.

The railroads became an even stronger economic force in the city as many goods were shipped through the city.

Drawing people from across the state made it possible for hotels, shops and restaurants to pop up throughout downtown Fargo.

After World War II there was a lot of growth as people returned home. However, once West Acres Shopping Center was built in 1972, downtown Fargo went into a state of stagnation. Many department stores and restaurants moved out of downtown, leaving mainly offices and banks.

However, with the enactment of the Renaissance Zone Plan, businesses began to flock back downtown. This plan created tax incentives for businesses to move downtown and is one of the main reasons that downtown Fargo is the hotspot it is today.

*According to Hallberg, North Dakota was a dry state, but Minnesota wasn’t, so everyone would head over to Moorhead to the bars. Moorhead had a wild nightlife. Prostitution was a common offense. At the time there was a $50 fine for prostitution. The ladies would make so much money off of their illegal activities that they were easily able to afford that fine. There were also very lax divorce laws so many people came to Fargo simply to get divorced.

1890 The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station offices were opened on the third floor of the Red River Bank at 11 Broadway.

This was one of the early forms of North Dakota State University.

Photo courtesy of NDSU Archives

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June 7, 1893 The worst fire Fargo has ever seen started at the Little Gem Restaurant and spread from one wooden building to the next. By the end of the fire, over 160 acres and 31 blocks were destroyed.

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1904 The Edwards building was constructed. After several tenants and renovations, the Old Broadway would move into this location in 1975.

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed some changes happening downtown. Worldclass dining has come to Fargo.

Artists are finding a place to call home. Local bands are able to showcase their talents every weekend. The list of changes keeps going. After a drought that lasted throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, revitalization took place. In 1999 the Renaissance Zone Plan was created, giving tax incentives to businesses looking to build and develop in downtown Fargo.

Partnership President Michael Hahn. “They want to head downstairs to the local pub to watch the local game with a bunch of people.”

They can do just that downtown as residential property pops up above many retail spots. However, one major factor that any developing community must address is public transportation. While the Metro Area Transit (MAT) bus system isn’t perfect, it has continued to make improvements year after year. “Mass transit is still going to be huge and maybe even huger as we work down the That plan brought in businesses road,” said Hahn. “There’s some developments that are going like the Hotel Donaldson and to really amp up what Fargo is, Monte’s. Those businesses which is a neat community.” quickly became staples in the community. Once those In fact, ask almost anyone in businesses proved that downtown was able to support town and they’ll probably tell you downtown has changed unique businesses, more for the better. “It’s been flocked to the area. Zandbroz arrived with their eclectic array very interesting because it’s changed tremendously and of vintage crafts and goods. it’s a different downtown from Business after business began 20 years ago, said Greg Danz, to flock back downtown, and owner of Zandbroz Variety. it hasn’t shown any signs of “They both have their charms slowing down. but I like the new one much better… Lots of fun, lots of “People want to be in an really bright and creative environment in which they’re people downtown these days much more densely built, and I think that’s what’s they can socialize easier,” making it really exciting.” said Downtown Community

1931 The Black Building, one of Fargo’s most notable buildings, was built at 112 Broadway. The building offered a couple of floors for a Sears store and six stories for offices.

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FUTURE DOWNTOWN

Illustrations courtesy of Kilbourne Group

Flood Protection – 2nd Street floodwall project: • Proposed budget: $21-$40 million • Decision-makers: City of Fargo/Corps of Engineers • Funding source: Federal and city flood sales tax

Some of the Kilbourne Group’s proposed projects: Block 9:

• Budget: $90 million • Decision-makers: Kilbourne Group • Funding source: Private investments, including potential tenants 16 // fargomonthly.com

New Fargo City Hall project:

• Budget: $8-$12 million • Decision-makers: City of Fargo commissioners • Funding source: City of Fargo/State of ND

Convention center/exhibition space/Civic Center renovation: • Budget: To be decided after consultants’ feasibility study • Decision-makers: FargoDome Authority recommendation with City of Fargo approval • Funding source: a portion of FargoDome Authority reserve fund ($37 million); other sources TBD

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poiler alert: It’s impossible to tell the future. Here at Fargo Monthly we don’t claim to be psychics, but after talking with the experts, we have some good ideas of where downtown Fargo is heading and this illustration could very well be what the future of downtown Fargo looks like.

This illustration showcases some of the projects proposed by the Kilbourne Group, an organization that is dedicated to the redevelopment of downtown Fargo. This project would rejuvenate downtown with a proposed skyscraper that would house retail, hotel, office condos and a restaurant.

This project has been in the works for several years and the Kilbourne Group has put plenty of thought and effort into this ambitious project.

use building in all of North Dakota.”

The exact details of the project are still in the works. The Kilbourne Group is currently in the process of figuring out the market demand for retail and office spaces. There are still a number of factors that need to be figured out before any ground can be broken and construction started.

The ideas of the Kilbourne Group don’t end there though.

Their project also includes plans for a proposed floodwall, new civic center and city hall and a whole new way of thinking of green space downtown. These prospects that await in the near future are causing some buzz and excitement.

Brad Wimmer, owner of Wimmer’s Diamonds, a company that has been downtown for almost 100 “It’s in a location where a project is only going to be built years, is excited for the future potential of downtown Fargo. one time for the next couple “I see it only getting better. hundred years, so we are With the US Bank Plaza putting as much thought into possibly coming and the this project as possible and we’re aspiring for the very best new City Hall coming and convention center, a new project that can be imagined entertainment center, the for this location,” said Mike restaurants, the bars. I think Allmendinger, general downtown is just going to manager of the Kilbourne flourish in the next 25 years.”

Group. “We believe that it’s the best location for a mixed

In case these projects seem unnecessary, it should be noted that by 2040 the population of Fargo-Moorhead is expected to grow by 33 percent, reaching a population of 262,890. This stat provided by the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments shows that more business space is needed throughout in the near future.

You can always GO // DOWNTOWN The folks at the Kilbourne Group

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are some of the biggest movers and shakers in Fargo. They have been responsible for some major developments in downtown. Their projects include 300 Broadway Condos, the newly renovated Loretta Building and the ambitious Block 9 Project. This project would change the face of downtown with a skyscraper built on the US Bank Plaza. Mike Allmendinger, the General Manager of this “do tank”, caught up with us to discuss where Fargo’s going.

LOOKING

AHEAD With Mike Allmendinger

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Interview by Andrew Jason

Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

How have you seen the downtown area progress in your 20 years here?

"My education is in landscape architecture and I’m a licensed landscape architect here in North Dakota. We would do studies of downtown Fargo and the river front projects. When we were in school, which was back when they had the canopies over the sidewalks. … the canopies were covering all the great old buildings. As soon as the Broadway renovation and the Streetscape project happened in downtown Fargo, that significantly changed the walkability and access to see the old character of all the old buildings down here. That character is appreciated by the community so it’s fun to see how people are getting more engaged."

Looking forward, where do you think downtown is going?

"We believe that having a vibrant community with density makes a lot of economic sense for the city and there’s potential for more density in downtown Fargo all over the place. There are many blocks with potential. For the future, we recognize that the city has three very important projects that they’re considering at this point, which is the floodwall, which provides permanent protection in downtown Fargo. Right now they have temporary protection when they build the clay dike that’s required year after year. Permanent flood protection would allow the city to do the City Hall. They have a budget for the City Hall. The FargoDome is under a study where they can add convention center space to Fargo. ... those three civic projects would accelerate development in downtown Fargo significantly. We certainly think that it would take development from Broadway and expand it out in both directions with mixed used buildings."

How far out do you foresee the downtown area spreading out?

"Right now if we were to say, ‘What is the common boundary that people would recognize

as downtown Fargo?’ It’d be from Island Park to Sanford and the river to University. ...

When people are looking at opportunities for additional projects in downtown Fargo, I think that’s where most people are looking."

question. That’s our question. We just don’t know how many floors of each. We want to have a successful project, so we’re taking our time to really understand who the tenants will be.”

There’s been a lot of information out there about the Block 9 project. Can you give us the lowdown of what’s going on?

"We consider ourselves a ‘do-tank.’ We have ideas and a lot of those ideas include creating spaces to live, work, play and learn in downtown Fargo."

"It’s in a location where a project is only going to be built one time for the next couple hundred years, so we are putting as much thought into this project as possible and we’re aspiring for the very best project that can be imagined for this location. We believe that it’s the best location for a mixed-use building in all of North Dakota. We’re spending a lot of time to balance what is the market demand and we’re putting a lot of time and effort in finding out what is that market demand. It’s a mix-use market.

Downtown is mix-use. We want to keep it mix use, so we envision the retail, hotel, office, condos and a top-floor food and beverage concept. We’re focusing on understanding what is the market demand for office space. That’s what we really want to focus our efforts on."

Are you finding that there is a demand?

“Oh yes. There is a demand. It takes a long time to really develop who would be the tenant, how much space, what quality of space and then we start to respond to the hotel and condo following the office.”

Theoretically speaking you were able to build it tomorrow, do you think you’d be able to fill it up with hotels and offices with the demand that there is now?

“We could build a project right now. We know that there’s a demand for hotel, office and condos right now. How many of them is the

Do you have any projection of when this will be completed? Is this a 5, 10, 20-year plan?

“I would say in the next couple of years. Our goal would be to break ground in 2014 or 15.

There are many, many variables that impact the start of this project. We’ve envisioned a project with high aspirations and we want to take the time needed to achieve the best project for this location.”

Where do you foresee downtown and Fargo in general in 100 years?

“I think the Midwest is going to be growing. The demographics show that the Midwest is going to be growing and cities are going to become a hot destination. Young professionals like the walkability of cities. They like the density of cities. They like the amenities of cities. We feel strongly that having a strong urban core in Fargo will help businesses recruit and retain the best people to this area. That allows businesses to grow and start.”

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Bruce Furness

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Karen Stoker

Owner of the Hotel Donaldson

DOWNTOWN

Why did you decide that downtown Fargo would be able to house a high-end hotel/restaurant?

“I didn’t really know if it could; we believed that it would and knew that more things needed to happen to revive our city center.”

What was downtown Fargo like when you moved here?

“It was quieter than what it was when I came as a kid. Most retail shopping was at West Acres. I always liked being downtown. We ate at the old Wendy’s on 10th (fit a college budget and they sponsored our Bison VB tournament), The 400, OB and I remember thinking it was pretty cool to get my hair cut at The Barbers in Elm Tree Square. The XXX movie theatre certainly gave downtown an exotic vibe.”

Where do you think downtown Fargo is going?

“We’ve turned the corner and there are many more good times ahead.”

Why is it important to keep the historic aspect of downtown Fargo alive?

“Knowing, learning from and respecting history is vital to the evolution and development of communities. I think it’s important to have a sense of place.”

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When you moved here in 1969 what was it like downtown?

“At that time, downtown was the hub of business. All the major stores were downtown along Broadway and along the other streets.

It wasn’t until West Acres was constructed that we had all these stores leave downtown. It became almost vacant and it wasn’t busy for many, many years.”

Was it the initiation of the Renaissance Zone that got the revitalization started?

“I was mayor at the time. We had 10 things we wanted to work on. The Renaissance Zone was the primary thing. We had done two other things before that we struck out on, so the Renaissance Zone was a home run. It would not have all happened. There were lots of other things. This Fargo Theatre was one of the first things to happen. The Plains Art Museum was another one. Just redoing the Broadway street was another one. The quiet zone – I can’t remember all 10 but there were 10 of them that really made a difference in the downtown area.”

Do you have any favorite memories from here back in the day?

“I can remember going to Sears and Roebuck store — it was in the Black Building at that time — and doing my Christmas shopping at J.C. Penney down here and all those kinds of stores. Christmastime was really a bustling time and there were lots of people down here.”

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Brad and Aaron Wimmer Owners of Wimmer’s Diamonds

Could you briefly describe the history of Wimmer’s Diamonds and how it came about?

DOWNTOWN

Brad: “Wimmer’s Diamonds was founded in 1919 by my grandfather, Aaron’s great-grandfather, Fred Wimmer. He came over from Budapest, Hungary as a craftsman and went from New York to Minneapolis to Fargo.

He came to Fargo in 1919 and that’s where we started as Fargo Jewelry Manufacturing, right above the Le Chateau Restaurant where the old Woolworth building was. We moved across the street to 610 Main, which is where the dress shop is now, and in the mid-80s we moved to the corner where Shotwells Ready Ware was, and that’s where we currently are located. We’ve had three locations since 1919.”

Talk about what it was like growing up in Fargo.

Brad: “Fargo was a great town. We’d come downtown a lot. We’d ride our bicycles down to Island Park to the swimming pool. We’d come downtown to Woolworth and Kresge’s and to any of the six or seven movie theaters in downtown Fargo. We spent a lot of time downtown visiting my dad who was in the jewelry business. We picked him up at 5:30 when the store closed. I spent a lot of time in downtown Fargo.”

Is there anything that you particularly miss or have any favorite memories of growing up down here?

Brad: “The WDAY Parade. The Band Festival. The movie theaters I think would be the biggest thing. The Fargo Theatre is obviously still here. We had a great time going to the movie theatres and to the swimming pools. Those were great memories.”

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Greg Danz

Owner of Zandbroz Variety

Tell us about your experience with downtown Fargo.

“It’s been very interesting because it’s changed tremendously, and it’s a different downtown from 20 years ago. They both have their charms but I like the new one much better. And it’s just been a process. Lots of fun, lots of really bright and creative people downtown these days and I think that’s what’s making it really exciting.”

What do you remember of it from your younger days?

“I remember Fargo downtown — well where we are now (Zandbroz) used to be Leeby’s Grocery. It was actually one of the few places I remember coming to as a college kid because it was a cool grocery store. You’d go in there and get fresh baked donuts and that kind of thing. Fargo Theater I remember. But the Fargo when I was going to school, there were even more bars than there are now. That’s mostly what I remember from college days. Everything from the Round Up, Pink Pussy Cat, The VIP… there were all kinds of crazy bars downtown and we’ve got a much better class of bars these days so that’s nice.”

Where do you foresee downtown Fargo going?

“I think there is more growth that will happen downtown. I think we have to catch up a little bit downtown, for one thing, in terms of parking ramps and things like that. I am excited about the changes that are coming that have been in the news lately — a new city hall, maybe a new community center downtown, an extension of the FargoDome, so those kinds of things are the next big step downtown.

I’m looking forward to it.”

Mike Wheeler Fargo Native

Tell us about your experience with downtown Fargo.

“Oh man, I have been coming down here since I was a little kid with my mom and dad, and as I grew older I took my driver’s test down here. Then we did some cruising back in high school. I’ve seen it change from kind of how it is now, to a cluster that didn’t work out, to a little bit different, to now where it’s back to being similar to how it was in my childhood. It’s a good thing. There are a lot of cool businesses around here.”

What do you remember of it from your younger days?

“Well, the cruising Broadway was always pretty cool and there was always, of course, lots of girls and lots of cars, and the girls would get us in trouble. And there was the Fargo Theater, there was the Roxy Theater, and there was the Town Theater. We spent a lot of time coming to movies because they were cheap; they were 50 cents, 75 cents to get in. But then, that was a lot of money back then, and I’m not that old. Things have really changed as far as that goes.”

Favorite memory of downtown Fargo?

“That’s a tough question. I had a lot of good memories downtown.

Cruising downtown, and I guess coming to the Street Fair, eating all the food and going to movies with my buddies, which was always a fun time. We’d always go to a movie on Friday and Saturday nights, and as we got older we’d come down to the local establishments and have fun. There are really nice liquor bars here now that are really fun.”

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At first the name Ghosts of North Dakota might seem a bit deceptive. This duo isn’t out to prove the existence of Norwegian, lutefisk eating phantoms. In fact, they’re out to highlight the number of ghost towns that are popping up throughout North Dakota. On the other hand, the name Ghosts of North Dakota might be pretty accurate.

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Troy Larson (Left) and Terry Hinnenkamp (Right) take photos of this abandoned bridge in Caledonia, ND, just north of Hillsboro, ND.

the beginning

Troy Larson and Terry Hinnenkamp work together in radio and their idea behind Ghosts of North Dakota didn’t start with the aim of preserving history. The original idea was that they were going to spend the night together in a supposedly haunted place. That brought them to Sherbrooke, ND. That current ghost town opened their eyes to the disappearing towns in North Dakota. “That’s when we discovered our interest in what happene d to these towns,” said Hinnenkamp. “We then started trying to document these town sites before they disappeared.”

That was in October 2003. For the last 10 years, this duo has traveled across the state photographing over a 100 towns for their book and website, ghostsofnorthdakota.com.

“you don’t choose the things you believe in, they choose you.”

Both Hinnenkamp and Larson are North Dakota natives. They have seen the progression of the state throughout the years. As more and more people move into the cities, more and more of these ghost towns are created. This project is intended to act as a form of preservation for those towns.

“There’s history associated with all these places. There are families that attended these churches,” said Larson. “There are people who worked in these post offices. Those stories deserve to be told. … This was a way that we can preserve the memories.”

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bringing ghost towns to the internet The best way that Hinnenkamp and Larson are keeping the memory of these towns alive is through their website. After going on a shoot, they’ll post pictures to their website and create galleries that anyone can view. Through their website and Facebook pages, they are often able to get the public involved.

According to Larson, the website has become a “living history.”

“That’s kind of the fascinating part — that we can take a photo of a place and 30 minutes later somebody can post on that photo, ‘That was the old post office. My grandma ran that post office from 1930 to 1957,’” said Hinnenkamp. “It’s kind of a great way to document it via photo, and people help fill in that info for us.”

That “living history” has led to a huge web following and over 24,000 fans on Facebook.

favorite ghost towns Throughout the state, there are hundreds of ghost towns. However, there’s one that Larson and Hinnenkamp always go back to as their favorite.

“Lincoln Valley,” said Larson.

“I always keep coming back to Lincoln Valley, ND. It’s a true ghost town. There’s nobody living there. The last resident moved out in the ‘70s. The first time we rolled

real ghosts of north dakota

“It’s an experience that you definitely remember,” said Larson. “It’s a place that’s very pastoral and beautiful at one time and now it’s completely overtaken by nature. They had beautiful stone water

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features that are run dry and overgrown now.”

When asked about the supernatural aspect of these towns that they visited, Larson is quick to point out that’s not what they’re out to do.

The list doesn’t stop there though. Simms, ND. Manfred, ND. Every town brings its own awe factor. However, there’s also one place that will always stick with them: San Haven Sanatorium.

“This was a way that we can preserve the memories.”

(It should be noted here that Larson and Hinnenkamp have never officially experienced any paranormal activities, but it’s Halloween season so we had to ask.)

The San Haven Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium. From 1909 through the TB epidemic of the 1940’s, the San Haven Sanatorium held thousands of patients. According to Larson, it is a “memorable experience” to visit.

in there was really amazing. It was one of the first places that we ever drove into and you got out of the car and said, ‘Oh wow.

There’s the old store and there’s three abandoned homes.’ It was really an amazing place.”

However, that doesn’t mean they haven’t experienced anything strange.

“We try to stay away from that just because there’s so many paranormal investigators out there. But at the same time, we do notice when we hear strange things or when strange things

happen. … When we went to San Haven Sanatorium, it’s kind of a weird thing. We’re in there and there’s no one around and it’s very quiet.

A lot of people have talked about haunting stories from San Haven Sanatorium. I don’t know if it’s because we went in there and had that in mind, but when you’re in one of those places and you hear a pigeon four stories up, down at the other end making little cooing noises and you’re in the children’s pavilion where the little children used to be, it’s amazing how the echoes can make you go, ‘that sounded like a kid.’ We’ve definitely heard things that have creeped us out.”

the future of ghosts of north dakota Although they’re photographing ghosts, Ghosts of North Dakota has no plans of becoming one anytime soon. They have recently started their next program, Ghosts of Minnesota. The website is up and running: ghostsofmn. com. However, their eyes are set farther on down the road.

“We’re going to keep going,” said Larson. “We’re hoping to do some non-North Dakota stuff at some point. There’s some desert Southwest trips that we’d like to do someday, down in the Death Valley area… There’s a lot of really interesting Old West type towns. As long as people keep liking it, we’re going to keep doing it.”

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look out!

They are currently working on their second book, which is expected to be out by Christmas this year. Watch ghostsofnorthdakota.com or their Facebook page for more information.

For more information and to see more of Ghosts of North Dakota’s photos, go to

ghostsofnorthdakota.com.

GO // HUNT GHOSTS Lincoln Valley, ND

Lincoln Valley is a true ghost town. It is located in Sheridan County, about eight miles NE of McClusky, ND. It was a thriving county in the 1950s, but as of 1972 it had one resident. Today, it is empty. When it was founded in 1900, it was a German and Russian settlement.

San Haven, ND

Fort Abercrombie was constructed in 1858 and was used as a military settlement. It served to protect fur traders. The only thing that remains now are reconstructions of buildings.

Northgate, ND

Dresden, ND

take a trip with them Check out some of the places that Ghosts of North Dakota has visited. They are constantly looking to go to more places and photograph communities that are disappearing.

A full list of towns they’ve visited is on their website, but if you have any recommendations for them of places to visit, go to the “Contact us” section on their website.

Hamilton, ND

GHOSTS

Conway, ND Balfour, ND

Alfred, ND

Fort Abercrombie, ND

According to Ghosts of ND, this sanatorium was established in 1909 as a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Turtle Mountains south of Dunseith. Through the 1940s, thousands of patients were treated for TB while 50 percent of those patients died. At its height, it held over 900 patients and had its own zip code. It was closed in the 1980s.

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Sunday

We find some of Fargo’s tastiest

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Bloody Marys.

he weather is starting to get cool again… sigh.

Gone are the summery light drinks like mojitos and margaritas and arrived is the time for drinks that have a little more substance. The perfect example is the Bloody Mary. Fargo has some great stops for these delicious libations. Now get out there and try them out. It’ll take your mind off the worsening weather.

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THIRSTY?

The Mill

Mary

Green Mill’s Bloody Mary, The Mill Mary, is a fabulous Bloody, but if you’re feeling adventurous, try the Tokyo Rose. It’s a Bloody that packs one heck of a punch. If you love spice (which we sure do!) then this is the perfect drink to get your day going in the right direction. And with Bloodys on special on Sundays, you 3340 13th Ave. S, have no excuse not to try one out.

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Bloody Mary This Bloody goes down quite smoothly. The homemade mix is topped with a celery stalk, shrimp, pepperoni, olive, marble jack cheese and a gherkin pickle. If all the toppings don’t fill you up, we recommend trying it with one of their flat bread pizzas or, better yet, their fantastic Sunday brunch served from 9 1636 42nd St. S, a.m. to 2 p.m.

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C THIRSTY?

Bloody Mary

Bloody Marys are awesome. Bacon is awesome. That’s why the idea behind the Bacon Bloody Mary at Usher’s House in Moorhead is amazing.

The Bloody is made with homemade bacon-infused vodka.

Garnished with goat-cheese-stuffed olives, a spicy pickle and a pepperoncini, it comes with everything you could possibly want in a Bloody Mary.

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Maxwells

Usher’s House

Bloody Mary

The BLT

Bloody Mary

606 Main Ave, Fargo

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On Saturdays and Sundays you can enjoy a BLT Bloody Mary from Lucky’s 13. Make sure you come hungry when you come for this delicious concoction though. It is topped with a quarter slice of a full BLT sandwich, is made with a homemade mix and topped with a beef stick, pickles and olives. It is also served with the cutest little 7 oz. beer back you’ve ever seen.

This is America. We want the right to make our own decisions about what we want.

Maxwells lets you do just that on Sundays with their Bloody Mary bar. This bar allows you to put anything you want in your Bloody. You can choose from bacon to asparagus.

Exercise your right to choose! As an added bonus, they have an awesome brunch that is the perfect match for your Bloody.

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Lucky’s 13 Pub

Rhombus Guys

Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m., Rhombus Guys hosts a Bloody Mary bar. Yes, you read that right. They give you the vodka; you throw everything else in. That means you can add as many garnishes as you want or throw in as much seasoning as your taste buds desire. Every other day, with every order, their Bloodys are made from scratch so you know you’re getting quality.

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By Elizabeth Erickson

ii Photos by Alison Smith

Chef of the Month

Jason Thompson

The Hub Entertainment Destination in Fargo hosts countless concerts, wedding receptions and corporate parties each year. Much of the success of the seamless presentations and the smiles on guests faces can be attributed to J.T., the man who pulls everything together behind the scenes. When he was just 6 years old, J.T. was standing alongside his mother in the kitchen, slowly turning his curiosity into a passion for cooking. Today, that passion is emanated through his quality food created in the kitchen of Fargo’s entertainment destination.

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“You’ve got to have quality ingredients more than anything else.”

Lining Up The Numbers J.T. began college as an engineering student. With his evident talent and good grades, the potential of becoming a chef was set on the back burner.

After transferring to NDSU from the School of Engineering in Milwaukee, J.T. didn’t like the person he was becoming and decided to pursue his passion for cooking instead. With the ability to calculate correct portion sizes for hundreds of people and the timing and physics involved in preparing for a large event, much of J.T.’s knowledge can be tied between the two careers.

Top Quality Today, J.T.’s work is being enjoyed by hungry guests at corporate parties and glowing brides at their wedding receptions. As the Executive Chef of Starmark Hospitality, he bounces between various area restaurant locations. “I’m coming on about eight months working here,” J.T. said. “I like the variety of stuff I get to do, the challenge of doing large parties and the good food. We put out a really top quality food here and it’s always something different.”

J.T. can handle cooking for up to 200 people all by himself, but when that number increases, the controlled chaos in the kitchen requires some backup. In addition to an accountable staff, a roaring radio in the background and lists to adhere to, quality ingredients rank high on the list of essentials. “You’ve got to have quality ingredients more than anything else,” J.T. said. “Equipment is one thing, but quality ingredients is the most important thing.”

He has learned from authentic chefs from Mexico and full-blown Italian families, but what J.T. has learned the most lies close to home.

“So as far as inspiration in my life, I’d say my father is one. He’s a very hard worker and taught me the meaning of what that means: a good work ethic and make sure you lead by example — first one in and last one out. It’s just the way I’ve been.”

STREET

TALK

The whole town is crazy for the Bison and we're crazy for Bison tailgating. We hit the streets to find out: What's your favorite tailgating food?

James Burgum

Managing Partner at Arthur Ventures

“Lefse”

Mike Hahn

President of the Downtown Community Partnership

“Scotch eggs”

Joe Berg and Kate Kemmer YMCA and Forum / Jobs HQ

“Brats”

Justin Moline

Owner of ServiceMaster

“Taco in a bag”

Kristen Curry

Patient Representative at the Family HealthCare Center

“Cheeseburger”

Steven Hoey

Director of Food and Beverage at the Radisson

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Culinary SPOTLIGHT Falling for Kale

A matured appreciation for winter greens

The first “real” chef I ever worked for was a Swiss born culinarian who moved to Aspen when he was 18 years old. He eventually opened the Sopris Restaurant in Glenwood Springs, CO. I suppose he was in his fifty’s when I worked in his kitchen. He spoke with a thick accent and of course, he intimidated the heck out of me! I was scared to go to work for at least the first month on the job but, at 17 years old, the skills I learned in that kitchen were some of the most important of my career.

Eric Watson

Besides teaching me how to use a knife and to work with a sense of urgency, this European chef taught me to appreciate foods I was unfamiliar with. A local farmer would bring fresh Swiss chard to the kitchen regularly throughout the late summer and early fall months. It took me a while but eventually I grew to like the hearty green leafy vegetable. Today my challenge is to teach my own children to appreciate such food items. My wife and I regularly bring kale and collard greens home for an accompaniment with our family dinner. We have found creative ways to incorporate vegetables so that our kids will enjoy them, or maybe they simply won’t realize they’re there at all.

The most memorable soup my wife has ever prepared for us at home was one of a chicken broth base cooked with potato, roasted garlic and leek. The soup is then pureed and seasoned with smoked paprika and fresh ground black pepper. To finish it off she topped the soup with a soft poached egg, Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced kale. To some this may sound a bit unique or complex, when in fact, it is quite simplistic. This soup accomplished the quintessential “umami” flavor profile. (This means savory and is one of the five basic tastes along with sweet, sour, bitter and salty.) Everything in this soup worked beautifully together and the egg was the ingredient that made this dish acceptable to our four children.

Kale, collard greens and Swiss chard are commonly available in our area grocery stores and I am on a mission to convince home cooks to familiarize themselves with such products. When preparing these leafy vegetables just remember the most important rule of cooking: “Simplicity always wins!” If all you do is drop them in salted boiling water for thirty seconds and then sauté in a hot pan with a little butter, garlic, salt and pepper, you’ll boost the color profile and nutrition of your meal to a new level.

As a teenager I was convinced that kale was good for one thing only: garnishing a salad bar. Needless to say, I have matured gastronomically since. Very few food items on the face of this planet provide more nutritional value than properly prepared winter greens, but don’t let that ruin your appetite. Just keep cooking good food. *Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna and Mosaic Foods in Fargo. He is also the founder and president of the Fargo branch of the American Culinary Federation. **For more information on the ACF go to acfchefs.org and like them on Facebook by searching The Red River Valley Chef’s Association.

GO // fo sho

Dan Olson Drums

O'fos

BAND

Andrew Overby

Bass

Matt Johnson

Guitar & Lead Vocals

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ho

When you pronounce the name O’fosho, you really have to enunciate the O’s.

(O-fO-shO) If the O’s aren’t given their proper enunciation then half the fun of the name is lost. It’s almost impossible not to smile while saying the name. The name isn’t the only aspect of this band that’ll make you smile though. In a realm where the music scene is overpopulated by cover band after cover band, it’s refreshing to hear a talented band that’s gaining popularity with their own, original music.

By Andrew Jason Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

So what kind of music do they pl

ay?

It’s hard to define it exactly . Lead singer Matt Johnso n refers to it as “funk, blues, electronica. ” (Whatever that means.)

It has a rock, folk feel to it, but that can change based on the day. “It’s abo ut playing with what you’re feeling,” said Johnso n.

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O' BAND

Genesis of a Band Name

Road Tripping

So how exactly did that clever, catchy name

As their local fan base grew, they took to the road to see what

come about? “When we were first starting to

sort of acknowledgement they would receive. Apparently, it was

play around town here, we had a good group

the right decision. “We’ve been getting better as a band and the

of friends that would come out,” said drummer

opportunities have come,” said lead singer Matt Johnson. Those

Dan Olson. “One of them in particular… when

opportunities led them to the Cabooze, a national music club in

she was really feeling it, she would yell out

Minneapolis, last month where they headlined.

‘O’fosho!’” Little did that one fan know, but she had helped start a band that over the next three years would gain recognition at a regional level.

Those opportunities are keeping them busy. Throughout the last three years, they have played approximately 175 shows, averaging 58 shows a year. Those shows have ranged from playing for 20 people to playing at Bella Music Fest. The variety keeps things fresh. “All of them are unique in their own way,” said Olson.

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The New Album In June, O’fosho released their second full-length album entitled “Forget The Genre: Hear The Music.”

This title meant a lot to these guys. “If you listen to the album, you can hear every different style of music we incorporate. Bluegrass, reggae, electronic and straightup rock and roll,” said bass player Andrew Overby.

Their roots are varied and include Phish, Radiohead, Jimi Hendrix, The Gorillaz and a diverse list of other musicians. Despite their wide musical styles, it’s important to them that they stay true to who they are.

“When we first started playing, the first question that people would ask is ‘what do you play?’ Well, we have all roots in this and this and that. … You couldn’t really describe it.”

Their album can be purchased on cdbaby.com and iTunes or at Mother’s Music in Moorhead or Orange Records in Fargo.

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The Shirtless Bassmen

Schedule

of energetic live music performed by young musicians with

Oct. 3 Indian Summer Music and Art

So why should you go see these guys? Well, if the promise a lot of talent isn’t reason enough for you, we have one more reason you might want to check them out.

BAND

“Usually at shows, some of our lady friends like to get Overby to play shirtless at the end of the night. At the Nestor, a friend got a hat and said, ‘play in your boxer shorts for the last few songs.’ She came back with $20 - $30.”

There you go. A shirtless, bearded man. Do you need any more reason?

Not enough O’fosho for you?

Like them on Facebook to keep up to date with them.

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s Festival - Waben, MN

– The Aquarium

an, ND

Oct. 18 Opening for Fat Maw Ro oney and Circle of Heat at The Cabooze - Minneapo lis, MN Nov. 16 Laughing Sun Brewery Bismarck, ND Nov. 17 Pretty Lights After-Party - The Aquarium

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• 90% of all menus are available gluten free • Nightly dinner features and Friday is fresh fish Friday in Zest • Daily soup and salad lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Sunday brunch in Zest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – a Fargo tradition!

• Late night buffet from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the Lobby Bar with drinks served until 2 a.m.

• Daily happy hour in Level Two Lounge and the Lobby Bar

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GO // toE the line

Florida Georgia Line

F

lorida Georgia Line has been taking over country music with their catchy melodies and infectious lyrics. They recently won the Academy of Country Music’s New Artist of the Year award.

Their first two singles topped the country airplay charts. However, the most impressive fact might be that tickets to their Scheels Arena show on Oct. 5 sold out in 30 minutes.

We caught up with Tyler Hubbard to learn what’s happening with this band on the rise.

Concert

Interview by Joe Kerlin and Andrew Jason

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Brian Kelley

Tyler Hubbard

Interview with Tyler Hubbard Fargo Monthly: You were the first

FM: With the success you’ve had so far

country act in 21 years to top the Country airplay charts with your first two singles. What was it like when you first heard one of your songs on the radio?

and especially with winning Academy of Country Music’s New Artist of the Year, do you feel a lot of pressure moving forward?

Tyler Hubbard: “You know what, it was

TH: “No. We don’t feel too much pres-

a dream come true. I think for every artist, that’s a big step in your career. It’s definitely an exciting time for sure.”

FM: We’re sure you’re sick of being

asked this, but we have to do it. What was it like working with Nelly?

TH: “It was great. Nelly became a good friend of ours. He’s a great, great guy.

Real cool dude. Real funny. He’s easy to work with and super talented. It’s just an honor. We’ve been fans of Nelly, both BK (Brian Kelley) and I, for a long time.

It was definitely a cool experience.”

FM: Was it harder for you guys to get into the rap mindset or for him to get into the country mindset?

TH: “Man, I think it was pretty natural for both us. He’s a big country fan and we’re big fans of rap music. It worked great actually.”

sure. We’ve been really blessed this last year. It just motivates us to work even harder and keep on doing what we’re doing. We’re going to keep putting out music that we like and playing shows and doing our thing and have faith in our fans that they’re going to keep pulling for us.”

FM: You guys are really broadening the country audience base. Can you touch on that?

TH: “You know what, our influence is pretty diverse… It enables us to bring a lot of different sounds to the table. It kind of broadens our fan base so one of our biggest compliments is when people say they weren’t fans of country music before they heard us. Just bringing more people to the country genre is great.

Hopefully we can continue to do that.”

FM: You guys sold out the Scheels Are-

that like to sell out all these venues?

TH: “It’s great. It makes the energy of the show that much better. The anticipation is through the roof. Just the fact that it’s sold out is a huge blessing and show how awesome our fans are. Hopefully we can continue to do that.”

FM: WE Fest is a pretty big deal up here

and it has just been announced that you’re going to play it next year. Talk about the excitement for it.

TH: “We played WE Fest two years ago.

We were one of the first bands that played that day. It’s such a party. We can’t wait to get back and especially be playing later on in the day.”

FM: Its been rumored that Luke Bryan has gone into the campgrounds and played some drinking games with the fans. You going to be getting out there and hanging out with the fans?

TH: “You know what, you never know.

It’s very, very possible. You never know what’s going to happen. We enjoyed hanging with the fans so we’ll probably do that.”

na here in Fargo in 30 minutes. What’s

Photo by Adam Taylor

Florida Georgia Line will perform at the Scheels Arena on Sat. Oct. 5.

More information on FGL can be found at floridageorgialine.com.

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OCTOBER // LIVE MUSIC The Aquarium

Live Music

226 Broadway N. (Above Dempsey’s) 2nd - The Quarterly 3rd - Dingus 4th - Roster McCabe 5th - Curse 7th - Rose Windows 9th - Teen Daze 10th - Blitzen Trapper 11th - Mark Mallman 12th - Neil Hamburger 17th - Houndmouth 18th - Manic Focus 19th - Fat Maw Rooney and Circle of Heat 20th - Orange Goblin 22nd - Useless Eaters 25th - Ana Sia 26th - Annual Halloween Cover Bands Show 30th - Church of Misery 31st - Okkervil River

Big D’s

1515 42nd St. S, Fargo 4th - Contention 5th - Copper Head Creek 11th - 32 Below 12th - October Road 18th - Eighth Hour 19th - Blu Simon 25th - Redline 26th - Sweet Siren 31st - Halloween Bash with Tripwire

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Cadillac Ranch

2525 9th Ave. S. (Inside The Hub) 4th - Rhyme or Reason 11th - The Roosters 25th - Thunder Ridge

Dempsey’s

226 Broadway N. 4th - Poitin 5th - DMills and The Thrills 18th - Nathan Miller 19th - Joy Ride 25th - Poitin 26th - Michael Wright & The Wrongs

HODO

101 Broadway 3rd- Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank 6th- Cat Sank Trio 10th- Blues Valley Band featuring T-Roy Anderson

JC Chumleys

JT Cigarro CONT.

19th - Cats & Dogs 25th - Six Gun Freedom 26th - Q5 Band

Level Two at the Radisson

201 5th St. N, Fargo 5th -International Reggae All Stars

Pickled Parrot

505 3rd Ave. N. 4 - 5 - Someday Heroes 11 - 12 - Save Me CJ 18 - 19 - Tune In Tokyo 25 - 26 - Contention Nov. 1 - 2 - Helena Handbasket

Red Raven

916 Main Ave. 2nd - Jenn Rawling and Basho Parks 6th - Canvas Jam 10th - Old Time Jam 24th - Celtic Jam 27th - Live Jazz Music

1608 Main Ave, Moorhead 19th - Silverado

JT Cigarro

4554 7th Ave. S. 5th - Unleashed 11th - Rule 17 17th - Charity Pasties Fashion Show for Breast Cancer awareness

West Fargo

South Fargo

Moorhead

Downtown Area

HEY READERS! Did you check out

any of these shows? We want to feature our awesome readers in a section all about your musical experiences. Email your photos to info@fmspotlight.com.

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4, 5th - The Roosters 11, 12th - Trouble Makers 18, 19th - The Shakers 25th, 26th - Work Release

The Windbreak

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT When the bubble bursts, the pure of heart will survive.

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ver the past few months I have read several articles referring to the EDM scene as a “bubble” that is doomed to burst. For those of you who do not know what EDM is, it stands for Electronic Dance Music and is gaining massive popularity in the United States. As the drummer of an EDM group, not only do I have a vested interest in this, but have several thoughts and opinions as well.

SETH Holden After reading on this subject, several questions arise. Is the EDM scene really experiencing a bubble? All evidence seems to be pointing in that direction. There are more EDM artists, festivals, agents and promoters than ever before. Will the bubble eventually burst? If history has proven anything, it will. But the more important question is, what will happen to EDM when this bubble does burst?

3150 39th St. S. 3rd - October Road 4th - Boomtown 5th, 6th - Tripwire 10th - Dirty Word 11th - Jake Mcvey 12th - Good For Gary 13th, 17th - Redline 18th - Maiden Dixie 29th - Brat Pack Radio 20th - Joe For Nothing 24th - Roosters 25th - Quiet Drive 26th - Rhyme Or Reason 27th - 8th Hour 31st - 32 Below

As an EDM artist I am internally conflicted about the fact that this scene is experiencing a bubble. On one hand, it is great to see this style of music gain so much popularity. It is exciting to see EDM artists take the forefront of American popular music, and it is exciting to see them honored with awards for their work as this genre finds a spot in music history. There are so many extremely talented individuals whose art is now being appreciated by both fans and critics alike, and a countless number of these artists may have been overlooked if it weren’t for EDM’s rise in popularity.

Wild Vine

However, unlike the housing bubble, when the EDM bubble bursts there is a beacon of hope.

The Sillermans of the world will go away and the artists, the people who laid the groundwork for people like him to make a quick buck and the fans that genuinely love EDM will have their music and their scene back. The “pop” will be music to my ears.

(Formerly the House of Rock)

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All of this is great but there is a dark side to this gain in popularity. It is the speculators. Those who, according to DJ Pangburn of Death and Taxes Magazine, “make all of the money without laying any, any of the foundations. And because of that, they do not care about the future of electronic music.” People like, head of SFX entertainment and organizer of Live Nation, Robert Sillerman are one of many who are causing this bubble. Sillerman who recently bought Beatport, one of the top download sites for EDM, is amassing an EDM empire by buying out promoters and event organizers in order to position himself at the forefront of the market. Sillerman and others like him will continue to exploit the EDM market until the bubble bursts and there is little or no money to be made, just as banks and mortgage lenders did to the housing market.

* Email me with your thoughts at seth@fmspotlight.com. ** Seth Holden is a local promoter and a drummer for several local bands. He is also the Circulation Manager for Fargo Monthly’s parent company, Spotlight Media Inc. fargomonthly.com // 51

GO // Toss the rock

Olympic Curling Trials

By Andrew Jason | Photos courtesy of USA Curling

Let’s play a little game.

In what sport can you burn a stone?

What sport was invented in medieval Scotland around the 1500s?

What game is known as “Chess on ice?”

Dying to know the answer?

Curling

Drumroll please. Curling! This sport that has been around for centuries is becoming a popular event, especially around the winter Olympics. This year is sure to be no different. Now Fargo can get in on the action.

This year the 2014 Olympic Curling Trials are coming to the Scheels Arena. From Nov. 10 – 17, thousands of people from across the country are expected to flock to Fargo to see history made. This event will be the first time that North Dakota has had an Olympic certified event and there’s already a lot of buzz going on about it.

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“Citizens of the Fargo/Moorhead area and of North Dakota should be proud of what is being accomplished here,” said Elisa Boettcher with the Scheels Arena. “This event will bring people from all over the country to Fargo, ND. … We’re hoping that we can show people that Fargo isn’t simply a cold place to live, but that it’s a very enjoyable place to be and live.”

Who’s involved?

There will be five different men’s teams and four women’s teams. The teams will be made up of people from as close as Bemidji, MN, to as far away as Fairbanks, AK. A full list of participants can be found at the official website for the trials, 2014usacurlingtrials.com.

What’s happening?

This week long event will feature many different events. A full schedule of events can be found at 2014usacurlingtrials. com/event-calendar. The finals for the men’s and women’s tournaments will take place Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16. However, one of the most exciting events from a fan standpoint will be

the Road to Sochi exhibit. This exhibit will be held at the Scheels parking lot off of 45th Street. This will include interactive exhibits for biathlons, bobsleds, cross-country skiing, curling and much more. It allows fans to experience the winter Olympic sports firsthand. More information on it can be found at teamusa.org/Road-to-Sochi-2014.

Want to go?

Get in the action by going to the Scheels Arena from Nov. 10-17. More information on tickets and schedules can be found at 2014usacurlingtrials.com.

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Interview by Andrew Jason and Ben Stechmann Photo by Miss Missy Photography

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might possible be the nicest lady we’ve ever interviewed. That might surprise anyone who has seen her perform. Cho isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind. She is a strong advocate for LGBT rights, being bisexual herself. She’s bringing her outspoken comedy act to the Fargo Theatre on Sat. November 23.

Fargo Monthly: Tell

us about your tour. Why the title “Mother”?

Margaret Cho:

“I think every moment is a defining moment. I think every moment is powerful.

Every moment that I can do what I’m doing is something that I relish. I think that it’s all really great.”

“It’s all really positive. I always try to do my best for that.”

“Well, it’s a little about my mother and about the era that I’m in, like the age I’m in.

Everyone thinks of me as the mother and I think also in the gay community, it’s very important to parents.

A lot of people get cast out of their homes and we have to treat our families as our friends. That’s something I’m very good at doing. There’s a lot of things going on in the show but mostly sort of to crown myself as the mother of everything. The mother of comedy. The mother of the promise.”

FM: Are you comfortable with

where you’re at in your career or do you get nostalgic for the old days?

MC: “I’m very comfortable. I don’t

know. I’m not someone who ever really peaked early. Everything’s kind of been steady. I have different experiences in show business. I think it’s great to be able to keep working.

I love that I can still get out there

and tour and do different things like stand-up and TV.”

FM: Throughout your career, you’ve caused some controversy. Was that your role to begin with or did you fall into that role?

MC:

“I think that if you’re different in comedy, if you have a different perspective, which mine is female, Asian-American, it’s queer, it’s controversial at nature. The business of comedy, you’re doing things that effect people. It’s something that you can’t really get away from if you are a really good comic. I never really court controversy. I never think about it but sometimes it happens. It’s part of the job I think.”

FM: You have a career as a co-

median and actor. How do you see yourself?

MC:

“I definitely see both. To me, it’s kind of the same. It’s kind of comic acting. … To me it seems very centered and right.”

FM:

Do you have any other female comedians that you look up to and take inspiration from?

MC: “Yes. I love different people.

I love Joan Rivers. I love Kathy Griffin. I love Wanda Sykes. Whoopi Golberg. I love Roseanne. There’s a lot of women out there who have really done great work that are really inspiring. I think Joan Rivers mostly.”

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FM: Do you have a defining moment in

your career?

MC: “I think every moment is a defin-

ing moment. I think every moment is powerful. Every moment that I can do what I’m doing is something that I relish.

I think that it’s all really great.”

FM: Looking into some of your back-

ground and defining yourself as queer and an open bisexual and with your own struggles with addiction and weight, do you think that your own struggles is why you’ve become such a motherly figure?

MC:

“I hope so. I hope that it’s a lot of different things. There’s a lot of reasons why we do things. I always try to be conscious and aware and try to share what’s happened to me and try to make people feel comforted. It’s all really positive. I always try to do my best for that.”

FM:

Where do you typically come up with your material?

MC: “Everywhere. It’s constantly happening. You want to always be writing.

Always be thinking about what you’re going to do. It’s a constant.”

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FM:

How about your tattoos?

There has to be a story behind all of them.

MC:

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to get some sanity around my own body issues and kind of feel like a sense of claiming my own body for myself. There’s a lot of reasons why people get tattoos but for me, most of it is kind of claiming myself as mine and having this beautiful artwork to commemorate that.”

“I love to do comedy. I love to keep touring.

FM:

I love to keep traveling the world... I just want to keep going and keep going places and going to new types of venues and keep doing new material and keep going.”

Where do you see yourself going in the future?

MC:

“I love to do comedy. I love to do stand-up. I love to keep touring. I love to keep traveling the world. I’m going to more and more places, which is fun.

I’ll be in Europe later this year touring.

That’s really exciting. I just want to keep going and keep going places and going to new types of venues and keep doing new material and keep going.”

FM:

Is it hard to perform overseas? Do some of the jokes get lost or is comedy universal?

MC: “No. It’s great. People really do

appreciate when you come up there and I try to learn as much of what’s going on with the culture and the language to communicate with people. It is a little bit different but at the same time, people really do speak English in a way that maybe wasn’t happening before the Internet. Like this new world has allowed me to go places that I’ve never been like Youtube. They take me everywhere.”

To read the full interview:

fargomonthly.com.

Find out more about Cho:

jadepresents.com /margaret-cho-fargo.

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October

Thursdays - Saturdays 3rd 12th at 7:30 p.m.; 6th at 2 p.m.

Husband and wife team Hardy and Lori Koenig head up this play about the life of painter Mark Rothko. This will give you a look at the real life struggles of Rothko as you watch his journey unfold in the setting of his studio.

The play won a 2010 Tony Award for best play. Go to theatreb.org for more information.

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Five Finger Death Punch

4th at 7:30 p.m.

Metal heads have a reason to celebrate. This all-ages show features Escape the Fate, Miss May I and Gemini Syndrome as well as the headliners. Five Finger Death Punch is back after selling out The Venue in 2011. Tickets are $35 for general admission.

Go to jadepresents.com for more information.

The Venue at The Hub

4th at 10 p.m.

Electro rockers Roster McCabe feature different energetic set lists each night ranging from Run DMC cover songs to their own hyper electronic masterpieces.

They recently released their third live album, “Wow! Neat Sounds!” This is a 21 + event.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Go to jadepresents.com for more information.

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Buddy Walk Fargo 5th at 9 a.m.

Get a little exercise while supporting a great cause. This event is to celebrate and promote awareness for people with Down syndrome. Get out to the Scheels Arena at 9 a.m. for some fun activities and a one-mile walk.

The festivities will take place until noon. For more information, go to UpwithDownsFargo.com.

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Harvest Moon Festival

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Every Friday and Saturday dusk - 1 a.m.

This haunted farm and school house is self proclaimed “the scariest in the Midwest.” The journey begins with chainsaw wielding maniacs chasing you through a corn field and ends in a haunted school house, for those brave enough to face the terror. Adult admission is $20 and $12 for children under 10.

Go to acresofterror.net for more information.

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2525 9th Ave S, Fargo

Acres of Terror

4TH-9th

evening of country music bliss.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for this all ages show. Go to scheelsarena. com for more information.

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Fridays 3 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays 1 - 6 p.m.

Barrel train rides, corn mazes and pumpkin basketballs make this more than an ordinary pumpkin patch experience.

Families will be able to choose their own pumpkins, creating a lifelong Halloween memory. The patch is open every weekend through Oct. 27. Admission is $6 Saturdays and Sundays and $5 every Friday. Go to dakotacarriagecompany.com for more information.

Dakota Day Carriage Company

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Dakota Carriage Co. Pumpkin Patch

EVENTS

5th at 7:30 p.m.

Cruise on over to Scheels Arena for the “Here’s to the Good Times” tour. The singers, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, soared to the tops of the pop and country charts this summer.

Colt Ford and Dallas Smith join the “Round Here” singers for an

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

Fall in Minnesota is so beautiful it’s a reason to celebrate. The festivities begin with beer, wine, and food tasting. If the food isn’t reason enough to participate, the entertainment is. The live music, drunk spelling bee, and redneck Olympics are a must see. Come up for the day, or camp out for the weekend. Tickets range from $10 - $35 for this all - ages event. Go to moondanceevents. net for more information.

Moondance Festival Campsite 7050 39th Ave NW, Walker MN

Zooventure

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FM Studio Crawl

9th from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Visit the zoo at night to view all the cool and creepy “costumes” the animals wear. Some even have skeletons outside their bodies. This zooventure is for children 4 and up.

The program fee is $10 - $15 and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Go to redriverzoo. org for more information.

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo

Big Gigantic with Minnesota

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5th - 6th from 12 - 5 p.m.

Fargo-Moorhead residents will be invited into the usually private studios of local talent during the 9th annual studio crawl. It was developed as a way to spread awareness and appreciation for visual arts in our region. All studios are open to the public free of charge. Be sure to pick up a map. Studios are scattered all over Fargo - Moorhead. Go to fmva.us for more information.

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Bullet For My Valentine 8th at 6:30 p.m.

The “Tears Don’t Fall” performers will have audience members on their feet and moving to heavy metal rhythms. The Welsh rockers will perform singles from the newly released “Temper Temper” as well as old favorites. Doors open at 6 p.m. and general admission tickets cost $35. Go to jadepresents.com for more information.

The Venue at the Hub 2525 9th Ave S, Fargo

9th at 8 p.m.

No genre is off- limits for Big Gigantic; they mix everything from funk and dubstep to hip hop. Their newest album “Nocturnal” has taken the electronic world by storm. The doors open at 7 p.m. for this all ages show.

Tickets are $20.50 and can be purchased at tickets300.com.

Go to jadepresents.com for more information.

The Venue at The Hub 2525 9th Ave S W, Far go

October

EVENTS

Day of Caring

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Business After Hours

10th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Come to the Hilton Garden Inn to meet new businesses and people who can help your business and career grow. This is a members only event, and tickets are $22 if registered by the Wednesday before the event. For more information, visit fmwfchamber.com.

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Kegs and Canvas Fargo Ale Walk

10th from 5 - 9 p.m.

What goes better with fine art than beer? Add the beautiful backdrop of downtown Fargo and Kegs and Canvas is sure to be a hit. Buy your $15 wristbands and receive craft beer samples at each participating business. Also, collect your Kegs & Canvas handout with business and beer listings at each participating downtown business. Go to downtownfargo.com for more information.

Broadway, Fargo

Leo Kottke and Loudon Wainwright III

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10th from 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Thousands of volunteers assist area seniors with projects around their home. Activities range from lawn care to painting and everything in between. Rally up a team of four and get out to this community-boosting event.

Register to volunteer by Oct. 4. Go to unitedwaycassclay. org or call (701) 237-5050 for more information.

Throughout Cass and Clay county

11th at 8 p.m.

As an acoustic guitarist known for his finger-picking style, Kottke

draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music. Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, and Big Star have covered Grammy winner Loudon Wainright III’s songs.

He is known for his lyricism and folk melodies. Doors open at 7:30 for this all ages show.

Tickets range from $30-$35.

Go to tickets300.com for more information.

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The Roosters 11th at 9 p.m.

The Moorhead natives are at it again. These local favorites will perform country, rock country, and modern rock hits. When the Roosters take the stage, fans hit the dance floor. This is a 21+ show. Go to thehubfargo.com for more information.

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NDSU Homecoming

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11th - 12th at 1 p.m.

The Bison nation will take over downtown Fargo starting Friday,

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Oct. 11. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Broadway. The Pep Fest will follow the parade at 7 p.m. outside of the Fargo Civic Center. On Saturday Oct. 12, there will be a 5K taking place at NDSU. From there, head over to the FargoDome parking lot to get in on some tailgating action before the Bison face off against the Missouri State Bears.

Tailgating starts at 8 a.m. game day before the kick-off at 1 p.m.

To join a watch party or for more information go to ndsu.edu.

Downtown Fargo and the FargoDome

The Dining Room 11th at 7:30 p.m.

Many of life’s trials and tribulations are discussed around the dining room table. This play, performed by the Fargo Moorhead Community Theater, is set around the dining table of a well-to-do household. The characters create an in-depth portrait of all aspects of an upper middle class family.

The show runs from Oct. 11- 20 and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Go to thestageislandpark.org for more information.

The Stage - Island Park 333 4th St. S, Fargo

Society, a group dedicated to providing public gardens to FargoMoorhead citizens. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at npbotanicgarden.com.

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Hoppin’ Hoedown Mother/Son Party

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ValleyCon

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12th from 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Moms, aunts, or grandmas, here’s your chance to spend some quality time with your special boy. Come dressed in your best western attire and ready to dance, play western games, and make crafts.

A photographer will take your western photos for you to bring home and cherish. Rootbeer floats and refreshments will also be available. Purchase tickets on the day of the event: $5 for adults, $5 for boys (ages 4-12).

Roosevelt Elementary Gym

18th at 4 p.m - 3 a.m. , 19th at 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. 20th at 10 a.m.

ValleyCon highlights a huge vendor/exhibitor area with unique merchandise from all over the country, games of all kinds including board games, electronic and card/role-playing. The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival 11 with films from all over the world makes another appearance. This event is family-friendly during daytime hours. Tickets are $7 for kids and $15 for adults. Go to valleycon. com for more information.

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Autumn’s Feast of Flavors

The Big One Craft Show

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17th from 7 - 10 p.m.

Tasty appetizers and sweets will accompany wine and other refreshments in the botanic setting of the usually private atrium. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society will open up the atrium to the general public for one day only. A silent auction will also be held. All profits go to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden

19th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 20th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

They don’t call it The Big One for nothing. Thousands of hand crafted items will be showcased

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October

EVENTS Moonlight Monster Mash

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Fargo Mini Marathon

19th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Fargo Marathon’s kid brother, the mini marathon is back. With three different events to choose from, everyone will be able to find a suitable race.

The TMI Hospitality 5K run/ walk, the Froggy 99.9 10K run/ walk, and the First International Half “mini” marathon begin their journey at the Scheels Arena starting line. Bring the kids, parents, even grand parents out for this running extravaganza. Go to fargominimarathon.com for more information.

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24th at 7:30 p.m.

Based on the 1974 film, this Mel Brooks musical is a re-imagining of the classic Frankenstein tale.

Just in time for Halloween, Music Theater Fargo - Moorhead (MTFM) presents this monstrously hilarious show. It runs through Nov. 3. Matinees will take place on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Go to thestageatislandpark. org for more information.

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The Merry Widow 25th at 7:30 p.m. and 27th at 2 p.m.

The classic Viennese opera is coming to NDSU’s Festival Concert Hall as the FM Opera gets ready to perform this opera

by Austro–Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. Stella Zambalis is returning to sing the lead role.

You won’t want to miss this. Go to fmopera.org for more information.

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26th from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Ghouls, vampires and scary skeletons welcome! Attendees are encouraged to put on their costumes and explore a haunted house, watch a magic show, and trick or treat. Parental supervision is required. Tickets are available at the door for $3.

Children under 2 get in free.

Go to fargoparks.com for more information.

Fargo Youth Commission

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes

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Young Frankenstein

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with over 260 booths. Attendees will be able to enjoy wood furniture, photography, pottery, floral arrangements, woven rugs, baked goods and much more.

Go to thebigone.biz for more information.

Fargo Civic Center

26th at 7:30 a.m.

Step out to help those who are affected by diabetes. Register with a team or individually to help raise funds and awareness of diabetes. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.

Everyone who registers before Oct. 6 will be entered to win a Keurig Brewing System.

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Nov.

19th- 3rd

Twelfth Night 26th at 7:30 p.m.

New York based theater troupe Aquila Theatre performs the classic Shakespearian comedy with a modern twist. A set of twins and a mistaken identity drive the story to explore themes of universal love and human behavior.

Tickets are available online at mnstate.edu and are $28 for adults and $12 for students.

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Pink!

27th at 7:30 p.m.

The Truth About Love Tour gives Fargo residents a reason to get the party started. Pink’s 6th studio album spent three weeks at the number 5 spot on The US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for this all-ages show. Tickets range from $39.50 - $99.50 and can be purchased at fargodome.com.

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Psychic Sylvia Browne 28th at 8 p.m.

An opportunity to ask a world - renowned psychic a question may only come once in a lifetime. Best selling author and spiritual teacher Sylvia Browne is bringing her two hour one woman show to Fargo. First row

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Full Moon 5k 29th at 7 p.m.

Are you ready for the most bone - chilling 5k of your life?

The second annual Full Moon 5k run/walk will include a costume contest. Ghoulish ghosts, scary skeletons and pretty pumpkins welcome. Be sure to register by Oct. 27. Make sure you dress up in your best costume so that you can really take advantage of the race. Go to gofarevents.com for more information.

Centennial Elementary School

Happy Hour 2-7pm Mon-Fri Great Drink Specials Half-Priced Apps

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seats are $75 and come with the opportunity to ask Browne a question. Reserved seats are $45. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this all-ages show. Tickets can be purchased at tickets300 and tickets300.com.

Fargo Theatre

31st from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Get the kids out to Courts Plus to enjoy carnival and inflatable games. Get your face painted like your favorite super hero. To add to the fun, there will be inflatable games from Games Galore.

This free carnival will provide all youth with a Halloween bag for attending. Go to courtsplus.org for more info.

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Voices of Vision: Jeb Bush 31st from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Jeb Bush served as the Governor of Florida for almost 10 years.

During his time there he dealt with issues ranging from education to healthcare to immigration.

Before that he was the secretary of commerce for the state of Florida. Today he acts as the head of a consulting company.

He will be speaking on overcoming difficulties in business by remaining focused and not giving in to the changing tides of business. For more information, go to fmwfchamber.com.

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Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Nov. 3rd at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will bring to life Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This production is a must see as it brings together a wide arrange of great music, dynamic storytelling and crazy special effects. Go to fargodome.com for all the details.

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