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GO // Andrew's Update North Dakota

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is not a utopia. That much might be obvious to anyone who lives here. There are plenty of issues to solve. Crime is on the rise. Infrastructure is lacking in western North Dakota. Housing is short across the state. The list goes on and on. Despite that fact, there’s no denying that we aren’t in an economic boom.

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Across the board, North Dakota ranks as one of the top-rated economies in the nation. According to a story that ran in USA Today on June 15, North Dakota has the best state economy with an impressive 13.4 economic growth in 2012. That is largely in part due to the oil boom, but the story doesn’t end there. Agriculture still remains the key force in the state. That’s not going anywhere. (People will always need to eat.)

While people across the country might think that we still ride around in horse and buggy, Fargo is becoming a national leader in technology.

There are several national and international companies that are leading the way in economic growth. (Microsoft, Appareo, Aldevron and Phoenix International are just a few examples of these companies.)

The economy is very diversified. That is the key to creating a sustainably strong economy. If the oil dries up, we still have the technology sector. If the technology sector decides to run away, we still have agriculture. The point is that North Dakota doesn’t show any sign of slowing down.

So, forget the problems and focus on the positives. There are opportunities out there. The only question now is, how are you going to take advantage of them?

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FARGO M O N T H LY

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CONTENTS... a conversation with

Governor Dalrymple

sitting down with

The

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MAYOR WALAKER

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pg. 12

Stories

27 College Specials to Write Home About

34 Pet-Friendly Fargo

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Hey college students, save some cash by flashing your student ID at these places

30 Be Scene

We were at the Fargo Blues Fest and Symphony Rocks and we have the pictures to prove it.

38 A New Stage for a New Kind of Theatre

The FMCT has rebranded. We’ll tell you what that means.

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50 The Breakfast Club

46 Street Talk

54 Live Music

46 Culinary Spotlight

55 Music Spotlight

We talk with one of the area’s most popular country bands.

We found some Fargoans favorite restaurants.

Our culinary columnist will tell you how the economic and culinary boom are related.

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48 Chef’s Corner

Radisson Chef Tom Olson tells us about their changes.

We found some great meals to get your day started off right.

Find out where your favorite bands are playing this month.

Our columnist deals with the importance of teaching music.

56 Event Calendar

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GO // MEEt the Governor With the rapid growth that we’re going through now, how do we keep up the momentum into the future?

“I think that we have discovered a proven strategy for economic development that has really worked well for our state. Our overall strategy includes a focus on low taxes, sensible regulatory environment and also including the most responsive state government of anywhere in the country. …

We see a continued expansion of businesses in North Dakota.

We continue to attract new business to our state. We have a very diversified economy, which we did not have at one time. I think that this momentum will carry well into the future. Oil is certainly a big part of our economy, but no one industry tells the true story of our economic growth.”

How do we use the money coming in from oil to prepare for the future, especially after all the oil is used up?

BOOM

a conversation with

Governor Dalrymple

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple took office during a time when the economy of North Dakota is at one of its strongest points ever.

We caught up with him to discuss how we got there and where we’re going.

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Interview by Andrew Jason

“Our overall longer term strategy for some time is that we want to set aside reserves for the state for the future at the same time that we lower taxes at the same time that we provide good, solid services and education for our citizens. The only thing that people sometimes can’t believe is that you actually can do all three of those things at the same time. We are building up our financial reserves, much of it now through the Legacy Fund, which was passed into law, and actually our Constitution, by the voters of the state. That ensures really that if the oil industry should tail off and the price of oil goes down and other things happen that we can’t foresee right now, we would not be in for an immediate shock. We would be able to transition through any period like that if we have to.”

By 2025 the population is expected to grow to 850,000. Where do you see our state going as the population continues to grow?

“I think that what we are dealing with is just rapid growth. … We have, especially out West, municipalities that are growing at an incredibly fast rate. That is a challenge that we have to meet as a state where we continue to provide the infrastructure that these communities need. ... We also have to be sure that we’re keeping up with our law enforcement and our emergency services and all of the things that come with rapid growth. I think we are doing a very good job at that.

It’s just that the western oil patch is moving forward so quickly that we have to move quickly to keep up with it. In the long run though, what this all means for us is a greater overall prosperity for our state. …

That comes down to… the question, ‘what’s it all about?’ What it’s about is the quality of life for each and every one of our citizens. We will have communities that are great to live in over a long period of time.”

Out West there’s a huge demand for housing, but even in the Fargo area there’s more of a demand than there is a supply. How do you view the housing market, and is there any initiative to increase the housing market?

“We have a shortage of housing supply in North Dakota right now.

There’s no denying that. The state has really focused on so-called affordable housing – housing for lower income folks who aren’t able to pay high rent. In that area we have been very aggressive in bringing forth a state program we call the Housing Incentive Fund. They are able to invest directly in apartment projects and other forms of housing. … Just recently, we’ve expanded it dramatically. It’s now up to $35 million in this biennium. ...

Housing in general, we look to the marketplace to get housing built. If rents are high, that’s very attractive to the developers and the builders.

They are out there building very rapidly. Last year, we added about 7,400 new housing units in North Dakota, the fastest growth rate for housing in the country. We’ll do at least that and probably more this year. ... The program that’s worked best for us there is the Flex Pace Program where we’re able to buy down a loan for residential construction. … It makes it very attractive for developers to build housing. That program alone is probably going to stimulate about $125 million in private housing development just because of our incentives.

“What it’s about is the quality of life for each and every one of our citizens. We will have communities that are great to live in over a long period of time.”

All in all you have to realize that in the end, the only solution to a housing shortage is more housing. Our programs are aimed at incentives to encourage people to build housing rapidly.”

One of the biggest problems facing our state is the lack of a properly educated workforce, especially as we move into the technology sector. Can you address that?

“We are doing a lot to get people educated in North Dakota and trained for a successful career. Statistically we are one of the better states. We’re well above the national average in educated workforce in the 25 to 34-year-old population. We are also very high in the country, I believe it’s number two, in the percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degrees we put out. … We have 11 state campuses, so we have great accessibility.

One of the big growth areas now is our two-year schools where we’re finding that a young person can go to school there for about 20 months and come out with a fantastic job offer. That is a very cost effective way of getting people into good careers.

We have a number of other workforce development programs that we use, mostly aimed at young people and giving them an opportunity for internships and other training that is subsidized.

Overall, I think that we find as we look into the future, we need to be matching up the demands from the business communities for employees with our education and training so that we know when a student comes out of a two year program or a four-year program, they’ve taken the courses they need to get that great job offer. The job opportunities really are there in North Dakota. The only thing that we have to do to capture them is to help people get the right education and training.”

*To read the entire interview, go to fmspotlight.com.

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GO // MEEt the MAYOR

sitting down with

MAYOR WALAKER Mayor Dennis Walaker has been called the hero of Fargo for his work saving the city from flooding. He also has led Fargo to its economic peak. We sat down with Mayor Walaker to hear some thoughts from this hero.

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Interview by Andrew Jason

Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

On Housing…

“Two guys from the oil fields bought a new house together. They go out there and work three weeks then they come back here for a week. You hear stories all the time. You can go into any part of the community and for the most part there’s a sold sign. To me that’s amazing.

As far as the housing is concerned, it’s good.

That means there’s demand... Here, it’s unusual.

There’s a period of time, not that things are bad at any time, it’s just that they are phenomenally good right now.”

On Jobs…

“One of the unique things about our communities is that our unemployment continues to be low. … It’s very competitive. If you have a skill level that’s in demand you can get a pretty significant salary. … If you’re going to keep your employees, you have to beat your competition…

Not that pay is everything. Working environment is a big part of it. It’s always been the case here.

If you’re willing to work … there was never any question about finding a job. You chose what you wanted to do; you got hired and things moved on.”

On The Future…

“As far as this momentum is concerned, we’re all for orderly growth. Two to three percent (economic growth) is not a bad figure. Back in 2008-2009 when the national economy started to go, we maintained a status quo. Our population continued to increase and so forth. … We have more plats than we can handle. If you go into West Fargo, it’s phenomenal. I’m sure in one quarter section of land I saw 40 pieces of heavy equipment all working at the same time. Just nuts. … When you look at our city of Fargo, sure there’s some areas of activity and the housing market is good, but our inventory of available areas to build will increase significantly this fall. I see nothing but positive things on that.”

“If you’re willing to work ... there was never any question about finding a job. You chose what you wanted to do; you got hired and things moved on.”

What the mayor hopes to accomplish…

1.

Rehabilitation of water mains: “We’re making significant process in our water main replacement program. Back in the early ‘90s, we had as high as 600 failures in our distribution system annually. We’ve got that down to 50 now. We continue to replace two to three to four miles of water main (every year) because the pipes are failing.”

2. Expanding water plant: “We have about $30

million that’s coming from the state to deal with the sulfates. That’s the water that comes from Devils Lake as they increase their distribution of pumping water into the Sheyenne and so forth. … Sulfates are not good for the youth or the elderly. … We’re going to build a plant that’s going to remove the sulfates.”

3. City Hall: “Our biggest project right now is

trying to deal with this tired old building here (City Hall). We’ve got this committee going right now. It’s going to find a site for the new City Hall.”

4. Diversion for the Red River: “It’s been going for three and a half to four years and we’re a long ways down the pipe but still, we need to deal with congress to see if we can get authorization and appropriation. That’s one big project.”

5. Water supply to the Red River Valley:

“We need to get the water from the Missouri to Lake Ashtabula and then we have a permanent water supply. Right now, as long as the river keeps flowing like the last 10-12 years, we’re fine. … The '30s will tell you very simply that the river will absolutely stop.

The population then was 30,000 people. Not 115,000 to 130,000 people that it is now.” *To read the entire interview, go to fmspotlight.com. fargomonthly.com // 13

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When you talk numbers and economy, it can get boring pretty

quickly. However, the numbers that the Fargo economy is showing are something to be excited about. According to Job Service of ND, as of Aug. 11, 2013, there were 6,713 job openings in Fargo. Forbes recently ranked Fargo as the second best small place for business and careers in the nation. Again, according to Job Service of ND, Fargo has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 percent. Add all those numbers up and it means that Fargo is in an economic boom. Trust us.

This is one explosion you want to be a part of. By Andrew Jason

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GO // find a home

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Ask any realtor out there and they’ll tell you that the housing market is booming. Houses are going quicker than anyone can imagine. “Here, it’s unusual. … It’s just that they are phenomenally good right now,” said Mayor Walaker.

According to the FM Metro Council of Governments, the number of households in the last 10 years has increased by over 15,000. This number is expected to go up from 73,848 in 2010 to 108,770 in 2040, which is a 32 percent increase in housing in the next 30 years. The boom has been helped by a number of factors, one of them being, according to the FM Area Association of Realtors, the average price of a singlefamily home is $180,403 while the average price for a home in the US, according to the US Census Bureau, is $272,900.

Household Projections The following graph represents the household projections for the FM area. *According to Metro COG.

Throw in the fact that the population is expected to rapidly grow and it’s evident that this is one sector of the economy that won’t be slowing down any time soon. “We have more plats than we can handle,” said Mayor Walaker. “If you go into West Fargo, it’s phenomenal. I’m sure in one quarter section of land I saw 40 pieces of heavy equipment all working at the same time. Just nuts.”

BOOM

According to the Metro COG, the number of residential permits to build has also increased. In 2007, the total for multi-family and single-family homes was 1,671 while in 2012 it was 2,169 — an increase of 22 percent in five years.

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“All the indications are that as long as the rates and everything stays the same, it should continue to stay busy,” said Darrick Guthmiller, president of the FM Home Builders Association.

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One of the most surprising stats about the housing boom might be that, according to Metro COG’s Metropolitan Profile, the number of residential building permits went up 97 percent from 2010 to 2012. In 2010 there were 1,094 permits granted while in 2012 there were 2,159 permits.

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“We are very, very blessed with where we live,” said Kevin Fisher, president of the FM Association of Realtors. “We have a strong economy here. We have people that are moving from smaller towns to here, out of state to here, even from out of country to here … in the last 10 years. For the most part we don’t have these huge increases like a Richter scale … we are slow and constant.”

$96,124,078 How much value there was in the 487 new houses being constructed in 2013, according to the FM Home Builders Association.

2013

Total active listings – 4,179 New listings – 3,300 Average sale price - $180,403 Average days on market - 71

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Total active listings – 5,222 New listings – 3,748 Average sale price - $154,610 Average days on market - 98

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Total active listings – 3,417 New listings – 2,615 Average sale price - $126,159 Average days on market - 83 According to the FM Association of Realtors, throughout the last 10 years, the number of listings on the market has fluctuated while the average sale price has risen drastically. The number of days on the market has also gone down.

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We all know how great of an area this is to live in, but people from across the country are starting to realize it as well. In fact, Marc de Celle talked about this fact in his book, “How Fargo of You.” In the book he wrote about moving from Arizona to Fargo and the positive way it impacted his life:

Obviously, others are learning about this as the population of the Fargo urban area has grown by 43 percent from 1990 to 2012, according to Metro COG. Over the next 30 years that population is expected to grow by 33 percent, reaching 262,890 in 2040. This trend is set to continue across the whole state of North Dakota.

“I guess you could say that if the price of oil stays where it’s at and we can continue to frack successfully in western North Dakota, I don’t see any reason we wouldn’t be at 850,000 in 2025,” said Kevin Iverson, manager of ND Census office.

BOOM

According to Iverson, the Census Bureau states that the North Dakota population has grown by 27,000 since the census in 2010. Nearly 20,000 of that has been because of migration — people moving into the state. The oil boom is probably the biggest reason for the population increase to North Dakota. However, don’t think that Fargo would suffer too much if the oil fields dried up.

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“When you read articles about how well the North Dakota economy is doing, recognize it’s largely because most people here put relationships first, money second – and that, oddly enough, is a big reason we don’t have any significant money problems!”

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“The state of North Dakota is doing just a little bit better. Fargo is doing really well as a city,” said Iverson. “The oil boom is not going to knock Fargo off. Not in my lifetime.”

While the economic boom has positively affected many people’s jobs and lifestyles, others from outside the state have begun to flock to North Dakota.

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When you talk about a booming economy, one of the first places you look is at jobs. That is one of the strongest ways in which Fargo stands out. According to Forbes, there was a 4.2 percent job growth for Fargo in 2012. The fact isn’t just noticed in the numbers though; one of Fargo’s most famous residents has noticed it as well.

The great news is this momentum is not slowing down as North Dakota continues to diversify; there will be more jobs.

Just ask North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple.

“We see a continued expansion of businesses in North Dakota.

We continue to attract new business to our state. We have a very diversified economy, which we did not have at one time. I think that this momentum will carry well into the future.”

Fargo

BOOM

According to Craig Whitney, president and CEO of the FMWF Chamber of Commerce, those businesses thrived for many different reasons, but one stands out that’s hard to define with numbers. “There’s a different work ethic in the Midwest. …

People are motivated in an entirely different way. I think that’s why a lot of the companies stay here and come here.”

Average Annual Salary *According to Job Service ND

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USA

Fargo is a great place for start-ups. These companies have played a large influence in the area’s job growth. Whether it’s Microsoft, RDO, Phoenix International or a slew of other companies, there are a ton of success stories for start-ups that have expanded into national and even international companies.

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“I have two daughters,” said Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker.

“Fifteen to 20 years ago, there was no opportunity for them to stay in Fargo after they finished their education. There just wasn’t. If you weren’t vested … it was difficult to find a good, high paying job so you went to Minneapolis or someplace else. Both of them upon graduating from college found jobs in Fargo.”

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The civilian labor force in Fargo metro area as of June, 2013 was 121,017 people, according to Job Service ND. There are 4,344 unemployed people creating an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent. The national unemployment rate, as of July 2013, was 7.4 percent.

162,429 The projected number of jobs in the Fargo metro area by the year 2040, according to Metro COG’s 2013 Metropolitan Profile.

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According to the Greater FM Economic Development Corporation, in the fall of 2012, there were 27,955 college students in the FM area. According to the 2010 census, over 90 percent of Fargo residents attained a high school degree or higher, while the national average is 85 percent.

Those impressive stats are helped by the fact that there are three major universities and several community colleges making Fargo a regional leader in the arts and sciences. MSUM, NDSU and Concordia College contribute greatly to the community. However, despite their strong presence there is something that Craig Whitney, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Gartin, president of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, are worried about as Fargo moves forward in its boom.

“Probably the biggest single issue in the region and probably the state of North Dakota is the lack of workforce,” said Gartin.

“The other thing that is very important … is workforce development,” said Whitney. “All these companies that I’ve mentioned have created jobs. Now we have a problem with filling those jobs. If you go to a lot of the companies … you’ll find that they’re looking to hire people but they don’t have the people.”

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That problem has forced the universities to change the focus of some of their studies. NDSU is probably the school where this is most evident.

“The university is transitioning to be more of a research university. With that will come commercialization of new thought,” said Gartin.

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NDSU is quickly becoming known for its research and technology. The Research Park gives a place for university researchers and private industries to work together to develop new technologies. That park allows them to prepare students for the burgeoning technology sector in Fargo.

“We’ve already become the state’s top-ranked research university and in fact are now in a category with the top 108 private and public universities in the nation,” said NDSU President Dean Bresciani. “I fully anticipate that our unique combination of being a student focused, land-grant, research university will result in our continuing to climb in those national rankings while educating more and better students, producing more research and service to the state and nation.”

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So what does all this information mean for the future of Fargo? In the risk of throwing out a cliché, the future of Fargo and the surrounding area is very bright. Jim Gartin of the GFMEDC may have said it best: “The process is not going to slow down any time soon and it’s not tied to any one commodity. That’s the beauty of Fargo. It’s not just tied to oil. It’s not just tied to agriculture. It’s the diversity of the sectors that are being strengthened in the market.”

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As the diversity of the economy grows so will the economy itself. From the government side of the economy, the goal is to keep a steady growth. “As far as this momentum is concerned, we’re all for orderly growth,” said Walaker. “Two to three percent is not a bad figure.”

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The numbers don’t lie. It’s time that we get excited about the boom that is happening in our state. Get out there and make sure you get a piece of the economic pie. You never know when it will end, although at the rate we’re going now, it won’t be any time soon.

Governor Jack Dalrymple knows this state and economy better than almost anyone else in the state and he may have said it best when he talked about what’s the point of having a booming economy.

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“We are moving forward on dozens of fronts at the same time. It all winds up in the same place and that is, let’s have the best quality of life in America, right here in North Dakota.”

National Average Fargo-Moorhead Minneapolis

120

Score

According to Forbes magazine, Fargo’s cost of living is 6.1 percent below the national average. Our gross metro product is $12.7 billion. There was a net migration of 1,320 people last year, meaning that more people are coming to the area than are leaving.

The Cost of Living is commonly used to compare how expensive it is to live in one city versus another. Fargo, for the most part, is lower than the national average, which is at a fixed 100.

* According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Percentage of Unemployed

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It’s more than just a coat of paint.

Unemployment Rate 9.8

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

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7.8

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4.1

4.0

3.6

2.9

2008

2009

National Average Fargo-Moorhead

2010

2011

2012

Year

13,740

The number of households in the Fargo area that made between $50,000 and $74,999 in 2011. According to the 2013 Metropolitan Profile, this accounted for nearly 18 percent of all Fargo households.

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On Thursdays, students with a valid college ID can enjoy $8.95 all you can eat spaghetti. altonysitalian.com 3102 Highway 10, Moorhead

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Everyone needs to save a buck or two when they are in college. It’s amazing how much money college students can save when they flash that college ID. We compiled a list of places where you can go to take a break from all that studying. You’re welcome.

By Andrew Jason

Get 20 percent off with your college ID on Thursdays at any of the Cherry Berry locations.

2500 8th St. S, Moorhead 1380 9th St. E. Suite 609, West Fargo 4265 45th St. S, Fargo 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo

Qdoba

Buy an entrée and get a free pop when you flash your student ID. 1801 45th St. SW, Fargo 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo 910 Holiday Dr. #3, Moorhead

Bomb Shelter

Feeling thirsty? The Bomb Shelter is the place for you. A college ID and $5 gets you free taps and wells from 9 p.m. to midnight on Tuesdays. facebook.com/thebombshelterfargo 325 10th St. N, Fargo

Extreme Pita

DRINK Babb’s Coffee House

Fuel up for your all-night cram session at Babb’s.

Enjoy 15 percent off anything when you flash your ID. babbscoffeehouse.com 604 Main Ave, Fargo

buffalowildwings.com 1515 19th Ave. N, Fargo 1501 42nd St. SW, Fargo 2201 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

SPECIALS

Buffalo Wild Wings

Get to BWW early if you hope to take advantage of this. After 9 p.m. on Sundays food is 50 percent off and they have $2.50 you call its.

Feeling extreme? Swing over to one of the Extreme Pitas in town and you can get a free combo with the purchase of a pita.

EAT

2424 13th Ave. S, Fargo 5050 13th Ave. S. #6, Fargo 4265 45th St. S. #113, Fargo 2501 8th St. S, Moorhead

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Pancheros offers a free beverage with the purchase of an entree with your college ID.

Altony’s

All that studying can work up an appetite.

That’s where Altony’s in Moorhead comes in.

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Fryn’ Pan

Cramming for those late night tests can leave you hungry. The good news is that you can save some dough at Fryn’ Pan. They offer a 10 percent discount with a college ID. Plus they’re open 24/7. frynpan.net 300 Main Ave, Suite 300, Fargo 2920 Hwy 10 E, Moorhead

King House

Save 10 percent on your next visit to King House when you show off your college ID. 122 Broadway N, Fargo

FMCT

Explore with $7 discounted tickets from the Historical and Cultural Society.

fmct.org 333 4th St. S, Fargo

hcscconline.org 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead

Theatre B

Theatre B offers student tickets for $5 on Thursdays and $10 all other days. theatreb.org 716 Main Ave, Fargo

Sunset Lanes

You can bowl to your heart’s content at Sunset Lanes on Thursday nights. For only $6.45 you can bowl from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SPECIALS

bowlingsunset.com 620 U.S. 75, Moorhead

YMCA

Sick of working out at the school gym? If you’re between the ages of 18 and 24, you can register for the young adult rate at the YMCA.

MORE MATBUS

MATBUS offers unlimited free rides to students from North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Concordia College and M State. matbus.com

Doyle’s Cab

Throughout the school year, Doyle’s Cab offers cab rides for half price when you flash your ID. Stop by your student union for details.

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Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County

The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre offers $5 rush tickets for college students. Simply show up right before a show and get your cheap ticket.

ymcacassclay.org 4243 19th Ave. S, Fargo 4225 38th St. SW, Fargo

Plains Art Museum

Fargo Air Museum

It’s time to get high. (Get your mind in the right place.) The Fargo Air Museum offers discounted student tickets for $7. fargoairmuseum.org 1609 19th Ave. N, Fargo

Fargo Theatre

Want to support the Fargo Theatre? Well, the Fargo Theatre offers a discounted rate for students looking to become members. fargotheatre.org 314 Broadway N, Fargo

Yoga

Ecce Art + Yoga offers an $8 student drop in rate for their yoga classes. ecce216.com/yoga 216 Broadway N, Fargo

Courtney’s Comedy Club

The Plains Art Museum offers free admission to students with their college ID.

Thursday nights at Courtney’s are college nights. You can get 1/2 off a ticket with your college ID.

plainsart.org 704 First Ave. N, Fargo

courtneyscomedyclub.com 600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead

Spirit Room

FM Derby Girls

Classes offered at the Spirit Room are given at a discount for students.

You can see all the derby mayhem for $10 with a student ID.

spiritroom.net

fmderbygirls.com Fargo Civic Center: 207 4th St. N, Fargo

111 Broadway, Fargo

Rourke Museum

Students get a discount to the Rourke Museum. therourke.org 521 Main Ave, Moorhead

Fargo Force

Students can get a ticket in advance for $9.95 or for $12.95 on the day of the show. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena: 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo

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Photos of the Fargo Blues Fest by J. Alan Paul Photography

Last month, the Fargo Blues Fest proved that the blues are still alive and well and the FM Symphony proved that they could rock.

At Newman Outdoor Field, the Fargo Blues Fest held thousands of attendees in awe with their raw talent.

Meanwhile, Symphony Rocks took place at Bluestem Center for the Arts. This event combined the talents of the FM Symphony, Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome and Irish band, Poitin, for an unforgettable show. Take a look at the festivities.

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Photos of Symphony Rocks by Alison Smith

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Shelters • 4 Luv of Dog Rescue

Pet-Friendly

PETS

Fargo

By Andrew Jason Photos by Alison Smith

How can you look at a cute little puppy or kitty and not feel incredibly warm and happy? Animals have a way of brightening up even the brightest day. We celebrate our favorite animals by looking at everything Fargo has to offer for pets. You might be surprised. There’s a lot out there.

4luvofdog.org 3037 13th Ave. S, Fargo 701-205-0190

• Adopt-A-Pet

adoptapetfm.org 701-232-5856

• Cats Cradle

catscradleshelter.org 9 9th St. S, Fargo 701-356-PURR (7877)

• Humane Society FargoMoorhead

Humanesocietyfargomoorhead.org 1201 28th Ave. N, Fargo 701-239-0077

Pet Parks

Humane Society OF Fargo-Moorhead

• Brandt Crossing 5009 33rd Ave. S, Fargo

Every year, the Humane Society of FargoMoorhead sees 600 animals pass through its doors. “The Humane Society of FargoMoorhead is all about rescuing, sheltering and placing the animals in a loving home,” said Executive Director Nukhet Hendricks. “Our heart’s desire is to be able to ensure that every animal has a loving home.”

receive funds from other organizations, which is not true. We are a private organization,” said Hendricks.

• Village West Dog Park

Throughout their 47-year history, they have saved thousands of animals. This is not a cheap operation to run and they do face problems. “In our situation since our name is Humane Society, there is a perception that we are part of a bigger organization and that we

That’s why they need the support from the community. One of the ways to support this organization is to attend the Paws Walk. This walk will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 14 at Lindenwood Park. All the information can be found at humanesocietyfargomoorhead.org.

• Yunker Farm Dog Park

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• Dike East

100 2nd St. S, Fargo

4415 9th Ave. Circle S, Fargo

1201 28th Ave. N, Fargo

• Centennial Dog Park 2210 15th Ave. N, Moorhead

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do you have some questions about having a pet in Fargo? We might have the answer.

Is my dog required to be on a leash?

Yes. A city ordinance says that your pet must remain on a leash when it is not on your property. However, your dog can run free at one of the five FM area dog parks. (See our resource guide to find out where they are.)

How many pets am I allowed to have in Fargo?

You are not allowed to have more than six cats and dogs.

Is it safe to leave my pet outside during the winter?

This is a tricky one and there are a few things you need to know.

1. Understand the breed and make sure they’re suitable for being outside.

2. Make sure they have appropriate shelter. Do not leave your pet outside if you’re going to be gone for extended periods of time.

3. Make sure their bed is warm and dry. You don’t want your pet lying in a damp, cold bed all night long.

What do I do if my neighbor’s dog won’t shut up?

Continual barking or howling can create a noisy neighborhood.

If your neighbor’s pet is keeping you up at night, you can call the Police Department’s non-emergency number. A community service officer will warn your neighbor to keep their animal quiet.

Veterinary Clinics • Airport Animal Hospital 2401 University Dr. N. Fargo 701-293-8888

• Animal Health Clinic ahcfargo.com 1441 University Dr. S. Fargo 701-237-9310

• Barnesville Animal Care Clinic bvillevet.com 115 Fort St. N. Barnesville 218-354-2366

• Casselton Veterinary Service

cassvetservice.com 910 Governors Dr. Casselton, ND 701-347-5496

• Diamond Q Animal Hospital

diamondqanimalhospital.com 4265 45th St. S Suite 157 Fargo 701-364-9228

NDSU Van Es Hall 1523 Centennial Blvd.

Fargo 701-231-7527

• Prairie Winds Vet Center prairiewindsvet.com 5370 51st Ave. S, Suite A Fargo 701-356-5600

• F-M Animal Hospital

• Red River Animal Emergency Clinic

• North Dakota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

• Southgate Vet Hospital

3803 8th St. S. Moorhead 218-236-9059

vdl.ndsu.edu

rraec.com 1401 Oak Manor Ave. S, Suite 2 Fargo 701-478-9299 facebook.com/southgatevet

1415 32nd Ave S. Fargo 701-298-9455

• Stockmen’s Supply stockmens.com 802 W Main Ave. West Fargo 701-282-3255

• Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital

tworiversveterinaryhospital.com 3306 Sheyenne St. Suite 200, West Fargo 701-356-5588

Veterinary Clinics CONT.

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RETAIL

Vet. Clinics Continued • Valley Vet Hospital

PETS

valleyveterinary.net 3210 Main Ave. Fargo 701-232-3391

• Natural Pet Center

• Pets R’ Inn

• Petco

• Stockmen’s Supply

naturalpetcenter-nd.com 3037 13th Ave. Fargo 701-239-0110

• West Fargo Animal Hospital

westfargoanimalhospital.vetsuite.com 730 13th Ave. E. West Fargo 701-282-2898

petco.com 1126 43rd St. SW. Fargo 701-281-0010

Petsrinn.net 3902 13th Ave. SW. Fargo 701-282-3088 Stockmens.com 802 W Main Ave. West Fargo 701-282-3255

• PetSmart

petsmart.com 1630 13th Ave. E. West Fargo 701-281-8531

GROOMING • Bubba & Company

• Gentle Groomers

• Petco

• Rovers Playhouse

• Carrie’s Grooming

• Hairy D Tails

• PetSmart

• The Clip Joint

• Eddie and Barkus

• Hotdog! Pet Salon

Like them on Facebook 1402 13 1/2 St. S. Fargo 701-235-4959

1336 25th Ave. S, Suite 100 Fargo 701-232-0550 eddieandbarkus.com 3060 Thunder Rd., Fargo 701-492-9364

• Fargo Boarding/ Grooming fargoboarding.com 4108 3rd Ave. NW. Fargo 701-282-0197

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Like them on Facebook 1402 25th St. SW. Fargo 701-280-1964

2111 Main Ave. E # 11, West Fargo 701-235-5599 hotdogpetsalon.com 635 1st Ave. N. Fargo 701-478-8009

• Natural Pet Center naturalpetcenter-nd.com 3037 13th Ave. Fargo 701-239-0110

petco.com 1126 43rd St. SW. Fargo 701-281-0010 petsmart.com 1630 13th Ave. E. West Fargo 701-281-8531

• Prairie Dog

prairiedogfargo.com 5370 51st Ave. S, Suite B. Fargo 701-356-5353

• Precision Pet Styling Like them on Facebook 1504 33rd Ave. S. Fargo 701-232-1511

roversplayhouse.com 3405 Main Ave. Fargo 701-232-7529 2724 12th Ave. S. Moorhead 218-233-3958

• The Mutt Hutt 1214 Main Ave. Moorhead 218-236-9935

• Wags N Whiskers

wagsnwhiskersmhd.com 201 21st St. S. Moorhead 218-233-3149

TRAINING • Bel Air Kennel

• petco

• Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club

• PetSmart

belairkennels.net 157 70th St. N. Glyndon, MN 218-287-2961

fmkennelclub.com 1805 Main Ave. W. West Fargo 701-232-7693

• FM Dog Obedience School fmdogobedience.com 1214 Main Ave. Moorhead 218-236-9935

• Pawsitive Vybe fargo.pvybe.com 501 1st St. N. Fargo 701-866-5585

petco.com 1126 43rd St. S. Fargo 701-281-0010

Donors Wanted!

Your compensation for time in our center will be to the following:

petsmart.com 1630 13th Ave. E. West Fargo 701-281-8531

• Red River North Dog Obedience rrndoc.org 2202 3rd Ave. N. Fargo 701-280-0436

$150 in 3 Donations

• West Fargo Park District Dog Obedience

RETURN DONORS $25/$50 = $75 /week

wfparks.org/activities/ directory/dog-obedience 500 13th Ave. W. West Fargo 701-433-5360

NEW DONORS 1st Donation $40, 2nd $50, and 3rd $60

BUDDY BONUS: $50 Our patients thank you.

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Plasma Resources 800 Holiday Drive, Moorhead (218) 287-2700 grifolsplasma.com Walk in or call for an appointment to get started today!

In addition to meeting the donation criteria, you must provide a valid photo I.D., proof of your current address and your Social Security or immigration card to donate. Must be 18 years of age or older to donate.

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a new stage for a

new kind of

theater

RECAP

For many

, the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre has been an area staple since before they can remember. In fact, FMCT has been putting on a wide variety of theatrical productions at its home in downtown Fargo for almost 70 years. Its recent facelift and new name “The Stage� has been hard to ignore, but some people might be confused: What exactly is the difference between their beloved FMCT and its new alias The Stage at Island Park? We sat down with Artistic Director Scott Brusven to get the scoop. By Lisa Marchand

by the

numbers

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20,000

16 shows

per seat

2 months

patron s

in

SINCE 1946 the FMCT has

been home to its resident theatre company by the same name, and they have been performing around half a dozen shows per season.

There is no denying that many other theatre production companies have been popping up around the region for years, but several did not have the funds nor the performance space to create high quality productions. From rehearsing in the basements of churches to performing shows in the American Legion, Brusven saw a legitimate need for a true community theater.

When Brusven took over as FMCT’s Artistic Director in 2009, he opened its doors to area theatre companies to come and perform in the top notch venue.

“I saw our gorgeous space here as an opportunity for them to utilize … the resources of a great environment for theatre,” he explained, “so we invited those companies in.”

Although local performance companies were excited about their new home, FMCT ran into a branding issue and some theatre-goers were confused. Did FMCT just massively expand their season or did another theatre company take over?

1,600

vo l unt e er s d u r i ng t he

2012-2013 season

FMCT decided to rebrand and separate the performance venue from the guest production companies themselves. In October 2010, the building officially became known as The Stage at Island Park, and its resident theatre company remained the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater.

In the simplest terms, Brusven put it best: “The building itself is The Stage at Island Park, and there are a lot of people who come to play here.”

THE COMPANIES & THEIR SHOWS Throughout the upcoming 2013-2014 season alone, 16 shows will be performed in 12 months by five different companies.

All of them be utilizing the space for very different purposes.

From Bare Stage Theatre’s dedication to “no props, no set, just good acting” to Tin Roof Theatre Company’s focus on American classics, there is most certainly a show for everyone. Performers of all ages come to play at The Stage, from kindergarteners in the FMCT’s Children Studio Theatre to the senior citizenonly cast of each season’s Silver Follies production.

theater 330 se ats

audie n c e me mbe rs

schedules Schoolhouse

by Leanna Brodie Presented by Tin Roof Theatre Company Sept. 6-8 & 12-15

The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Steven Canny & John Nicholson Presented by Bare Stage Theatre Sept. 20-28

The Dining Room

by A. R. Gurney Presented by FMCT Oct. 11-13 & 17-20

Young Frankenstein

by Thomas Meehan & Mel Brooks Presented by Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead Oct. 24 - Nov. 3

4 full-time 4 part-time AND

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Scott Brusven

GO // Local SHOW “Each one of the individual companies that are here have a very defined mission, and that’s one of the things that The Stage really wants to push is that we are not mandating a mission, we are supporting missions,” Brusven said.

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While FMCT strives to fit the needs of the general public, several of its guest companies have no qualms with pushing the envelope. In August, Act Up Theatre’s production of “Bare” centered around teenagers struggling with issues of sexuality and religion.

In 2009, Bare Stage Theatre put on an audience-interactive show called “My First Time,” which, well, clearly needs no explanation.

“While conservative Fargo might be the majority of the audience base, we can’t forget about the minority audience base,” Brusven said. “We try to program our FMCT shows to fit the general public, but as The Stage, we encourage diversity.”

“I love seeing art being created no matter what age, no matter what level.”

For more information on the FMCT, go to fmct.org.

To learn more about The Stage at Island Park, go to thestageatislandpark.org.

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WHAT’S NEXT? Now that the Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Pavilion is completed, the building’s façade has been updated and they have finally acquired a liquor license, Brusven and the Board of Directors have even more plans in the works.

They hope to one day build a 180seat “blackbox theatre” onto the west side of the building which would serve a variety of purposes. Not only would it include its own dressing rooms and extra storage space, there would also be an additional classroom. Whether they wanted to construct different types of stages to suit a particular show or clear it out for a wedding reception, the flexibility would be there.

For such an immense project, FMCT and The Stage at Island Park would need the support of patrons and community members.

“Obviously that takes some money and some sponsors and some willing and forward-moving leaders to step alongside that program, but I think that it’s something that this community could and would support,” Brusven said.

For Brusven and his fellow FMCT members, there seems to be no limit to their creativity and their vision of creating the region’s most dynamic theatre setting.

Photo by Alison Smith

FMCT Artistic Director

Scott Brusven boasts a mile-long resume that ranges from behind-thescenes production design and directing to starring in productions around the area. He landed the role of FargoMoorhead Community Theatre’s Artistic Director in 2009 and has been changing the face of FMCT ever since.

• Hometown: Fergus Falls, MN • Graduated with a BA in Theatre Arts from Concordia College Moorhead.

• His job is to help “craft the season” by receiving and approving play selections from various theatre companies that call The Stage “home.”

• Directs at least one production per year, typically the largest musical.

• “I love seeing art being created no matter what age, no matter what level.”

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By Andrew Jason // Photos by Nicholai Larsen

Silverado Good Ol’ Country Boys

The boys from Silverado are about the nicest guys you can find. Don’t let that fool you though. They still know how to party.

MEET SILVErAdO ( from bottom left)

Charles Woodard -Drums

Tom L adwig -Keyboards, Mandolin, Bass ( from top left)

Y

ou’ve probably heard of the band Silverado. Over the last couple of years, this country band has gained popularity like crazy.

That popularity has led them to do everything from opening for superstar Toby Keith to playing family friendly shows at Fargo Parks’ Family Fun Night. One thing is for sure: these nice guys are definitely not finishing last.

Terry Mackner -Lead Singer, Acoustic

Jason Wika -Lead Guitar

Bryan Aamold -Steel Guitar, Fiddle

Terry SAYS

The Secret The band formed in 2000. For the last 13 years, Silverado’s fan base has grown. While so many bands implode through the years, they’re different because they have found the secret for their success.

“We get along. That’s truly what it is,” said Jason Wika. “Nobody‘s got a big, giant ego in the band.

We show up and play music. That’s what it’s all been about.”

The Future While their popularity continues to grow and grow, their sights aren’t set much farther than the Red River Valley. “With us, I think we’re good where we are,” said Terry Mackner. “With a lot of these bands, you see them get big, big, big and then you see them go down, down, down and then they live off their name. We don’t want to be that type of band.”

“With a lot of these bands, you see them get big, big, big and then you see them go down, down, down and then they live off their name. We don’t want to be that type of band.” fargomonthly.com // 43

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SILVErAdO’S SCHEDULE Sept. 7 Crookston Eagles (all ages), Crookston, MN

Sept. 13-14 West Fargo VFW

Sept. 20

… We have one weekend off

Johnson’s Barn (all ages), Arthur, ND

a month. We made that rule about a year ago.”

Sept. 28 Beardsley, MN

Oct. 11-12 Dakota Magic, Hankinson, ND

Although they don’t plan on

are late. The crowds might

extending out any further,

be small. Families are left

Puddle Of Mudd Fiasco

they do have plans to start

without their dad for a night.

One of Silverado’s more

producing and playing origi-

You work all week long only

memorable concert experi-

Crooks Club, Crookston, MN

nal music. There have been

to have to put on a show on

ences was when they were

talks of creating an album for

the weekend. Those problems

supposed to open for Puddle

Oct. 19

quite some time. Wika and

have ruined many a good

of Mudd at the Dakota Magic

J.C. Chumley's, Moorhead

Mackner hope to start work-

band.

Casino on June 14. The band

Oct. 18

Oct. 25 Johnson's Barn, Arthur, ND

BAND

Oct. 26 Liquor Store, Herman, MN

Nov. 1 Cadillac Ranch, Fargo

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for Puddle of Mudd was there

ing on it soon.

“It’s tough sometimes,” said

but their lead singer, Wes

A Juggling Act

Wika. “We all have full-time

Scantlin, never showed up. It

Anyone who is in a band will

jobs and families. It’s a bal-

was later reported that Scant-

tell you that the hardest part

ancing act of letting our agent

lin was arrested after police

is juggling your life and being

know when we need time off

discovered he had warrants

in the band. It’s no different

and playing and making sure

out for his arrest. Silverado

for the boys of Silverado.

we’re playing enough where

still put on a rocking show,

The travel is long. The nights

we get our name out there.

even without the headliner.

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We hit the streets to figure out that age old question: What is Fargo’s best restaurant? Here’s what six Fargoans had to say.

Photos by Alison Smith

Brian Cramer

Sales & account manager at the Web Shoppe

“Mezzaluna”

Tommy Trent Supervisor at Qdoba

“Sammy’s Pizza”

Apuakea King Waitress at Perkins

“Wasabi”

Jennie Stauffer Staff at Bethany

“Lucky’s 13 Pub”

Jim Power

Call Center Representative at Swanson Health Products

“Thatzza Pizza”

Ingrid Hove

Nurse at Valley Memorial Homes, Grand Forks

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Culinary SPOTLIGHT The Culinary Boom

Keeping pace with our economic development?

My wife and I often sit at the dinner table and discuss our personal thoughts of the North Dakota oil boom. We discuss the pros and cons of oil extraction from the western prairie and the potential outcomes for our economy and our environment. When it’s all said and done, I’m not a politician or a radio talk show host, I’m a cook. You’re probably more impressed with my thoughts on food, right? I’ll stick to what I specialize in.

Eric Watson

I am not a North Dakota native, so I’m always a little hesitant to speak on behalf of a state that I don’t have long term roots in. I have a ton of respect for the folks who were born here and worked on a farm 12 or more hours a day without recognition or appreciation. We have all come to reap the benefits of the “BOOM.” In my own defense, I moved here without the knowledge or education of oil potential in the state. I moved here to raise kids and build a business. What’s that? Oil Boom?

Sounds good to me.

Recently at Mezzaluna, one of our sous chefs served a unique fish dish of stuffed squid with squid ink risotto. Prior to preparing this dish I expressed my concern. I didn’t think our clientele would go for it, but what the heck; give it a try. We started with 15 orders and ended up selling 14. Wow! I was proven wrong. Our clientele was interested in something other than chicken breast, filet mignon and spinach-artichoke dip! Where are these eccentric and exotic folks coming from? Seriously, I tried serving a similar dish about seven or eight years ago and I think I sold one order and served the rest as staff meal. I couldn’t give it away (except to the staff, they’ll eat most things that are free). The fact of the matter is that those folks have been here all along; I just didn’t know how to convince them to try new things. I’m not a salesman, I’m a cook.

The recent economic boom isn’t just bringing a new and more adventurous client to us. It’s bringing a new culture to the restaurant business. We as chefs, servers and managers are far more educated and motivated nowadays. I don’t care if you’re the best chef on the planet, you can’t accomplish anything without motivated cooks and a solid service staff. A restaurant is all about checks and balances, just like any other business out there. Seven or eight years ago I didn’t have a service staff to back me up. I didn’t have an educated group of people to help push our culinary agenda.

I don’t know for sure what the end result will be for our economy and our environment. However, I do know that our culinary prospects are great. Our continued determination to make downtown Fargo a great destination and culinary incubator for the rest of our region is eminent. We have all the right people, the right synergy and all the momentum necessary. The independent restaurant scene and the downtown vibe are on pace right there with the oil extraction process. But, then again, I’m just a cook. What the heck do I know? ** 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.

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hose who have walked into the downtown Radisson in the last couple of months are accustomed to seeing dust and temporary walls with the sound of power tools in the background.

However, those who have walked through the revolving doors recently have been greeted by a lobby that’s modern and sleek. The restaurant is no different and that’s partly because of Executive Chef, Tom Olson.

CHEF

“It’s really an exciting time here at the Radisson,” said Olson. “It’s a brand new vibe.” That new vibe features three new restaurants and bar.

There’s the Lobby Bar on the first floor, the Level Two Lounge and, Olson’s domain, Zest Restaurant. With the creation of a completely new restaurant, came the creation of a completely new menu. That’s where Olson stepped in and had free reign.

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Gluten free Kobe Meatloaf • 1/3 cup Milk • 1 cup dry certified gluten free oatmeal • 1 1/2 pounds ground Kobe Beef • 1/2 pound ground pork • 1/4 cup grated onions • 1/4 cup grated carrots • 2 eggs • 1 minced garlic clove • 1-teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper • 3/4 cup ketchup • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • A small pinch cayenne pepper Photo by Andrew Neidt

Have the late night munchies?

The Radisson recently unveiled it’s late-night brunch that runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This is the perfect way to satiate those late night cravings.

He developed the entire menu for the Radisson from scratch. While the old Radisson menu featured a lot of comfort food, Olson promises that the new menu is “edgy” but not “snooty.” As is the case with all great restaurants, the new menu features some great meals with the freshest ingredients.

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“It all has to do with the fresh ingredients… I’m actually working with some local farms here. As far as all organic and biodynamical produce… If I can keep it local, that’s great.”

With a new restaurant, bar, menu and a sleek remodel, Olson hopes that the new Radisson restaurant will provide an experience like none other in Fargo.

Trying to juggle everything can be a challenge for Olson. He must handle most aspects of the restaurant. When you throw in the fact that he also does many catered events, he stays very busy. That’s why his team of 17 is so important to him.

Process the oatmeal in a food processor until finely ground.

In a medium bowl, combine milk and gluten free oatmeal. Let sit for a couple of minutes. Stir in eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, onions and carrots. Stir in oatmeal mixture until combined thoroughly. Line a rimed cookie sheet with foil. Shape the mixture into a loaf. Score the top diagonally. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. While it is baking, make the ketchup glaze by combining 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Remove meatloaf after 30 minutes and coat with ketchup glaze.

Bake for another 30 minutes or until done.

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breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it can also be the most scrumptious!

These locally-owned restaurants are known for their delicious breakfast menus. Join the Breakfast Club and check out some of these popular breakfast items.

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CJ’s Kitchen

If you are looking for comfort food, breakfast at The Shack on Broadway will bring you back to memories of your Mom’s homemade cooking. The Eggs Benedict is a highlighted item on the breakfast menu. A toasted English muffin topped with slices of Canadian bacon and two eggs is covered in hollandaise sauce and served with a side of hashbrowns. It will 3215 Broadway, be hard, but save room for a homemade Fargo caramel roll or chocolate chip pancake to 701-356-2211 satisfy your sweet tooth!

CJ’s Classic is the most popular breakfast item on the menu.

This hearty plate comes with golden hash browns, two eggs, and your choice of bacon, ham or sausage. CJ’s also uses bread from Breadsmith for excellent toast. You can upgrade your slice of toast to a fluffy buttermilk pancake made with fresh fruit and topped with excellent homemade syrup.

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Breakfast Pizza: Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella & Cheddar Breakfast Supreme: Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms Mozzarella & Cheddar Meat Cravers Pepperoni, Beef, Pork Sausage, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon & Pork Bacon

9 Star: Pepperoni, Beef, Pork Sausage, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onion, Green & Black Olives 6 Star: Pepperoni, Beef, Pork Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Pepper & Onion Veggie: Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onion, Green & Black Olives

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Biscuits & Gravy

Hungry?

TNT’s Diner Even celebrity Tom Hanks found out just how delicious TNT’s biscuits and gravy were when he visited Fargo.

These buttermilk biscuits are 405 Main Ave. W, covered in sausage gravy and West Fargo come with a variety of sides.

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Andouille Sausage Skillet Randy’s University Diner The breakfast skillets are some of the most popular items on the menu at Randy’s University Diner. This skillet starts with a base of crispy hash browns and layers on sautéed onions, 2130 University S. Dr, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and Fargo spicy Andouille sausage and topped with 701-280-0414 two eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce.

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Pop’s Breakfast Mom’s Diner This dish serves a little bit of everything: bacon, ham, sausage, toast, two eggs and hash browns. Order the eggs done however you like them and choose from a variety of breads for your toast. Mom’s Diner also offers a Sunday 1322 Main Ave, breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fargo for the perfect all you can eat brunch!

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Crawfish Omelet Cajun Café Forget buying one of those spendy airplane tickets to the Bayou and swing over to the Cajun Café to start your morning right. The Cajun Café offers an awesome crawfish omelet. It is filled with craw1324 25th Ave. S, fish (duh), cheese, peppers, onions and topped Fargo with their signature southeastern red sauce.

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Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N. 6th, 7th - Someday Heroes 13th, 14th - San Haven Chuckle 20th, 21st - Mourning After 27th, 28th - The Vistas

West Fargo

South Fargo

Downtown Area

12th Ave. N

Broadway

4301 17th Ave S 6th -The Deadbeats 7th - Ciro & Topher 13th - The Paul Peterson Project 14th - The Neptune Men 20th - The Groovetones 21st - Joyride 27th - Sideline 28th - Generator

221 Sheyenne St, West Fargo 13th - Mick & Rich

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Silver Dollar Bar

Main Ave.

32nd Ave.

13th Ave.

University Ave.

226 Broadway N. 6th - Saving CJ 7th - Recastor 13th - Poitin 14th - Heavy Is The Head 20th - Refrigerager 21st - Nathan Miller Band 27th - Root City 28th - Left Of The Dial

2525 9th Ave. S. (Inside The Hub) 5th - 24 Seven 12th - 8th Hour 19th - Hellzapoppin Side Show

916 Main Ave. 8th - Old Time Jam 6th - Michael Pink & Nick Leet 8th - Tyler Gilbert 12th - Old Time Jam 26th - Celtic Jam 27th - Jade & The Green House

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Dempsey’s

House of Rock

Red Raven

25th St.

2525 9th Ave. S. (Inside The Hub) 13th - Thunder Ridge 20th - The Roosters 27th - Boomtown

101 Broadway 5th - Kapeesh 8th - Second Sunday Singer Songwriter Showcase 12th - Useful Jenkins 19th - Heavy is The Head 26th - Boots

45th St.

Cadillac Ranch

HODO

9th St.

Live Music

226 Broadway N. (Above Dempsey’s) 12th - Off With Their Heads w/ The Slow Death and Crab Legs 13th - Timmy Williams with Adam Quesnell and JD Provorse 14th - Bleached with Human Eye and SuperCruiser 17th - Peelander-Z 18th - Jel and Serengeti 19th - Julia Holter with Nedelle Torrisi 20th - Charlie Parr with Boots 21st - Paul Collins Beat with Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band

Sheyenne St.

The Aquarium

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Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S. 6th, 7th - Tune In Tokyo 13th, 14th - S.O.L. 20th, 21st - Save Me C.J. 27th, 28th - Jeez Loueez

VFW Downtown

202 Broadway N.

7th - Want Ad 13th, 14th - C.O.D. 20th, 21st - Ciro & Topher 27th, 28th - Charlie Young

VFW West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St.

7th - Billy D & The Crystal 14th - Silverado 21st - Flashback 28th - Plow Boyz

The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S. 5th, 6th – October Road 7th – Back For More 8th - Tripwire 12th – 32 Below 13 – Blu Simon 14th – Sweet Siren 15th – Dirty Word 19th, 20th – Jason Paulson 21st – Shane Martin 22nd – 8th Hour 26th - Roosters 27th – Pop Rocks 28th – Devon Worley 29th – October Road

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ast month I decided to write about the power of music. This month, our cover story is about the economic boom that North Dakota is experiencing. I wanted to tie this in to music somehow, and I think I got it.

Not every state in the union is experiencing an economic upswing like North Dakota. Due to recession, most states’ budgets are being cut. One thing being cut in most states is education and when education budgets get cut the first programs on the chopping block are usually music and art programs.

SETH Holden

Music and art programs in public schools are constantly being cut across the country and have been for years. In fact, according to research done by the National Association of Music Merchants, the percentage of kids that have access to music programs has decreased 50 percent over the last five years. Making the decisions to cut these programs, in my opinion, shows that school board members nationwide do not fully understand the impact music can have on a students’ ability to learn and succeed. The evidence is overwhelming.

E. Glenn Schellenberg at the University of Toronto conducted a study, which found that over nine months, the IQ of a dozen six-year-olds who were given voice and piano lessons versus a dozen that were denied the lessons, increased three points with no increase to the latter group. A study published by Christopher Johnson, professor of music education and therapy at the University of Kansas, showed that on standardized tests, students in elementary schools with excellent music programs scored 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math than students in schools with poor music programs. According to the 2011 College-Bound Seniors National Report, students taking courses in music appreciation scored 35 points higher in reading, 22 points higher in math and 34 points higher in writing. Aside from these statistics, according to a nationwide Gallop poll, 95 percent of Americans believe that music is a key-component in a child’s wellrounded education. If this is the case, why do we continue to cut these programs?

Now to tie into this month’s issue. For North Dakotans, there is hope for our youth. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, since 2008, North Dakota has increased the percentage in education funding per student by 28.2 percent; the highest increase in the country. North Dakota also ranks fourth in the nation in dollars spent per student at $307, with Minnesota topping the list at $531 per student. Way to go North Dakota and Minnesota; now let’s make sure some of that money goes to making sure that our students have superior music and arts programs. They will need them to succeed. * 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 // 55

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61 for 61 Radiothon

Red River Zoolebration

Hunks - The Show

6th at 6 p.m.

4th - 6th from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

5th at 6 p.m.

5th at 7 p.m.

In conjunction with 107.9 the Fox, this three-day radiothon is jampacked with events to raise money and awareness for the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Taking place in the parking lot of the south Fargo Sunmart, events will include a silent auction, cookouts, a bone marrow donor drive and much more. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit sanfordhealth.org/About/Foundation/ Fargo/AnnualFundraisers/61for61.

Support the Red River Zoo at its special 21+ Zoolebration. This event will feature camels, pandas and otters. It will also include live music

by Tucker’d Out, a live auction, food, wine and a cash bar. Tickets are $50. For more information go to redriverzoo.org/zoolebration.php

Ladies, are you looking for a fun night out? This live, high-energy show will feature creative choreography and extravagant costumes. The hunks have appeared on Reality TV, Vh1, Muscle and Fitness Magazine and much more. Go to thehubfargo. com for more information.

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2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo

Wine & Wishes “One Enchanted Evening” 2013 is sure to be a night to remember. Presented by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, the night will begin with a wine tasting, a hors d’oeuvres social and a silent auction that will showcase the support of many FM area businesses. Later in the evening, there will be a unique live auction. And of course, what’s an enchanted evening without some magic and wishes? A very special wish presentation is in store for all those who can join Make-A-Wish North Dakota for this event. Tickets are on sale and can be found at any Fargo Happy Harry’s Bottle Shop and Hornbachers locations.

Red River Zoo

The Venue at the Hub

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Sunmart

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Holiday Inn of Fargo

5th at 5:30 p.m.

Gooseberry Park

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5th from 6 - 9 p.m.

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey presents yet another year of “Cruisin’ Broadway” in downtown Fargo.

Come out to Broadway in downtown Fargo and admire countless classic cars and trucks and chat with their owners for free. For more information on 2013’s final Cruisin’ Broadway event, visit downtownfargo.com.

Broadway, Fargo

Celebrate MN: The Gear Daddies and The Suburbs

6th at 6 p.m.

This is your chance to celebrate all that is Minnesota. Join Minnesota natives The Gear Daddies and The Suburbs. This will be an evening of music, games, beer and outdoor fun. Tickets can be found at jadepresents.com/mn.

Taylor Swift

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Cruisin’ Broadway

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The goal of the eighth annual Run and Walk-n-Roll-a-thon is to raise money in support of disability awareness. Creative Care for Reaching Independence, who sponsors the event every year, has made a YouTube video in hopes of getting superstar Taylor Swift to attend the event the night before her Fargo concert. Registration closes on Sept.

3, so go to creativecare.org/walk for more information.

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Events

CCRI 5K Run & WalkN-Roll-A-Thon

Imagine Amphitheater

6th at 7 p.m.

2013 Wine & Wishes “One Enchanted Evening”

International phenomenon Taylor Swift is coming to the FargoDome.

She will perform many of her

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chart-topping hits from her budding career. Her show is sure to be energy-packed with Swift playing multiple instruments throughout the show. Rising artist Ed Sheeran will be the opener. More information can be found at fargodome.com.

watch the Bison’s start to their historic season.

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This motorcycle ride is one of many exciting events this month that is dedicated to raising proceeds for the Roger Maris Cancer Center.

Registration for the ride costs $25 and begins at 9 a.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube in Fargo. For additional information, visit fmcrusadersmc.com.

FargoDome

Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon 7th at 8:30 a.m.

Marathon-running legend Dick Beardsley is once again hosting this 1/2 marathon. Swing out to Detroit Lakes for a fun race that will take you along beautiful Detroit Lake. There is also a two-person relay race, 5K and 1K kids race. Go to dickbeardsleyrun.com for more information.

FargoDome

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61 for 61 FM Crusaders Motorcycle Run 7th at 12 p.m.

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Detroit Lakes

Heartland Industries’ Live Auction 7th at 10 a.m.

Second Time Around Thrift Store 2206 5th Ave. N, Moorhead

NDSU vs. Ferris State 7th at 4 p.m.

In the home opener versus Ferris State, the Bison will start their run to defend their back-to-back championships. Last year the Bulldogs went 7-4. Make sure you’re there to

ILLUMINIGHT 5K

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Heartland Industries will be having its first Annual Fundraising Live Auction on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Second Time Around Thrift Store.

They will be having a live auction that includes antiques, collectibles, local artisan pieces, etc. There will be food available as well as information regarding their mission. For more information call 701-318-3358.

7th at 6:30 p.m.

The Old Broadway in downtown Fargo is putting on an all-ages nighttime 5K walk/jog/run that encourages participants to wear anything that shines, glows or blinks. Pre-5K activities begin at 6:30 and all runners will be given a t-shirt and other goodies from local businesses. As their website states, “Fun is the key word,” so you will not be timed and prizes will be awarded for the brightest, most outlandish outfits. Check out illuminight5k.com to find more information and to get registered.

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September

EVENTS Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 12th at noon

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FM Fencing Classes

9th and 19th at 6:30 p.m.

Events Events

Have you ever wanted to fence like those in TV and the movies? Now is your chance. The F/M Fencing Club is teaching Intro to Fencing for Musketeers (ages 7-12) and Intro to Fencing for Adults (ages 12 and up.) The classes will emphasize the basic fundamentals of fencing.

Go to fmfencing.com for more information.

Grace Lutheran School

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Accountability in the Workplace 10th at 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to cultivate higher levels of accountability at your work with this event hosted by the Chamber.

This course will explore the three levels of accountability, identify ways to be held accountable, create an organizational culture that amplifies accountability and much more. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more info.

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Join the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce as they take a look back at the third year of the chamber. Not only will they look back, but they’ll also take a look ahead at the possibilities to come. The event will also feature the recognition of 2013 Legacy Leader Margie Baily. Go to fmwfchamber. com for more information.

Holiday Inn of Fargo

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5th Annual Corks & Canvas - Art and Wine Walk 12th from 5 - 9 p.m.

Few things go together better than local art and downtown Fargo.

When you add dozens of red and white wines into the mix, you get the 5th Annual Cork & Canvas Art and Wine Walk. A $15 wristband will give you access to all the downtown shops and businesses as well as one taste of red and white wine at each location. Don’t miss out on this summer’s final Cork & Canvas event.

Wristbands can be purchased at many different downtown businesses on the day of the event. For these locations as well as more information, visit downtownfargo.com.

Downtown Fargo

9th-17th

FM LGBT Film Festival 13th at 8 p.m. and 14th at 3 & 8 p.m.

At this year’s festival, 15 different short and feature length films will be screened that celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender filmmakers and subjects. The FM LGBT Film Festival evolved from a MSUM weekly film series in 2008 and has been gaining ground ever since.

Tickets are $5 per screening and can be purchased at the Fargo Theatre in downtown Fargo. Visit fmlgbtff.com for more information.

Fargo Theatre

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Star Party on the Prairie 13th from 8 - 10 p.m.

MSUM’s Regional Science Center is having a star party and everyone is invited. Swing on out to the Science Center at Buffalo State Park to learn how to find the constellations.

You’ll be able to see the Milky Way, nebulae and star clusters through their telescopes. People are invited to bring their own binoculars or telescope. More information is available at mnstate.edu/sciencecenter.

Regional Science Center

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Paws Walk

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14th at 9:30 a.m.

The 23rd annual Paws Walk is kicking off to raise money for the Fargo-Moorhead Humane Society.

Everyone is encouraged to come out to raise money for this great organization. More information can be found at humanesocietyfargomoorhead.org.

Lindenwood Park

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Home Run/Walk 14th at 8:30 a.m.

The annual Home Run/Walk for the Roger Maris Cancer Center is back and has a variety of events including a 10K and a 5K run/walk, followed by a Youth Run for kids ages 10 and under. Sponsored by Sanford Health and 107.9 the Fox, this fundraising event will take place at the Scheel’s Arena in Fargo. Registration begins at 7 a.m. More information can be found at sanfordhealth.org.

Scheel’s Arena

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Mudman Fargo 14th at 10 a.m.

Are you ready to get dirty? Taking place at Buffalo River Race Park, this event will include such obstacles as Mudhem, The Tank, Hay This is Fun!, Hurricane Hill and much more. Our only recommendation is to come expecting to get filthy.

Go to mudmanrace.com for more information.

to take off. Burgum has teamed up with downtown businesses to bring food, music and art to the alleyways behind their buildings. After performing an “Alley Clean-Up” on July 16, Alley Fair should be ready to attract crowds even bigger than their first event in June. More information can be found on Alley Fair’s Facebook page.

Downtown Fargo

Buffalo River Race Park

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Pigs in a Blanket

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14th at 10 a.m.

Davies High School

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Jonny Lang

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The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is sponsoring a fundraising event at Davies High School that will benefit young men and women enrolled in treatment programs. Come out and enjoy some lunch prior to the Live Quilt Auction at noon as well as music performed by local folk group Cat Sank Trio.

17th at 7 p.m.

Fargo native Jonny Lang is coming back to his roots when he performs at the Fargo Theatre on Sept. 17.

This blues guitarist and singer is currently working on a new album and will be performing his classics like “Lie to Me.” Tickets and more information can be found at jadepresents.com/jonny-lang-fargo.

Fargo Theatre

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Be The One 17th at 11:30 a.m.

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Alley Fair

14th from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

In an effort to transform the alleys of downtown, Joe Burgum and several other Fargo natives have created a free event that is just beginning

It takes just one person to change a life. That’s what this luncheon, put on by the United Way of Cass-Clay, hopes to embed into people. This will be the kick off to the Live United Movement. Join them for lunch, networking, fun, inspiration and to find

homemade pizza

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out how you can help improve the world. The best part is that it’s free to attend, but registration is required. Email registration@unitedwaycassclay.org to sign up. Go to uwcc.net for more information.

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Holiday Inn of Fargo

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Insurance 101

Events

Insurance is a confusing topic. The Young Professionals Network hopes to add a little clarity to this subject with this luncheon. D.J. Colter from American Family Insurance and Jessica Ebeling from Warner and Co. Insurance will address why you should have adequate insurance coverage. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more info.

Monte’s Downtown

220 Broadway N, Fargo

Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O’Riley will perform musical mind games in their program called “Shuffle. Play. Listen.” They’ll explore the lyrical and virtuosic properties of their instruments while crossing in and out of classical and pop music genres. Go to mnstate. edu/theatre for more information.

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Fargo Beer Festival

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19th at 11:30 a.m.

20th from 6 - 9 p.m.

Beer lovers unite at Fargo’s 4th Annual Beer Festival! For only $24 in advance or $30 at the door, you will be able to sample over 100 premium beers from all over the country. Live music, food, and delicious brews will make for a guaranteed good time. VIP tickets are also available for this event for only 100 people and will include tastings of even more exclusive beers as well as a goodie bag of beer swag. For more information, check out fargobeerfestival.com.

Advance tickets are available for purchase at the Civic Center box office or at Ticketmaster.com.

ND Horse Park at the end of the month. This event promises activities for the entire family. Those events include craft vendors, inflatable games and a live band. Don’t worry, there will be some fun for the adults too as there will be drinks provided by Dempseys. For more information, like them on Facebook by searching “Fargo Food Truck Festival 2013 at North Dakota Horse Park.”

ND Horse Park

Fargo Force vs. Sioux City

20th at 7:05 p.m.

Food Truck Festival 20th at 11 a.m.

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207 4th St. N, Fargo

The first ever food truck festival in North Dakota is set to kick off at the

West Fest 10K/2 mile run 21st at 8 a.m.

The people behind the Fargo Marathon are putting on this two-mile and 10K event. West Fest will run the same route as the West Fest Parade and will include Sheyenne Street lined with hundreds of participants.

Go to runwestfest.com for more information.

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You won’t want to miss this Fargo Force season opener against Sioux City. Last year the Force went 3819-7 and made it to the playoffs for the fifth season in a row. Come see if they can keep it up again this year as they battle the Musketeers.

Fargo Civic Center

19th- 25th

NDSU vs. Delaware State

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Scheel’s Arena

21st at 2:30 p.m.

This is the first meeting of Delaware State and NDSU. Last year, Delaware State went 6-5. See if the number one pick to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference can keep their season going in their second home outing of the season inside a packed FargoDome full of Bison fanatics.

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Fall Festival

24th at 7 p.m.

21st and 28th at 10 a.m. and 22nd - 29th at Noon

Iron and Wine are celebrating their new album “Ghost on Ghost” with this tour. That tour will bring them to the Fargo Theatre to perform their unique blend of pop music. More information can be found at jadepresents.com/iron-wine-fargo.

Celebrate the arrival of fall with fun and games at Fargo Parks’ Fall Festival. Happening at Rheault Farm, you will be able to purchase pumpkins, participate in arts and crafts, ride ponies and so much more. Go to fargoparks.com/event-detail/fall-festival for more information.

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

Full food menu served 10am-10pm Daily (11am Sunday)

Fargo Theatre

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Rheault Farm

2902 25th St. S, Fargo

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Young Professionals Network: A Different Kind of Intelligence To Advance Your Career

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Jerrod Niemann

21st at 7 p.m.

Jerrod Niemann is a country star on the rise. He has received phenomenal success thanks to his songs “Lover, Lover” and “What do you want”. He will be performing some new music from his new album “Free the Music.” Go to jadepresents. com/jerrod-niemann-fargo for more information.

The Venue at The Hub

2525 9th Ave. S W, Far go

Understanding others and being understood by others is one of the most important traits you can learn. Mike Meagher is President of Sagency, LLC and is a Certified Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst. At this lunch he’ll discuss why EQ matters to you and how it can be applied in specific issues and situations you face in professional and personal life. Go to fmwfchamber.com for more info.

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Inside Out Faith with Jennifer Knapp 25th, 27-28th at 7 p.m.

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Inside the howard johnson hotel

24th at 11:30 a.m.

Courtyard by Marriott and Moorhead Area Conference Center

Iron and Wine with Widowspeak

27 Tap Beers 60+ Bottle Beers 701.271.0092 . 301 3rd ave N . Fargo, ND .

This is part of a three-event dealing with Music and Musings about the

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September Inside Out Faith cont. journey of life, finding love and being a gay person of faith. On Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., popular Christian artist Jennifer Knapp will present a free part concert, part story telling event at Concordia College Centrum and will also be at NDSU Memorial Union on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. She will also hold a concert at the Fargo Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets for these events are available through tickets300.com. More information can be found by emailing cody@gatheringfm.org.

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27th - NDSU Memorial Union 14 0 1 A d m i n i s t r a t i v e A v e , F a r g o

28th - Fargo Theatre 3 14 B r o a d w a y N , F a r g o

EVENTS bounds of contemporary Electronic Dance Music, pulling from a dynamic array of source material and attracting lovers of all genres, from dubstep to metal, punk rock, hip hop, and all forms of EDM (drum & bass, trip hop, etc) and beyond. More information can be found at jadepresents.com/ bassnectar-fargo.

The Venue at The Hub

2525 9th Ave. S W, Far go

Color Me Rad 5K

Need to brighten up your life? Here’s your chance. Color Me Rad is a race that’s designed to inspire and motivate. The race takes place at Minnesota State University Moorhead, but be sure to register soon as prices go up on Sept. 6. Go to colormerad. com for more information.

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Bassnectar

26th at 7 p.m.

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Scheels Arena

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The Filthy 5K

28th at noon Mud baths, mud fights and mud sling-

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RED RIVER VALLEY BREAST CANCER WALK 29th at 11 a.m.

Get your pink on and sign up to walk with the purpose of raising funds and promoting awareness of those affected by breast cancer. Go to rrvbreastcancerwalk.org for more info.

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MSU Moorhead Nemzek Hall

Bassnectar returns to Fargo, ND less than a year after selling out The Venue at The Hub in November of 2012.

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ing are just some of the things that you can expect at the Filthy 5K. Be warned: you WILL get dirty so be prepared to dress appropriately. Here’s another important recommendation: wear some costumes. Make if fun.

Guys, get cracking on that ‘stache as there will be a mustache contest. Go to gobeyondrunning.com/#!the-filthy5k for more information.

Scenes from Moby Dick Oct. 1st and 3rd at 7:30 p.m. and 2nd at noon

FM Symphony Masterwork Concert

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28th at 7:30 p.m. and 29th at 2 p.m.

The FM Symphony welcomes their new Maestro, Christopher Zimmerman. The symphonies will perform a number of pieces including “Sinfonia da Requiem,” Jean Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 2” and a new piece written by Russ Petersen in honor of Christopher Zimmerman coming to the FM Symphony. More information can be found at fmsymphony.org/

The 2013-2014 FM Opera kicks off with the new opera “Moby Dick.”

This opera is a two act production based on the classic novel by Herman Melville. It is about the tale of Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick. More information can be found at fmopera.org.

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Take Back the Night March and Rally Oct. 1st from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

This march exists to give a voice to the area men and women who have experienced any form of domestic or sexual violence in their lifetime. One woman will also share her personal experiences as a victim of abuse. All men, women and children are

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

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

September Take Back the Night Cont. welcome to attend this free event at Island Park in downtown Fargo.

More information can be found at downtownfargo.com or by contacting Daria Odegaard at the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo at 701-293-7273. Come out and support this wonderful event that aims to improve our community.

Island Park

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EVENTS Under The Streetlamp Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m.

The four singers of the pop quartet Under The Streemtlamp will breathe some new air into some timeless classics. The members of Under The Streetlamp are the former members of “Jersey Boys.” This is one show you won’t want to miss. Go to fargodome.com for more information.

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The Laramie Project

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Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m.

This play will leave you thinking. It’s

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about the true story of a 21-yearold student who was kidnapped, beaten and left to die in the prairie outside of Laramie, WY. All this was done because he was gay. This is a deeply moving theatrical experience that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of our compassion. Go to mnstate. edu/theatre for more information.

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