Fargo Monthly July 2022

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JULY 2022

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See what some of our features from the past are up to today!




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FARGO MONTHLY // JULY 2022

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Joe Sandin Scott Motschenbacher Andrea Larson Breezee & Ethan Henning Alexandra Dillard Roo

12 Sponsored Content: 8 Hacks to Make Your WE Fest Country Music Festival Experience 42 Think Global; Act Local 44 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 46 Five Hot Upcoming Events 48 Artist Feature: Marcy Dronen 52 HEALTH SPORTS & REC 54 The Park for Everyone 60 Your New Favorite Sport

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66 HOME & DESIGN 68 Contemporary Meets Classic 74 FOOD & DRINK (FIKA) 76 5 Things To Eat & Drink This Month 80 PARENTS & KIDS 82 Free Art Fun at the Lights 88 BUSINESS 90 Meet the Maker: E. Moore Art 92 A Double Shot of Thunder Coffee 98 SHOPPING 100 Sponsored Content: The New Remodel at SCHEELS 106 Let's Go Thriftin

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112 CAREERS 112 The Advice That Helped Them Get There 120 DRINK SPECIALS 128 MIXOLOGIST OF THE MONTH: BEN KEMPF

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Volume 12 / Issue 7

July 2022

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or this month’s magazine, we had a lot of moving parts. We dug up the old issues of the magazines, reread past stories and even recreated some photos. When I started the process of reaching out to our past features, some being nine years old, I was nervous that I would run into some pushback or hesitancy. I was fully prepared for rejection; not because of resentment, but because these people are flourishing, engaged members of the community, and probably are very busy. Soon though, I realized I wouldn’t have a problem with this at all. The responses I received were positive, our past features were willing to work with Fargo Monthly, again. Fast forward to seeing the magazine’s design come to life and all of the people (and the pup) create yet another issue of our beloved, Fargo Monthly. It has been an immensely fulfilling process. I was able to meet and connect with individuals who have been leaders, communicators, chefs, entrepreneurs and more for years in our community. Needless to say, putting these stories together continuously piqued my curiosity, and hopefully will do that for you as well.

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A special thanks to our features for finding the spare time in their weeks to work with us, balancing their jobs, families and whatever else the summer offers them. In the midst of this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. Vacations, reunions, lake days, home or yard renovations and whatever else you run into under the sun. I am undoubtedly guilty of rushing through my days and not truly being in the moment, but as I spent a few weeks back in June working on these stories, meeting and photographing countless faces, I tried my hardest not to let that happen. What I learned: You have so much more time to breathe when you aren’t counting down the minutes. You wouldn’t believe the conversations you can get into when you just focus on listening. While it can be a lot more of a mental workout to slow down, I bet you’ll really like the outcome. People say, “be careful, you’ll blink and the summer will be over!” Of course, I understand that warning all too well; but I can’t help but counter that and say, “blink.” Blink and blink, and blink again. Blink on a boat, blink on a road trip, blink around the

fire. Blink with old friends, and blink with new. Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do, do it. Being in the moment doesn’t mean it has to be slow. It means just live it, surround yourself with it, and feel it, so that you can think back and remember it. So blink, or don’t, either way… Happy Reading!

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he area’s favorite music festival is back, and they have a lot to offer this year! From new construction on and around the stage and patron areas and advanced technology to exciting vendors and, as always, great music. With all of these new and exciting changes, we want you to be ready for the weekend. We’ve talked with Mark Bjerke, General Manager of WE Fest, to make sure you are prepared for the festival! Here are 8 hacks for your WE Fest experience!

NEW CONSTRUCTION! You’ll find that a few different areas of the festival will look a little bit different this year. The WE Fest team strategized to make sure the changes and upgrades to the space would be the best possible for everyone at WE Fest. “We want to make the experience for our patrons the best it can be, including making the grounds a first-class venue. This holds true for our performing artists as well. This will add a cleaner and more appealing area not only for our VIP customers but the view from backstage for our artists will be much nicer as well.” 12 | JULY 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

Mark Bjerke

“The addition of the pit was both for the artists and patrons, and both will get a great deal of enjoyment from it. Artists want to be able to have direct contact with their fans, and having a standing room area right in front of them is something they have been asking for. We felt it was necessary to lure and book the biggest and best talent, and what a great experience for our fans!”

- Mark Bjerke

Another new addition this year is the Country Club Bar and Lounge! Patrons can enjoy drink specials, shaded seating and an outside viewing area at the Country Club. “We feel the VIP experience is second to none in the festival world, so we have been focusing on our GA experience. This will give the GA audience that VIP feel at a very reasonable cost, creating a comfortable place to get some shade, relax, watch the show, get a beverage and see exclusive live performances.”

- Mark Bjerke

This year’s WE Fest Country Music Festival will take place on August 4, 5 and 6 in Detroit Lakes, MN!


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What will it look like? • Area located just east of the stage • An enclosed viewing area for pass holders outside of the tent. • Drink discounts offered to pass holders.

NEW & IMPROVED PIT PASS We know your pit passes are one of the best ways to get in and enjoy the concerts at WE Fest. This year they will be issued as lanyards and will be transferable to share with your friends!

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ADVANCED TECH The technology coming to WE Fest this year is a huge improvement to the ease of enjoyment of the patrons. With contactless payment wristbands and a newly redesigned app, you can worry less about planning and keeping track of things and more about having the best experience!

UPDATED EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE WE Fest would not be what it is without the volunteers and staff members who participate every year. It was important to make sure the process of working with the music festival was to be an easy process. To ensure this, employees will have access to the WE Fest employee portal.

What you need to know: THE APP • Redesigned for 2022 to be more userfriendly • Provides info to navigate the festival • Provides the artist lineup and grounds map • Locate your campsite or parking space • Real-time info on the shows and activities • Ability to alert patrons of emergency information quickly and efficiently " The app needs to be quick and user-friendly by putting the festival information at your fingertips."

- Mark Bjerke

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THE RFID WRISTBANDS • Purchase food, drink and merchandise • Allow access to the grounds and areas with electronic verification authorization

HOW?

1. Wristbands are issued to the ticket holder 2. Register wristband via phone or computer 3. Link credit or debit card to wristband chip OR 4. Load cash to wristband at one of the kiosks at the WE Fest venue


What does it do?

• Upon applying, potential employees can upload all of their documents to the secure portal. • Once hired and on-site, employees can clock in and out using their phones. • Note—employee check-in will be located at the Ranch House! • Brings ease of applying, scheduling and tracking employee pay.

Combining the new RFID technology with the employee portal

The team at WE Fest will be able to see real-time data on where the festival grounds need more staffing, based on the wristband data and employee check-in portals… talk about some midwest, high-tech moves!

Exclusive Q-A with Mark Bjerke, General Manager of WE Fest Q: What are you most excited about for this year’s WE Fest? A: All the new “old” staff members. This is my first year as GM, although I have been with the show for several years, and bringing back many of our past managers and employees has been challenging but a joy. Several had a three to five-year “break” and we are excited to work with them again. Q: What were some of the important changes that you wanted to make to this year’s WE Fest?

A: That would be the staffing. I really want to get WE Fest back to the fun friendly place we all know and love, and that starts with our staff making our patrons feel welcome and safe. Q: What do you think is going to be the most impactful change at this year’s WE Fest?

A: People will notice all the physical improvements, but I hope they notice the friendly attitude of our staff and a more welcoming atmosphere. 15


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Be prepared to let your competitive side out, because the "Campsite Contest" is happening this summer! Your campsite will be judged based on three things: • Sticking to theme • Creativity • How “fun” your site is The 2022 themes are Buy Me a Boat (Based on Chris Janson's song) & If I Was a Cowboy (Based on Miranda Lambert's song).

What can we plan to do outside of the shows? Lots! Here’s a few:

ACTIVITIES There are always a variety of crazy, fun activities hosted by different vendors going on around the festival grounds. Many of these vendors return year after year, but through an application process, the WE Fest team ensures patrons always have something new and exciting to do.

Buy tickets and learn more about WE Fest 2022 at wefest.com

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• Baggo Tournament • Visit the arcade • Bull riding • Axe Throwing • Pull tabs • Shop at over 30 craft vendors • Enjoy good company! “From a whole show perspective, I would say the most popular thing to do is party with friends. Many of our patrons camp with the same people and may only see them once a year at WE Fest. You hear a lot about a “WE FEST Family,” and that not only applies to the staff and workers but our patrons as well. The thing I hear the most is, “it’s like a reunion.” - Mark

Bjerke



Find out where people featured on past Fargo Monthly covers are now!

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By Geneva Nodland As Spotlight's oldest, still-running magazine, Fargo Monthly has seen many, many faces on its pages. We decided to take a trip down memory lane and see what some of the iconic faces are up to now. For some it's been just a few years, for others it's been almost a decade. No matter how long it's been, we cherish every feature in our magazine. Let's see what’s new! 19


Our oldest throwback, Joe Sandin, was featured in our March 2013 Fargo Monthly issue. In that issue we learned about Onsharp, a business Joe and his partner founded in 2000. He shared how he got started and some great business advice. Now, he’s back to share more!

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With Joe Sandin Q: In your initial feature in Fargo Monthly, readers learned about your company Onsharp. Can you tell us some updates on the company and in your life? A: Obviously, a lot has changed in 9

years since 2013. Around the time of that interview, my wife and I had 3 children all under the age of 5. It was a busy time in our lives starting a family and both running businesses. My wife has her own law practice (Sandin Law), so parenting has been and continues to be a team effort as we work to help each other do the things that have to be done to keep a business moving forward. At Onsharp, we have definitely grown and matured quite a bit since then. We’ve gone from a very small team to over 35 employees today. We hopped around between a few office locations, quickly outgrowing them to the point where we literally didn’t have a spot for anyone to sit and eat lunch. In January, we moved into a new 13,000 square foot space just south of 32nd Avenue and I-29. This new space will give us the room we need as we continue to grow. One huge addition in our business was in 2017… adding Jake Dahl to lead our sales efforts. Prior to that, we were really stuck from a revenue perspective. I am a relationship guy, but not the sales leader that we needed to break through that next ceiling. The work Jake has done to establish and mature our sales and marketing efforts has allowed us to more than triple our revenues since 2017.

Q: You told Fargo Monthly the one rule you follow for your business practices is to keep a positive attitude and to surround yourself with positive people. Has that changed? A: This is still my #1 priority in business. I can’t imagine running and growing a

business with a group of people that are not positive and solution-oriented. Company culture is very important to us, and we want to run an organization that lifts everyone up so that we can all do our best work. I think that one of the best decisions we ever made was to run our business on the EOS system (Entrepreneur’s Operating System). For anyone not familiar with it, go read the book “Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business” by Gino Wickman. He teaches you a practical system for running a business and addressing all the core components of business, such as People, Processes, and Data.

Q: Looking back from 2013 to now, what are some important lessons or knowledge you have learned? A: One thing I’ve learned that is so

important is how to delegate and empower other people to solve problems and move the business forward. You can’t do it all yourself. You have to learn to let go. You just have to have the right people around you that can execute. I am fortunate to have an amazing leadership team and really an amazing roster of talent at Onsharp at every single level.

"We all make mistakes. As a leader, you have to let people make some mistakes so they can learn from them. " Q: Through the years, have you had any mentors in your professional or personal life?

It’s definitely a privilege to have access to an experienced business leader and watch how he operates. That, combined with the advice he gives me, has provided the clarity to make certain decisions that I may have never made on my own.

Q: What are some experiences since 2013 that have been the most impactful on you, both professionally and personally? What have you learned from them? A: I think that tough financial times

are when you really learn what you’re made of. We had a couple of years in that stretch where we were literally watching our cash on a daily basis. It caused us to put several processes, procedures and reporting mechanisms in place that are still with us today. While it was a stressful time, I wouldn’t trade it for anything because it has taught us how to win tough battles in business. In the years since Joe was in the entrepreneur spotlight in the magazine, he has learned more about what being a business leader in the community means. Learn more about his business, Onsharp, at onsharp.com, and check out his first feature in the magazine on at fargomonthly.com/archives!

What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs today? A: You only live once. Work hard and

enjoy the journey. You should wake up every day antsy to get to work. If that’s not the case for you, then you need to think long and hard about what you are spending your time doing.

A: My father-in-law, Mike Bullinger, has really taught me a lot about business.

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With Scott Motschenbacher Scott was featured in the August 2013 Fargo Monthly, an issue all about chefs. At the time, he had recently become Executive Chef of what was then The Beefstake Club, and told readers what he was bringing to the chopping block. Years later, he again owns the title of Executive Chef, but now at Oxbow Country Club. Here are some updates on Scott’s past nine years in the community!

Q: Can you tell us where your career has taken you since 2013? A: In 2015, myself and two of the guys

working with me bought the Beefsteak Club and turned it into Pounds. I left shortly after we opened to take care of a family matter. I and the two others decided it would be best if I left Pounds permanently—which was a blessing. I wasn’t being challenged as a chef there. I went on to become the Executive Chef at the Cambria Hotel in West Fargo. From there I went on to the Oxbow Country Club. At Oxbow, I found my permanent home as a chef.

Q: Tell us about your current job. A: I am currently at the Oxbow Country Club. I am the Executive Chef, dishwasher, server, bartender and occasionally the General Manager. I have been with Oxbow for almost 6 years.

Q: Looking at your current position and your position in 2013 as Executive Chef at The Beefsteak Club, how have you grown or changed? A: For me, Beefsteak was a really big

learning opportunity. While I was there I did a lot with local media like radio, T.V. and print. It gave me a really good understanding of what it means to be a chef/face for the business. I have taken that and really ran with it out at Oxbow. As a private club, I serve the same people daily. I have built a really good relationship with our membership. As the executive chef at a private club, half of the job is being social with the membership. Thanks to my time at Beefsteak I excel at that.

the kids dressed up as Chef Scott for Halloween. One of the best things to ever happen to me was meeting my wife. She was a server/bartender at Oxbow. I had to quadruple-check all the policies before we actually went public with our relationship. We had our reception at Oxbow as well!

Q: Do you have any plans or goals for your future, career-wise? A: Not currently. I enjoy my position with Oxbow. I get to do whatever my little chef heart desires!

Q: Can you share some memories or experiences that stick out to you the most from your career? A: One of my fondest memories

working at Oxbow was when one of

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For Halloween, one of the children of the country club visited Scott in his costume... he dressed up as Chef Scott himself!

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As part of his position at Oxbow, Scott was able to start a garden out at the country club. Next year, he will start a new garden again.

Q: In the last 9 years, what has been the most challenging part of your career? A: Trying to stay up to date on trends. Q: In the last 9 years, what has been the most rewarding part of your career? A: Being the chef at Oxbow is really

rewarding. None of the membership is shy about coming into the kitchen to talk about how great their meal was. Scott has been serving the community delicious dishes for many years and continues to do so. Visit Scott at the Oxbow Country Club this summer and see for yourself! Read Scott's initial feature in Fargo Monthly at fargomonthly.com/archives!


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What has been the best local dish you can remember having between 2014 and now (I know it might be hard!)

With Andrea Larson

A: Everything on the menu

is amazing at Rustica, and one of my favorites is the blackened salmon filet.

In 2014 we visited some of the best places in town to eat, recommended by six different locals. In our Where to Eat with Friends issue, local news anchor, Andrea Larson, brought us to her favorite spots in town for all of the best apps, main courses, drinks and desserts. Today, not only have some of those dining spots changed, but of course, Andrea has too. Let’s hear what this friend is up to now! At the time of your feature, you were the co-host of North Dakota Today and the 5:30 pm new anchor on KX-4 on KVLY. What has your career looked like since then? A: So much has happened since

you invited me to take part in your restaurant article!

2016: I accepted a promotion to

be an evening anchor for the 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. newscasts on Valley News Live.

Fall 2019: My husband and

I traveled to Ireland with a group of awesome KVLY/KX4 viewers through Collette Travel. Everything about that trip was spectacular, especially the Cliffs of Moher and Cabra Castle. Those of us who kissed the Blarney Stone likely acquired the gift of eloquence... or so we think.

2022-2021: Of course, we

all remember when the COVID pandemic hit and how it impacted our lives in 2020 and 2021, and even still today. There was so much adapting and resilience in that confusing time, and I remember feeling grateful to work for a company that values the health and well-being of its employees.

Summer 2021: I made a big

decision in the summer of 2021 to leave broadcast journalism to ensure I am home in the evenings with my family. I had so many wonderful experiences in my television career, and my drive to help and inform people remains. I am channeling that energy and experience in a new direction.

Q: In 2014, when asked about a restaurant you love, you said the HoDo Lounge. Specifically the hummus plate, fried calamari, and Lemondrop martini. What restaurant, dish and drink are your go-to now? A: My go-to restaurant in Fargo is Brew

Bird! You can’t go wrong if you choose the Buff Bird, breaded cauliflower wings and a Lavender Lemonade Mule. Divinely delicious!

Q: In the magazine, you gave a shout-out to the Jalapeno Popper burger from Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, what is another noteworthy burger you’ve tried in town? A: Adventurous eaters might want to

have a thing for lavender, I added a Berry Lavender Lemonade to my meal. Perfection on a hot summer evening.

Q: Thinking back to 2014, what do you think are your biggest takeaways from the past 8 years? A: I have learned that it’s important to

be still and listen to what your body, heart and mind are trying to tell you. If you instinctively know that you need to make some changes, don’t be afraid to take those steps. Even if they are baby steps, they’ll get you going in the right direction and a plan will fall into place. While Andrea has given us some great insights to the local dining scene both in 2014 and today, she has been far more than just local eating source to the community with her many years on the news screen. While Valley News viewers may miss her on the newscast, maybe we can catch her around at some of her favorite restaurants! Check out Andrea’s and the rest of the features’ top picks from 2014 in Fargo Monthly at fargomonthly.com/archives!

check out the Peanut Bacon & Jam Burger at Suite Shots in Fargo. I know what you’re thinking…peanut butter and chili jam on a hamburger?! But I’m telling you, it was a great sweet and spicy combination. Since I apparently

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With Breezee & Ethan Hennings In one of the many New in Town features, we learned about, what was at the time, the newest cider and brew bar in the community. Having just opened in 2018 we met Wild Terra Cider and Brewing owners, Breezee and Ethan Hennings, and learned about the process of opening this “Urban Cidery and Cider Bar.” Today, Wild Terra is known for its fantastic brews, unique establishment, an all-around good vibe and more. Let's find out how this local favorite came to be just that, and what they have in store for their business! Q: One of the biggest parts of owning a cider and brewing bar is the drink. How has the process of brewing and choosing the flavor changed from your opening to now? Have you experimented and found different ways of doing this?

connect the communities to new types of experiences, but also with a focus on fun. I try to create events that have never been done in Fargo.

A: Our mission has always been

to show cider as an interesting and fun local craft option. We are creatives at heart, so the first few years we spent playing around with everything under the sun to create unique branding and different flavors. Now in 2022, we have really found that balance of approachable, drinkable and most importantly innovative ciders.

q: At its opening, you told readers you wanted Wild Terra to be involved in the community as well as the local environment. How have you done that in your years since opening? What inspires you to continue that? A: Part of Wild Terra’s mission

statement is to promote not only good times but positivity and connection. So, for all of our events that has really been a focus—to

Some of the events held at Wild Terra are: • Vintage Market • Plant Festival • Apple Harvest Festival • Its Okay to Not be Okay Party (a celebration of Mental Health Awareness that just began this year, bringing in over 1,000 attendees!) • Fargo’s First Brunch Festival (coming in 2023.) • Community apple donation (the community can donate apples from their backyards to go directly into Wild Terra ciders!)

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Q: In the first story, you talked about how important the design of your space is. How has Wild Terra’s space and feel changed throughout the years? A: I do not think I will ever be done

perfecting Wild Terra. To me, the atmosphere is like art and it is continually evolving with the times. It would be impossible to put into words all the things that have changed. I will say, I hope to continually impress people and make them feel happy when they party with us.

Q: Opening and owning a business (especially in recent years) is a challenge. Can you share any trial and error, learn-as-you-go experiences? Head to page 78 to see the new summer drink to try at Wild Terra!

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A: Ethan and I feel like we could write a

book on all the things not to do. This is our first business, and we learned the hard way, it feels like, with everything. Many days and weeks [were spent] crying and lamenting over sake shots!

But, you just have to keep at it and never give up in the face of constant failure.

Q: Back in 2018, we asked how Wild Terra had been received so far. Years later, it’s still a beloved spot in the community. Can you tell us about your customers and regulars, and your overall relationship with the community? A: Never in our lives did we expect to

have Wild Terra intertwined with so many people’s lives. It is something we talk about often, how lucky we are to have customers that we see several times a week and that has been going on for years. They really become family. We also rent out our loft and have had over 300 events including weddings. That has been so amazing too, to have Wild Terra be a part of peoples’ milestones. Surprisingly, we have had several couples that have had their first dates at Wild Terra, then we host their Bridal Shower and then their Baby Shower.


Q: What has been the most impactful experience in owning and running Wild Terra? A: It is difficult to answer, but at

least for me (Breezee) it has been personal growth. We have faced so many happy times and difficult times. And, raising our two girls, while being married (16 years this year!), has really taught me to take it one day at a time and to be thankful for everything no matter if it is a good day or bad.

Q: Do you have any exciting plans for the future or any goals for Wild Terra? A: Yes of course! We have current

strategies to expand across the local Midwest states and hopefully soon purchase land to start our orchard. Starting an orchard/ winery out in the prairie will not only provide apples for our cider but

we plan to also start a non-profit to teach our local youths how their actions affect the environment and to connect them with positive ways to enjoy the outdoors. As Breezee explained, Wild Terra stores a plethora of special moments, cherished memories and, of course, great drinks in its walls. Go experience some of your own today! Visit 6 12th St N Fargo, ND or wildterra.co/ to learn more, and take a trip down memory lane by reading Breezee and Ethans first story in the magazine at fargomonthly.com/archives!


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With Alexandra Dillard One of our very own displayed her lovely handbag, along with her passion for the world of fashion, in her debut magazine as editor of Fargo Monthly. In 2018, Alexandra Dillard (then Alexandra Martin), had joined the Spotlight crew as editor of the Fargo Monthly magazine, and with that position came the September issue of the magazine: Who What Wear. We learned about Alexandra, a lover of fashion and soon-to-be of our community as well, and met some of the fashion icons of our city. While Alexandra is not living in Fargo anymore, she’s back to share what she’s been up to since! Q: You were featured in the September 2018 magazine, as well as debuted then as the newest editor. I’m sure plenty has changed, tell me about it! A: In July 2020 I got married to my

wonderful husband, Keenan. Hence the name change from Martin to Dillard! In fall 2020, I Ieft Fargo and Spotlight to move to Chicago with my husband. His job was moving him to their home office and I was excited to live out my big city dreams (I’ve always been a city girl at heart). Moving far away in the middle of a pandemic was not a cake walk. We came to Chicago knowing no one and I had no job prospects, which was terrifying. This was a time in the pandemic where companies were whittling down their staff, not looking to bring on new people, so I knew I just needed some type of job to tide me over (and pay Chicago rent!) until the world began to return to normalcy. I interviewed at a few places and had a few heartbreaks over what positions I thought I had in the bag and it was an extremely frustrating few months! Finally, in February 2021, I started a role as an administrative assistant at a model and talent agency, 10 MGMT. Admittedly, I had to swallow my pride, as I was going from a director level position in Fargo to an assistant role, but it was at least something! I had dabbled with modeling in college, so this was an industry I was familiar with and I figured I could be making the same paycheck working retail or service industry or I could do this job and at least make some industry connections and have some fun. I soon became the company marketing lead

and began training as a junior agent. It was fun getting to work directly with big name clients (Crate & Barrel, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, Bottega Veneta, Kohls, Rue 21, About Face by Halsey). It was also fulfilling to coach and guide our models in their career. I truly got to work with some talented and wonderful individuals that I consider friends now. But all the while, I knew I missed magazines and was always hungry to see when I could get back to that world. And sure enough, in December 2021 I started my new role as Editorial Director for Chicago Style Weddings and Atlanta Style Weddings at Nei Turner Media Group. I had initially applied for an Assistant Editor role, but by the time my application was considered, an opening for Director came about and I was interviewed for that role instead. And here I am! We are a biannual publication and my first full issue as editor is being released July 14, complete with a big riverfront party to celebrate. It still feels like I’m living a dream.

Q: What was your inspiration and direction for the September 2018 issue of Fargo Monthly, Who What Wear? A: The September 2018 issue of Fargo

Monthly was my first issue as Editor and I wanted to really infuse myself and my visions into it. I graduated college with a BFA in Fashion Communication, so mixing journalism/ media and fashion has always been my path. Serendipitously, the month

I was brought on to the magazine was the month the team had already planned as the fashion issue. I wanted to push myself and do something beyond just a boutique roundup and shopping guide. So as a lifelong lover of storytelling, I came up with the concept of Who What Wear, allowing some of the community's most artful eyes to share their own fashion stories. We literally stepped into the closets of Fargo's most fashionable and had them share the stories behind some of their favorite articles of clothing. It was a fun way to showcase the humanity behind our wardrobe choices while also getting to shout out some great local shops and brands! As for the cover itself, that is something I’ve always been shy about! Hence, covering most of my face in the image. Spotlight's editorial director at the time, Andrew Jason, suggested that I be on the cover as a way to introduce myself as the new editor, since I was new to the community as well. I kept pushing that idea away, but when none of my other cover suggestions felt like the right fit, it was time for this option to have its moment. I pulled glasses frames from Eyes on Broadway, and the hat and bag from Kitsona so that I’d be somewhat obscured and it wouldn’t be a cover that screams ALEXANDRA. It felt vain for me to put myself on the cover! My mom had made a framed issue of this magazine cover and I still have it in my office to this day.

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"I wore a rainbow sequin jumpsuit from Mint and Basil to the North Dakota International Pageants in January 2020. I had the honor of being one of the judges of the show and I knew I had to wear something worthy of a pageant! Sequins and glitter aren’t typically my go to, but this look made me feel sparkling."

"If it were more acceptable and accessible, I’d wear western wear all the time. I love cowboy boots, turquoise jewelry, statement belt buckles and any type of cowboy motif. On my visits to New Mexico (my favorite vacation spot), I like to flex this style aesthetic and have some fun!"

Q: In your first editor’s note, you explain your love and passion for fashion. How has that passion changed, developed and followed you throughout the years of your career?? A: My love for fashion and my love for

magazines go hand in hand. I grew up in Alabama, so fashion magazines were a place I could go to feel at home and seen. They transported me away from football games and hunting and showed me that, yes, there was a world I understood and could flourish in. I feel that I’ve always owed it to the fashion industry for introducing me to the business of magazines and how special of a medium they are. That being said, I feel my career has always remained what I call fashion adjacent. Not always strictly in fashion, but certainly utilizing my studies of the industry to bring extra perspective into whatever job I’m doing. I think I’ll always find a way to infuse fashion and personal style into whatever career I step into, I can’t help it!

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Q: How would you describe your style now, and compared to your style in the fall of 2018? A: Between the fall of 2018 and now,

I’d like to think that my style has gotten more concrete. In 2018 I was fresh out of college and still figuring out who I wanted to be as a young professional. I was taking more risks and trying things out just for the sake of experimentation. Now, I am a bit more of a discerning shopper. I know what I will actually wear and feel confident in versus something that I just think is pretty but really isn’t ME. There are so many fashion trends and styles that I admire and enjoy, but I think I’ve gotten better at being able to appreciate something without having to own it and make it mine. Specifically, one constant I love is an all-black look. This will forever be my go-to and I love how versatile and chic it is. A French-inspired black turtleneck and a beret is what I could live in forever.


"I love vintage and repurposed looks, and this dress is extra special. My mother wore this dress at her wedding day send-off in the 80s. Decades later, I found it in her closet and, what do you know, it fit perfectly. I took it with me to Savannah, G.A. on my husband and I’s minimoon (thanks Covid!) and loved getting to celebrate my marriage in the same dress my mom did. Plus, I think it's pretty cute!"

I also love masculine meets feminine structures and silhouettes, like a good blazer or an oversized Oxford shirt. Some iteration of a black leather jacket and black booties will always be in my closet.

Q: Thinking back from Sept. 2018 to now, what has been your most impactful lesson learned? A: Always have a backup plan! Putting all of your eggs in one basket can backfire. There have been so many instances where my Plan A didn’t work out and I had to scramble to find a solution. A lot of the time, my pride would get in the way and that would keep me from even considering making a Plan B—I was convinced my big, dreamy Plan A would be perfect. But so many outside contributing factors can change the course of things, so now I’m always trying to prepare at least 2 backup plans. And if I end up not

Q: Can you describe some of your favorite personal fashion moments or outfits from the past four years?

needing them, then I’ll just have some extra work prepared that I can use later!

Q: How do you think your time in Fargo (both as a member of the community, and as Editor of Fargo Monthly), impacted you and your career in the long run?

While she may be in a different city, Alexandra's love of the magazine and fashion industries follows her today. Make sure you take a look back on the Who What Wear issue of Fargo Monthly at fargomonthly.com/ archives!

A: I’m forever grateful for Spotlight

and Mike for taking a chance on me when bringing me on as Fargo Monthly editor in 2018. I was a recent college graduate who had only lived in Fargo for 3 months. I knew very little about Fargo, North Dakota, or any of the region at all really. But I did know magazines and media and marketing! Working at Spotlight taught me the reality of working in print media and I’m constantly looking back on my time there with fondness and thankfulness. I learned so much in just my 2 years on staff and I still reference the work we did in my job I’m at now.

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With Ashley Morken We take pride in being able to feature the many great faces of our community, be it entrepreneurs, chefs, non-profit workers, artists… and yes, pets. In 2019, as part of our pet issue of Fargo Monthly, we met Roo, an infectious funloving puppy. We learned that due to an accident before her adoption, Roo faces the world with only three legs and other health issues, but that doesn’t stop her from greeting each day (and each person) with a slobbery smile. Three years later, Roo is still as friendly and giddy as ever. Let’s see what this pup and her pet parents, Ashley and Justin Morken, have been up to! Since the summer of 2019, what have your family and Roo been up to? A: 2019 seems like a lifetime ago

when things were normal! I can say with 100% certainty that it was only possible to stay sane while getting through the past two years of pandemics mixed with making a small business still work by having Roo (and our Liv). We’ve spent way more time at home (like most everyone) than ever before and with our pups. We mixed in some regional outdoor travel early on and Roo got to crash one of those trips to Crosby, MN with my family. It ended up being one of our favorite trips over the past few years. We grabbed her body harness and a wagon we had in our backseat so she could come hiking to overlook mine pits and meet tons of people—which is her favorite. We did say goodbye to our cat, World Peace, who got sick last year. Roo was such a sweet buddy

to her during the end of it, nuzzling her face and sleeping with her on the couch. Our main challenges since summer 2019 have probably been navigating small business life and change through pandemics. But having Roo to come home to really melts both of our stress away. I don’t know if I’d call it a bonus, but working through her health issues has forced us to establish routine and plan just a bit more ahead in life! An added bonus was Justin restored his grandma’s pontoon last year, so we’ve brought Roo out just a couple of times. So far, she’s loved the water, so much that she launched herself off of the pontoon (thankfully, with a life vest) to follow me into the water.

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Q: In 2019, Roo was one-year-old and had experienced a lot in her short time, how is her hip and overall health doing? A: I can safely say we finally have a routine

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that is working as best as we can hope for! Our word of the past two years is “maintaining.” She’s ultimately maintaining her ability to walk—which is especially great, as she hasn’t learned to successfully use a cart (doggie wheelchair). We continue to go to Casselton’s acupuncture/ chiropractor about every other month or each quarter and she does take two different meds still for pain and joints. We had been going to rehab where she did water therapy, but she got stubborn and stopped participating, despite delicious treats. Now I just do about 10 minutes of core exercises with her every day and it’s our “Roo-tine!”

Q: You told Fargo Monthly that Roo loves seeing other dogs. How does she do with meeting new friends? A: I’m so proud of Roo because she’s really done great meeting other dogs, although to anyone walking by our fenced backyard it sounds like she’s both dying and going to murder you. We haven’t successfully trained that part of her (yet), but when she can meet another dog face-to-face they’ll be besties. Because of her limitations with walking, she can do about ¾ of a block before she’s wiped out for a week.

Because it’s outdoors and she gets tons of pets, her favorite spot in Fargo are the patios! Roos’ bucket list would simply be to

meet new people and get all the pets. Her favorite is Drekker and Harold’s patios on weeknights when it’s more chill. Sometimes we’ll bring her own doggie beer from Hotdog! Pet Salon ;)

Q: What does a summer day look like for Roo? A: A summer day for Roo includes enjoying some sunshine on our patio to wake up with before it gets too hot. Then, on a perfect day, we’d do some core exercises with some string cheese, she’d play indoors with our other 4 Luv dog, Liv, and tear apart a stuffed animal, and then she’d wait for Justin to come home. We’d have dinner and then, if it doesn’t feel like a wet Florida summer outside, we’d head to Harolds with a giant load of treats to keep training her to chill in place at a picnic table while she’d beg for attention by staring down every patron until she melts their heart and they come over to pet her. Or, it’s jumping in the car to make a sunset pontoon lake ride happen and having her jump off near the sand bar. Q: What have you learned in the almost four years of being Roo’s parents? A: We’ve learned so much about having

a dog that isn’t a “normal” dog! We’ve learned the value in routine amidst the chaotic lifestyle we live. It’s kept us grounded to have to remember that one of us needs to be home at some point in the middle of the day to give Roo her Gabapentin medication or to plan further ahead for any weekend or longer trips, as it’s mainly just the amazing Yuppy Puppy


Roo’s birthday is Feb 16, meaning, “she’s currently four-yearsold—more years than she has legs!” - Ashley

and Casselton Boarding we recently tried that she’s boarded at and done super well with. We’ve had to learn patience and creativity to work through one really bad winter (I think it would have been 2019) where she refused to come indoors for hours and we're up until 2:00 a.m. coaxing her in (she doesn’t let us pick her up much). When people know her harder behaviors, they say we’re kind of crazy for doing all of this, but it is SO EASY now that we’ve had help from trainers pre-pandemic. They helped us understand what was happening with Roo (probably due to pain, really). And, we have that magical routine that makes it all work! She’s also made us appreciate winter, which she definitely thrives in.

by Unglued to see all of the local goodies they have! Read all about Roo, Ashley and Justin’s first adventures of being together at fargomonthly.com/archives!

Do you have any fun or exciting plans for Roo and your family in the near future? A: Roo’s immediate future includes a

whole bunch of lake time on a pontoon Justin restored late last summer! It’s like we’ve got the ability to do our own water therapy with her, and she does incredibly well with our past bulldog’s life vest on. It also includes trying to spend more time on local patios and having people over for campfires (and thus spending more time with Roo!). We have a giant change coming for Unglued in late, late fall when we move our retail shop to Brewhalla and add a workshop/party room, so we'll be gearing up for that while keeping up our Roo-tine! Catching up with Roo and her family was a special treat for our team. We hope you can have the pleasure of spotting this pup around town and make sure to stop

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THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL

By Alexandre Cyusa Photo by Geneva Nodland

One Act of Kindness at a Time: a Path towards becoming a Steward of the Community. Happy Summer! As we celebrate the great weather and make memorable memories with our beloved ones, I wanted to connect with someone who is a steward of our community: Allow me to introduce you to Ms Alexa Dixson-Griggs, I am fortunate to have met her in our Professionals of Color committee at the Chamber of Commerce and immediately I was inspired by all she does for our community. Ms Alexa was raised in Houston (TX) and spent a majority of her life in urban cities before relocating to a rural town in North Dakota at 14 years old. Ms Alexa is a social worker, mother, wife, writer and MSUM dragon alumni who lives in Moorhead with her husband, 2 year old son and their foster children. She has worked with folks experiencing homelessness since 2015 and serves on various committees in the community centered around improving the lives of her Fargo Moorhead neighbors. Ms Alexa's experiences all over the country and with all different walks of life has shown her the importance of

empathy, understanding, and community and she hopes to raise her children with the same values. Until our humble paths cross again: Stay Healthy! -Cyusa Where do you call home? Currently, I call Moorhead home. I grew up kind of all over, moving from Illinois to Texas to Minnesota back to Texas and then North Dakota. Moving around a lot as a kid made me realize that life was kind of the same no matter where I went, just a different view. I also realized how important it was to have a good support system because that’s what home ended up being for me—wherever my parents and brothers were. Now that I’ve been in Moorhead for almost 10 years, my husband and son are where our home is. What's the story of your passion for giving to your community? When I think about why I “give” to my community, I can’t pinpoint any one reason. I think growing

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up in different parts of the country gave me empathy for all types of people. Old, poor, black, able-bodied, bilingual, etc. This empathy turned into a passion for making people feel valued. I really don’t have a lifechanging event that I can attribute to why I like to give back. The more people I meet, the more I realize that we as humans need each other. We are all neighbors. Life is hard and if we can make it just a little bit easier on each other, why wouldn’t we try? What was life like for you before coming to Fargo?

What are some misconceptions people from big cities have of people from small cities? I think people in big cities believe that people in small towns aspire of being in the city. After having lived in Houston, TX and Enderlin, ND—I much prefer the quiet small-town life! I think it’s important to remember that even though “home” looks different to everyone, everyone’s “home” is valid. Can you share some of the work you do in the community? How can others get involved?

Before coming to Fargo, I graduated high school in Enderlin, ND. It is a small town about 45 minutes from Fargo-Moorhead. I left Houston, TX and moved to Enderlin when I was 14. This was right after Hurricane Katrina. Luckily, we weren’t affected severely by the storm, but it brought in an influx of people to Houston, TX. My family decided to leave the big city and move to my mom’s hometown of Enderlin.

Currently, I serve as the Executive Director for the Fargo Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness. Basically, I support agencies in ending homelessness.

It was awful. For a little bit, anyway. Being one of a handful of black people (my own family included) in a small midwestern town was not something I could have prepared myself for as a 14-year-old. I felt isolated. Luckily, I had some really amazing classmates that became like family. I ended up moving to Fargo for college but now that I’m older and have a family of my own, I often tell my husband, “Maybe we should move to the country, I miss living in a small town.” For us, Moorhead will always be home, but I visit my parent’s farm back in Enderlin often!

There are so many ways to get involved! Volunteering, cooking meals, financial donations, etc. are all great but what is truly needed is advocacy. Advocate for housing to be affordable. Advocate for people to have access to basic needs like transportation, food and childcare. Listen to people of color and learn from our experiences. And do all these different acts of kindness even if you don’t personally benefit from them. In the long run you are investing in your own community as a steward.

I also serve on the board of directors for Moorhead Public Housing and as a Leadership Committee member for The Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chambers of Commerce’s Professionals of Color committee.

As a community leader, what is the next problem you are trying to solve? As a community leader, my goal for a long time has been ending homelessness. Pretty hefty goal, huh? I think it’s attainable. My career allows me to work with some of the most brilliant minds in our community who work tirelessly every single day to make sure nobody in FargoMoorhead goes without a roof over their head. We haven’t accomplished it yet, but we are working hard to get there. One way to accomplish that is truly by investing dollars in anti-racism work both systemically and at an individual level. Fargo-Moorhead has some steep racial disparities in our homeless population and the only way to truly end homelessness is by understanding the complexities of our system. I would love to see funders prioritize dollars based on not only the commitment to eradicate these disparities but also the verification that changes are being made. What is your vision for 2030 for the Fargo-Moorhead community? My vision for 2030? I would love to see the Fargo-Moorhead community become more of a family. I know that sounds cheesy, but I truly believe in the “it takes a village” mentality. The less we care about dollars and accolades and the more we care about each other, the better our community will be.

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ARTS,& ENTERTAINMENT The arts are the lifeblood of our community, here are a couple of things that will keep our city's heart pumping.

Hit the Pavement! The annual 2022 Downtown Street Fair is hitting the streets of Fargo on July 14-16. Join in on the great food, activities and shopping for all!

I don’t need backups. I'm going to Harvard. Starting Friday, July 29 through the summer, you can head to The Lights to watch the talented crew in their local production of Legally Blonde! Find your VIP, Reserved and General Admission tickets today at westfargoevents.com/ event.

Van-tastic Competition Mark your calendars for July 23 at Fargo Brewing Company for a day filled with goodies, music and, of course, the travel van expo competition. In partnership with Vanna Adventure Vans, get ready to explore!

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Fargo Food Truck Festival When: August 12-14 Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds The Fargo Food Truck Festival is finally returning! Now at a new home (Red River Valley Fairgrounds), the festival offers 20 food truck vendors, eating challenges, inflatables and much more! With all of this for the price of $3 admission, who could possibly say no?

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre's “9 to 5: The Musical” When: July 19-25 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Where: Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN The Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre is returning with a wild performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" for the whole family. Check it out while you can, as the show runs for a limited time only!

North Dakota Renaissance Faire When: Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14 and 20-21 Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds I feel like I would thrive in the renaissance times. Massive turkey legs, a cold pint and intense jousting? Sign me up!

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Fargo Blues Festival When: July 29-30 Where: Newman Outdoor Field I was raised on the music of blues by my older relatives. I'm excited to check out a whole festival dedicated to it in my own backyard over two full days and nights!


Volkswagen’s in the Valley When: Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: Fargo-Moorhead Visitors Center, 2001 44th St. S., Fargo, ND Attend the free "VW's in the Valley" to check out one of the largest gatherings of Volkswagens in the region. All ages are welcome!

Fiber Arts Festival When: August 6-7 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds "The Fiber Arts Festival offers plenty of activities ranging from learning a new fiber technique, to shopping, to adding to the community cloth; all with free admission!

Fargo-Moorhead Pride Week When: August 11-14 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Where: Downtown Fargo FM PRIDE is hosting events all week long, including a block party at Fargo Brewing Co., skate night at Skate City, a parade in downtown Fargo and much more!

Machine Gun Kelly When: Wednesday, July 27 Time: 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Where: Fargodome I've been listening to Machine Gun Kelly for years. I'm so excited to see him in concert for the first time, along with Avril Lavigne and Willow!

North Dakota Derby Day When: Saturday, July 30 Time: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm Where: North Dakota Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102 I've only seen horse racing live once, so I'm looking forward to checking it out again at the ND Derby Day. I'm ready to win the Derby Hat and Bow Tie contest! 47


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Artist Feature:

Marcy Dronen

“Don’t share this, people will think I’m weird,” Marcy Dronen laughs brightly as she displays two different sketches of a row of wishbones she saved from cooked chickens. The sketches are part of a “homework” assignment from a recent Zoom class she attended—doing three 5 minute sketches a day to help refocus her brain on her art.

“I love taking classes. You are often reminded of the things you know, and sometimes you learn something different.” A retired teacher of art and music, it is no surprise that Marcy is a lifelong learner. “In my classes, I tried to keep things really loose. I have a few minor rules to an assignment, and then the sky's the limit! Everyone needs to have their own voice and develop something that is theirs. The one thing art teaches you most is that there are many

answers and many approaches to the same question.” Wise words spoken with enthusiasm. Talking with her hands as she becomes more animated, it is impossible not to be affected by Marcy’s obvious love for her subject. Her joyous demeanor is reflected in watercolor and acrylic paintings that use bright colors and jaunty compositions. Those paintings explore a wide range of subjects.


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Sometimes I feel like I am going in too many directions, and it is hard to focus. But each piece is something that I am excited about.” That excitement is easy to see, especially in her most recent works. Inspired by a workshop with Charles Reid, and with the increased ability to travel that came with retirement, her most recent watercolors have traveled with her, catching the rhythm and movement of people in the community and street scenes ranging from Fargo to Florence.

a viewer, is Marcy’s favorite part. Taking photos of anything that catches her imagination, Marcy turns those images into unique memories. Sometimes those memories are her own: featuring her music, her cats, or her daughter. A painting done from the life of her daughter reading is featured on a bench on the 400 block of Broadway in downtown Fargo.

“I love working in watercolor. There are so many surprises that can happen in the process that make it new and fun. Each painting is a series of small victories, and I love that spark of excitement when something is working well.”

Sometimes those memories aren’t her own. An image of a barber college catches the attention of the son of a former graduate. A painting of three white mailboxes that finds its new home with a family who has worked in the post office for years. Marcy’s relatable imagery often sparks emotions in others, which has a positive effect on her, in turn.

Marcy stays active by interacting with other art lovers and enthusiasts at Gallery 4, an artist cooperative gallery in the heart of Downtown Fargo. “I work a couple of days a month at the gallery and have the chance to visit with people from all across the country.” She has her original artworks framed and on display along with a variety of greeting cards for sale in the gallery gift shop. “People love to purchase art from local artists, because it reminds them of their trip.” Being able to create something that didn’t exist before, especially when it affects

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“I think it is part of why I am less self-critical than I used to be. I am more comfortable and confident in the result. You don’t always know when that is going to happen, but when a piece speaks to the right person, it’s very dear.” No matter whom the memory belongs to, the love and joy Marcy exhibits are infused into each one.


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Whether you are a local sports fanatic or an everyday Joe looking for a little fun or fitness, here are a couple of the things happening in the community

Beer Coming to NDSU Football Games? Talks are heating up and it seems like you may be able to have a brew at your favorite Saturday event soon! West Fargo Couple Brings First F45 Fitness Studio to the Dakotas F45 Training, a global fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts, celebrated its West Fargo grand opening on June 11. Located at 1970 Sheyenne St. in West Fargo, the resultsdriven fitness studio offers 45-minute functional full-body workouts to help members achieve results at any fitness and skill level. Congratulations to RedHawks Pitcher Kevin Mcgovern On June 22, Mcgovern, who also holds the American

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Association's records for innings pitched and strikeouts, became the all-time winningest pitcher in league history with his 56 career win. Bison Football Gets First Home State Commitment Fargo Davies' defensive lineman Brennan Palmer became the first North Dakotan to commit to NSUS 2023 recruiting class.

Don't Forget to Explore the Red River This Summer If you didn't know, there are two places where you can get rentals in the FM area. Lindenwood Park Kayak Rentals 1905 Roger Maris Dr Call 701-356-2106 to verify hours and if rentals are still available.

River Keepers Rental Shack 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead Open Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays from 1-6 p.m. (Seasonal: May 29 – August 28)


Dr. Matthys Said:

Take a Hike


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The newly renovated Maplewood Park on 17th Ave officially opened in April after a year of construction and partnership with Dakota Playground and MBN Engineering.

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BY MAKENZI JOHNSON PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE WEST FARGO PARK DISTRICT

Maplewood Park The newly remodeled Maplewood Park was officially opened in April, with people of all ages taking to the colorful playground and large picnic shelters. Erin Fons, Communications and Event Specialist, and Josh Mathern, Park Operations Manager, from the West Fargo Park District sat down with me to discuss the project of making Maplewood a unique and inclusive park for the entire community.

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One of the new features of the playground is a Merry Go Round with seats wide enough for wheelchairs, a fan favorite of the park.

Erin Fons Communications and Events Specialist for the WFPD is excited to host upcoming events because the remodeled park will allow for more events and more people.

Josh Mathern WFPD’s Park Operations Manager, Josh Mathern, helped to get the remodel and renovations of Maplewood Park up and running, saying that improvements were necessary.

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Maplewood Park

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Known for its sledding hill, the features of the playground and park area of one of West Fargo’s oldest parks had not changed since first being built in the late 1990s. However, to the park district, an upgrade was necessary for Maplewood Park on 17th Ave.

stations and a custom playground built for all ages and abilities. The brightly colored playground has ramps, a braille communication board, a sensory break area and more for younger children. A one-of-a-kind obstacle course inspired by Ninja Warrior courses was designed for 13-year-olds and up. But Maplewood isn’t just for the kids, it’s for people of all ages.

“Regardless of what we put there… The goal was to make improvements,” Mathern said. “Rather than just replacing sidewalks or broken swings, we said to go up a level.”

“This park has a lot of diversity, I see seniors working out [on the playground] and older teenagers playing with younger kids,” Fons. “It makes this park multigenerational.”

These next-level improvements are making it possible for people of all ages and all levels of cognitive and physical abilities to enjoy a day at the park. The WFPD was more than happy to make certain changes to one of their oldest parks, saying inclusivity features were something that their other parks were lacking. Maplewood became one of the first inclusive parks in the Midwest. “In this day and age… inclusivity is just the right thing to do,” Fons said. “A kid, regardless of their cognitive or physical abilities, should be able to play with their friends.” Making a park inclusive means more than just sticking a sign in the ground saying, “all are welcome.” In addition to the improved skating rink, added pickleball and basketball courts, new lighting, improved parking lot spaces and walking paths around the park, new bathroom facilities with inclusive changing table

As a part of improving accessibility for all park goers, ramps and walkways were made wider to accommodate those with mobility issues.

Sky blue rubber padding with white accents in the shape of clouds, represents the sky acts as the flooring of the playground, making it easier for people with mobility challenges to navigate rather than wood chips, sand or gravel like other parks. The ramps leading onto the playground are wider as well as seats on the swings and other benches are larger to accommodate any equipment used by a parkgoer. There’s a “hiding hole” so children with sensory sensitivities can go and take a quiet break from any overstimulation on the playground. The WFPD district also collaborated with various professionals in the West Fargo School District to develop a communication board and to design the bathroom facilities with more space and special features. The communication board features braille

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Upcoming community events with the West Fargo Park District ArtNight: Tuesday, July 19 5:30-7:30 p.m. at

Armour Park (2nd Ave NW & 5th St NW). Enjoy outdoor games, free art projects with help from Plains Art Museum staff members, live music, artisan pizza from Blackbird Woodfire for purchase and more. Admission is free.

Rec On The Go - Pool Party: Thursday, July 21,

4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Pool/Herb Tintes Park (131 6th Ave E), admission is free and concessions will be available to purchase. Enjoy swimming, lawn games, t-shirt tie-dying, live music from local musicians and more.

FMCT Presents Maleficent: Friday, July 29,

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The WFPD collaborated with the Director of Special Education, a speech therapist, and an assistive technology specialist of the West Fargo School District to create a communication board of braille for children with language barriers to use.

of common phrases such as “___” so people with language barriers can communicate as well. (Bathroom info from Heidi)

The project, funded in part by the Garrison Diversion Conservancy Grant and the rest from the park district’s budget, broke ground in May of 2021. Construction lasted through the summer and fall with the ribbon cutting on April 28 and the official opening of the park on April 30. The community has been in love with this park since then.

“We wanted to make sure that not only was the playground accessible, but the whole site in general,” Mathern said. “The rubber surfacing wasn’t necessary but definitely an improvement beyond other options we had, as well as the wider sidewalks to make things more easily visible all across the park so a parent can sit on a bench and still see their kid across the playground.”

“The parking lots are always packed whenever I drive by it,” Fons said. “I get to see all of our Facebook messages, the TikToks from all the TikTok moms, and people who are traveling to the park. It’s definitely a destination park.”

The playground designers, Dakota Playground, specialize in inclusive park features so the WFPD worked closely with them in order to provide the best possible aspects of the playground with custom-built structures. They also worked with MBN Engineering who helped develop the architecture plans for the park area surrounding the playground. Fons commented on the fact that not all kids who go to a park want to play sports on the various courts and fields that most parks feature. Something that the WFPD has made an effort of is including various reading, music, craft, and other features on the playground, not just sports. “We cater to all interests, things that will keep all kids engaged,” Fons said.

Both Fons and Mathern have received nothing but positive feedback about the park, whether that be messages on social media, emails, or phone calls from community members expressing their gratitude for an inclusive and accessible park.

People of all ages, and cognitive and physical abilities, are loving the new playground plus all the updated spaces and facilities of Maplewood Park proving it’s a park for everyone.

“It’s a unique feeling when someone calls you in tears saying how glad they are that their kids can finally all play together, regardless of their abilities,” Mathern said. “It’s fantastic.” A visit to Maplewood Park may be in the near future for you and your family, with the promise of accessibility, inclusivity and fun for everyone. 1504 17th Ave E, West Fargo

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YOUR NEW FAVORITE SPORT By Makenzi Johnson

Rolfball, a combination of volleyball, soccer and tennis created in the late 70s by a senior in college, is taking to the tennis courts of the Fargo Moorhead community, one game at a time. Thuy Tran, graphic designer at Crary Industries, co-founded the FM Rolfball League with her husband, Eric Hansen, co-owner of Advanced Seamless Gutters. Tran and Hansen, along with other friends and players share how to play the game, a few fun memories from the courts, and why you should come play too.

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KIM ROHLFING’S ROLFBALL CREATION STORY I was a senior at Drury College in Missouri in 1978, a health and physical education major. We had an assignment to make an activity that combined three or more sports, so I came up with rolfball which combines volleyball, handball and dodgeball—you could throw more in there like soccer, too. My first teaching job was at Lee Summit High School in Lee Summit, MO, in 1981, teaching health and PE. I started using rolfball as a filler time between units. I introduced it to my students and they seemed to really like it and picked up on it quickly. After a couple years it became a part of the PE curriculum for schools in the Lee Summit District.

In addition to the rules made by the original creator of rolfball, the FM league decided to raise the stakes of the game by implementing a "no hands" rule. Similar to soccer, any part of the body can be used to hit or kick the ball over the net, just no hands or arms.

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Q&A With The FM Rolfball League Founders

What is rolfball and how do you play?

Everyone was saying they wanted to play the game on hardcore mode— eventually we all just played with our legs, no hands.

Tran: Rolfball is a game that you play on a full size tennis court using a kickball. The game could be scaled up or down based on the numbers of players on the court.

Johnny Stevenson, friend of Hansen and Tran, one of the first rolfball players in Fargo: We played at a wedding in the Twin Cities once where the other team was playing with just their feet. We played with our hands and still got whooped by the others. We thought, alright we’ve got to up our game, we can’t take another embarrassing loss like that.

According to the Official FM Rolfball Rules, each team is allowed three hits and on the third hit, the ball must go over the net and land within the opposing side’s boundaries. Games go to 15 points, with a team needing to win by two points. Hansen: You can play with up to as many people as you want, you can even just play one-on-one. The one-on-one is a good workout, it really gets you sweating and you feel like you just did some solid cardio. Tran: It plays into each player’s skills and abilities, making it a super fun game for everyone regardless of athleticism level, which is why Kim Rohlfing created it at Drury College in 1978. Hansen: I hope he got an A on that assignment, because this is like five games in one.

What are the rules of the game? A player cannot hit the ball twice in a row, and a particularly tricky rule to follow is that the ball must bounce exactly once before a player can hit it. Just as soccer is played, any part of the body but the hands and arms can be used to hit the ball. Tran: We have local rules, too. Something we started as a challenge is the no hands rule.

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Hansen: We also instituted a new rule for a roundhouse kick. When a spinning roundhouse kick is used while a ball is in play and the opposite team is unable to return the ball, the opposite team’s score resets to zero. I think I got the first roundhouse kick. Tran: If you end up getting more roundhouse kicks, you owe the winning team ice cream. Last summer it seemed like we had a lot of roundhouse attempts. Because of that, we had a lot of ice cream after games.


When did you guys start playing?

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Tran: We learned of this game when my husband and I, and some of our other friends, were in Denver, CO. A friend of ours, Jake Murrary, who is an American Ninja Warrior, showed us the game. We brought it back to Fargo five or six years ago, and showed it to our friend Shane and he immediately fell in love. He’s been a big part of this, he’s always organizing events, posting about games and stuff like that. Stevenson: I first played in Denver with them, also. That was almost six years ago.

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A new rule that the league made last year states that if someone attempts a roundhouse kick and the opposite team can't return the ball, their score goes back to zero. The losing team also then owes the winning team ice cream after the game is done.

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Who can play? Tran: It’s mainly young adults who play now, but anyone can play. I feel like I wasn’t very active in high school or anything, but I play this. And some people are skateboarders, rock climbers, Ninja Warriors and more. Rohlfing started this game to be inclusive to everyone, and that’s what I want to do, which is why I made the Facebook page so people can just come out. Rohlfing: I wanted to have something that would involve all abilities levels. You could be a great volleyball player or a poor volleyball player and you'll still have success to some degree with the game. I’ll have prior students of mine who are now in their 40s and 50s who will come up to me and say, “hey, you know I’m still playing rolfball!”

How do people get involved? Tran: To get involved, you just have to follow the Facebook group, @fm_rolfball_ league_official. You show up when someone posts, "hey, I’m gonna be at Island Park at 6:30, come play." It’s similar to a running league, someone will say, "I’m going to go run a route, anyone want to join me?" And people just jump in. Hansen: Some people will be walking by the courts, get curious and come play with us. There was a guy on a run once who stopped and asked, ‘what are you guys doing?’ Then he just came onto the court and joined us. Shane McGrath, friend of Hansen and Tran, rolfball player: This is hardly an official league yet, but that’s what we’re striving for with our Facebook and Instagram page. We just want the word to get out about this fun game. The game of rolfball, humbly created as a college assignment, has gone on to various leagues across the country and globe. “I had a foreign exchange student from Turkey and a while back I got a note from her saying she introduced it to her students in Turkey,” Rohlfing said. “Now, I can’t say how successful it’s been or how far it’s gone, but I know it’s gone to at least Turkey!” Next time you’re looking for an activity for the whole family or an excuse to get out of the house, grab a kickball and head to a local tennis court to try out rolfball!

The next organized event hosted by the league is July 29th. Follow their social media for information about upcoming events and updates.

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ME H DESIGN & The Red River Valley is constantly blooming with new architecture, trend-setting designs and industry-leading artists to help bring your home and living spaces to life. From the hottest new design trends to the newest spaces in town, consider this your local beat for all things home and living.


NEO Opens Brand-New Studio

NEO Interior Design Studio just celebrated the grand opening of their brandnew Fargo studio. The studio, which is run by Michael Betlock and Haley Kaspari, is located in the 25th Street Market, and offers clients a comfortable space to meet. Stop in anytime 9-5 weekdays, or set up an appointment. Be sure to ask the designers about their "ant architects!"

dw2 Opens New Studio in Detroit Lakes

Linda Birmingham and Kris Carlson are excited to announce the opening of their brandnew studio in Detroit Lakes. Their location, which used to be the fire station in Detroit Lakes, has been remodeled to accommodate several businesses. The studio is all about custom! dw2 pride themselves in carrying exclusive brands to fit every personality of home. dw2 in Detroit Lakes is located at 714 Lake Ave and is open Tues-Thurs 10am to 4pm. A full-story feature to come.

The Lake's Issue

Make sure to check out the Lake's issue of our sister magazine Design & Living. Look for limited copies in stores or head to designandlivingmagazine.com to check out all the great content.


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By Josiah Kopp

Photos by Josiah Kopp

Contemporary Meets Classic A South Fargo Home Remodel with Linda Birmingham of dw2

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he homeowners first connected with Linda when their daughter graduated from high school and they were needing a fresh look for her open house. Interestingly enough, this was not their first time working with Linda Birmingham on a home remodel. In Design & Living's 2021 Summer Lakes Issue, the same homeowners worked with Birmingham to remodel their lake home in Detroit Lakes, which made the cover story for that issue.

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The homeowners loved working with Birmingham so much they chose her again, this time for their home in South Fargo. "She decorates according to the homeowners' style, and budget and always puts a special 'sprinkle' in her decorating to make the final touch grand," they said. Take a tour with Birmingham as she walks you through this contemporary-meets-classic "go big or go home" remodel.


Creative Inspiration When she started planning for the project, Birmingham's goal was to create an open space for the couple and their grown children. They had two dining tables within just feet of each other and they really wanted a kitchen area where they could all gather. " We know that the kitchen is always the heart of the home and is where everyone congregates—'Go Big or Go Home' was what I was thinking for the island," she

said. They like to work on crafts and hang out together so I decided to throw out the idea of getting rid of the dinette table and replacing it with an expanded island. Birmingham joined forces with Kitchen Designer, Kim Zimmer of Accent Kitchen and Bath in Fargo and together they came up with what she believes is her favorite kitchen remodel yet. The whole main floor is a combination of contemporary and classic melded together. Greys, whites, taupes, tans, golds and silver were all used throughout. New white trim made the new doors stained in a deep coffee color pop. You'll see texture throughout.


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The new fireplace included a textured weave metallic wallpaper and a natural 4x4 tile, the rug a long hair taupe rug that feels dreaming on your toes, and metalic penny round backsplash just to name a few. Birmingham added a bit of fun to the parlor room; it's the area where conversations are meant to be shared, an intimate setting to put your feet up, get comfy and chill. Bold tone-on-tone fabric with a pop of gold says "Happy". The ability to switch out accent colors seasonally is a great touch as well.

I really wanted an asymmetrical design, well balanced with just the right amount of texture," said Birmingham. Brittney from Showcase Floors laid it out on Cad and together they came up with the final plan. The staircase was initially designed to be cable and steel, but it was just too contemporary for the exterior of the home considering that's the first thing you see coming in from outside. The occasional circle on the iron spindles added the uniqueness they were looking for.

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Overcoming Challenges Birmingham's biggest challenge was finding subs to work with. Thankfully, Fargo-Moorhead is a close community when it comes to building and design, so peers will always help out. Cody, her rep from D&M, introduced her to Dave Langenberger, owner of LangWood Creations. He served as her install guy for the new staircase and doors. Birmingham also worked with G&T Plumbing— whenever she had an issue, they were quick to respond and well as the electricians from Voxland. "There wasn't always time to get the OK on everything, so trust from the homeowner was valuable," said Birmingham. "Supply chain issues were a challenge as they still are. Small parts are always coming from China for furniture, appliances and lighting. COVID in India slowed down getting our rugs. Practicing patience was key with everyone involved."

The Best Lighting Experience "Lighting complimenting a home is like jewelry complimenting a great outfit," said Birmingham. "It can take a space from looking nice to looking incredible." dw2 source a lot of their lighting, but also go to Valley Lights or Ferguson. Birmingham always looks for lighting that is a bit unique in its design, that isn't too trendy, or that you'll see in every Pinterest picture. It's all about the personality of the room and placement. If possible, she likes using a triangle of task or decorative lights in a row.

Tip from dw2: Always include lamps in a plan. Ceiling lights are great, but to create your warm, cozy feel there should be soft lighting at table height.

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A Finished Project: The Homeowners' Reactions "It is so fun to show the decorating to family and friends," the homeowners said. "As their jaws drop, and their eyes look amazed we always hear them say, 'wow!'" For Birmingham, working together with the homeowners has been "a great relationship." "They are just such classy people that I've grown to love," she said. "I appreciate that they expect attention to detail in their home—they appreciate the small details and allow me to create based upon their tastes and personalities." It's just a great relationship


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DRINK (FIKA) In Sweden, the word fika translates to a coffee and cake break, but in Swedish culture, some consider it to be more of an essential concept: a time to take a break and share a little something with friends. So take a break with us friends, and read up on all of the latest food and drink buzz in the Fargo-Moorhead area. You might just find a new favorite fika spot.

FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS Red River Market The downtown Red River Market is officially open for the season! Find not only delicious and sustainable produce and goodies, but local caterers, makers, musicians and more. Check out redriver.market for more info!

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From Grains to Glass Take a free guided tour of some of the best brews around. Reserve a spot at Drekker Brewing Company on August 6 for their Grains-to-Glass Tour! 5 Trips to Freddy's Head down 45th St. and you'll notice a new drive-thru, complete with a

classic, bright red finish. Try something new and get Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers this month! Check out their savory burgers with creamy custard at the end (or beginning, we don't judge)... try it today!



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EAT & DRINK

By Geneva Nodland

We are in the thick of summer, but that doesn’t mean we have to stick to the same old breakfast, lunch and supper routines. Check out this month’s 5 Things to Eat & Drink for some new and some veteran restaurants in town to make your July meals special!

On the go? Grab a variety of bagels and cream cheeses to create the breakfast of your dreams!

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Breakfast Bagel

Though they have been serving the community the tastiest bagels for over 20 years, you can always try something new at Boppa’s Bagels! Try the popular rainbow bagel (upper right) with funfetti cream cheese (yes, it’s as tasty as it is pretty) or a cheesy sausage and egg breakfast (lower middle) on an asiago bagel. Or try head there for lunch to try the smoked turkey sandwich (top left) on a swiss bagel, complete with cookies, bagel chips and a pickle! Bobba’s Bagels

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Kafta Kabab

Visit The Lights in West Fargo and you’ll find Tati’s Mediterranian Saveur. One of the many delicious, authentic Lebanese dishes is the Kafta Kabab. In this delicious meal, you find a grilled mix of beef and lamb, parsley, onions, garlic and sumac, served with a side of Lebanese rice or french fries, and grilled vegetables! Savory and exciting, try it out! Tati’s Mediterranean

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star City special

Visit the newest late-night snack spot, Boss’ Pizza and Chicken, now open in downtown Fargo! While there are a ton of specialty pizzas to choose from, we tried two for you. The Star City Special (right), originally gaining popularity in Nebraska, is a twist on a cheesy classic, featuring a cream cheese base and a double layer of peperoni. A true specialty is the Chicken Queso Crunch—which is exactly how it sounds—queso, chicken, beef, chips and cheddar cheese create this taco-style pizza. Head to Boss’ today! Boss’ Pizza and Chicken

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Home slice Cherry pie

Calling all pie lovers! If your favorite pie happens to be cherry pie (and, even if it isn’t), the Home Slice Cherry Pie cider from Wild Terra is a musttry! This “kinda-sweet” drink is made with apples, cherry, gluten-free graham cracker, cinnamon and brown sugar. This makes the perfect sip for a summer evening over at Wild Terra, see you there! Wild terra

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Snow Crab special

You’ll find a seafood lover’s dream at Oasis Restaurant & Bar! In their snow crab special, you can devour snow crab, shrimp, sausage, and green muscles, along with corn, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs for a delectable seaside meal. All of this is covered in your choice of seasoning and spice level. Find your Oasis and head over! Oasis Restaurant & Bar

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PARENTS We know at Fargo Monthly that raising a family is no easy task. That's why we keep our eyes peeled for useful information and resources to help you in your day to day.

A Great Way to Kill Time!

The hottest new murder mystery event is just around the corner! On July 29, Bonanzaville USA is hosting unpredictable, spine-chilling murder mystery parties, complete with a "Roaring 1920s" theme. Don't let it sneak up on you!

The Renaissance Faire Returns

The Renaissance times are back! On the weekends of August 13th and 20th, join in on the medieval festivities with massive turkey legs, cold pints and intense jousting at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

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You Can't Say Neigh to Derby Day

On Saturday, July 30, the North Dakota Horse Park offers signature drinks, along with derby hat and bow tie contests. You certainly won't want to miss out on the horse racing event of the year for North Dakota!

"9 to 5", Live!

The Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre is returning with a wild performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" for the whole family. Check it out while you can, as the show runs for a limited time from July 19-25 at the Hjemkomst Center!



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On Wednesday, August 17, Epic EVENTS will host A fun, free and interactive Community Art Experience at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights from 6- 8 p.m. Here is what you can expect!

WHEN? Wednesday, August 17 6-8 p.m.


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THE BOOTHS FROM LAST YEAR

Lightbulb art Tie dying Acrylic Painting Dip pen drawing

WHERE? Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 58078

Macrame Alcohol Ink Painting Sticker making Watercolor and ink painting Fiber arts and rug tufting Paper quillin

WHO? This is an all-ages event. Majority of the participating attendees at the event last year were between the ages of 3 and 14.

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WHAT? The Community Art Experience is an event centered around families and kids coming together to create their own art with the guidance of local artists and businesses. This event will feature live performances, hands-on art activities, live music and concessions. At the end of the event, attendees, are given a goodie bag to take all of their art home. Last year's event featured 10 interactive art booths, a graffiti wall and three live performances. An estimated 500 children and their families attended last year’s event. "We are expecting this year’s Community Art Experience to draw an even larger crowd,” said EPIC Events Art Coordinator Edwin Degges.

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WHY? EPIC Companies is a huge supporter of art in the area. Their President, Todd Berning, had a strong connection to the arts ever since his mother, a schoolteacher, introduced him at a young age, he has felt the connection ever since. Walk through any of their buildings and you'll find plenty of local art lining the hallways. They've even commissioned a number of larger projects at some of their properties including murals, sculptures and more!

Looking to have your child contribute to the 'Epic' art scene? Send your latest design to art@epiceventsnd.com for a chance to have it displayed on the digital video board at The Lights! To learn more, visit EPICEventsND.com/art.

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NESS Business is always booming in our region. Here are just a few of the happening that you should know about.

'Botanical Brothers' Blossoms Botanical Brothers, a new plant shop located in downtown Fargo, offers over 4,000 houseplants to select from, as well as plant care materials, soil, pottery and more to support shopping local!

Gimmies is coming to West Fargo Gimmies, an all-new golf-simulating space, is on schedule to open in midSeptember in the Oak Ridge mall. The business will also serve food and liquor, offering a fun place to practice your swing!

A New, New Life Center! The popular thrift store, New Life Center, recently opened a second location in South Fargo. You're bound to find a screaming deal and some trendy outfits in their new space!

The Pines Black now open in Davenport The latest wedding destination is now open for ceremonies! Joining The Pines White, The Pines Black features a reception hall, ceremony space, multiple high-end wedding party suites and more.

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Randy's Diner, Too! Randy's Diner is finally expanding past its original iconic doors. 42 years after the initial launch, comes Randy's Diner Too, located in West Fargo near The Lights. Bringing the old-school feel to new ground broken, it's sure to be a hit among West Fargo foodies.



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ook to brighten up your summer with local art by E. Moore Art! You’ll find her at a variety of in-person shows to meet IRL and crushing it on social media to keep things bright, colorful, and purely fun. Learn more about this crazy creative artist this month!

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Tell us a bit about yourself: My name is Elizabeth Moore and I was born and raised in Moorhead, MN. If my art doesn’t scream it enough, I’m really into anime and video games! When I’m not a couch potato I care for my 100+ plants, yes, 100+. My goal is to live in a rainforest but in the comfort of AC. The other activities I enjoy include weightlifting in Body Pump Class and if I have pentup emotions from someone that didn't use their turn signal, I box it out. My jobs before becoming a super cool business owner were sales at GameStop, barista at Caribou, and makeup artist at Sephora and if I had the time I would work at a plant nursery. All very different fields but each has shaped me today. What type of products do you make? My style drips in anime-inspired work. I create vibrant illustrations on my iPad using the program Procreate. I translate those digital files to print as posters, stickers, buttons and apparel designs. I make the stickers in-house using an inkjet printer and use a Cricut to cut all of them. Anything I can get my art printed on I will attempt to make! The

type of art you’ll find from me is bright, colorful, and will put a smile on your face—guaranteed! Tell us how you got started with art? Art has always been a part of my life since I could form memories at the age of 4. I knew that whatever I did with my hands was the coolest thing ever. Art runs my family. My dad paints wildlife realism and my nana Francis worked with oil paints. I was a BIG unicorn fan and would attempt to draw these beautiful creatures. But with my limited art expertise, they looked, well, like a 4-year-old drew it. So I asked my dad if he could teach me the proper way to draw a horse so I could change them into unicorns, pegasus, etc. I continuously practiced until I made an epic piece that my mom has laminated and still brags about to this day. What is your personal favorite item you have created? A watercolor piece I made for the game Halo 5 when it was coming out in 2015. I was just getting into the groove of making my art using watercolor and photoshop. This piece particularly stands out to me


because I'm a huge Halo fan, it was my first attempt at drawing Mecha, and Microsoft themselves reached out to me on Twitter to use it as promo for the new game. You are constantly creating new things—what keeps you inspired? Visually, watching anime shows really sparks that creativity for me. The characters' movements, the way colors are used, and of course, the wild things that can happen in these shows. Mentally, I listen to podcasts. My go to one is Creative Pep Talk! Andy J. Pizza has a really good insight of the creative mind. We also see life as a video game so I’m able to really relate to what he says. For research, I use Pinterest and gain insporation from other creators on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. You also crush it in the social media world and we love seeing you on Tik Tok! What advice would you have for a small business wanting to get on that platform? JUST START! I completely understand the self-doubt one feels when they are just beginning on a new platform. But, it's better to start and learn as you go rather

than not starting at all and missing out. Also, taking inspiration from other creators who may be outside your niche is a great tip to learn. I personally learn a lot from Katie Steckly, Vanessa Lau, and Modern Millie. All super great and talented ladies that have helped me take my content to the next level!

What advice would you have given yourself 10 years ago? First I’d congratulate freshman me for sticking to what I love no matter what people and school officials told me about being an artist. If anything I’d probably hone my people speaking skills and presentation of my work a lot sooner!

What is something you've enjoyed the most about doing this handcrafted business? Meeting you! Being a traveling vendor has its perks in getting to connect with others who like what I like or are curious. This makes making art fun for me. Also being able to go through the whole process of creating something from my head to my hands to a physical item is magical! I LOVE what I do and am grateful for it and am celebrating six years of being in business this July!

Where can people find your work? Let’s hang out on the internet! You can find me everywhere @e.mooreart

What is the most challenging thing? Creating things in a timely manner. I feel like I don’t have enough time to do everything when it comes to drawing, running my social media, shooting/editing videos, the list goes on.

My show list Night Bazaar: July 28, Aug 25, Sept 22 Fargo Street Fair: July 14 - 19 Grand Forks Street Fair: Aug 19 & 20 MetaCon in Minneapolis: Sept 2 - 4 Anime Fargo: Sept 23 - 25 Siouxpercon in Sioux Falls: Sept 30 - Oct 1 Shop online: www.emoorearts.com Shop in person: E.Moore Art Studio 2551 45th St, S Fargo, ND. 58104 Monday — Friday : 12pm - 6pm Saturday: By appointment

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Founded by Skyler Dutton (left), Nicole Dutton (middle), and Dexter Dutton (right), Thunder Coffee strives to deliver community driven coffee to the FM area at their current West Fargo location, with a second downtown location opening soon.

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A DOUBLE SHOT OF THUNDER COFFEE From the specialty coffee menu, to the house made ingredients and light atmosphere of Thunder Coffee, one-time customers quickly become loyal, frequent visitors of the West Fargo cafe. Since moving into the shop space in 2019, Thunder Coffee has always been centered around good coffee and even better community. Their mission of community driven coffee will only continue to grow with the addition of a second coffee shop located in Brewhalla. The three-in-one event center, market hub, and boutique hotel of Drekker Brewing’s upcoming Brewhalla space will offer Thunder Coffee a greater community impact with the downtown location.

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hunder Coffee cofounder, Skyler Dutton, said expansion is always a goal when owning a business and having a relationship with Drekker Brewing helped affirm that a second location in Brewhalla was the right place to be. “When Drekker brought the idea of us, it was one of those things that we felt like we needed to make happen,” Skyler said. Dexter Dutton, co-founder, echoed his brother’s excitement and trust in Brewhalla housing Thunder Coffee. “Knowing the vision that Drekker has for the space and how Thunder Coffee fits into that, made it a really easy choice,'' Dexter said.


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As if the trio of founders, Skyler, Dexter and Nicole (married to Skyler), weren’t as confident as they are now, Nicole said that their customers helped them get even more excited for it, too. “Every time we get someone saying, 'I’m so excited for you guys to be in that space,' it affirms things even more,” Nicole said. Having a second location in the downtown area will make it easier for more people in the FM community to see Thunder Coffee. The trio knows that a trek to West Fargo may not be the most feasible for some, so the downtown location will hopefully open more opportunities for new customers to visit and try—as well as offer existing customers a chance to get to know 94 | JULY 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM

other vendors in Brewhalla. Brewhalla will house various vendors, from shopping to eating: Blackbird Woodfire Pizza, Cows & Co. Creamery, Duchessa Gelato, Nichole’s Fine Pastries, Unglued gift shop, The Plant Supply store, Red River Refillery and more. “We’ve already collaborated with some of the vendors that will also be in Brewhalla, so it will be really neat for all of us to be under one roof,” Skyler said. “I think they’re all excited to co-brand with each other even more and do some collaborative marketing. We’ll be able to pull all of our audience’s together which will help everyone grow.”

What are some of your tips and tricks for new business owners or anyone who wants to start their own business? Nicole: The biggest one that I try to tell people is to utilize your resources. We have so many free resources in the state of North Dakota that a small business or a new business can utilize. It'll either be someone who's gone through it before or someone that can give you guidance. There’s a lot of stuff that is free and available for small businesses to use. We've been given a lot of help from both the Small Business Association and a few other groups in town that are really helpful. Dexter: I say just try it out. See if you


What’s changing and what’s staying the same at the Brewhalla location? The menu you know and love will continue to wow you at the second location, in addition to some new crafted drinks and roast options added on! The new location will also have larger space for customers to enjoy, including conference room areas. The bright, airy atmosphere and vibe of the coffee shop will remain, too, but will feature more industrial, modern design styles.

like doing the entrepreneurship thing. Figure out how you can operate as minimally as possible and see if it fills your bucket enough to keep doing it. After that, chase it like crazy. Skyler: I would say that you'd have to be adaptable. There will inevitably be some sort of bump in the road. Something's not going to go the way that you thought it was going to go and you're going to have to either be able to pivot or maneuver around it to continue to work towards a goal. What is some advice you wish someone would have told you guys when starting a business? Skyler: Get a lawyer.

Nicole: You want a dream team to surround you as a business owner. So get an accountant, a lawyer, a CPA, a really good insurance agent, a banker or a couple of bankers—just get your bases covered with those key positions. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to open a coffee shop of their own? Dexter: I'd say try and work in a coffee shop first, again to see if you like it. Just learn. Take lessons from that shop and see what you like, what you don't like and adapt it to your circumstance.


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Skyler: Know your audience because coffee is very broad. You can do a lot of things in coffee. There's a lot of different audiences you can tailor your product to so know what product you have, know what audience you need to target, and if you have that audience, know where you're going to put your business. What resources have you guys used to help grow your business? Nicole: We use Square as our point of sale, which is common for small businesses. It includes inventory management and is easy for people to use, especially with a large team. We use Homebase for scheduling, QuickBooks for accounting, Slack for communication, Gusto for payroll and more.

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Are there certain factors that have helped Thunder Coffee grow the most? Skyler: The focus we have on the customer experience has helped the most. The customer experience entails a lot of things: what you see when you walk in the door, how your barista makes you feel, the presentation of the drink, whether or not the bathrooms are clean, and more. We want to make sure a customer really enjoys their time here. Nicole: We focus a lot on high quality products, too. A lot of our syrups are made in house and we get really fresh ingredients. Dexter roasts the coffee beans in house, too, and really focuses on making the best cup of coffee possible.

What has surprised you the most about owning a business? Skyler: The relationships you get to build are so cool. We get to be a part of someone’s day and sometimes we get to be a part of someone’s forever, we’ve had a couple get married here! There’s always the repeat customers that make it worth it, for instance there’s a grandmother that brings her granddaughters in here all the time. The team has worked hard to create a space where people belong and we’re able to be a part of people’s lives — that’s a unique experience. Nicole: How community oriented our customers are and have been is always surprising to me. There’s a community here seeking out artisan coffee and willing to support small businesses.


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Dexter: From a coffee roasting standpoint, it surprised me how stoked people are to support us. When we’re trying out something new, learning new things, and growing in our craft, people have given us great feedback and support. It’s made things a lot easier. Thunder Coffee’s second location in Brewhalla is set to open in late 2022. Follow Thunder Coffee’s Instagram (@thunder.coffee) to see updates of the build, new drink specials, community events, and more. Whether you are looking for your regular coffee order or want to venture outside of your comfort zone with a fun cold brew or latte, Thunder Coffee has a cup just for you.

Support Thunder Coffee (701) 404-7743 Thunder.coffee facebook.com/thundercoffeend 300 Sheyenne St #190, West Fargo, ND 58078


Maybe you're looking to burn some cash or do some retail therapy. Either way, you're in the right spot to find new places to shop and news on what's going on in our local retail world. Know of a shop opening up or one we missed? Let us know @FargoMonthly on Facebook and Twitter!

Retro Retail

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Visit Wild Terra on July 15 and 20 for a blast to the past at their Retro Pop Show! Enjoy live music, retro art, cider and vintage vendors with your family or friends of all ages. See you there!

Amodco, an online home decor and furnishing store, will be opening in West Acres this July. Get ready to shop for those modern and homey finds, shop local!

Gatherings Collective A new thrift and consignment boutique, Gatherings Collective, recently opened at 12 Broadway N Fargo! Find seasonal, unique and sustainable clothing and accessory items. Check it out!

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If you're looking for the best place to shop for youth clothing and shoes, be sure to stop at the newly renovated Fargo SCHEELS, now home to the biggest youth clothing and footwear shop in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Fuzziwig's If you have a sweet tooth, make this your first stop when visiting the newly renovated Fargo SCHEELS! From classic favorites to nostalgic offerings, everyone will find candy they love. The shop features everything from nationally renowned favorites like Jelly Belly and Dippin' Dots to homemade treats that candy shop associates are directly involved in making. Some of the homemade favorites include caramel apples and hand-dipped chocolates!

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Buy Online & Pick Up In Store For easier shopping, SCHEELS now has a dedicated BOPIS space next to the entrance. Orders for a wide range of items including clothing, footwear, bikes, basketball hoops, trampolines and more can typically be fulfilled within two hours. For even more convenient ordering, use the SCHEELS App where you can create wishlists, rack up digital rewards and more!

Ginna's Don't forget to refuel at the end of your shopping experience with Ginna's Café. This SCHEELS' classic serves up gourmet soups, sandwiches, homemade fudge and delicious coffee (bags can be purchased to brew at home and drinks are half-priced between 9 and 10 a.m.)

Toy Shop SCHEELS now has a dedicated space for toys in the lower level of the store located right next to Fuzziwig's Candy Shop and the youth clothing section. Hit all three in one swoop to make sure your kiddo's trip to SCHEELS is extra special.

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The Exercise Shop New to the first floor is the, much larger, exercise shop! This means more equipment, supplements and nutrition, recovery tools and more!

The Renovated Gun Room The newly revamped gun room at SCHEELS features a new modern sporting firearms room, a brand new gun customer service/ checkout area and a premium gun room with collectible firearms. Plus with interactive games for the whole family, everyone can find fun on a trip to SCHEELS' upper level.

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New Photo Ops Shopping at SCHEELS isn't just about the products, it's about the experience. The newly remodeled store features several fun photo opportunities for you to capture memories and share them on social media with friends.

Whether you’re looking for a fun photo op for the kids or want to take in the unique shopping experience, you’ll love what Fargo SCHEELS has to offer!

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Let's Go Thriftin! By Brady Drake

At the end of May, the New Life Center, a Christian nonprofit organization working to help those experiencing homelessness in the area, opened up its second location just off of 52nd Avenue in South Fargo in order to further its mission.

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At New Life Center thrift stores, the purchase of a pair of shoes isn't just another shopping experience, it's making a real difference in the community. That purchase could mean clothing or food for someone who really needs it, and purchases of larger items could put someone through treatment at the New Life Center. The Treatment Programs 1. Harbor Program

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The original New Life Center Fargo location is at 1902 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.

According to the New Life Center, the first 30 days of their program are focused on helping guests discover value and find hope in a safe and stable environment while accessing emergency shelter services. • • • • • •

Emergency case management Onsite medical care Spiritual mentorship and growth Workplace readiness and life skills training Employment and housing assistance Personal ID cards and documentation assistance

2. Passport Program While in the Harbor Program, guests may apply for the Passport Program. According to the New Life Center, Passport assists in addressing issues that led to their homelessness and equips them to transition into stable, permanent housing. • • • • •

Individualized case management Addiction and mental health treatment referrals Christianity explored ministry and study Financial management and housing readiness Community networking and personal development

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3. Genesis Recovery Program According to the New Life Center, the Genesis Recovery Program is a comprehensive faith-based residential drug and alcohol recovery program for men 18 years and older. The residential component of Genesis is a five-phase, twelve-month minimum spiritual discipleship program. The goal of the program is to help men find freedom from addiction and hope in a new life in Christ. • • • • • •

Individualized case management and counseling Bible study and chapel Addiction and recovery education Relational and emotional development Health and physical fitness Life skills and job readiness training

4. Medical Respite Program In 2015, the New Life Center entered a partnership with Sanford Health to fill the gap in care for the homeless population. In this program, a staff registered nurse ensures that medical recovery needs are addressed on-site rather than through hospitalization in order to reduce healthcare costs. In fact, the thrift stores are a very significant source of income for the organization, accounting for about 25-50% of their funds according to New Life Center Advancement Manager Andrea Feigum. So, if this is a cause you support, head on down to 5556 51st Ave. S., Fargo to make a purchase or donate your quality used items. or visit fargonlc.org

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The Advice That Helped Them Get There What it takes for success The path to success is hardly ever traveled alone, and rarely comes without a few bumps in the road. There's often a multitude of factors that play into one person's climb to the top of their ranks. We spoke with a handful of determined and successful people with ties to the Fargo-Moorhead area regarding what, and who, they believe helped them find success in the area we're proud to call home. Join us as we introduce these individuals over the coming months. Photos by Captivate Photography Photos Courtesy of Embrace Therapy Services

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Embrace Therapy Services offers pediatric speech and occupational therapy, orofacial myology and more amongst their services. Trisha Page, Executive Director of Embrace Therapy Services, co-launched the company in August of 2019. Page was first inspired to pursue this career path when her first son, who is now 20, was diagnosed with autism at age 2. Before launching Embrace Therapy Services, Page held roles in advocacy through Family Voices of ND,

as well as in administration as the Director of Autism Services for the State of North Dakota and Director of Behavioral and Mental Health for the Anne Carlsen Center. These diverse experiences drove Page to embark on the journey that is now Embrace Therapy Services. When forging her own path, Page launched the company with two other women, who she describes as “two of the best therapists [she has] ever known.”

Meet the Owners! (Left to Right): Emilee Staehnke, Christina Swendra, Trisha Page

Since the company’s initial launch, Embrace Therapy has grown from a core team of 3 employees to 9 people helping the cause. Throughout her journey to the position she’s in today,

Page has gained a wealth of knowledge and lessons learned over her career. She elaborated on some of the advice that she believes in and attributes to some of her success.

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Scouting! Be prepared (for every possibility). If I see something going south, I'll say ‘Fail to plan; plan to fail.’ I'm a big planner. I don't necessarily always have an organized plan, but you'll find paper and notebooks all over the place, and eventually, it all comes together. After planning, it’s important to continue to whittle down the plan’s details and fine-tune it. Then finally, most importantly, going back and re-evaluating. Oftentimes, people will put a plan in motion and think 'Oh, that's good to go,' and then realize there were missed opportunities and a need to change course.

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Collaborate; both inside and outside of your network.

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Not only collaboration, but communication and transparency with your team. Communicating with business partners (if you have them), your spouse and your employees through everything you do is essential. I'm huge on communication and I'm always putting my thought process, motivations and inspirations out to those around me. If our team knows why we’re making the decisions that we're making, it's 1,000 times easier to get them on board. For [Embrace Therapy Services], we have a certain budget number that we need to stay afloat; and then we have another number where we can start kicking out perks. But those numbers will move as things change. When we move into a bigger building, add therapy tracks or make bigger equipment purchases, our team needs to be on board because they are investing as much as we are. We want transparency so that it's upfront and our team sees it coming.

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Uplifting and including your team in decisionmaking.

Taking it one step further beyond communication; it's also about empowering your team, and clients or customers, to allow them to have a choice. We want to give people the opportunity to choose. Maybe not from 60 options, but it’s important to have at least a few options so that they don't feel trapped. I know I appreciate being able to choose and have a little bit of control, because sometimes that will make a world of difference.

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When asked about mentors that Page may have had throughout her journey, she was quick to cite three people along her journey as some of her biggest inspirations. “Nationally, Dr. Kathy Pratt was the one that originally introduced me to the collaborative therapy concept that we conduct at Embrace Therapy. 18 years ago, her thought process was to bring everyone to the table to stay on the same page, and it will expedite the results. I did that with my own son at a time where it was unheard of in the FM area,” Page said. “Locally, Phyllis Magelky started Dakota Orofacial Myology, where my son went for therapy. She ran her business frugally, conscientiously and carefully. Both of my business partners worked for her at one point, so when she retired, we sat down to discuss how we would like to continue the vision that she had. Knowing that she was able to be an advocate, a mom and all the other qualities she carried during her work was so inspiring.” After citing two professional role models that greatly impacted her career, Page credited a third mentor that was a bit more personal than the others. “My husband, Gary, is the Owner/General

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Manager for Heitkamp Construction. We purchased the business from the founding family in 2011, a few years after he was hired on as the General Manager. Seeing the sacrifices that he made for me and our boys, I knew what I was getting into when running my own business. But also, I saw the benefits and support that [my husband and I] received. He's an amazing partner to have by my side with the craziness of running two businesses in one family,” Page said. Page’s work has impacted countless lives, both those with special needs as well as their families. While it may not be easy work, Page is proud to be doing something that makes a difference in her community. “Our clients are told all the time, ‘That's impossible.’ But then, we watch miracles happen and they conquer the impossible,” Page said. “It comes down to what resources, whether it's time, money, energy or sleep, are you willing to compromise to make the impossible happen? Nothing is impossible. But it's a determined commitment of resources. It's really fun, and incredibly inspiring, to see the impossible happen.”

"I always try and give kudos to MSUM and the professors that I had there. They knew what I was passionate about, having a kid that has special needs and wanting to follow an atypical career path. My professors were always presenting ideas and opportunities that connected to my focus. It opened doors that I wouldn’t have had Otherwise. For anyone furthering their degree, no matter their age in life, I'd encourage you to talk with your professors and let them know why you care about your education. These are the top 1% of professionals that can help you find your path. I had not thought of going into business and just wanted to help people. Now, I really love coaching and empowering parents and employees to think differently and make an impact themselves ”

- Trisha Page. Support the Businesses Embrace Therapy Services

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50¢ taps, $1 Captain Morgan and teas 8pmmidnight

2-for-1 domestic bottles, Jack & Jack Honey 8pm-midnight

7-9pm: $7 all you can drink, 9-11pm: $2.50 tall taps, teas, Morgans & bomb shots

7-9pm: 79¢ teas, 9-11pm: $2.50 tall taps, teas, Morgans & bomb shots

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

$4.50 Morgans $4.50 Tito’s $5.00 Crowns $5.00 Jack Daniels

Pull Tab Happy Hour 4-7pm, Patron shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm, $3.00 domestic pounders from 9 to 11pm. Ice Hole shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, pull tab Happy Hour replay 9-11pm. Goldschlager shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm, Captain Morgan at $3.00 from 9-11pm. Jagermeister shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm, Windsor at $3.00 from 9-11pm. Romana Sambuca shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm, Tito's Vodka $3.50 from 9-11pm. Jose Cuervo shots $3.50 all day

Happy Hour 4-7pm, $6.00 pitchers from 9-11pm. Rumpleminze shots $3.50 all day. Service Industry Sunday

Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S, Fargo

$3.50 tall domestic taps 6pm-close

$2.75 domestic bottles 8pm-midnight

$3.50 UV and Bacardi 8pm-midnight

$3.25 Captain Morgan, $3.75 Crown Royal 8pm-midnight

$3.75 Stoli and Jack Daniels 8pm-midnight

$3.50 Smirnoff and Windsor 8pm-midnight

$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day

Chili's 3902 13th Ave S Suite 4402, Fargo

Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea

Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea

Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea

Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea

Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m.: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draftand Long Island Tea

Alibi Lounge and Casino 1340 21st Ave S, Fargo Applebee's

2350 45th St S, Fargo The Bismarck Tavern

522 Broadway N, Fargo Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Drive, Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

The Bowler 2630 University Drive S, Fargo The Box 1025 38th St. SW, Fargo (Inside the Fargo Inn & Suites)

Happy Hour All Day: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea


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Ladies Night: 7-10 p.m., ½ Priced Mixed Drinks, Chub’s Mugs: $5.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills 7 p.m.-Close

Game Night, $1.00 Off Taps & Wells (Including Craft Beers), Free Pool & Darts 8 p.m.-Close

Chub’s Mugs Wednesday: $5.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills, $1 Off Shots 8 p.m.-Close

Busch Light Tap Night, $1 Off Ice Hole & Fireball 8 p.m.-Close

Beer & A Bump Night, Beer and an Ice Hole for $7.00, $3.95 Chub’s Long Island Teas, $3.95 Stumplifers 8 p.m.-Close

$1 off Bloody Mary’s & Caesars, 8 a.m.-Noon, $1 off Crown Royal, Tito’s & Craft Taps 8 p.m.-Close

Sunday Funday: $1.00 Off All Drinks In Your Chub’s Gear 12 p.m.-Close

Cork ‘N Cleaver 3301 S University Dr, Fargo

2-4-1 bottles of house wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

2-4-1 glasses of our featured wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

½ price long island teas; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

Wine Club - $15/year, every Wednesday at 5:30pm; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

Weekly Patio Specials; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

2-4-1 bottles of house wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine

Cowboy Jack's 506 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. $3 Grape Apes, Chuck Norris & Sprees 10 p.m.-Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. $3 Grape Apes, Chuck Norris & Sprees 10 p.m.Midnight

$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight

Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo

$3.50 Bacardi, Malibu and Morgan starting at 9pm

$2.50 domestic taps and well drinks starting at 9pm

Old School Night starting at 9pm: $3 Old Style, High Life and Hamms

$4 specialty or import bottled/tap beer starting at 9pm

$3.50 Old Style and $5.25 Jameson starting at 9pm

$3.50 Old Style and $5.25 Jameson starting at 9pm

D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo

$2.75 domestic bottles, $3 Bacardi

$2.75 domestic bottles, $1 off Martinis

$3.50 Stoli and domestic taps

$3.50 Crown Royal and taps

$3.75 teas, $3 Windsor

$3 Smirnoff and Captain Morgan

Doolittles Woodfire Grill 2112 25th St. S, Fargo

½ off all bottles of wine 4-11pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass

$2 off Beer flights 3-9 pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass

$2 off Crafted cocktails 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass

$3 off wine flights 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass

Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass

$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon-5pm

$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon-5pm

Drumconrath Brewing 630 1st Ave N, Ste 6

$1 off pints 4-6 p.m.

$1 off pints 4-6 p.m

$1 off pints 4-6 p.m

$1 off pints 4-6 p.m

$1 off pints 4-6 p.m

Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo

Crown Royal $3.75

Bacardi $3.25, Tito’s $3.50

Windsor $3.25

$3.75 Jameson

Stoli $3.75, Jack $4.25

Imports $3.75, Captain Morgan $3.50

$2.75 Rail vodka, $3.25 Windsor

Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. Bucket of Beers $15 (Any 5 Beers). $4.50 Long Islands & Margaritas

Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3.50 Tap Beers all day (Pint glasses)

Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3 Select Whiskeys and $3 Import and Domestic Microbrew bottles all day. ½ price bottles of wine

Happy Hour All Day ($1 off all Taps, Wells, and Domestic Bottled Beer). 3 for 1’s from 7-10pm Domestic Taps and Well Drinks (made in plastic cups)

Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3.50 Stoli Flavors (adding some juices and energy drinks is an up charge). $3.50 Icehole Flavors and Fireball shots. $2 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles (8-10pm)

$4 Bloody Mary’s and Caesar’s (2-6pm). $3.50 Chuck Norris & Jag Bomb Shots. $3.50 Select Rums (Morgan, Bacardi Flavors, Don Q, Sailor Jerry and Malibu). $2 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles (8-10pm)

All Specials from the week apply (excludes $2 wells and Domestics)

Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo

½ price burgers with purchase of a beverage. Service Industry Night: $1 off all drinks

½ price wine

$4.50 Tito Pours

$1 off bottle or can beer. $4 flavored teas

$4.50 Crown Royal and Grey Goose Pours

11am-4pm: Bloody Mary and mimosa bar

11am-4pm: Bloody Mary and mimosa bar. ½ price taps all day

Front Street Taproom

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks - 7-close Service Industry $1 off all Pints

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks 7-close $1 off all snacks

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks 7-close $2 Grain Belt Pounders

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks - 7-close $10 Select Pitchers

Happy Hour 2pm-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks

Two-for-One’s on Taps and $1 Off Captain Morgan

$2.50 Domestic Bottles and $1 Off Tin Cup Whiskey

½ Off Wine and $3.50 Wells

$1 Off Tall Taps and $1 Off Titos

$8 Domestic Pitchers and $10 Premium Pitchers

Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 University Drive N, Fargo

Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

2-4-1 Schell’s Beer

$1 Off Tall Taps

$12 Domestic Buckets and $4.50 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

614 Main Ave., Fargo

Happy Hour prices 4-7pm, employee prices for all 7pm-close


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Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm

Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm

Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm

Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm

Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm

Herd and Horns 1414 12th Ave. N, Fargo

All Day Happy Hour $1 off Drinks & $2 off Appetizers

7-Close: $3 Bud & Bud Light Pints

7-Close: Mug Night. $5.75 first fill $3.75 domestic refills. First fill free on the week of your birthday

7-Close: $3.50 Long Island Teas & $3 Well Drinks

Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo

Happy Hour all day $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $1 off Prood Distillers & Far North spirits cocktails. $4 crown all day

Labby’s Grill & Bar 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 off Morgan and all tap beers.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine.$3.50 teas and top-shelf all day. $1 off Tito's drinks and tequila 7 p.m.-Close.

Legends Sports Bar & Grill at Rose Creek 1500 East Rose Creek Pkwy S, Fargo

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo Luna Fargo 1545 University Drive S, Fargo

Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

Mexican Village 3155 45th St South, Fargo

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Happy Hour 3-5

$3 Mimosas, $4 Bison Bombs, $5.50 Green Tea Cocktails

$11 for 5 Pounders. Add $2 more for premium

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $2 off Tall Taps, ½ priced bottles of wine. $4 crown all day

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $1 off signature and classic cocktails, $4 bomb shots 9-11 p.m. $4 crown all day

Happy Hour 11-4 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!

Happy Hour all day $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 bloody mary & mimosa bar 12–4 p.m. $4 crown all day, every day!

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 off all whiskey.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $2.95/$3.95 pounders.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 domestic bottles and wells 9 p.m.-close.

$3.95 Bloodys, Caesars, Screws and Mimosas 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $1 domestic bottles and wells 9 p.m.-close.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday. Free drink raffle for vikings and bison games and meat raffle on Thursdays.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

$5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.

Happy Hour All Day. $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders $5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.

Happy Hour 3-6pm & 9-Close $6.00 Moscow Mules

Happy Hour 3-6pm & 9-Close House made Margaritas $6 $4 Corona & Corona Light

Happy Hour 3-6pm & 9-Close $2.00/$4.00 Domestic Taps $3.00/$5.00 Lucky's Amber Brew

Happy Hour 3-6pm & 9-Close $3.50 Old School Pounders PBR & Busch Light

Happy Hour 3-6pm & 9-Close

$4 Mimosas 9am-1pm Try our Famous BLT Bloodys!

Happy Hour All Day! $4 Mimosas Our Famous BLT Bloodys 11am-2pm

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates

$3 Mexican Bottled Beer

1/2 price Jumbo Margaritas

$2 off Patron

Unlimited Taco refills with the purchase of a taco plate & $2 off Long Islands.

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks

Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., 2-4-1 appetizers

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., 2-4-1 Burgers

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., $9.75 8oz Steak Dinner

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., $6.50 Fried Chicken Dinner

Homestyle Lunch Buffet from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.

Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.

NoBull Smokehouse 609 NP Ave, Fargo

$3 Any Bourbon 4 pm -Close

$2.50 Tap Beers 4 pm-Close

Swine and Wine, Buy a bottle/glass of wine, second one is one penny 4 pm-Close

Bucket Special 4-10pm: buy 3 bottles get two free. Bones, Beer, Bourbon-$12.99

2-4-$1s Single Shot Drinks, Taps and Teas 10 pm-Close

2-4-$1s Single Shot Drinks, Taps and Teas 10 pm-Close


O’Kelly’s 3800 Main Ave., Fargo

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$6 Domestic Pitchers

$3 Long Island Teas and $3 Rum

$1 off Whiskeys

$3 Deep Eddy’s Vodka

BOGO domestic bottles

Happy Hour all day and $3 shot

Happy Hour all day

Pay the Day taps 7-9 p.m.: Pay the Day taps- whatever the date is, that’s your tap price! (Ex: Nov. 2nd=2 cents!). 9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombs- select drinks on special

9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombsselect drinks on special.

Wine Night 4-10 p.m.: ½ priced wine by the glass and bottleexcludes reserve wine list

9-11pm: $2.75 OB Beers, Booze & Bombs

$2.95 drink special 11 a.m.-2 p.m: $2.95 Bloody Marys, Bloody Caesars & Mimosas

11am-2pm: $2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas

Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine

$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine *Extended Happy Hour 6-10 p.m. (same specials as 3-6pm)

$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine

$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine. 9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombs- select drinks on special

9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombsselect drinks on special

$11 Domestic Bucket 11 a.m.-close

Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo

$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day

$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day

$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day

$3 Domestic Bottles, $3.50 Domestic Taps & Wells, $8 Well Jars

7 p.m.-12 a.m. $3.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Crown Royal

7 p.m.-12 a.m. $3.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Titos, $4 Chuck Norris

$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day

Porter Creek Hardwood Grill ​1 555 44th St. S, Fargo

½ draft beer 3pmclose, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

½ bottles of wine 3pmclose, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

$2 off wine and liquor flights 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

$2 off culinary cocktails 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine

Pounds ​6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns

Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns

10 p.m.-12 a.m. - $2 LilFfruitopias, $2 White Claws, $2 vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, $2 berry lemon drop shots

10 p.m.-12 a.m. - $2 LilFfruitopias, $2 White Claws, $2 vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, $2 berry lemon drop shots

All day Happy Hour - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns

Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo

4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks

4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks

4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks. All day: Wine Wednesday, ½ price bottles of wine

4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. 12" Single Topping and either a pitcher of pop for $20, a pitcher of Iconic Blonde for $25, or a pitcher of Greenway for $30 9 p.m.-Midnight.

Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. Specialty Bloody Marys and Build Your Own Mimosa Buckets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2-4-1 Well Drinks and $4 Draft Pints 9 p.m.-Close.

Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. Specialty Bloody Marys and Build Your Own Mimosa Buckets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 You-CallIts for Service Industry.

$3.95 Tall Taps All Day, $3.05 Well Drinks 4:30-Close

½ appetizers 4-6pm and 9-11pm; $1 off beer, well and wine drinks

Rhombus Guys 606 Main Ave., Fargo

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. 2-4-1 House Wine by the Glass 5-10 p.m.

Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. $4 Rhombus Brewing Company Pints 8-10 p.m.

Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave., Fargo

4:30-Close $3.95 Tall Taps, $3.35 Morgan and Bacardi

4:30-Close $4.05 Crown Royal, $4.25 Crown Black

4:30-Close $3.75 Tito’s Vodka

4:30-Close $4.05 Jack Daniel’s, $4.25 Long Island Teas, $4.25 34oz Taps

4:30-Close $3.50 Import Beers, $3.50 UV Vodka

$3.50 Pounders All Day, $3.50 Ice Hole 4:30-Close

Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo

$2 12-ounce domestic draws all day

$2.50 domestic bottles all day; 9pm – 12a.m.: Late Night Happy Hour 2-for-1 Drinks

$2.50 Captain Morgan and Windsor all day; 9 pm – 1 am $3 PBR Pounders

$3 Rooter’s Root beers and $7.50 Domestic Pitchers all day

9 pm—1 am $2.50 12 oz Domestic Draw Beers

11 am – 4 pm $2.50 Homemade Bloody Mary w/Beer Chaser; 9pm-1am $2.50 12 oz Domestic Draw Beers

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9-close: $2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine, $5.95 pitchers. 6-10 p.m.: $5.95 select pitchers of beer


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The Round Up Saloon 4501 Urban Plains Drive, Fargo

Happy Hour all day

Local Night: $3.30 Proof’s 2 Docks Vodka and $1 off local brews from N.D., S.D., and Minn., Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks

$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.85 Crown Royal, Happy Hour open7pm: $1 off all drinks

$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.85 Jack Daniels, Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks

$3.25 domestic bottles; $3.85 Icehole, Fireball and Dr. McGillicuddy’s, Happy Hour open7pm: $1 off all drinks

$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas

$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas

Sickies Garage 3431 Fiechtner Drive S, Fargo

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka,$4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas

All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.

Sidestreet Grille & Pub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo

$4 All Irish Whiskeys, $.75 off Craft & Import Beers, $6 Sidestreet Teas Happy Hour 2pm-7pm $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots

All Day Happy Hour 11am - Midnight: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all beer pitchers. Happy Hour 2-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots

$4.00 Jameson Irish Whiskey. Happy Hour 2pm-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots

Happy Hour 2pm-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots

$4 Stoli, $4 Summit pints. Happy Hour 2pm.-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots

$4 Jack Daniels and Jim Beam, $1 off ALL local beers and spirits

Service Industry Sunday Funday! (With valid server ID): $1 off “You Call Its” for all of our Service Industry Family, $2 off All Pitchers

Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo

$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerry’s

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles $3 White Zin and merlot wines

$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles

$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $3.40 Captain Morgan

$3.75 Bloody Marys and Caesars, all day well specials $2.75

$2.80 all wells, $5.25 Busch Light pitchers

All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole.

$4 Moscow Mules all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole

Half-price wine all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole

$4 jumbo teas all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole

Midnight to close: $2.50 shots

Midnight to close: $2.50 shots. During Bison game: $1 off all beer and liquor

11 a.m.-noon: $2 you call its. Starting at noon: $3.50 Ceasera, bloodies and mimosas. $3.75 domestic taps

Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave., Fargo

$3.25 Beer pounders, free pool and darts

$3.25 Windsor and Black Velvet, free pool and darts

$3.25 Captain Morgan, $4 Jack Daniels

$3.25 domestic can beers, $3.25 Bacardi

$3.50 Import and craft beer

$3.50 UV Vodka and Dr Mc

$3.85 22oz taps, $3 well drinks, free pool and darts

Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo

All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off any Tequila cocktail/drink

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off all Proof Distillers and Far North cocktails/drinks

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. ½ priced bottle wines and $2 off all Jumbo Taps

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off Signature and Classic Cocktails, $4 bomb shots 9-11 p.m.

Happy Hour 11-4 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day

All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day

Twist 220 Broadway N, Fargo

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

All whiskeys half-price from open to close. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

$10 bottles of select wines and half off all other bottles of wine. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. bottomless bloodies and mimosas

SouthTown Pourhouse 4281 45th St. S, Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.


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Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Captain Morgan $3.25 & Miller High Life $2.50

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. E&J Brandy $3.25 & PBR $2.50

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Windsor $3.25 & Truly $4.00

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Jim Beam/ Jack D. $3.75 & Heineken $4.25

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Long Island Teas $3.25 & Angry Orchard $4.00

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jose Cuervo $4.00 & Corona $4.00

Happy Hour Beer Buckets (6) for $18

$2 off jumbo 32oz. Margaritas

$2 off PBR pounders, $1 off Mojitos

$1 off Proud Mary Pina Colada

$2 off all tequila shots

$1 off Cadillac Margaritas, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close

$1 Let’s Get It On Lemonades, $1 Sangria, $2 off Margaritas 9pm-close

Wild Terra Cider and Brewing 6 12th St N, Fargo

Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7

Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7

Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7

Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7

Happy Hour: 2-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7

The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo

4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks

4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks

4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks

Ladies Night: Ladies drink free (select taps and wells) 9pmmidnight, 9-11pm: guys get $2 drinks, $2 bomb shots

9-10pm: $1 drinks, 10-11pm: $2 drinks

9-11pm: $2 drinks and bomb shots

9pm-midnight: $3 drinks and 2-for-1 shots

Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo

Happy Hour All Day ($1 off all drinks)

$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.30 Bacardi and Flavors

$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.30 glasses of bota box wine

$3.85 Crown Royal, $3.85 Jack Daniel’s

$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Long Island Iced Tea

$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $3.30 import bottles

$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $6 domestic pitchers, $8 import pitchers

Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo

$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls

$2.50 Stoli and $3.50 Stoli with energy drink

College Night: Half price domestic pitchers

$2.95 Jack Daniel's, Captain Morgan, Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose

½ off pitchers 7-10 pm

½ off pitchers 7-10 pm

$3 pounders, $3.50 Bloody Marys

Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo

6-10pm: $3.50 tall Crown Royal, $3 UV Vodka

6-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour bottles, $3 Captain Morgan

6-10pm: $8.50 domestic pitchers, $3 wells and Ice Hole shots

6-10pm: $2.75 Schnapps shots, $3.75 Gator Teas and import bottles

6-10pm: $3 Bacardi and Windsor, $3.50 Chuck Norris or Jag Bombs

Noon-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour pints and bottles, $1 off whiskeys, $4.25 Bloody Marys

Noon-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour pints and bottles, $1 off whiskeys, $4.25 Bloody Marys

Best Brews and BBQ: Two free tap pints and free apps from 5:30-7pm

Buy one mug, get one half off tap beer

VFW: Downtown

202 Broadway N, Fargo Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo

Barcode 835 23rd Ave. E, West Fargo

Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy., West Fargo

Server industry night (one free half pint of beer with proof of server training card.)

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Captain Morgan, $1 off all domestic taps, Shot of the Day: $3 Rumpleminze

Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Bacardi, $1 off all craft pounders, Shot of the Day: $3 Doctor McGuillicuddy's

Happy Hour 3pm-6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $1 off Crown, $1 off domestic bottles, Shot of the Day: $3 Fireball

Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Tito's, $1 off craft taps, Shot of the Day: $3 Icehole

Happy Hour 3pm-6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Deep Eddy's, $1 off craft/import bottles, Shot of the Day: $3 Jagermeister

$4 Mules, $1 off domestic pounders, Shot of the Day: $3 UV Bombs

$3.75 Bloody Mary's and Caesar's, $3 Mimosas, $1 off all taps, Shot of the Day: $5 Patron

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $3.00 Domestic Pounders & Wells

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $1.00 off All Taps, Bottles & Pounders

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $4.00 Domestic Beer Mugs

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $1.00 off Domestic Taps & $3.00 Wells

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $3.50 Captain Morgan & Bacardi

Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $4.00 Titos & $3.00 Well Vodka

All day- $8.00 Domestic Pitchers, $3.00 Fireball, Icehole, Wells & Domestic Pints

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

True North Bistro 5064 23rd Ave. S, Fargo

Brunch 11AM-3PM, Bottomless Mimosas


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Blarney Stone 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). $4.50 Trash Cans 5 p.m.-close

Hooligans 509 32nd Ave W. West Fargo, ND 58078

Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $4 Mules & $4 Domestic Talls, 2-for-1s 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Teas & Titos

MacKenzie River Pizza 819 24th Ave W E, West Fargo

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

The Piggy BBQ 816 24th Ave E, West Fargo

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SUNDAY

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)

5 p.m.-Close: $5 Clawritas

Happy Hour 9 p.m.Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). Free trip through Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar with a Breakfast Entree Purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Happy Hour 11 a.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). Free trip through Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar with a Breakfast Entree Purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Whiskeys, Bottomless Wine

Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Malibu, Captain Morgans & Bacardi

Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $3 Wells, $3 Icehole shots

Happy Hour 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Bloody Marys, Caesars & Mimosas, $5 Vodka Redbulls

Happy Hour 9 p.m. to Close., $4 Bloodys, Caesars & Mimosas

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings

Happy Hour All Day: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

Happy Hour All Day: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.

$3.50 tall domestic beer, $4.50 tall craft beer

$3.50 Captain Morgan and Bacardi

$3.50 Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam and Jameson, $4.50 Crown Royal

$3.50 UV, Wave and Tito's Vodka

$3.50 Windsor, $3 solo cups: Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite

$3 solo cups: Bud Light,Coors Light, Miller Lite

Happy Hour all day, Service Industry Night: $3.50 you-call-its

Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Coors Light pitchers and $3.75 Crown Royal

Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Miller Lite pitchers, $3 Jack Daniels and Jag, $3.75 Long Island Teas

Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Bud Light pitchers, $3.50 Windsor and Smirnoff

Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $3 domestic pitchers and Shiner Bock bottles, $3.50 Deep Eddys, $4 Angry Balls shot

8pm-midnight: $3 Fireball, $3.50 Tito's Vodka, $5 Vodka Red Bulls, $3.50 Chuck Norris, Ninja Turtles and Jag Bombs

Happy Hour noon6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $3 import bottles and Tarantula Tequila, $3.50 Captain Morgan, Bacardi and Jameson

Happy Hour all day, Service Industry Night 10pm-close: $3 well drinks

Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo

Mug Night! 7pm to close $2 buys the 32oz mug. Fills for pint price.

All day: $4 classic long islands and $5 specialty teas. $3 Icehole and Fireball shots

All day: $1 off pounders and $5 bomb shots

All day: $6 martinis, $3 glasses of wine, $3 McGillicuddy shots

8pm-close: $3.50 Jameson. All day: $1 off all canned and bottled beers

11am - 6pm: $3.50 Bloodys and Mimosas. All day: $3 Captain Morgan and Titos

New Happy Hour specials all day long

Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo

$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal & Washington Apples 7-11pm

$3 32oz. domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots 7-11pm

Happy Hour 3-7pm, $3 Windsor and Wu Tang shots 7-11pm

$3 Cristal & Limon, domestic pitchers $6 7-11pm

Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8pm and 7-11pm

Sex with Strangers $3, 10am-1pm $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars 7-11pm

$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: $2 well drinks & domestic beer 7-11pm

​JoJo's 915 19th Ave. E, West Fargo

All day Happy Hour

$5 Sangria ~ Red, White or Rose

$9.50 Wine Flight

$6 Aperol Spritzer

​VFW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St., West Fargo

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m Pitch & Large Pizza $14 Domestic $18 Premium

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m Burger & a Bump $12 Burger & Pint of domestic beer or well drink

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m

$3 Jag shots, $3 Tuaca, Mug Special $6.50 with $3.50 refills

$3 Bacardi and Ice Hole

$3 Dr. Mac shots, Mug Special: $6.50 with $3.50 refills

$3 Captain Morgan, Malibu and Jag

$3 Jack and Jims

Pub West 3140 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo

THURSDAY

$9 Pizza Bloody Mary & $5 Bellini ~ Peach, Strawberry or Watermelon

$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3 craft and imports

$5.50 domestic pitchers, $3.50 Buccas, $3 Bloody Marys and Caesars


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JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead

Happy Hour: 4-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks "Margarita-Monday" 6-10pm, $3 well or $5 premium

Happy Hour: 4-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. "Happy Hour All Day", 11am-Midnight: $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells

Happy Hour: 4pm-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells. 8pm-Midnight: $4 Busch Light Mug Fills, $5 Domestic Mug Fills, $5 Kettle One Long Island Teas

Happy Hour: 4pm-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. 8pm-Midnight: $1 OFF Import Pints

Happy Hour: 4pm6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. 5pm-12am: $3.50 Fireball; 8pm-10pm: $3 Domestic Bottles, $3 Captain Morgan

11am-4pm: $2 Mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary's & Bloody Caesars

$5 Bloody Mary's & Bloody Caesars All Day

Legends Bar and Grill 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts.

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts. $3 wine night from 3 p.m.-12 a.m.

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts

$3.50 Domestic Pounders. $5 Bloody Mary's/Bloody Caesar’s, $3.50 Mimosas, $1 off Legendary Drinks

Service Industry Night: 10 percent off all beverages

Mick’s Office 10 8th St. S, Moorhead

$2.50 Captain Morgan, $4 domestic mug fills, $4 bomb shots 8pmmidnight

$3 domestic pints, $3.50 select import pints 8pm-midnight

Ladies Night 8pmmidnight: $2.50 pounders and youcall-its

$2.75 wells, $4 domestic mugs, $3 Busch Light and Old Style mugs, jell-o shot raffle 10pmclose

$2.75 pounders, $3 Ice Hole 8pm-midnight

$5 endless Mimosas 11am-4pm, $8 pitchers 11am-4pm

Happy Hour all day: 50¢ off all drinks, $4 Bloody Marys and Caesars

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.

$5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.

Happy Hour all day. $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders $5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.

$2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bell's specials 4-6pm

$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, drink specials 4-6pm

$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9pm-close

Grand beers $2.75 (all day)

Happy hour all day till 7/ ladies night 9-midnight

Late night Happy Hour 9pm-midnight

$8.50 pitchers all day

Bloody Mary special

MOORHEAD

Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave., Moorhead Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday. Free drink raffle for vikings and bison games.

Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave., S, Moorhead

2-for-1 drink specials from 4-6 pm and $2 domestic bottles 7pmmidnight

2-for-1s 4-6pm

$5.25 pitchers of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster, drink specials 4-6pm

Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead

$3.25 Morgan

2 for 1's 9-midnight

$1.00 off All Whiskey

* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.

Murphy's Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead


Maxwells Restaurant & Bar 1380 9th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078

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