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From cocktails to sandwiches, we polled FargoMoorhead to find the best local dishes and drinks in our first ever
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FLAVOR AWARDS
Behold: The winners. The No. 1s. The champs. We had the people of FargoMoorhead nominate and vote for their favorite local dishes and drinks over the course of the last few months to find the best of the best in the local dining scene. And now, after an overwhelming number of responses, it's finally time for us to showcase what came out on top in our first ever Flavor Awards.
65 KYLE COLBY A local musician is making strides as a singer/songwriter, but it's also a big change of pace from what his musical journey used to be like. 68 EXPERIENCE BLUR THEATRE COMPANY Ryan Domres and the cast and crew of Experience Blur are shaking things up in the theatre world of Fargo-Moorhead, especially with their summer production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical" in the old Schumacher Goodyear building downtown. 74 Q&A: COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN 76 URBAN DINOSAURS 82 Q&A: JOE PERRY OF HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES 87 POOL GUIDE While it doesn't have that lake we can dive into, Fargo-Moorhead has plenty of pools for your enjoyment. We gathered a list of places that you can go to cool off and have fun in the water.
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The T-Rex pizza from Rhombus Guys in Downtown Fargo won the Best Pizza award for our first ever Flavor Awards. Find out the rest of the winners in our cover story on page 24. Cover photography by Paul Flessland.
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Fargo Monthly’s Burgers, Bourbon and Beer Festival
FLAVOR OF LOVE f you’re a regular reader of this magazine, I don’t have to tell you that we love food and the local dining scene. If this is your first time picking up an issue, I hope you fall in love with something new. Creating an issue dedicated to local food is something we’ve been planning and looking forward to for months. Not just because we love food but because Fargo-Moorhead has something special when it comes to the dining scene. That’s why we’re so excited to have successfully launched Fargo Monthly’s first ever Flavor Awards, which is planned to be an annual event and issue to showcase the winners from our city-wide poll. We planned the nomination and voting process for months and launched it well in advance so that we could reach as many people in the area as possible to find out what their favorite local dishes and drinks are. Instead of taking a direct spotlight on the restaurants, we wanted to focus more on the actual items being created, which I think is something that sets these awards apart from others like it. 20 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Although a little friendly competition never hurts, the point of this issue wasn’t just to highlight the No. 1s and declare a bunch of winners. Our goal for these awards and this issue is to get people excited about the wonderful food and drinks that are created right here in our community and to give credit and recognition to the establishments working so hard to keep our restaurant scene unique. I personally got so excited throughout this entire process that it took every ounce of my willpower to not blow my entire checking account on trying all of the great items that were nominated. If you submitted a nomination or voted for this year’s Flavor Awards, thank you. Since we’re usually the ones giving food and drink recommendations each month, we appreciate your suggestions this time around. Your nominations could easily be somebody’s new favorite thing. And if you didn’t get around to participating, stay on the lookout for next year’s awards. Happy dining!
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Thursday, June 16 from 5 – 10 p.m. Great Northern Bicycle Company (425 Broadway N, Fargo) We’re excited to be hosting our third annual Burgers, Bourbon and Beer Festival this summer in Downtown Fargo. Last year was a real hoot, so don’t miss out on all-you-can-eat burger sliders, samples of great bourbon and beer and live music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. What more could you ask for? What you get with your $30 ticket: • All-you-can-eat burger sliders from 10 restaurants including Mezzaluna, the Boiler Room, Herd & Horns, Sazerac Alley, Shotgun Sally's and more. • Five beer samples from DS Beverages. • Five bourbon samples from Republic National Distributing. • Entrance to the dance with live music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome.
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We know that it's dang near impossible to ask every single human being in Fargo-Moorhead what their favorite dishes and drinks are, but we did our best to come up with a survey method that would reach thousands of people. And it worked. Here are some of the details behind the Flavor Awards.
We had a few guest judges give their input for the Best New Restaurant and Best Overall Restaurant awards and weighed their votes with the public's.
Senior Vice President, Finance & Entrepreneurial Development - Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC
The nomination process took place from March 30 through April 14, with hundreds of individuals submitting the names of their favorite local dishes and drinks based on a given category. Then, we took note of every single item that was nominated and narrowed things down to find the top five in each category with the most nominations. From there, the final voting round with the top five nominees in each category took place from April 18 to May 1.
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Fargo Theatre Executive Director (1997-2011). Margie is working with a steering committee, which includes NDSU and NDSCS, to develop an academically credentialed culinary arts institute in Fargo. 26 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Wasabi's 911 Roll is truly a culinary masterpiece you dream about. This impressive roll is made up of tempura shrimp, jalape単o, cream cheese and cucumber that's rolled up and topped with ahi tuna, salmon avocado, spicy mayo and a tasty eel sauce. What more could you ask for in such a perfect roll? 623 NP Ave. N, Fargo drunkennoodle.com
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As the winner of many burger awards, including some of our own, the Humpty Dumpty burger has been a staple menu item at JL Beers since day one. With just a fried egg and American cheese amidst a perfect bun and patty, this burger proves that less can really be more when it comes to great flavor. You can also add bacon or substitute the beef for a black bean, wild rice and quinoa patty as your heart desires. 518 1st Ave. N, Fargo 810 13th Ave. E, West Fargo 4240 32nd Ave. S, Fargo 2902 Hwy. 10 E, Moorhead jlbeers.com
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As a Rhombus Guys classic, this tasty pie is a winner of multiple pizza awards from around the area and now we’re adding to that list. It may as well be a gift from the pizza Gods for all of the meat lovers out there with its perfect combination of pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, beef, bacon, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. You really can’t go wrong with this one.
606 Main Ave., Fargo rhombuspizza.com
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Crispy whitefish sits on a warm tortilla and is layered with red slaw, Sriracha tartar, fried capers and a tasty serranoavocado salsa for a flavor palate that any type of taco lover can't help but seriously enjoy. 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo vinyltaco.com
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As a staple sandwich shop for many years in the FargoMoorhead area, Grand Junction has things figured out when it comes to grilling up tasty East Coast-style subs. The Cajun Ranch Chicken sandwich is a perfect combination of chicken breast, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, Cajun seasoning and swiss cheese for a savory delight in a slice of French bread.
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Why settle for generic French toast when you can kick it up a notch? Treat your taste buds to a classic, but with a delicious twist. This bread is baked with a RumChata batter and topped with a banana, buttery rum sauce and fresh strawberries. Who knew a little bit of rum and horchata could do your breakfast good?
210 Broadway N, Fargo
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Dreams really do come true when it comes to this decadent dessert tower, especially for chocolate lovers. The bottom of the tower is a layer of chocolate cake with an outer coating of chocolate crunch. The rest is a silky dark chocolate mousse enrobed in a dark chocolate glaze. Even though it's almost too goodlooking to eat, you won't be able to resist.
13 8th St. S, Fargo
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Your taste buds are in for a savory treat with this perfect pasta blend of meat, noodles and spices. A combination of homemade andouille sausage, shrimp and rotisserie chicken is sautĂŠed with fresh mushrooms, red peppers and green onions; tossed with penne pasta and coated in a creamy roasted red pepper sauce with parmesan cheese to top it off. The scent alone is enough to make your mouth water. 1660 13th Ave. E, West Fargo spitfirebarandgrillfargo.com
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If you're not a pickle fan, this heavenly appetizer will probably change your mind. This Toasted Frog classic is made up of dill pickle spears wrapped in Havarti cheese, fried and served with a Sriracha-Ranch dipping sauce. One bite and you'll be daydreaming about this fried greatness for days. 305 Broadway N, Fargo toastedfrog.com
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This hefty helping of nachos takes the art of nachomaking to the next level with it's mountain of waffle fries topped with seasoned beef or chicken, melted jackcheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalape単os and green onion. Plus, it's served with salsa and the restaurant's specialty Dublin Dip, which is a sour cream-based dip with roasted red pepper and sun dried tomatoes. Your late night cravings are sure to be satisfied.
1910 9th St. E, West Fargo blarneyirishpub.com
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What more could you ask for in a Bloody Mary when you're getting a sandwich on top? That's right. This Bloody Mary creation is made with vodka, Lucky 13's signature homemade mix, topped with a mini BLT sandwich and served with a seven-ounce pony beer. Before you run out the door to the restaurant right now, this special delight is only available with the BLT on top Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo luckys13pub.com
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Craft beer lovers rejoice. Because Junkyard Brewing Company has perfected this stout-style recipe with a mix of powdered peanut butter, roasted barley, Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch cereal and a secret natural peanut ingredient. Similar to peanut butter cup candy, this tasty brew is only available periodically so stay updated with the brewery on social media to find out when you can get your hands on it. 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead •
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This cocktail boasts a lot of flavor that makes it great for anyone to try and even better for enjoyment in the warm weather months. It's got a stacked lineup of refreshing ingredients: preserved cucumbers (sliced thin and allowed to soak with sugar), Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum, Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, 03 Dekuper's, sweet and sour, soda water and Sprite. Together, this perfect blend of spirits and fruit flavors create a cocktail you'll be coming back for.
101 Broadway N, Fargo hoteldonaldson.com
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There are few things able to get most folks out of bed on a Sunday morning, but rising early to beat the rush is completely worth it when it comes to the Sunday brunch buffet at Granite City. It's got everything you could want in a buffet: french toast, mashed potatoes, veggies, fruit, carved prime rib, desserts, pasta, ponzu salmon and so much more. As if that wasn't enough to make you hungry, there's also an omelet and eggs Benedict station so you can customize your breakfast favorites to your liking. 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo gcfb.com/location/fargo-north-dakota
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This locally-owned coffee shop will warm your heart the second you walk in the door and smell the doughnuts. With the first location opening in November 2014 and a brand new location on University Drive this past spring, Beans Coffee Bar has been a real hit with the community and its coffee lovers. The shops get all of their baked goods from local bakeries, have areas designated for kids and best of all, you get a mini doughnut with your drink purchase. Pretty great, right?
5675 26th Ave. S, Fargo 2550 University Dr. S, Fargo
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The bar and tavern side of Rustica opened about a year ago in Downtown Moorhead, and much like its sister restaurant, Mezzaluna, it's got a great neighborhood atmosphere with more of a cozy, casual bar feel. The friendly staff will make you feel right at home, whether you're pulling up a stool to sit at the bar or enjoying their wonderful Happy Hour selections, which just might be one of the best food and drink specials in town. For example, signature woodfire 10-inch pizzas are only $5 from 4 - 6 p.m. and 9 - 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Along with an irresistible Happy Hour menu, the tavern follows that of the eatery side of Rustica with a dedicated menu that offers traditional American fare with a little bit of a Spanish influence. In addition to their diverse yet approachable food menu and an impressive wine list, the restaurant also employs highly-skilled and award-winning mixologists that create some of the best hand-crafted cocktails in town.
315 Main Ave., Moorhead dinerustica.com
"Whenever I entertain guests from out of town, I choose Rustica. The food is exceptional and the swanky vibe is impressive without being intimidating. If you haven't tried the scallops, you are missing out!" - JJ Gordon
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4 - 6 p.m. and 9 - 11 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
"I have to go for the warm cozy environment and cuisine of Rustica Tavern for Best New Restaurant. From the Duck Confit with bechamel sauce, spinach and truffle oil to the unusual ingredients on the Tongue and Cheek pizza, Rustica Tavern's signature 10-inch pizzas are fresh, flavorful and definitely 'outside the (pizza) box' creations." - Margie Bailly
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Mezzaluna is a casual fine dining establishment hidden off Broadway in Downtown Fargo, and has been at the helm of positively shaping the Fargo-Moorhead dining community since its opening in 2011. Although the atmosphere of the restaurant might suggest a special occasion destination, it's closer to having a "neighborhood hangout" and welcoming vibe more than anything. Owner and Executive Chef Eric Watson uses fresh, locallysourced products to create a unique menu consisting of contemporary American dishes with an Italian influence. And with a Happy Hour menu that's hard to resist, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy at this dining establishment. It's the perfect environment to enjoy quality, artisan food and hand-crafted cocktails from passionate chefs and mixologists. With a dedicated staff all around, you're sure to have exceptional service and one of the best meals in town.
309 Roberts St. N, Fargo dinemezzaluna.com
"A best kept secret in downtown Fargo, Mezzaluna constantly impresses me with their food offerings and inventive bar. Even though it has been open for awhile, every evening at Mezzaluna feels like the first time." - JJ Gordon
"I love the 'total experience' feeling from the welcoming, knowledgeable, attentive and efficient wait staff to the creative mixology and wellselected wine list. Mezzaluna's atmosphere integrates elegant dining with that neighborhood bar feeling. Mezzaluna's constantly evolving menu and creative use of fresh ingredients make the Mezzaluna experience 'forever new.'" - Margie Bailly
4 - 6 p.m. and 9 - 11 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
"From day one, Eric (Watson) and the staff consistently knock it out of the park with the food and their service. Of everything I’ve tried, I’m most partial to sitting in their lounge and ordering off the bar menu. The Mezz Burger with dill Havarti cheese along with asiago tots is magical. Pair that with their beer of the day and you’ll find me smiling while I’m eating my food. That has truly happened many times." - John Machacek 51
Stone's Throw Fargo Brewing Company
BEST SUSHI ROLL
BEST TACO
BEST BREAKFAST
2nd: King Crab Crunch Roll - Kobe's 3rd: Broken Heart Roll - Wasabi 4th: Izumi Roll - Izumi Sushi & Hibachi 5th: Volcano Roll - Samurai Japanese Cuisine
2nd: Chicken & Mango Taco - Vinyl Taco 3rd: Fried Avocado Taco - Barbacoa 4th: Mojo Pork Tacos - Proof Artisan Distillers 5th: Vegetarian Taco - Vinyl Taco
2nd: Pancakes - The Shack on Broadway 3rd: Celtic Cure - Blarney Stone Pub 4th: Sweet Potato Pancakes - Cajun Café 5th: Crab Cake Benedict - Sazerac Alley
BEST BURGER
BEST PASTA DISH
2nd: Sickies Burger - Sickies Garage 3rd: Rajun Cajun - JL Beers 4th: Mt. Mushmore - JL Beers 5th: Corker - Blarney Stone Pub
2nd: Pad Thai - Drunken Noodle 3rd: Spicy Cajun Pasta - Drunken Noodle 4th: Langostino Lobster and Shrimp Alfredo - Santa Lucia 5th: Paddy's Pepper Pasta - Blarney Stone Pub
BEST APPETIZER
BEST SANDWICH
BEST LATE NIGHT DISH
2nd: Chicken Cordon Bleu - Grand Junction 3rd: Emerald Chicken - Blarney Stone Pub 4th: Reuben - Blarney Stone Pub 5th: Muffuletta - Sazerac Alley
2nd: White Chick - Sweeto Burrito 3rd: Midnight Brunch - Mezzaluna 4th: Mac & Cheese - Drunken Noodle 5th: Pad Thai - Drunken Noodle
BEST PIZZA 2nd: Taco Supreme - Happy Joe's 3rd: Rockefeller - Rhombus Guys 4th: Thai Chicken - Rhombus Guys 5th: Gyro Pizza - Santa Lucia
BEST DESSERT 2nd: Fruit Tart - Nichole's Fine Pastry 3rd: Jameson Bread Pudding Blarney Stone Pub 4th: Baklava Cheesecake - Santa Lucia 5th: New Orleans Beignets Sazerac Alley
Volcano Roll Samurai Japanese Cuisine
2nd: Bavarian Pretzels - Würst Bier Hall 3rd: Artisan Cheese Plate - Mezzaluna 4th: Bread Plate - Blackbird Woodfire 5th: Fried Buffalo Oysters - Sazerac Alley
BEST BUFFET 2nd: Izumi Sushi & Hibachi 3rd: King House Buffet 4th: Passage to India 5th: Super Buffet Minions Gin Proof Artisan Distillers
Pad Thai Drunken Noodle
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Twenty Below Coffee
BEST LOCAL BEER
BEST COFFEE SHOP
2nd: Stone's Throw - Fargo Brewing Company 3rd: Broken Rudder - Drekker Brewing Company 4th: Woodchipper - Fargo Brewing Company 5th: Iron Horse - Fargo Brewing Company
2nd: Twenty Below Coffee 3rd: Atomic Coffee 4th: Stumbeano's 5th: Moxie Java
BEST COCKTAIL 2nd: Minions Mule - Proof Artisan Distillers 3rd: Irish Margarita - Blarney Stone Pub 4th: Minions Barreled Reserve Old Fashioned - Proof Artisan Distillers 5th: Come at me Breaux - Sazerac Alley
BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2nd: Barabcoa 3rd: Porter Creek Hardwood Grill 4th: Sazerac Alley 5th: Brickhouse Taverns
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT 2nd: Spitfire Bar & Grill 3rd: The Boiler Room 4th: Blarney Stone Pub 5th: Sickies Garage
BEST BLOODY MARY 2nd: The Bacon Bloody - Usher's House 3rd: BLT Bloody Mary - Blarney Stone Pub 4th: Signature Bloody Mary Granite City 5th: Mary's Garden - Shotgun Sally's
Mary's Garden Shotgun Sally's
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Left to Right: Keith Bergseth, Rick Bergseth, Ryan Bergseth
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Local beer distributor Bergseth Bros. celebrates a family legacy
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ast month, Bergseth Bros., a wholesale beer distributor based out of Fargo, had the grand opening celebration for their brand new 125,000-square-foot warehouse. But with the new facility comes change. Rick Bergseth, President of Bergseth Bros., who has been with the company since 1975, is retiring. But he’s leaving the company in familiar hands– his son Keith Bergseth is the general manager and his other son Ryan Bergseth is the sales manager. Having a brand new facility and having a father hand over the company to his son is not unusual; in fact it’s happened before. “The old warehouse was done the day before I got there. So, all I had to do is pay for it,” Rick Bergseth joked. “So now, turnabout is fair play.” FOUNDATION Bergseth Bros. was founded in 1946 by Rick’s father Milton and his brother Arno. Originally, they were a wholesale fish distributor, but were interested in the prospect of distributing beer to local retailers. It took some time to find a brewery that would give them a product
to distribute, as there were a lot less breweries in the 1940s. But eventually, in 1948, they distributed their first product: Fauerbach Potato Beer. “The first carload came in and it sold like crazy,” said Rick Bergseth. “But then the big time breweries out of the cities, Grainbelt, Hamms, started coming in and the second carload hardly moved at all. So they kind of scrambled and were doing different things, and finally they got noticed by Schlitz, and Schlitz offered them a contract.”
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Distributing Schlitz, a beer that they still distribute to this day, was the first big win, according to Rick Bergseth. Not to say that it wasn’t a struggle at times. “They got to a point a couple years up the line where they thought about resigning it,” Rick Bergseth said. “But Schlitz came back and said, ‘Hey, don’t. We’ll give you some more support.’ So they continued to work it, until it became No. 1 in the market.” Then, in 1975, Rick Bergseth, who had spent several years first in Milwaukee, Wisc. and then in Pittsburg, Penn., came back to the company. “My dad and I had been talking and it had finally got to a point that he was so ill with emphysema that he had to do something,” said Rick Bergseth. “Either I come back or they sell. So my wife and I evaluated the situation and decided to come back.”
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FAMILY LEGACY The longstanding family ties in the company don’t just end at the top. Tim Rezac, inventory controller at Bergseth Bros., is one of many with his own generational history at the company. His father worked at the company and his son currently does as well. “I think you bring in good people,” Rezac said. “Because you’re bringing in your family.”
The importance of cultivating good people to work for you and taking good care of them came from Rick Bergseth's own father and his uncle.
“Pretty much all of us grew up around it,” said Joel Rehder, the Minnesota sales supervisor whose father also worked at the company. “If it was an unpleasant place to work, that generation thing would stop pretty quick. But since we grew up around it and got to see what it was like, it kind of draws you in.” Rick Bergseth talked about the effect this kind of generational history has had on the company throughout the years. “It adds tremendous value,” Rick Bergseth said. “It gives people a different concept for the business, understanding the challenges, seeing your dad go to work at it and, sure everything doesn’t go so well, but it stil, it looks like it’s a fun business. It’s not the grindstone thing, there are rewards and successes you can tout. But they also understand how much work it is.”
“My uncle Arno used to take great pride in how many of our people owned their own home,” said Rick Bergseth. “More than once he mentioned it to me. And he said, ‘Look at that parking lot! All these people have newer cars than I do!’ But he took pride in that. And that’s pretty neat. That’s important. That makes sense. That’s an honorable goal.” FUTURE Rick Bergseth is enthusiastic that the company he's leaving after so many year is going to be in good hands. “I’m pretty confident in our future. The people we’ve got, what they’ve done to prepare themselves for their jobs,” said Rick Bergseth. “What we’ve been able to put together in 70 years is the people, the brands, now, the facilities, and our reputation. I am not worried about this company. I am real confident we’re going to continue doing well. And it’s because they want to do well.” Looking into the future, Keith Bergseth, who has two sons of his own, when asked if he plans to pass the company to his own sons had this to say: “If they want it. But they’ve got to earn it.”
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Mixologist of the Month
spring into summer with
tori luck @ the toasted frog 305 Broadway N, Fargo toastedfrog.com
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ow that warm weather is finally upon us, it’s time to make the switch to light, fruity and refreshing cocktails to beat the summer heat. Tori Luck at the Toasted Frog has created an invigorating cocktail that you won’t want to be on a patio without. Not only does it look wonderful, but it’s got a unique flavor you can’t help but love.
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How long have you been in the bartending business? “About three years. I started at Applebee’s and I helped open a lot of restaurants in town like Sickies and The Blarney Stone so I worked at those places as well. And I helped open the Toasted Frog when it came here so I’ve been working here since.”
Where do you come up with inspiration for your recipes? “I kind of go off of whatever is going on that day or whatever I’m feeling. If it’s a hot day, I’ll want to do something refreshing. If it’s cold out, I’ll do something hot. Sometimes I’ll make things for certain holidays. For example, for the Kentucky Derby, we did the Juleps and all that with the crushed ice and copper cups.”
Blossom gin fizz • 2 oz. Dripping Springs gin • 1 oz. lime juice • ¾ oz. heavy whipping cream • ½ oz. raspberry simple syrup • ½ oz. blueberry simple syrup • 1 egg white • Soda water
Can you tell us about the cocktail you created? "It's a variation of a gin fizz. I made my own blueberry and raspberry simple syrups to go with the gin and I use a little bit of cream, soda water and lime juice. It’s summer now and we finally have nice weather, so I think it’s a great drink to sip on while you’re out on our patio."
What do you like most about being at the Toasted Frog? “The staff. It’s the best place I’ve ever worked, and I’ve been through a few restaurants. The staff, management and the downtown environment is great. With the downtown restaurants, we’re not so competitive and we’re more like a team. It’s super cool.”
Pour all contents into a glass and dry shake without ice, using a tumbler, until frothy (about two to three minutes). Tip: add a Blender Ball to the glass while shaking to speed up the process. Strain into a Hurricane glass, add ice and top with soda water for a little extra fizz.
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ELOTE:
Created in Me destined for your backyard
By Eric Watson | Photo by Paul Flessland
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n the spring of 2002, my wife went on a culinary trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. She brought back with her two of my favorite food concepts: Mole and Elote. Elote, of course, is much easier to prepare and requires far fewer ingredients and less patience. Plus, it is the perfect dish for a backyard cookout this summer.
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Everyone loves sweet corn in the summer months so why not offer up a twist on an already simple preparation? Sure, sweet corn is delicious with butter and some salt, but when you brush it with sour cream, roll it in cheese and season it with chili powder it becomes a side dish that everyone remembers for years to come. Many traditional recipes suggest simply removing the husk and
silk, applying a little oil and grilling until caramelized. Personally, I prefer to simmer the corn until slightly tender and quickly shock it in ice cold water. At this point, I can place the corn in the refrigerator until it’s ready to be finished. You can now place the partially cooked corn cobbs on a hot grill and quickly caramelize without the concern of burning, not to mention the grilling time is cut considerably.
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ELOTE: MEXICAN STREET CORN ingredients
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil • 4 ea. fresh ears of corn • ¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream • ½ cup crubles Cotija cheese (sub Parmesan or Ricotta Salata) • ½ tsp. chili powder (preferably ancho or similar fresh product) • As Needed: fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) • 1 ea. fresh Lime, cut into wedges
instructions
Pull back the husk from the ears of corn and remove the silk. Keep the husk intact for presentation if so desired. Lightly bush the corn with oil. Place on a medium-hot grill and cook until tender and caramelized. Remove corn from the grill and brush each ear with mayonnaise or sour cream. Roll the ears in cheese and sprinkle with chile powder and cilantro. Serve while still hot with fresh lime.
xico, Once the corn is removed from the grill, brush it with sour cream or mayonnaise. I realize many folks turn their noses up at the idea of mayonnaise. To them I say, “Get over it already!” After that, sprinkle the corn with an authentic Mexican cheese or substitute a freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Finish with fresh chili powder or smoked paprika, fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.
My version of Elote is somewhat different than many authentic versions, but who cares? The important thing is that it looks and tastes amazing. I just use a bit more cheese and seasoning. Use how ever much you prefer. The important thing is that you use great tasting fresh corn and that all your guests talk about it at work the next day.
Eric Watson is the owner of Mezzaluna, Rustica and Mosaic Foods in Fargo. He is also the founder and president of the Fargo branch of the American Culinary Federation.
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oin Fargo Monthly, Budweiser and Republic National Distributing Company for the third annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival. The festival will include all-you-can-eat sliders, bourbon and beer samples and music from local band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. Get your tickets now and don't miss out on the fun of this great event in Downtown Fargo! We'll see you there.
Thursday, June 16 Great Northern Bicycle Co. 425 Broadway N, Fargo
This event is for ages 21 and older. You must buy your tickets before the event. For more information and tickets, visit burgerfestfargo.com. * Dance tickets are available for $5. This does not get you the sliders or bourbon and beer sampling.
• Admittance to the event. • Sliders from Kitchen Gremlin, Herd & Horns, Shotgun Sally's, Sazerac Alley, Frank's Lounge, Pounds, Usher's House, O'Leary's Irish Pub & Grill, The Boiler Room and Mezzaluna. • Beer samples provided by DS Beverages. Several selections will also be for sale. • Access to the 2016 Bourbon Tour tasting area for samples brought to you by Republic Distributing. • Access to the street dance starting around 7:30 p.m. with some funktastic tunes from local band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. • A chance to win one of several bikes given away from Great Northern Bicycle Company. • A ballot to vote for the best burger.
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What you get with your $30 ticket:
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On The
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Local musician Kyle Colby shares his thoughts on going from a touring band on a major label to being a solo artist playing house shows and selling CDs off of kitchen tables. By Erica Rapp | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography 65
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yle Colby recently finished a month-long tour around the East Coast, which he realized was a little different than what he’s used to doing as a musician. In a good way, of course. “We did a lot of house shows and coffee shops, and I had never really done that before,” he said. “You show up and there’s 20 people slammed in a living room. It’s different from a regular venue because it’s dead quiet, and you can tell everyone is there because they appreciate it. And then you’re selling CDs off of their kitchen table.” Colby started getting into music in elementary school, but it was the ever-popular punk band Blink-182 that opened his eyes to the world of music. While growing up in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Colby started to attend local shows, played in various bands throughout high school and became involved in the Fargo music scene before his music career really took off. When Colby moved to Fargo after high school, he joined These Hearts, a local pop metalcore band, around 2009. Music, as he dreamed, all of a sudden became a full-time demanding gig after the band got signed to major label Victory Records. From then on, the five members quit school and their jobs to hit the road non-stop. But life happened, and These Hearts called it quits in 2013
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after extensive touring and two full albums on Victory Records. “Our singer said that he was having a kid, and we knew we wouldn’t be able to tour as much. We tried it with a different vocalist, and it just wasn’t the same. And a few of us were getting married, and some of us wanted to go back to school,” said Colby. “Right away, I started going for this singer/ songwriter thing. I knew in the back of my mind I would do it one day because I knew it (These Hearts) wouldn’t last forever.” And that’s exactly what he’s been doing in the last few years as a solo artist. Colby released his second sevensong EP this spring titled “The Cadence Hoax,” which
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is special for many personal reasons. “It’s a lot about life stuff. My parents split up about two years ago so I have a song about divorce. I’ve had a few times where kids will come up to me and tell me they cried because they went through that, too,”
“The Cadence Hoax” EP available on Spotify and iTunes
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work with Aaron because he’s really good at what he does and he truly cared.” Colby describes the genre of his EP as the obvious singer/ songwriter acoustic vibe with a little mix of pop, folk and full-band tunes. Though he’s flirted with the idea of doing full-band work in the future, he’s happy with what he’s doing and frankly, it’s easier.
said Colby. “So it’s songs that resonate with people I guess, whether it’s about something like that or a love song or just something fun.” But this particular EP holds another kind of special spot in Colby’s heart. He drove to Salt Lake City, Utah, last fall to record the album with well-known musician Aaron Gillespie, the drummer of popular posthardcore band Underoath and current touring drummer for the widely known band Paramore. “We played with Underoath in my old band, and I did play a solo show with him a couple months back in Minneapolis. He’s kind of like a childhood idol. It was cool to go from that to him now being a friend,” said Colby. “We talked on the phone a couple of times and he was really excited about it. I wanted to
“I look up to artists that can play to a room with just their voice and a guitar and captivate an audience while it’s dead quiet. That’s my favorite thing actually. And the only person you can blame if you mess up is yourself,” he said. When it comes down to it, Colby won’t stop writing music and playing shows for people. It’s unsure where his new career path will take him, but with all of his experience, talent and the connections he’s made so far, the future is looking bright. And he couldn’t do it without the support of his wife, family and a little piece of advice he would give anyone else pursuing the same dream. “It’s cliché, but you just have to do it. You have to fail so many times before you have success. You have to suck. You have to take criticism lightly. Be yourself and don’t go out there trying to be the next Katy Perry. There are thousands of kids out there who are far more talented than myself, but they just might not want it as bad.”
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Creating Creating Theatre Theatre for a modern audience
Ryan Domres and the cast and crew of Experience Blur are shaking things up in the theatre world of Fargo-Moorhead. Experience Blur is an ambitious theatre company that Artistic Director Ryan Domres says is trying “to create theatre for a modern audience and show them what theatre can be, instead of what theatre is.� 69
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For the last three years, excitement to offer, one of the most Experience Blur has changed exciting announcements is Experience the receoption of theatre with Blur’s move to a new location in the performances ranging from “The old Schumacher Goodyear building on Great Gatsby” to Broadway. The show “Heartthrob: The will actually be in the Cast of Marilyn Monroe old garage in a space “The Great American Trailer Experience.” that Domres hopes is Park Musical” This year they more immersive. Along Norbert - Cody Gerszewski with Experience Blur, are presenting Jeannie - Ellery Lystad “The Great American the Fargo Brewing Pippi - Abbey Immer Trailer Park Musical.” Company will be Betty - Lynette Burgan The story follows the moving into this space folks at Armadillo Acres Linoleum - Kathryn Hanson and opening up a tap Trailer Park in Florida, house, which ties in Pickles - Kate Aarness where a stripper named perfectly with the show. Duke - Karsten Pudwill Pippi moves in and shenanigans quickly “It’s (Fargo Brewing ensue. While this PG-13 rated show Company) going to be a great plot can be hard to explain, Domres collaboration, especially with 'Trailer summed it up easily. Park' because it’s one of those shows that people want to go to and have “A better way of looking at it is ‘South a beer and have a good time,” said Park’ meets ‘Desperate Housewives,’” Domres. he said. “That’s the best way of describing it.” Kilbourne Group recently bought this building, but won’t be able to tear While the show has plenty of it down for about a year and a half,
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so Fargo Brewing Company and Experience Blur will have a space downtown for the immediate future. Finding a good location has always been a challenge for this theatre company. “For us, it’s huge to have a downtown location, said Domres. “We’ve never really had that before. This should help us grow a lot this summer.”
performing year-round. They will also be using the space to host various events. However, there’s one ultimate goal that Domres has in mind for all of this work. “Our goal in coming back to Fargo and doing this is to get work to New York or Vegas,” said Domres. “The ultimate goal is to do stuff here and create stuff for this community but let this be a breeding ground to expand it and put Fargo on the map, especially for as quickly as we’re growing.”
The show will run from Tuesday, July 5 through the end of July with performances every Tuesday through Saturday. Go to experienceblur.com to get get tickets.
Domres is viewing Experience Blur as something much bigger than just a summer theatre company. Now that they have a permanent space for the immediate future, the troupe will be
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he old Schumacher Goodyear building at 409 Broadway N. in Downtown Fargo is getting some new blood this summer. Barbacoa, Sanctuary Events Center, Fargo Brewing Company, Live Wire Entertainment Media Productions, CHALK, Notorious Signs and Hatch Realty are bringing "Brews on Broadway: a Pop Up Patio" to Downtown Fargo. Every Thursday, Friday and select Saturdays from May through October, Brews on Broadway will be open from 4 - 10 p.m. There will be live music and
cold brews on the spacious patio. The pop up is cash only and will operate rain or shine. "We saw this as a great opportunity to work with fellow local entrepreneurs to bring a unique experience to downtown Fargo," said Aaron Duma, director of events for Fargo Brewing Company. "Outdoor space is very limited downtown and with the Goodyear space currently unoccupied, we thought it would be a fun way to bring some energy to the corner of Fourth Avenue Broadway."
Who They Are
It takes a lot to give this pop up life. Below are a couple of the businesses working to make this happen. Fargo Brewing Company One of the biggest brewers in North Dakota, Fargo Brewing is distributed all across the region. fargobrewing.com Barbacoa Located in South Fargo, Barbacoa is a restaurant that focuses on the flavors of Tex-Mex and Southwestern BBQ. barbacoafargo.com Live Wire Entertainment Media Productions This musical, theatrical and corporate event production company will be a providing a small sound system for the space. HATCH REALTY Hatch Realty will be sponsoring the clothing and shirts that Fargo Brewing Company employees will be wearing.
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Brian Regan Talks with Fargo Monthly
For more than 20 years, Brian Regan has been one of the most successful comedians in America. His style of observational and clean comedy has made him a favorite across the country. On Friday, June 10, Regan will be taking the stage at the Fargo Theatre. Due to popular demand, a second show has been added that night. We chatted with him about his upcoming show. Interview by Andrew Jason 74 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
We’re very excited for you to come to town. Have you ever been to Fargo? “I have been to Fargo. I’m trying to think of when I was but I have been there before and it’s my favorite place on Earth.”
Wow. That’s high praise. “Well, it’s in my top 1,000.”
How has comedy and touring in general changed over the years? “There are things that are the same from when I started and there are
things that are completely different. It’s like the comfort level, if you’ve been at it for awhile, you get to a point where you’re not staying in the worst hotels, you can stay in nice hotels. Maybe instead of traveling on Greyhound Bus, you can hop on an airplane every now and then. But, it can still be grueling, especially when you’re doing four onenighters in a row. I don’t complain about it. I’m very lucky to be doing what I’m doing and I love every part of it.”
Is there something that you particularly like or don’t like about the touring life?
“I told my manager, ‘If I ever quit comedy, it would have nothing to do with comedy, audiences or anything. It would have to do with hotels not having my room ready.’ The absolute most frustrating part of what I do is hotel check-in desks. Time and time and time again, they click on their computers and they look at you and you know that they’re about to tell you why there’s a problem.”
When you come to town, you’re doing two shows. What’s it like to perform two shows back to back? Is that kind of weird or do you feel like you’re repeating yourself?
“You have those moments where, all of a sudden, you start doing a bit and you think, ‘Wait a second, did I do this at the end of the first show or did I do it earlier in this show?’ You get those little paranoid moments but it’s just the nature of the beast. When I lived in New York City, sometimes you do as many as five to six shows in a night. You bounce around from club to club. Doing two shows is not a hardship. It’s fun to be able to do that and I’m lucky enough to be able to have to do two shows in some cities."
Tell us about your comedy style and who you are influenced by. “It’s hard to describe it. I heard an expression: writing about comedy is like dancing about architecture. It’s kind of impossible to put your hands around it. It’s also challenging to self describe it. There are descriptions that people
like to put on it but I find all of it limiting. People say that it’s observational. Yes, it’s observational, but what does that mean? People then say it’s clean. Well, yeah, it’s clean but I always like to use the analogy that the Beatles music was all clean but if you were to describe their music as clean, somebody would scratch their head and go, ‘What does that mean?’ I feel that way about my comedy. It’s always odd to me that it gets overly described that way because I feel like it sends a statement that I’m not trying to send. “I just tend to like to talk about things that are interesting to me at whatever point in my life I’m in. My interests change over the years so I’m talking about things that interest me these days.”
Do you have any recommendations for new comedians that you like?
“Oh boy. There are so many great comedians. There are people who don’t need help from me. You know what I mean? Jackie Kashian, a woman, is very funny. Taylor Tomlinson, she’s really young. I had her open for me a few weeks ago. She was on ‘Last Comic Standing.’ I think she’s got an interesting thing going on. The more unique somebody is, the more intrigued I am as a comedy fan. Those are two who I think will go quite far.”
What would you like to say to your fans in Fargo that are coming to your show?
“Thank you. Thank you for coming to my show. I hope I can bring some funny thoughts your way and I hope you enjoy it. I’ve never been good at selling myself. I wish I had that Donald Trump quality. I just say, ‘Come on out if you want to see some adequate comedy. If you like five out of 10, then I’m your man.’
We’ll be sure to add to the playbill.
(Laughs) “If average is what you’re looking for in a comedian, come check out Brian Regan. Now I’m worried if you write that, they’ll think you wrote that about me. I’m just being playful. Listen, I like to say some things that are funny and I hope audience members think it’s funny too.”
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Left to Right: • Rick Stenerson (Owner/ Operator of Stenerson Advertising) • Noel “Scotch” Anderson (Morning Radio Show at Mix 101. 9, Owner/Operator of Goof Roof illustration/graphic design company, Fargo Forum editorial cartoonist) • Jack Stenerson (Owner/ Operator of Soundlife Music, co-owner of The New Direction and local musician)
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Urban Dinosaurs
This Fargo-based comic and clothing company is giving the prehistoric past a place in modern society, because dinosaurs are people too. By Erica Rapp Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography and Illustrations by Noel “Scotch� Anderson
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“It’s a bunch of Gen-X,
coffee-swilling
URBAN DINOSAURS In June 2015, Rick Stenerson had visited a marketing and licensing expo in Las Vegas with the idea of starting a new project. He had ideas for a brand, but he needed help. “I had this dinosaur line in the ‘70s called Club Dinosaur, which was sort of a take on Club Med,” said Rick Stenerson. “When I looked back on the drawings to maybe reuse them, they were good, but there were a little dated.” His dinosaur idea needed some reinventing, so he collaborated with Noel “Scotch” Anderson, a long-time friend and local cartoonist. The pair met in the early ‘90s when Anderson worked for Rick Stenerson at Take 2 Video in Fargo and they had grown to work with each other frequently in the radio and advertising business.
hipster dinosaurs.
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A few sketches and comic cons later, Urban Dinosaurs was born, or rather, hatched. It officially became a company with trademarked illustrations at the end of summer in 2015 and the first round of clothing products was launched this past spring. To complete the company’s trio, Rick Stenerson’s son Jack Stenerson joined the prehistoric party after growing up working at Take 2 Video, starring in their commercials and also knowing Anderson for most of his life. Jack Stenerson currently operates Soundlife Music, co-owns a local music venue called
The New Direction and plays in a few local bands, so he’s using his networking and social media skills to oversee the marketing and online presence of Urban Dinosaurs. “Right now we’re just testing the demographic and seeing what’s the best. We don’t know who exactly is going to love it,” said Jack Stenerson. “My idea was from when I walked into an Urban Outfitters and saw every shirt had a random giant image on it. It didn’t even have to mean anything. I knew we could do that with our ideas too.” “It will be interesting to see
what kind of a reach we can get just online from Jack with the music promotions he does and knowing people all over the country,” said Rick Stenerson. So far the company has been able to launch a handful of shirt designs with the dino characters they’ve brought to life. The shirts come from collaboration with a whimsical, underground comic book that Anderson has created to portray the lives of the dinosaurs in relatable, funny scenarios. “It’s a bunch of Gen-X, coffee-swilling hipster dinosaurs. It’s a modern
Meet The
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"The Hipster T-Rex"
Hot Rod Rex
For the "car folks" and "gearheads"
Jurassic Hold-Em
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“One of the reasons is because everybody loves dinosaurs. We have the youth, obviously, that’s a big market, but it’s really everyone,” said Rick Stenerson. “That’s going to be our new launch. We started marketing the adult shirts and now we just got a bunch of youth stuff printed,” said Jack Stenerson.
thing,” said Anderson. What it all boils down to is that this isn’t just a clothing line and it’s not just a comic book. It’s a realm and a concept that people can relate to. Dinosaurs are so embedded into present-day culture that they might as well be people, too. That’s why these three have taken dinosaurs and given them human attributes,
whether it’s the coffeehugging hipster T-Rex or the hip-hop Velociraptor, because who hasn’t wondered what it would be like if dinosaurs still existed like us? There are a thousand ways to spin it, but Urban Dinosaurs has found a way to give their characters the modern twist that everyone can enjoy. And although these three men have a long collective
Baby Dinosaurs
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history of strong ties to Fargo, that doesn’t mean this project has to stay local. “It would be great if it could be national. I’m going to be doing another issue of the comic book and taking it to more conventions and comic cons, but there’s a lot of different possibilities, whether it’s putting the dinosaurs on buttons or skateboards,” said Anderson.
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Urban Dinosaurs is always working on coming up with new characters based on different kinds of people, so the concept can truly relate to all sorts of individuals. That means these local dinosaurs aren’t going extinct anytime soon, so who knows where in the world they could stomp off to.
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Joe Perry
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on Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Rocking Out in Fargo
One of the most eclectic supergroups in recent rock and roll history is coming to the Scheels Arena on Monday, July 18. Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp (yes, that Johnny Depp) have formed the band Hollywood Vampires. After debuting at the 2016 GRAMMY Awards, the band set out for their worldwide tour. Joe Perry, the lead guitarist for Hollywood Vampires and Aerosmith, talked to us about their upcoming show in Fargo. By Andrew Jason | Photo by Ross Halfin 82 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
I think I speak for the rest of Fargo when I say that we’re excited about your upcoming show.
“As it happened, this tour got booked so late, we were really lucky to even get a gig. Most people book their tours back in January or before that. Because of everyone’s schedule, it was so hard to organize this thing, we were just happy that we were able to put a tour together. Once you’re up on stage and the fans are there, it doesn’t matter. Everybody’s glued together by rock and roll. It’s going to be great to be there. That’s what I wanted to do when I was 18 and, you
know what? I’m still doing it and I still love it. I’m going to bring that to Fargo with the rest of the gang.”
After all these years, tours and bands, how does this tour compare to previous ones? “This tour is different. If it were an Aerosmith tour, there would be a lot of things that would be the same as the last one, at least as far as organizing it, figuring out what we’re going to play, what the set list would be and all that. From our end of things, just putting a tour together, that doesn’t change too much, but this is different.
"It’s kind of like we’re all up there for different reasons but the main one is to entertain our fans and also to play some rock and roll because that’s what we want to do. I know that Johnny (Depp) has wanted to be on stage with a guitar in his hand and he’s wanted to do that his whole career. At this point, he’s finally got a chance to do it. I’ve known Alice (Cooper) since way back. We’ve always said hi back stage and have said, ‘Someday we got to get together, record and write a couple of songs.’”
Johnny Depp is a respected musician in his own right but when you first started performing together, was there anything that he taught you or that you taught him? “Any time that you play with a musician who’s got chops, and even if they’re into this kind of music or that kind of music, you always learn something. I can remember that when I watched that movie ‘Chocolat,’ which was one of my favorite Johnny Depp movies, he plays guitar in that movie. When I found out that was really him playing – he was playing a style of music I never studied. I said to myself, ‘If I ever get a chance to meet him, I’m going to ask him for a guitar lesson because I don’t know that style of music.' “A few years later after finding out that
was him actually playing in the movie and it wasn’t a trick of the camera, we became friends, I did ask him, ‘Show me that riff. Show me how you played that.’ You always learn something one way or another from playing with different guys."
Your resume is a "who’s who" of rock and roll. Who would you love to play with next? “I’ve never met Bob Dylan. One of these days, I’m going to make that happen one way or another, either by synchronicity or whatever drives this big machine called the universe. Bob Dylan is a guy I would like to meet and, hell, if the chance came around that I’m able to play my guitar with him and sit in with him. He’s the guy that, there’s no one else like him. Someone like him happens once in a century.”
I’ll be the first one to buy tickets when you go on tour together. Final question, what would you like to do in your free time while up here?
“I’m not sure. It depends on how much time off we have off between gigs. I know what the countryside is like up there. It’s beautiful. I like to get out and go in the woods and see as many parts of the country as I can. We have everything from deserts to the arctic. This is an amazing country. I try to see as much of it as I can when I’m on the road. That’s one of the reasons I like traveling by bus. Even when you’re driving down the highway and you look out to the side and there’s something that you haven’t seen before, you pull over and hang out.”
We can’t wait to see you and rock out with you.
“We’ll give you every little bit of that and more. Like Alice said, ‘You may be leaving with a drop or two of blood coming out of an ear.’ I play every show like it’s the last and I’m going to bring that attitude to Fargo and we’re going to kick ass. We’ll see you there.”
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FIT (life in) FARGO with Ashley Sornsin
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fit foodies he food scene in Fargo
is becoming a foodie hotspot of the Midwest. Chefs, cooks and culinary artists are experimenting and deliciously expanding our palate, creating amazing and extremely appetizing dishes. Of course, a lot of these incredible creations won’t always fit the “healthy” part of what I call the “fit life,” but finding balance is important. In fact, you should try something new and indulge a little every now and then, in moderation, which is key. After all, finding that balance is part of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Local restaurants have made great efforts to meet the many dietary concerns of the public and cater to making healthier options. The menus and food preparations are designed to bring out specific flavors, and it is truly an art. However, don’t hesitate to ask
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if you can have your food prepared a different way or maybe have that sauce on the side. I’ve found that most restaurants will work with guests to make adjustments and make your meal your way. I enjoy what I call “fit food” and I am able to go out to eat and order food that fits my lifestyle. My definition of fit food is natural food: proteins, vegetables, fruits, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. In other words, foods that are real with real ingredients that your body knows how to use and process, giving you the quality of life you deserve. This month, I’ll give you some examples of fit food options at local restaurants and what to watch out for. I’ll even share some examples of how I order my food when I go out to eat, how I structure my plate and meals, but most importantly, some of my local picks for you.
My best bets for
BREAKFAST
Protein and complex carbohydrates I love breakfast and it happens to be my favorite meal of the day. Start your day with some protein like eggs or a veggie omelet. Skip or ask for cheese on the side so you can control how much is added. You can even ask for an egg white omelet. Order a bowl of oatmeal, but skip the cream, sugar and raisins. Instead, top with a few chopped nuts and some fresh berries.
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My light
lunch options
Protein, vegetables, complex carbohydrates or healthy fats Salads are great options, but be aware of added dressings and toppings as these add a lot of calories. Fill up with lots of greens and think lettuce and veggies. Add in lean protein like grilled chicken, but stay away from breaded chicken. If meat isn’t for you, look for other sources like black beans to get some protein. Make sure to order your dressing on the side and use sparingly (dip your fork into the dressing before taking a bite of salad). My favorite dressing is actually salsa or pico and regular mustard. If those aren’t options, look for a vinaigrette or oil and vinegar. Be mindful of what’s going on your salad and try adding some avocado, guacamole or a little mozzarella cheese. A broth-based soup also pairs well with a salad, but be sure to ask if it’s broth-based or cream/cheese-based.
My delicious dinner options
Restaurant Example
Restaurant Example
Smiling Moose
Vinyl Taco
Perfect Pair: Cup of chicken noodle soup and side garden salad Changes: I added extra protein (chicken) to top my salad and skipped the croutons.
my tip
Guacamole & chips and corn off the cob salad Changes: Eat a serving of chips (10 – yes, count them) and move on. When you order the salad, skip the vinaigrette (order it on the side, skip the crispy tortilla strips and the queso fresco). I ordered a side of salsa to use as my salad dressing.
Protein, vegetables, carbohydrates When you see the bread basket on its way, decide if you want the bread or if you want a different starch/carbohydrate such as rice or potatoes with your meal. If you want the latter, then order a side salad right away so you aren’t tempted or find an appetizer that is a good source of protein or a vegetable and share this with your party. When choosing a main course selection, look for lean protein such as steak, chicken or fish. (I understand there are plenty of vegetarians and vegans, so look for healthy and filling options like beans or quinoa.) Pay special attention to how the meat is prepared, choosing grilled or broiled over breaded and fried options. You can always ask for a different method of preparation and most restaurants will help accommodate your request. Also, look for vegetables that are raw or steamed and skip those loaded with oils, butter or sauces. A top pick of mine for a good carbohydrate option is sweet potato or potato – not the fully-loaded ones, but rather a clean baked potato.
Remember that little word “balance” I mentioned and how I talk about moderation being key? Give yourself permission to indulge a little. Choose one meal, but make it good. Have a meal at a new restaurant in Fargo or Moorhead this week. Maybe dining out is your one meal, so go ahead and order this meal “as is” on the menu. You’ll appreciate the meal when you make it special. The Fargo foodie scene should be discovered one bite at a time. Set that fork down between bites and allow yourself to fully and completely enjoy your meal. Fargo is home to many culinary geniuses and to experience their creations is an adventure in itself.
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A guide to Fargo-Moorhead pools
While it doesn't have that lake we can dive into, Fargo-Moorhead has plenty of pools for your enjoyment. We gathered a list of places that you can go cool off and have fun in the water this summer. By Hailey Colbrunn | Photos courtesy of the Fargo Park District and West Fargo Parks 87
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Veterans Memorial Pool
131 6th Ave. E, West Fargo Pool Hours May 31 - August 24 Monday - Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (July and August only), 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Adaptive and Lap Swim Monday - Friday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Admission $3 - includes use of waterslides $30 - punch cards with 10 admissions and 11th visit free
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Neighborhood Wading Pools
Pool Hours June 3 - August 16 Monday - Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Open July 4 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Pool Park Locations Hansmann, Northeast, Ridgewood, Riverview Estates, South, Village Green Parks
800 19th St. S, Moorhead
Admission $35 - individual passes $80 - family passes
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Island Park Pool
All pools are open June 4 - August 14
Pool Hours Monday - Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6 - 8 p.m.
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Admission (For all Fargo Park District pools) $2.25 - Youth (18 and under) $3.30 - Adult (19 and up) $3.30 - Waterslide pass $5.95 - Family (during family/adult swim times only)
Davies Recreational Pool 7150 25th St. S, Fargo
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616 1st Ave. S, Fargo
Adult and Family Swim Wednesday and Sunday 6 - 8 p.m. Lap Swim Monday - Friday noon - 1:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 - 9 p.m.
Madison Pool & Splash Pad 1040 29th St. N, Fargo
Pool Hours Monday - Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Adult and Family Swim Wednesday and Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.
Northside Recreation Pool
824 19th Ave. N, Fargo (Fargo North High) Pool Hours Monday - Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Adult and Family Swim Wednesday and Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.
Southwest Recreation Pool
1840 15th Ave. S, Fargo (Fargo South High) Pool Hours Monday - Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. Adult and Family Swim Wednesday and Sunday 6 - 8 p.m.
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Burlap Rustic Chic Boutique Two rural North Dakota natives have flipped their way through dressers and tables alike to bring unique and refurbished treasures to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The boutique space was purchased in January and includes inventory from a past local boutique called Livin’ the Dream. Among the acquired inventory, store items range from farmhouse tables to handmade candles, jewelry and other reclaimed and repurposed items. 3401 University Dr. S, Fargo facebook.com/burlaprusticchicboutique
The Bee's Nest Tattoo & Art Studio Local tattoo artists Tanna Hill and Steph Marshall have opened a new tattoo shop in Downtown Fargo. In addition to tattooing, the studio will also be a place to display work from local artists and bring the works of art and tattooing closer together. It's got a great welcoming atmosphere, so anyone can pop in for a visit whether they're there for an appointment or not. All work is custom and appointments are open for booking. 14 8th St. S, Fargo thebeesnesttattoo.com
blvd Pub blvd is a new neighborhood bar and restaurant with a laid-back, urban feel. The menu offers plenty of creative dishes that play off of American classics with high-quality ingredients, along with crafted cocktails, beers and wine. You also have the option to reserve a private rooftop area or an underground area for special events and parties. Whether you're looking to watch the game, have a nice dinner or dine on the ground or rooftop patio for lunch, blvd is the place to go for all sorts of fun. 3147 Bluestem Dr., West Fargo blvdpub.com 92 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
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Leave it to Fargo-Moorhead to be a constant breeding ground for new businesses. From restaurants to boutiques, we caught up with six establishments that have recently opened their doors to our beloved community. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Paul Flessland and courtesy of blvd Pub
NoBull Smokehouse
We know that this establishment isn't exactly new after being open in Downtown Fargo for a year, but NoBull has recently given themselves a major rebranding, slight name change and menu makeover. Chicken is still on the menu, but the restaurant has added smoked sausage, ribs and pulled pork as a part of the smokehouse name. You can also check out their open container patio and stop by for lunch to get special deals. 609 NP Ave. N, Fargo nobullfargo.com
Power Plate Meals
Imagine having all of your food for the week prepared for you and having the ability to pick up a healthy meal to eat on-the-go. Power Plate Meals has created a menu with a large variety of meal options made with the highest quality ingredients available. You can sign up to pick up a week's worth of meals every Monday, or you can stop in and pick up meals to go if you want to buy in bulk or treat yourself to a balanced lunch. 1380 9th St. E, West Fargo powerplatemeals.com
The Red Silo Mercantile
The Red Silo has an exciting new addition to their Broadway retail space. The Mercantile is a downtown marketplace featuring local farmers, bakers and creators. Expect to find items such as organic beef, eggs, baked goods, coffee, mixes, honey and sauces. The Mercantile also has gluten-free and vegan selections. It will be open every Friday and Saturday each week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and selections will be available while supplies last each day. 12 Broadway N, Fargo theredsilo.com 93
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What are you looking forward to this month? Here's what we've got on our radar and what we're excited about. Check out our full event calendar on page 105 and on fargomonthly.com for more happenings in the area.
June 3rd According to nationaldaycalendar.com, National Donut Day was started by the Salvation Army in honor of the ladies that served donuts to soldiers during World War II. Thank goodness donuts have their own national day with a great history, because they sure are tasty and deserve some love. Lucky for us, Fargo-Moorhead has plenty of places where you can pick one up such as Sandy's Donuts and Paradise Donuts.
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16th from 5 - 10 p.m. Join Fargo Monthly, Budweiser and Republic National Distributing Company for the third annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival in Downtown Fargo. The festival will include samples of all-you-can-eat sliders, bourbon and beer along with music from local band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. With your ticket, you'll get burger sliders from up to 10 restaurants, beer and bourbon samples and access to the street dance with the live band. This event is for ages 21 years and over. Participating restaurants include Herd & Horns, Frank's Lounge, Pounds, Sazerac Alley, Shotgun Sally's, Usher's House, O'Leary's, Kitchen Gremlin, Mezzaluna and The Boiler Room. burgerfestfargo.com • Great Northern Bicycle Co. - 425 Broadway N, Fargo 102 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
9th - 18th This June marks the third annual Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau's Restaurant Week in Fargo-Moorhead, and you’re invited. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is your chance to try out the place you’ve driven by so many times without stopping. Participating local restaurants will offer a two or three course meal during the week, depending on what works best for them. With discounted offerings and some exclusive menu items that aren’t available beyond the event, this is the perfect opportunity to try new things. fmrestaurantweek.com Various Locations
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Happy Harry's Ribfest
8th at 11 a.m. - 11th at 11 p.m. Happy Harry's annual Ribfest allows you to indulge in award-winning ribs and foods such as chicken, pulled pork and much more from some of the best vedors in the country. When you're done eating, you can enjoy great entertainment with music every night and games and rides for the kids. The music lineup this year includes '90s legends Blind Melon, Uncle Kracker, Smash Mouth and more. happyharrysribfest.com Fargodome • 1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
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10th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Earlier this year comedian Brian Regan made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film "Top Five" and he was seen in Jerry Seinfeld’s show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." But it is stand-up comedy that is Regan's focus, visiting close to 100 cities each year and selling out some of the most beautiful venues in the nation. Regan has released two hour-long TV specials, two CDs and three DVDs of his comedic work. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre • 314 Broadway N, Fargo
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CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 5th from 1 - 6 p.m.
Experience the sounds of classic music while enjoying a beautiful afternoon outside. Listen to free performances from the FM Symphony, FM Kicks Jazz Band, Penny & Pals and more. Try your luck at the music listening contest or check out the instrument petting zoo. This event is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council of the Arts and support through the Arts Partnership. fargoparks.com Rheault Farm
2902 25th St. S, Fargo
EGGS & ISSUES: COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE 7th from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
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CARRIE'S TWISTED ART
Join the vibrant entrepreneurial community of Fargo-Moorhead and Emerging Prairie by participating in an event filled with guest speakers, tons of coffee, ideas and excellent networking opportunities.
These public classes are a great place to learn painting techniques of all different types while working with a variety of materials. With a fun learning atmosphere, you can create many things your heart desires at the cost of just $30 per person each class. Red River Coffee Co.'s menu will also be available for purchase during the event. Call 701-540-8712 to register, seating is limited.
Every Wednesday from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Every Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m.
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carriestwistedart.com Carrie's Twisted Art Studios
333 4th St. S, Fargo
300 Main Ave., Ste. 110, Fargo
TRANS MENTOR PROGRAM
Every Saturday from noon - 4 p.m.
MIXOLOGY LAB
Every Sunday at 7 p.m.
Every Sunday until Memorial Day at the Boiler Room, you can participate in a mixology lab to learn about different spirits and even try your own hand at creating one yourself. Two area award-winning mixologists host the class and registration includes four hand-crafted cocktails plus appetizers for $30. boilerroomfargo.com The Boiler Room
210 Broadway N, Fargo
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This is a group through the Pride Collective and Community Center that is led by Faye Seidler and offers advice and support for individuals within the trans community or who have questions about it. There is also a free clothing drive during this time where anyone can come by and pick out clothes, and try them on in a gender neutral environment, as they would like. pridecollective.com Pride Collective and Community Center
1105 1st Ave. S, Fargo
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Almost one year ago, nearly 130 Chamber members heard a detailed report on community safety in our area from our three area police chiefs: Chief David Ebinger, City of Moorhead; Chief Mike Reitan, City of West Fargo; and Chief David Todd, City of Fargo Police Department. Now, one year later, they will join us again to update us on what has been happening since. With reports of crime up 16 percent in the city of Fargo and arrests being made on almost a daily basis to combat drug trafficking in our area, it’s important now more than ever to stay engaged in what is happening around us. Registration includes lunch and is $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door for Chamber members and $35 in advance and $40 at the door for non-members. fmwfchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
WEST FARGO PARKS DOG SHOW 7th from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
At the eighth annual West Fargo Parks Dog Show, dogs of all sorts will be judged and awards will be presented to the best groomed, best dressed, best trick, most unusual breed, cutest puppy, best of show and more. Browse through the various
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accompanied by an adult and season pool passes will be available for purchase. cityofmoorhead.com Moorhead Municipal Pool
800 19th Ave. S, Moorhead
CORKS & CANVAS 9th from 5 - 9 p.m.
HAPPY HARRY'S RIBFEST
8th at 11 a.m. - 11th at 11 p.m.
Happy Harry's annual Ribfest allows you to indulge in awardwinning ribs and foods such as chicken, pulled pork and much more from some of the best in the country. When you're done eating, you can enjoy great entertainment with music every night and games and rides for the kids. The music lineup this year includes '90s legends Blind Melon, Uncle Kracker, Smash Mouth and more. happyharrysribfest.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
pet vendors, make crafts for your dog, participate in the Rally Demo and register for door prizes. Registration will be the day of the event form 5 - 6:15 p.m. and the show will be at 6:30 p.m. Dog show registration is free. wfparks.org North Elmwood Park
500 13th Ave. W, West Fargo
CORECON VII: ON ANCIENT SEAS 9th - 12th at various times
CoreCon is a yearly non-profit science fiction/fantasy/horror/anime convention
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Stroll through downtown businesses at this art and wine walk, where you can check out special sales, music and art while sampling select wine on your downtown adventure. Wristbands are $20 each and can be purchased at each of the participating businesses. held in Fargo-Moorhead area. Since 2009, CoreCon has been and always will be a fan and volunteer run convention. Day passes include a CoreCon badge marked for the day of purchase, program guide and admittance to all aspects of CoreCon for that entire day and night. Note that day passes are available only at the registration desk of the convention. Pre-Registration is $40 and $50 at the door for the weekend. Day passes will be $20 on Thursday and $30 for the rest of the weekend days. Kids ages 5 and under are free, and ages 6 - 12 are $15 for the whole weekend. fargomoorhead.org Baymont Inn & Suites
3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo
LEVEL 2 COMEDY WITH JT HABERSAAT 9th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Get ready for some drinks and laughs at the upper-level bar of the Radisson hotel in Downtown Fargo. Comedian JT Habersaat will be performing two shows per night at the Level 2 Comedy Club. Get your tickets in advance for good seats. facebook.com/level2comedy Radisson
201 5th St. N, Fargo
DIVE INTO SUMMER
9th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gather up the family and hit the Moorhead city pool for a night of family fun with door prizes, free hot dogs, chips, soda and more. There will be a free open swim and water games to kick off the start of summer. Children 8 years old and under must be
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FMCVB RESTAURANT WEEK 9th - 18th
This June marks the third annual FargoMoorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau's Restaurant Week in Fargo-Moorhead, and you’re invited. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is your chance to try out the place you’ve driven by so many times without stopping. Participating local restaurants will offer a two or three course meal during the week, depending on what works best for them. With discounted offerings and some exclusive menu items that aren’t available beyond the event, this is the perfect opportunity to try new things. fmrestaurantweek.com Various Locations
FM REDHAWKS VS. WINNIPEG
9th and 10th at 7:02 p.m., 11th at 6 p.m., 12th at 1 p.m. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
BRIAN REGAN
10th at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Earlier this year comedian Brian Regan made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film "Top Five" and he was seen in Jerry Seinfeld’s show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." But it is stand-up comedy that is Regan's focus, visiting close to 100 cities each year and selling out some of the most beautiful venues in the nation. Regan has
LECRAE & SWITCHFOOT 11th at 7 p.m.
Currently on a nationwide tour titled for his latest album "Anomaly," Lecrae is accomplishing his goal realized back when performing for juveniles at the detention center. The album officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart as well as several other Billboard charts including Digital Album, Rap Album, Christian Album and Gospel Album. Switchfoot has achieved a level of success that brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and their high-school friend Chad Butler never anticipated when forming the band back in 1996. The SoCal natives have sold 5.7 million copies worldwide of their nine albums, racked up a list of alternative hit singles, performed sold-out world tours, raised over one million dollars through their own Bro-Am Foundation and much more since their start. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Bluestem Amphitheater
801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead
free, and all skill levels can participate in the exhibition event. Helmets are required for participation. Registration takes place at 1 p.m. before the event starts. fargoparks.com Dike West
310 4th St. S, Fargo
RRVF HOME BREW COMPETITION 13th - 17th from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Home Brew Competition at the Red River Valley Fair will be accepting entries from June 13th - 17th and entries can submit for a variety of categories such as Pilsner, Lagers, Hybrids, Ales and much more. Exhibitors must be 21 years or older to enter, and you can submit up to two 12-ounce bottles per entry. A plaque will be given for the Best of Show. Visit the Red River Valley Fair's website or fmbeer.com/events for more information on divisions and categories. redrivervalleyfair.com Red River Valley Fair (Fairgrounds)
1805 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
TROUT FEST
13th from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
The 11th annual Trout Fest is a great way for kids and families to learn about trout and fly fishing. Children will learn about casting, tying, entomology and much more, plus an awards presentation will follow the derby events. This event is free and registration takes place at 5:30 p.m. before the event starts. fargoparks.com North Woodhaven Pond
4300 44th Ave. S, Fargo
released two hour-long TV specials, two CDs and three DVDs of his comedic work. Doors open at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for the early and late shows, respectively. jadepresents.com Fargo Theatre
314 Broadway N, Fargo
BMX JAM
11th at 1:30 p.m.
Grab your bike and show off your tricks at the BMX Jams this summer. This event is
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14th, 15th and 16th at 7:02 p.m. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
FMCT VINTNERS' SPOTLIGHT 15th from 6 p.m. - midnight
Join the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre at their annual fundraiser as they celebrate 70 years of being involved with the
BRANDI CARLILE WITH KT TUNSTALL 17th at 7 p.m.
Since their genre-defying album debut in 2005, Brandi Carlile and her collaborators, Tim and Phil Hanseroth, have always offered listeners both control and abandon within their mix of alternative country and folk rock. The most well-known Brandi Carlile tunes “The Story” and “That Wasn’t Me,” are dynamic in themselves and encompass many emotions and varied stylistic touches. KT Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter that has released five albums internationally, has written soundtracks for films such as "The Kid," "Miracle," "Million Dollar Arm," earned herself a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and much more since her musical debut in 2004. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Bluestem Amphitheater
801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead
SURLY BEER DINNER WITH LUNA FARGO 15th at 6 p.m.
Join Luna Fargo and Surly Brewing for a delicious dinner. Chef Ryan Nitschke will be preparing five courses to pair with various beers from Surly Brewing and the owner of the brewery, Omar Ansari, will be joining the festivities as well. Tickets are $65 per person plus tax and tip. Call Luna Fargo at 701-2938818 to reserve a spot, or you can pick up some Surly beer at Bernie's Wines & Liquors for a chance to win two tickets to the dinner. lunafargo.com Luna Fargo
1545 University Dr. S, Fargo
CCRI SUPERHERO 5K & SIDEKICK YOUTH RUN 16th at 6 p.m.
The villains will fall as hundreds of superheroes running faster than speeding bullets descend upon the Fargo-Moorhead area for CCRI's 11th annual Superhero 5K & Sidekick Youth Run. The Youth Run is a less than one mile and each participant receives a special superhero medal. Be a hero and run for people with disabilities. Register online. creativecare.org Gooseberry Park
100 22nd Ave. S, Moorhead
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 16th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
community. Funds raised at the event will support FMCT productions and education programs. There will be a wine and beer tasting courtesy of Happy Harry's Bottle Shops, a silent auction, the famous wine pull, live music from The Front Fenders and delicious snacks. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 701-2356778. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. fmct.org Ramada Plaza & Suites
1635 42nd St. S, Fargo
Widely recognized as the region's most effective networking opportunity, the FMWF Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours creates and promotes business opportunities for everyone involved. The social atmosphere allows individuals to network with industry leaders, trade show vendors and representatives of other organizations. Business After Hours is a Chamber members-only event, and participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Receive the $22 admission price by registering your attendance prior to midnight the Wednesday before the event.
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MARTY PINKNEY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 17th at 1 p.m.
Happening rain or shine, this annual golf tournament sponsored by ABC Seamless and Casey's General Store is a fundraiser where all proceeds will benefit the Hospice of the Red River Valley. Cost is $75 per person or $300 for a team of four. For registration information, call 701-261-0817. hrrv.org Hawley Golf and Country Club
301 Hwy. 10, Hawley, Minn.
JUSTIN BIEBER 18th at 7:30 p.m.
All registrations received after that time and at the door will be billed at the $32 rate. Includes appetizers and two drink tickets. Sponsored by Midco. fmwfchamber.com Courtyard by Marriott Fargo-Moorhead
1080 28th Ave. S, Moorhead
WEST FARGO CRUISE NIGHT 16th from 4:30 - 8 p.m.
Sheyenne Street in West Fargo will be filled with classic cars and bikes that will be cruising down the street every third Thursday of the month this summer. Park your ride to show it off or just take a walk and enjoy the sights. topperscarclub.com Sheyenne Street - West Fargo
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE 17th from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Join women from across the community for a morning or afternoon of golf at the beautiful Osgood Golf Course. All proceeds support United Way's work in early education. Registration is $400 for a team of 4 and includes golf, cart, meal and gift bag. unitedwaycassclay.org Osgood Golf Course
FARGO MONTHLY'S BURGERS, BOURBON AND BEER FESTIVAL 16th from 5 - 10 p.m.
Join Fargo Monthly, Budweiser and Republic National Distributing Company for the third annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Fest! The festival will include samples of all-you-caneat sliders, bourbon and beer along with music from local band Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. With your ticket, you'll get burger sliders from up to 10 restaurants, beer and bourbon samples and access to the street dance with the live band. This event is for ages 21 years and over. Participating restaurants include Herd & Horns, Frank's Lounge, Pounds, Sazerac Alley, Shotgun Sally's, Usher's House, O'Leary's, Kitchen Gremlin, Mezzaluna and The Boiler Room. burgerfestfargo.com Great Northern Bicycle Co.
Fans will be able to see legendary Canadian pop star Justin Bieber in a dynamic live show on his PURPOSE World Tour, with opening acts Post Malone and Moxie Raia. With the hype of Bieber's latest singles "Love Yourself," "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?" and worldwide popularity of the classics such as "Beauty and a Beat," "Never Say Never" and "Baby," the show is sure to dazzle audiences and captivate fans on a whole new level. fargodome.com Fargodome
1800 University Dr. N, Fargo
UNDER BREW SKIES BEER FESTIVAL 18th from 2 - 6p.m.
The North Dakota Brewer's Guild will be hosting their first Under Brew Skies festival in Fargo as a celebration of North Dakota and neighboring state brewers. You'll be able to try more than 60 independent craft beers from breweries all around the state and region right in Downtown Fargo's beautiful Island Park. Some of the breweries in attendance so far include Drekker Brewing Company, Fargo Brewing Company, Junkyard Brewing Company, Rhombus Guys Brewing Company, Kilstone Brewing and many more. Visit the website for tickets or search "Under Brew Skies Beer Festival" on Facebook to find the event page. underbrewskies.com Island Park
302 7th St. S, Fargo
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for the whole family. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. This event is free but some activities will have a fee. wfparks.org Rendezvous Park
1055 32nd Ave. W, West Fargo
ROGER MARIS CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
popcorn while supplies last. Don't forget to bring a blanket, pillow or lawn chair.
The tournament is an 18-hole, six-member team scramble with a shotgun start. Cost to participate is $250 per person. The first session is scheduled for Sunday morning, June 26, with two additional rounds to be played on Monday, June 27. A total of 26 teams will participate in each session. The tournament is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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rogermarisgolf.com Edgewood Golf Course
19 Golf Course Rd., Fargo
fargoparks.com Island Park
302 7th St. S, Fargo 21st from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Join the Moorhad Parks and Recreation Department at the annual RiverArts festival, where you can celebrate art, music and the community. There will be an outdoor concert with the Lars and Joe Pony Show along with other activities such as a petting zoo, horsedrawn carriage rides, inflatable games, arts, crafts, food vendors and more. moorheadparks.com Davy/Memorial Park
210 8 St. N, Moorhead
RIVER PADDLING EXCURSION: TREES OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY 21st at 6 p.m.
DUSTIN LYNCH WITH DYLAN SCOTT 19th at 7 p.m.
Broken Bow Records artist Dustin Lynch has a unique place in today’s country music with his ability to morph his country roots with his progressive musical vision. His self-titled debut hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart – making him the only new male artist to achieve such a feat that year. The album’s lead single, “Cowboys and Angels,” exceeded platinum sales status while earning Lynch a strong following of devoted fans. Gates open at 5 p.m. with a show time of 7 p.m. jadepresents.com Bluestem Amphitheater
801 50th Ave. SW, Moorhead
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK 20th at dusk
Bring the whole family to enjoy an outdoor movie in the park. Family movies will be shown on an inflatable screen and the event is free. There will be free pepsi products and
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All skill levels are invited for a river paddling excursion on the Red River, where you'll learn about the various trees in the area. The session will begin with the basics of canoeing and kayaking and limited space is available. Cost is $15 per person with a canoe or kayak rental and $10 per person if providing their own vessel. Hosted by the NDSU Extension Service. cityofmoorhead.com Heritage Hjemkomst Center (Landing)
202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
FM REDHAWKS VS. SIOUX FALLS
21st and 22nd at 7:02 p.m., 23rd at 12:30 p.m. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
WILD WEST JAMBOREE
22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a good time with activities including music by local band October Road, free carriage rides, gunny sack races, barrel car rides, a petting zoo, roping demos, face painting, kite flying and other western games
FARGO ROCKS! CONCERT 23rd from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
One Thursday a month this summer there will be a free all-ages concert at Island Park. Bring your friends and check out live music from a local band in the great outdoors. fargoparks.com Island Park
302 7th St. S, Fargo
SCANDINAVIAN HJEMKOMST & MIDWEST VIKING FESTIVAL 24th - 25th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Midwest Viking Festival and the annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival are joining forces again to present a celebration of Nordic culture from ancient times to present day. The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians, history buffs and more. Visitors will experience Viking activities such as glass bead making, blacksmithing, runic reading, chainmail production, pottery, games and much more. The Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival is a celebration of Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Danish cultures and will present visitors with foods from the Scandinavian countries as well as vendors selling their crafts in a marketplace. hcscconline.org Heritage Hjemkomst Center
202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
DOCTOR DOOLITTLE DAY 25th from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Discover how zookeepers at the Red River Zoo keep the animals healthy and explore the world of zoo medicine. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day and children that bring their favorite stuffed animal receive free admission. Regular admission rates apply but zoo members, children with a stuffed animal and children under age 2 are free. redriverzoo.org Red River Zoo
4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
GO HAWAIIAN FOR HOSPICE 28th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Choice Financial invites you to their annual Go Hawaiian For Hospice event, where a luau lunch will be taking place with a feast of pig roast, baked potatoes, fresh pineapple and more. All proceeds directly benefit the Hospice of the Red River Valley and there is a suggested donation of $5 at entry. hrrv.org Choice Financial (Parking Lot)
4501 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
WATERAMA
27th from noon - 3 p.m.
Beat the summer heat and spend an afternoon having fun in the water. Play water games and in different activities that involve getting wet at repetitive pool locations around town. fargoparks.com Madison Pool
1040 29th St. N, Fargo
FM REDHAWKS VS. SIOUX CITY 28th, 29th and 30th at 7:02 p.m. fmredhawks.com Newman Outdoor Field
1515 15th Ave. N, Fargo
SANCTUARY KICKOFF EVENT FEAT. SONNY KNIGHT & THE LAKERS 30th at 7:30 p.m.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK 27th at dusk
Bring the whole family to enjoy an outdoor movie in the park. Family movies will be shown on an inflatable screen and the event is free. There will be free pepsi products and popcorn while supplies last. Don't forget to bring a blanket, pillow or lawn chair. fargoparks.com Trollwood Park
3664 Elm St. N, Fargo
BRIDGEVIEW LIQUOR WINE CLASS: SAUVIGNON BLANC 27th at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Join Bridgeview Liquor in this monthly wine class, where this month you will learn about Sauvignon Blanc. You'll taste six Sauvignon Blanc's from around the world and there will be talks about viticulture, terrior and more with some attention to old world and new world practices. Registration in advance is required and you must have a valid ID to attend. This class is for ages 21 and older. facebook.com/BridgeviewLiquor Bridgeview Liquor
935 37th Ave. S, Moorhead
Sonny Knight & The Lakers are a classic rhythm and blues group that perfectly capture the vibe and rebellious talent of an era long gone since their first live album release. This soul powergroup has quickly gained ground in their hometown of Minneapolis, from being named one of “The Best New Minnesota Musicians of 2014” via the City Pages, to topping the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s list of the best live act of 2014 due to their “high-energy, funk-blasting” shows. Show is for ages 21 and older. jadepresents.com The Sanctuary
670 4th Ave. N, Fargo
OLD FASHIONED JULY 4TH CELEBRATION July 4th all day
Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned family BBQ picnic, train rides and entertainment from costumed historical figures at the historic Bonanzaville community. bonanzaville.org Bonanzaville
1351 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
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MUSIC JUNE 6TH - 9TH
MONDAY, JUNE 6TH Matthew Azrieli, Anomic, Rayne Michael, Sam Haven Chuckle - Garage Bar Sundae & Mr. Goessl - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 7TH The Body - The Aquarium Bluegrass Jam (Open participation, hosted by Friends & Neighbors Band) - Junkyard Brewing Company Luke Hranika Patio Party - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH Jaill - The Aquarium Shaun Mitzel - Bar Nine Issac Schwartz - Junkyard Brewing Company Singer/Songwriter Open Mic - The Radisson (Level Two) THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH The Front Fenders - The HoDo Matt Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Mobina Galore, Crab Legs, Uncle Dad, Low Speed Chase - The New Direction Old Time Jam - The Red Raven Boomtown - Shotgun Sally's The Roosters - The Windbreak
JUNE 10TH - 11TH
FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH Max Jonk Septet/T.M.G Organ Trio Dempsey's The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Gina Powers Band - Junkyard Brewing Company Dead Horse Trauma - Rick's Bar Sonic Intention - Sidestreet Wicked Drive - Speck's Bar Boomtown - Shotgun Sally's Groovetones - VFW: Downtown The Roosters - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH Ska Skank Redemption - The Aquarium Dance Party/DJ Night - Dempsey's Smoking Gun - Holiday Inn On The Lake Pat Lenertz - Junkyard Brewing Company 3 Legged Monster - Rick's Bar Wicked Drive - Speck's Bar Steele River Band - Shotgun Sally's Groovetones - VFW: Downtown Levi Pelzer - The Windbreak
STAY ON THE SCENE WITH OUR GUIDE TO FARGOMOORHEAD’S LOCAL MUSIC.
JUNE 12TH - 16TH
SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH Twin Peaks - The Aquarium The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Beer & Hymns with Bruce and Tiki-D Junkyard Brewing Company Bankshot, The Contraceptives, Free Truman, No Thumbs Up, Low Speed Chase - The New Direction Lars and Joe Pony Show - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 13TH Zach Thomas - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH Anthony Chaput - Junkyard Brewing Company Mick Klein Patio Party - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Singer/Songwriter Open Mic - The Radisson (Level Two) THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH Mike Holtz - Holiday Inn On The Lake The Willie Waldman Project - The HoDo Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company 8th Hour - Shotgun Sally's October Road - The Windbreak
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JUNE 17TH - 18TH FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH Lil Wyte - The Aquarium O'fosho - Dempsey's The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake '80s Night (Music videos, dress-up and cheesy movie trailers) - Junkyard Brewing Company Tiger Blue, Wild Amphora, Free Truman, Sagesage - The New Direction Broke-N-Thirsty - Rick's Bar Ric Todd & davis? - Sidestreet Rabbit on the Run - Speck's Bar Ultrasound - Shotgun Sally's Dakota Dirt - VFW: Downtown Skyline - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH Angel Olsen - The Aquarium Dance Party/DJ Night - Dempsey's Ultrasound - Holiday Inn On The Lake Real Truth and Friends (Local Hip-Hop artists) - Junkyard Brewing Company Broke-N-Thirsty - Rick's Bar Rabbit on the Run - Speck's Bar Downtown Sound - Shotgun Sally's Dakota Dirt - VFW: Downtown Ben Johnson & The Road Beers - The Windbreak
JUNE 19TH - 23RD SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH Vanity Plate - The Aquarium The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Beer & Hymns with Good Shepherd Band - Junkyard Brewing Company Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 20TH Jan Severson - Junkyard Brewing Company Fractured, Dismal Dream, Swing Low + More TBA - The New Direction TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST Pop Evil, Stitched Up Heart, Screaming For Silence - Garage Bar Dan Christianson - Junkyard Brewing Company Soul Glo, PSO, Get a Grip, Bergerson, Spirit of Youth - The New Direction
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Johnny Vegas Show - Shotgun Sally's Michael Shynes Patio Party (Shotgun Sally's Golf Tournament) - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND Built to Spill - The Aquarium Lars and Joe Pony Show - Bar Nine The Cropdusters - Junkyard Brewing Company Singer/Songwriter Open Mic - The Radisson (Level Two) THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD Koo Koo Kanga Roo - The Aquarium Tim Eggebraaten - Holiday Inn On The Lake Matt Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Celtic Jam - The Red Raven The Roosters - Shotgun Sally's Slamabama - Shotgun Sally's
JUNE 24TH - 25TH FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH Down Lo and Deploi - The Aquarium Black River Revue - Dempsey's The Rheault Brothers, The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Matthew Griswold - Junkyard Brewing Company The Commonwealth of American Natives, Crab Legs, No Thumbs Up, Low Speed Chase, Out of Focus - The New Direction Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar The Roosters - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Tripwire - The Windbreak SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH The Vistas - Dempsey's The Rheault Brothers, The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Brady Perl - Junkyard Brewing Company Tucker Hill Citizen's Brigade Sidestreet Smoking Gun - Speck's Bar Uptown Live - Shotgun Sally's Road Trip Radio - VFW: Downtown Highway 55 - The Windbreak
JUNE 26TH - 30TH SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH Brooks West/Leo Rondeau - The HoDo The Original Castaways (on the patio) - Holiday Inn On The Lake Beer & Hymns with Steve and Lanee Stine - Junkyard Brewing Company Unturned, Vote For Aaron, North Manor + More TBA - The New Direction Butter's Toast & Jam Band - The Windbreak MONDAY, JUNE 27TH Tail Light Rebellion (Irish Folk Rock from Boston) - Junkyard Brewing Company TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH Tom Peckskamp - Junkyard Brewing Company Zach and Terry Patio Party - Shotgun Sally's WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29TH The Cropdusters - Bar Nine Megan Johnson - Junkyard Brewing Company Conveyer, Prophets, High Hopes + More TBA - The New Direction Singer/Songwriter Open Mic - The Radisson (Level Two) THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH Big Business and Off With Their Heads - The Aquarium Reina del Cid - The HoDo Mike Holtz - Holiday Inn On The Lake Warren Christensen - Junkyard Brewing Company Slamabama - Shotgun Sally's Rhyme or Reason - The Windbreak
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LOCALMUSIC VENUES
NEED TO FIND THE HOTSPOT? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS HELPFUL GUIDE. THE AQUARIUM
226 Broadway N, Fargo (Above Dempsey's)
BAR NINE
1405 Prairie Pkwy #301, West Fargo
DEMPSEY’S
226 Broadway N, Fargo
GARAGE BAR
3108 9th St. S, Moorhead
THE HODO LOUNGE 101 Broadway N, Fargo
HOLIDAY BEACH BAR & GRILL (Holiday Inn On The Lake)
SHOTGUN SALLY’S
JUNKYARD BREWING COMPANY
404 4th Ave. N, Fargo
1155 Hwy. 10 E, Detroit Lakes, Minn. 1416 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
THE NEW DIRECTION 14 Roberts St. N, Fargo
RADISSON (Level Two) 201 5th St. N, Fargo
THE RED RAVEN
1515 42nd St. S, Fargo
SIDESTREET
SPECK’S BAR
2611 Main Ave., Fargo
VFW: DOWNTOWN
202 Broadway N, Fargo
THE WINDBREAK
3150 39th St. S, Fargo
916 Main Ave., Fargo
RICK’S BAR
2721 Main Ave., Fargo
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Acapulco 1150 36th St. S, Fargo
Domestic bottles $1.99, Malibu $2.25, Select Whiskey drinks $2, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm
Import bottles $2.25, Bombay Sapphire and Hendrick’s Gin $2, Select Rum $1.99, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm
Select wine by the glass $2.50, Absolut Vodka $2.50, Homemade Sangria $4, $.99 tap beers 2-6 pm
Happy hour 11 am-2pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, Domestic beer $1.99, select Tequilas $4.50
Happy hour 11 am-2 pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, Import beer $2.25, select Tequilas $4.50
Happy hour 11 a -2 pm and 6-9 pm, Margaritas $5, $1 off specialty drinks, select tequilas $4.50
All day $1.50 off cocktails and beers, Bloody Mary Special $2.50
Alibi Lounge & Casino 1340 21st Ave. S, Fargo
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
2 for 1 every day Noon - 7 pm
Applebees 4 area locations
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $6.99 domestic pitchers
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $2 wells
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm- close and ½ Price Bottles of Wine, $3 Bud Light Ritas
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $2 Long Island Teas
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $5 Mucho Drinks
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close and $5 Sangrias
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9pm-close and $6.99 domestic pitchers
Bison Turf 1211 University Dr. N, Fargo
Happy Hour drink specials All Day
Mini Mug Night
Mug Night
$3.75 Stoli’s $5.75 domestic pitchers
$2.75 Windsors, Morgans, Bacardis, Smirnoffs, Jim Beams and domestic bottles
$3.50 Bloody Mary/ Caesars 11 am - 4 pm, Mug Night, $3.50 Jack Daniels and $3.75 premium pints
$3 wells and $3.75 32oz domestic draws
$2 Pounders 3-6 pm
$2 Pounders 3-6 pm
$2 Pounders 3-6 pm
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 10 pm to midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 pm, 10 pm -midnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 pm to close
College ID Night: $7 cover with free taps and wells 9 pm-midnight
Ink & Drink Night: $4 pitchers from 9 pm-close
3 for 1s 9 pm-midnight
3 for 1 drinks 9 pm-midnight
2 for 1 appetizers until midnight
Blackbird Woodfire 206 Broadway N, Fargo The Boiler Room 210 Broadway N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-6 pm, 10 pmmidnight, Service Industry Night: 50% off all drinks 8 pm to close
Bomb Shelter 2 for 1 appetizers 325 10th St. N, Texas Hold ‘Em Fargo tourney 7:30 pm Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Dr., Fargo
Birthday Buckets
Mug Night
$.50 taps $1 Morgans $1 Teas 8 pm-Midnight
2 for 1 domestic bottles, Jack and Jack Honey 8 pm-Midnight
$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8-11 pm
$2 tall taps $2 Morgans $2 bomb shots 8-11 pm
The Bowler 2630 University Dr. S, Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal, Happy Hour: $1 off all drinks
$3 Captain Morgan/ Barcardi/ Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan/Barcardi/ Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniels & Crown Royal
Buffalo Wild Wings 3 area locations
Happy Hour All Day
2 for 1 wells 9 pm - midnight, Happy hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight
Happy Hour from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight
$3 Long Island Iced Teas all day, Happy hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight
$4 margaritas on the rocks, $4 Mexican pints and $4 Mexican bottled beer all day
$4 Bloody Marys and Caesars form 11 am-5 pm
$3 you-call-its from 9 pm-midnight
Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S. Ste. 161, Fargo
$3.50 tall domestic taps 6 pm-close
$2.75 domestic bottles 8 pm-midnight
$3.50 UVs and Bacardis 8 pm-midnight
$3.25 Morgans $3.75 Crowns 8 pm-midnight
$3.75 Stolis and Jack Daniels 8 pm-midnight
$3.50 Smirnoffs and Windsors 8 pm-midnight
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Chili’s Grill and Bar 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3-6 pm
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3-6 pm
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3-6 pm
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3-6 pm
$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer 3-6 pm
Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 University Dr. N, Fargo
Big Mug Mondays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills
$2.50 You Call It, “Top Shelf Excluded”
Big Mug Wednesdays: $5.95 New Mug & $3.95 Refills, $2.95 Morgans
$1 Taps, $2.95 Icehole and Fireball
Domestic beer & a shot For $7, Old School Teas & Stumplifters $2.95
$2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars 8 am – Noon, $3.25 Jack Daniel’s, $2.95 PBR Tall Boy’s
Sunday Funday, $1 Off Drinks In Your Chub’s Sweatshirt
Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm and $3 premium wells
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm
$2.75 Old Style, $3 well drinks, $4 Jameson, $4.50 import or specialty taps from 4 pm-7 pm
Happy Hour drink specials 4 pm-close
D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo
$2.75 domestic bottles $3 Bacardis
$2.75 domestic bottles $1 off martinis
$3.50 Stolis $3.50 domestic taps
$3.50 Crown Royals $3.50 taps
$3.75 teas $3 Windsors
$3 Smirnoffs $3 Morgans
Half off all bottles of wine 4-11 pm, $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass for Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$2 off Beer flights 3-9 pm, $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass for Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$2 off Crafted cocktails 3-9 pm, $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass for Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$3 off wine flights 3-9 pm, $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass for Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass for Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers 12-5 pm
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers 12-5 pm
$3.50 Crown Royals
$2.95 Bacardis
$2.75 Windsors
$2.95 Morgans, $3.95 Jack Daniels
$3.50 Stoli, $3.25 Jim Beams
$3.50 import and craft bottles, $3.95 Jagermeisters
$2.75 vodkas and Windsors
$4 pints from 4-6 pm
$4 pints from 4-6 pm
$4 pints from 4-6 pm
$4 pints from 4-6 pm
Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-7 pm $4.25 Margarita’s, Long Island Ice Tea’s & $15 buckets of beer
Happy Hour 4-7 pm $2.25 taps
Happy Hour 4-7 pm, $2.75 select whiskeys, import bottles and micro domestic beers
Happy Hour All Day
Happy hour 4-7 pm, $3.25 Stolis, $3.25 Goldschlager and Icehole and $2 wells and bottles from 8-10 pm
$3.50 Bloody Mary 2-6 pm, $3.25 Bacardis, Morgans, Malibus, All Day, $3.25 Chuck Norris shots & $2 wells and domestic bottles from 8-10 pm
Any special throughout the week is honored all day long
Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and half price wine glasses and bottles
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight: $1 off spirits, wine and beer and $1 off bottles and cans of beer
$4 Grey Goose and Crown Royal drinks, $5 off any Frank's apparel
$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11 am-4 pm
$5 build-yourown Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar 11 am-4 pm, All day Happy Hour, half price tap beer all day
Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
Mulligan Monday – Twofers on all taps
Twosday $2 domestic bottles
Apple Winesday - ½ Priced appetizers & wine
Thirstday $2 Green Cup Fills
$5 domestic pitchers
$2 Green Cup Fills
$1 PBR Pounders & $2 Green Cup Fills (22oz of beer in a Green Golf Addiction Cup)
$5 cocktails and bottomless mimosas from noon-5 pm and 9 pm-close
$5 cocktails and bottomless mimosas from noon-5 pm and 9 pm-close
$5 Bloody Mary bar 9 am-4 pm, $3 Bud Light Pounders during the game, $3 screwdrivers, $3 PBR pounders, $3 mimosas and $3 Snortie Brew Pints all day
$5 Bloody Mary bar 11 am-4 pm, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $3 mimosas, $3 screwdrivers, $3.50 craft pounders and $3 domestic pounders all day
Doolittles Woodfire Grill 2112 25th St. S, Fargo
Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo Fargo Brewing Company 610 University Dr. N, Fargo
Granite City $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails $5 cocktails 1636 42nd St. S, from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close 9 pm-close Fargo $1 off wine, beer and drinks, $3 mimosas, Herd and Horns $3 PBR pounders 1414 12th Ave. N, and $3.50 Snortie Brew Pints all Fargo day, Monday night Football specials
Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $2.50 domestic pints, $3 craft/import pints, $2.50 Snortie Brew Pints and $3 mimosas all day
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Happy Hour Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, 9 pm-close, Thursday night $3 mimosas, Football specials, $3 mimosas, $3 PBR pounders $3 PBR pounders and $2.50 and $2.50 Snortie Brew Snortie Brew pints all day pints all day
Happy hour 3-6 pm, $2.50 Snortie Brew Pints, $3 PBR pounders and $3 mimosas all day
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$3 tall domestic drafts, wine and margaritas 5 for $10 buckets of beer All Day
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Labby’s Grill & Bar 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo
$2.95 Morgans, $3.95 margaritas, $12.50 buckets of beer
32oz Mug Night - All tap beer and select liquor
$3.50 jumbo Long Island Teas, $5.25 top shelf Long Island Teas
Poor boy pounder night
$1 off all bottled beer and drinks 9 pm-close
$3.95 Mimosas, Screwdrivers, and Bloody Marys from 9 am - 3 pm
$2.95 pounders
Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo
$2.25 short domestic beers
Half off Margaritas and $2.50 Coronas
$3 tall domestic taps 3 pm-close
½ price bottles of wine $2 PBR bottles 3 pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6 pm
9 am-2 pm $2.50 Mimosas and Bloody Marys
Happy Hour all day – $1.25 off all drinks & $2.50 mimosas 12-4 pm
Luna Fargo 1545 University Dr. S, Fargo
1/2 price tap beers, wine by the glass and cheese plates from 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm Service industry night: 1st glass of wine or tap beer on the house
Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo
The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo
1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap 1/2 price tap beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by beers, wine by the glass and the glass and the glass and the glass and the glass and cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates cheese plates from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and from 5-6 pm and 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm 9-10 pm Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine
Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine
Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine
Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine
Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $1 glass of wine
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Happy Hour 10 pm-close with 2-for-1 drinks
Happy Hour 10 pm-close with 2-for-1 drinks
$3 UV Vodka
$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars with UV Vodka until 4 pm
Pay The Day Taps 8-10 pm College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm
$3.50 pitchers 8-10 pm, College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
NoBull Country Club 609 NP Ave, Fargo * This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
O’Kelly’s 3800 Main Ave., Fargo
$3 Long Island Iced Teas and 23oz. domestic taps
Rum Monday: $3 Malibu and Captain Morgan
Whiskey Wednesday: $3 Bison Ridge and Windsor
Barcardi Party: $3 Barcardi White, Limón or Black Razz
Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo
OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo
$2.95 Bloody Marys/ mimosas/SkipN-Go Naked 11 am-2 pm
Wine Club Night from 4-10 pm
$5.95 Pitchers ($8.95 Craft and Import) all day & 2-for-1 drinks from 3-6 pm
Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks
Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks, College Night: $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm
$2.95 Bloody Marys/mimosas & select drinks 11 am-2 pm, College Night $2.75 select drinks 9-11 pm
$3 Captain Morgan, Tootsie Pops and Dr. McGillicuddy; $4 domestic jars
$4 Water Moccasins, $7 craft jars, $8 well jars
$3.50 Fireball and Kinky, $4 Crown Royal and $5 domestic jars from 4-10 pm
4-10 pm $4 Jack Daniels, Chuck Norris and Long Island Teas; $5 domestic jars
Ticket Tuesday $3.50 Mugs 6-10 pm Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks
Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1 drinks
$2.50 domestic bottles and wells, $4 domestic jars and WuTangs
Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill 1 555 44th St. S, Fargo
Half price draft beer 3pm-close, $1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
Half price bottles of wine 3pm-close, $1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
$2 off wine and liquor flights 3pm-close, $1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
$2 off culinary cocktails 3pmclose, $1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
$1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
$1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
Pounds 6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Mondays Suck Burger Day: Burger, fries and beer for $10 Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-close with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pm-close with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9 pmclose with $2 off appetizers, $1 off taps and well drinks.
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Happy Hour all day
$1 off cocktails, beer and wine for Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9pm-close
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SUNDAY
Late Night Happy Hour from 10 pm-close
$4 craft beer pints starting at 9 pm
Bloody Mary Bar from 11 am-4 pm, $5 well vodka, $6 premium vodka,$3 you-call-its for service industry all day
Mug Club Night $3.75 Jack Daniels/teas
$3.25 UV vodkas
$3.25 import and specialty bottles $3.25 Ice Hole shots
$3.35 tall domestic taps All Day $2.75 well drinks 4:30 pm-close
$2.50 Morgans & Windsors All Day
$2.50 teas $7.50 domestic pitchers
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm (2 for 1 drinks)
$2.50 Homemade Bloody Marys w/ beer chaser 10 am-4 pm
$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight
$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight and ½ price bottles of wine
$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight and $1 wells, $2 domestic bottles and $3 domestic beers/premium wells
Ladies Night: $5 all you can drink from 9 pm-midnight
$7 bottomless mimosas/bloody marys/domestic taps from 10 am-2 pm
$3 Bloody Marys and $7 bottomless mimosas from noon-6 pm
Sickie's Garage 3431 Fiechtner Dr. S, Fargo
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Big 98.7 Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm with $.98 domestic taps, Q105 $1.05 drink tickets 7 - 9 pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Rock 701 $1.07 drink tickets 5 - 7 pm, $2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
$2 Sailer Jerry and Absolut, $3 Jack Daniels and Redbull shots, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Happy Hour 3-6 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9-11 pm with $2.50 domestic taps and wells
Sidestreet Grille & Pub 301 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
$3.75 Jamesons, $.75 off craft bottles
College night with ID All Day Happy Hour
$3 Windsors $2.50 domestic pints $3 Leinenkugels and Nordeast pints
$3 rums $.75 off domestic bottles and micro craft pints, $5 perfect storms
$3.50 Stolis, $3.75 Summit pints
$3.75 Jack Daniels, Jack Honeys and Jim Beams $3.75 New Belgium bottles
$2 off all pitchers $3 rail vodkas $1 off you-call-its Service Industry Night
Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo
$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerrys
$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 Morgans
$3.75 Bloody Marys and Caesars, All Day well specials $2.75
$2.80 All wells, $5.25 Busch Light pitchers
$2.95 pounders
$3 Bacardis and Jim Beams
$2.95 Morgans $3.95 Jack Daniels
$2.95 whiskeys and Barefoot wines
$3.25 import and craft beers, $3.25 Smirnoffs
$3.25 UV drinks
$2.75 wells, $3.35 20oz taps
$4 Stoli all day, $1 selected drafts until keg is done, $3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm
$3 jumbo domestic beers and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm
$3 jumbo domestic beers until 4 pm
$3 jumbo domestic beers all day
Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
$2 off martinis $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off top shelf liquor & $1 off beer Wells & wine by the glass
$2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off beer and wells
$2.50 16oz taps $2 domestic $3 premium $5 long island teas
Free pint of Rhombus Beer with a Rhombus Growler fill from 6 pm-close
Half off glasses and bottles of wine starting at 6 pm
$4 pints of Rhombus beer starting at 9 pm
$3.05 Morgans $3.45 tall domestic taps 4:30 pm-close
$3.75 Crown Royals $3.95 Crown Blacks
$2.95 Bacardis/ domestic bottles 4:30 pm-close
$2 12oz domestic draws All Day
$2.50 domestic bottles All Day
$1 off drinks from 3-6 pm and 9 pm-midnight
Rhombus Guys Pizza 606 Main Ave, Fargo Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave, Fargo Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo
Shotgun Sally’s Rock and Roll Saloon 1515 42nd St. S, Fargo
Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave, Fargo
$2.50 Captain Morgan and 2-for-1 cocktails $3 Crown Royal Spirits Lounge $3.50 Malibu all all day, $3 jumbo and $4 Jameson day, $3 jumbo day, $3 jumbo domestic beers all 3803 13th Ave. S, domestic beers Fargo domestic beers and $1 well pours and $1 well pours and $1 well pours from 4-7 pm from 4-7 pm from 4-7 pm Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo
$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls
Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo
$3.50 Crown Royal, $3 UV Vodka Flavors, Football Night: $3.50 Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles 6 - 10 pm
FRIDAY
$2.50 Stolis & $3.50 Stolis with energy drink
College Night: ½ price domestic pitchers
$2.95 Jack Daniels, 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
$3 domestic bottles, $3 Captain Morgan
$8 domestic pitchers, $2.50 Schnapps, $2.75 well drinks
$3.50 import bottles and gator teas, $2.50 Schnapps, Football Night: $3.50 Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles 6 - 10 pm
$3 Bacardi, $2.75 Windsor, $3 Chuck Norris shots and Jag Bombs
$3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whisky, $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman
$3.99 Bloody Marys, $1 off whisky, $3.25 domestic pints and bottles, $3.25 Wonder Woman
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$3 Captain Morgan
$6 domestic pitchers
$3 Windsor
$3 domestic pounders and bottles
$3 teas
Happy Hour 11 am-5 pm
Happy Hour All Day
$2 off jumbo 32 oz. Margaritas
$2 PBR Pounders, $1 off Almond-Ritas
$1 off Padre’s Root Beer Float
$2 off all tequila shots
$1 off Cadillac Margaritas, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close
$1 off Lavender Lemonades, $1 off Sangria, $2 Margaritas 9 pm - close
The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
$1 off drinks from 4-7 pm and 9-11 pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
$1 off drinks from 4-7 pm and 9-11 pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
$1 off drinks from 4-7 pm and 9-11 pm, 32oz. Captain Morgan pitchers for $10 all day
Ladies Night: Ladies drink free from 9 pm midnight, Guys $2.50 from 9-11 pm, $2 select bomb shots 9-11 pm
$2 drinks 4-7 pm and 9-11pm, $2 select bombs shots 9-11pm
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 Daniels
$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
Bar Nine $3 tall domestics, $3 Stolis and 1405 Prairie $3 Jack Daniels Pkwy, West Fargo 8 pm
$2 domestic pints and wells 8 pm
Mug night 8 pm $5 mugs
$2.50 domestic bottles, $3 well specials 8 pm
$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis 8 pm
$3 teas and bomb shots 8 pm
$6 domestic pitchers and $2.50 Icehole All Day
Blarney Stone 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $1 off drafts, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines
VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close
$2 off popsicle drinks, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close
VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer, Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close
Happy Hour 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, $1 off drafts, $1 off bar pours, $1 off house wines
Free trip through the Bloody Mary bar or free mimosa with purchase of breakfast entrée, Happy Hour 9 pm-close
Happy Hour all day, VIP Day: Mug club members get an extra $1 off discounted beer
Hooligans 3330 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
$2.50 domestic bottles All Day
$3 domestic talls All Day
$3.50 well margaritas, $3 Corona and Dos Equis
$2.50 Morgans and Bacardis All Day
$3 well drinks 7 pm - close
$3 bomb shots 8 pm - midnight
$3 Captain Morgan, domestic bottles, Bloody Marys and Caesars all day
Happy Hour 4-8 pm, $3 Jack Daniels, $5 domestic jars and Martinis
$3 Crown Royal and domestic bottles, Happy Hour 4-8 pm with $3 domestic bottles and wells, $5 domestic jars, $2 off martinis, $3 Ice Hole and $5 off bottles of wine
Happy Hour 4-8 pm, $2.50 Captain Morgan, $4 Parrot Punch, $7 craft jars; $3 Ice Hole
Happy Hour 4-8 pm; $4 Fireball, Jameson and Water Moccasins; $6 domestic jars; $3 Ice Hole
Happy Hour 4-8 pm; $3 Tito's Vodka and Bacardi, $4 craft bottles and WuTangs; $3 Ice Hole
Happy Hour 4-8pm; $2 SKYY Vodka, Windsor, Captain Morgan, Bacardi
$3.50 Morgan and Bacardi
$3.50 Jack Daniels, Jim Beam and Jameson, $4.50 Crown Royal
$3.50 UV, Wave and Titos
$3.50 Windsor, $3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite
$3.00 Solo Cups: Bud Light Coors Light Miller Lite
Happy Hour All Day Service Industry Night: $3.50 youcall-its
$3 Jag and Jack Daniels, $7.50 Miller Lite Pitchers
$3 Windsor, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels and $14 bucket of domestic beers
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi and domestic bottles
$3.50 bomb shots and Tito’s Vodka
Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day, $3 Fireball and Tuaca
$7.50 Coors Light pitchers, $3.50 Crown Royal, Bloody Mary and Caesar specials all day
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 pm
Speedway Steakhouse 680 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Happy Hour 4-7 pm with $3 25oz. domestic beers; $2 16oz. domestic beers, rail drinks and domestic bottles
Spicy Pie 745 31st Ave. E. Ste. 110, West Fargo
$1 off 20oz taps or $.75 off 16oz taps
$3 you-call-its
$6 domestic and $7 import pitchers
$2 whiskey drinks
$2 rum drinks
$2 vodka drinks
$3 Bloody Mary’s and/or Caesars
Mug night
$3 off all pitchers 7 pm-close
Tall beers for the price of short 7 pm-close
½ price bottles of wine, $5 classic and $8 top-shelf martinis 7 pm-close
$3.50 Jameson and $1 off bottled beer 8 pm-close
$3.50 Bloody Marys, Caesars and Mimosas, $5 teas and $6 Patron margaritas 8 pm-close
Happy Hour All Day
VFW: Downtown 202 Broadway N, Fargo Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo
$1 off drinks 4-7 pm, 2-for-1's from 9 pm to midnight
WEST FARGO
Pickled Parrot West 1410 9th St. E, West Fargo
Pub West 3140 Bluestem Dr, West Fargo
$3.50 tall domestic beer, $4.50 tall craft beer
Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo Silver Dollar Flying Pig 221 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
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Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal, $3.50 Washington Apples from 7-11 pm
$3 32oz domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots from 7-11 pm
Hump Day Happy Hour 3-7 pm, Windsor $3, Wu Tang Shots $3 from 7-11 pm
Rum Night $3 Cristal & Limon, Domestic Pitchers $6 from 7-11 pm
Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8 pm from 7-11 pm
Sex with Strangers $3, 10 am-1 pm $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars from 7-11 pm
$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: well drinks & domestic beer $2 from 7-11 pm
VFW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
$2.50 regular domestic beers and Windsor
12 inch pizza and a pitcher of beer for $11
$3 Barcardi, Morgan, Mike’s Hard Lemonade or Wine Coolers
$3.50 25oz tap beers, $3 25oz amber tap beers and import/ premium bottles
Work Zone 701 Main Ave. E, West Fargo
$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 Morgan, Malibu and Jag
$3 Jack and Jims
$3 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3 craft and imports
$5.50 domestic pitchers, $3.50 Buccas, $3 Bloody Marys and Caesars
Dave’s Southside Tap 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3.50 tall domestic taps from 7 pm-close
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $2.50 domestic bottles and wells 7 pm-close
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3 Captain Morgan and Fireball from 8 pm-close
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $6.50 domestic pitches from 8 pm-close
Happy Hour from 3 - 6 pm, $3.50 Stolis and Bacardis from 8 pm-close
$3.50 Long Island Teas and Crown Royals 8 pm- close
$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day
JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave, Moorhead
Happy Hour 5-6:30 pm, $4 domestic mug fills 8 pm midnight, $2.50 Captain Morgan 8 pm-close
Happy Hour 5-6:30 pm, $4 domestic mug fills, $3 Smirnoff
Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 pm, $3.50 import pints 8 pm midnight, $4 bomb shots 8 pm-close
Happy Hour 5 - 6:30 pm, $3.50 Fireball 5 pm - midnight, $2.50 domestic bottles and Captain Morgan 8-10 pm
$5.25 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $5 endless Mimosas 11 am- 4 pm, $4 Busch Light mug fills with student ID 8 pm - midnight, $8 domestic pitchers
$2.50 domestic bottles and wells 11 am-close
$2.50 pounders, $2.50 youcall-its 8 pm - midnight
$2.75 wells, $4 domestic mugs, $3 Busch Light and Old Style mugs, $2.50 panty shots
$2.75 pounders, $3 Ice Hole 8pm - midnight
Bloody Marys and Caesars starting at $5.25, $6.50 domestic pitchers 11 am - 4 pm, $4 domestic pitchers 4 pm midnight
Happy Hour all day, $.50 off all drinks, $4 Bloody Marys and Caesars, 2 for $5 Miller Lite Pounders
MOORHEAD
$2.50 Captain Morgan, Mick’s Office $3 import taps, 10 8th St. $4 domestic mug fills, $4 bomb S, Moorhead shots 8 pm midnight
$3 domestic pints, $3.50 select import pints 8 pm - midnight
Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4- 6 Happy Hour 4-6 Happy Hour 4-6 pm and 9- 11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: pm and 9- 11 pm: pm and 9-11 pm: $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off $3 tap beer, $2 off select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 select cocktails, $5 woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas woodfire pizzas
Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave, Moorhead
O’Leary’s Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
Happy Hour 5- 6:30 pm, $2 domestic bottles and wells 5 pm - midnight
Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm and $5 domestic mugs, $6 import mugs (8 pm - midnight)
Happy Hour from 1-7 pm and $4 scratch teas
Happy Hour from 1 pm-midnight
Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $5 all you can drink for ladies from 9 pm - midnight, $3 pounders (all day) $2 Morgans and $3 bomb shots (9 pm-midnight) $2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bells specials from 4-6 pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, drink specials 4-6 pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9 pm-2 am
Grand beers $2.75 (all day)
$5 pitchers All Day
Bloody Mary special
Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $3 perfect pint of Guinness and Irish car bombs (9 pm-12 am)
Happy Hour from 1 - 7 pm, $10 all you can drink (11 am-2 pm) Mimosas, Bloodys and domestic taps
Happy Hour from 1-7 pm and $5 domestic pitchers
Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
2 for 1 drink specials from 4 - 6 pm and $2 domestic bottles from 7 pm-midnight
2 for 1 drinks from 4-6 pm
$5.25 pitches of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster, drink specials from 4-6 pm
Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead
$2.75 Morgans
2-for-1's 8-11 pm
$2.75 whiskeys
Ladies night 8 - 10 pm $5 pitchers
Late night Happy Hour 9 pm-midnight
$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers
$4 Crown Royal all day; Happy Hour 3-6 pm with 2-for-1s on house wine, domestic short taps and rails plus half-priced appetizers
REGIONAL Holiday Beach Bar & Grill (Holiday Inn On The Lake) 1155 Hwy. 10 E, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
2-for-1s all day, $4 Crown Royal
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ROURKE MUSEUM
We remember college and the penny pinching. We present to you our guide of college discounts so you can save a pretty penny on your next night out.
f o o d & D R I N K Arby’s 10 percent off your meal with ID. 1117 38th St. NW, Fargo 1415 42nd St, Fargo 3185 25th St. S, Fargo 3108 Highway 10 E, Moorhead Babb’s Coffee House 15 percent off with ID. 604 Main Ave, Fargo Bomb Shelter $7 all you can drink taps and wells from 9 p.m. – midnight on Tuesdays with college ID. 325 10th St. N, Fargo Buffalo Wild Wings 10 percent off your meal with ID. Sundays are half-off your meal with ID. 1515 19th Ave. N, Fargo 1501 42nd St. SW, Fargo 2201 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
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Cherry Berry 20 percent off on Thursdays with ID. 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo 4265 45th St. S, Fargo Extreme Pita Free combo with purchase of pita. 5050 13th Ave. S. #6, Fargo 4265 45th St. S. #113, Fargo HERD AND HERNS College specials with vaild student ID, all day, every day. $3 chips and salsa, $5 hamburger and fries or soup and salad, $6 Mama's mac, $7 pulled pork and fries, $1 fountain soda, $2 pint of Snorties, $3 domestic pints, $4 tall Snorties, $5 Thunderstruck pint or cocktail 1414 12th Ave. N, Fargo King House 10 percent off your meal with ID. 122 Broadway N, Fargo Pancheros Mexican Grill Free beverage with ID and purchase of entree. 4761 13th Ave. S, Fargo 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead
FARGO AIR MUSEUM
o t h e r Courtney’s Comedy Club 1/2 off a ticket with ID. courtneyscomedyclub.com 600 30 Ave. S, Moorhead Doyle’s Cab 1/2 price cab rides with ID. 701-235-5535 ecce art + yoga $8 student drop-in rate for yoga classes. ecce216.com 216 Broadway N, Fargo FMCT $8 tickets on Thursdays. fmct.org 701-235-1901 FM Derby Girls $10 with ID fmderbygirls.com Fargo Civic Center: 207 4th St. N, Fargo Fargo Air Museum $7 student tickets. fargoairmuseum.org 1609 19th Ave. N, Fargo
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Fargo Force Advance ticket for $9.95 or $12.95 the day of the show. fargoforce.com Scheels Arena: 5225 31st Ave. S, Fargo Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County $7 discounted tickets. hcscconline.org Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Register at joann.com/student-program. html to get 10 percent off purchases. joann.com 4340 13th Ave. S. #101, Fargo The Limited 15 percent off in-store purchases with ID, can’t be combined with any other in-store promotion. thelimited.com 3902 13th Ave. S, Fargo (West Acres Mall) Marcus Theaters $5 movie tickets + a free small popcorn on Thursday nights with ID. marcustheatres.com 4101 17th Ave. SW, Fargo 3931 9th Ave. S, Fargo
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MATBUS MATBUS Unlimited free rides to students from NDSU, MSUM, Concordia and M State with ID. matbus.com
Spirit Room Student discount for classes offered at the Spirit Room. spiritroom.net 111 Broadway N, Fargo
Plains Art Museum Free admission with ID. plainsart.org 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Sunset Lanes Bowling from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. on Thursdays for $6.45. bowlingsunset.com 620 U.S. 75, Moorhead
Rourke Museum Free student admission for free. therourke.org 521 Main Ave, Moorhead Sam’s Club College students get a discount on membership and savings on school supplies. samsclub.com 4831 13th Ave. S, Fargo 2800 27th Ave. S, Moorhead
Theatre B Student tickets for $5 on Thursdays and $10 all other days. theatreb.org 716 Main Ave, Fargo YMCA Student/youth rate of $30 per month if you’re 8-24 years of age. ymcacassclay.org 4243 19th Ave. S, Fargo 4225 38th St. SW, Fargo 400 1st Ave. S, Fargo 125
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FOOTWEAR To complete your summer outfits, you'll need to jazz up your shoe collection. Halberstadt's offers plenty of trendy footwear from Tommy Bahama that you won't be able to say "no" to. Left to right: Sandals - $68 Slip-on sneakers - $68 Casual loafers - $225 Halberstadt's on Broadway 102 Broadway N, Fargo halberstadtsmensclothiers.com
PIERO LITE JACKET This durable Mountain Hardwear jacket has enhanced stretch, wind-resistant layers and is great for the more unfortunate summer weather days. It's lightweight and has special pockets for all of your valuables. $100 Outermost Layer 518 Broadway N, Fargo outermostlayer.com
Maybe you need some help with your summer outfits or maybe you're looking for a great gift to give that special guy in your life (don't forget that Father's Day is this month.) Whatever your needs are, you'll be able to find plenty of items like these and many more around Downtown Fargo. By Erica Rapp | Photos by Paul Flessland
HAND REPAIR BALM This one is for all of the hard workers who get down and dirty. Duke Cannon Bloody Knuckles hand repair balm is great for those with tough hands that have seen more than their fair share of blisters and calluses, or for rough and dry skin overall. It's hardly scented and goes on light so you aren't stuck with a thick layer of sticky lotion on your hands. $15 Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/ FowlersHeritage
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CAN KOOZIES Local clothing and product line Lost in Fargo allows you to flaunt your love for the city, and plenty of their merchandise is sold at Halberstadt's. These Lost in Fargo can koozies are made of thick foam instead of clothy sponge, so you never have to worry about touching a cold and wet can again. $6 each Halberstadt's on Broadway 102 Broadway N, Fargo halberstadtsmensclothiers.com
BUTTON-UP SHIRT If you're ever invited to a yacht party, you'll want to sport this shirt. Since that's not common in these parts, you'll still have a great button-up to wear casually or dress up for a special occasion. Plus, you can't go wrong with a classy palm tree pattern. $99
STRAW HAT You can dress up any sort of casual outfit with this Goorin Bros. straw fedora. It's perfect for summer weather, and even if you really are trying to protect your noggin from the sun, at least you'll look good while doing so. $72
Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/ FowlersHeritage
Fowler's Heritage Company 210 Broadway N, Fargo facebook.com/ FowlersHeritage
DENIM You can never have too many pairs of jeans. The Citizens of Humanity denim line at Halberstadt's has plenty of washes and styles to choose from, including this classic straight cut pair. $194 Halberstadt's on Broadway 102 Broadway N, Fargo halberstadtsmensclothiers. com
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Prepping for
THE BIG INTERVIEW By Rick Berg | Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography
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he key to crushing any job interview is always preparation. As with anything, the more prepared you are, the more focused and confident you will be when the time comes. Don’t start preparing the night before either, make sure to give yourself a few days to get organized and do all of the proper research beforehand, without being in a rush. Prior to the interview make sure you do thorough research on the company. Employers want to know that you want to work for them. They don’t want to hire people just because they are desperate to get a job somewhere. Demonstrating that you have a good amount of knowledge about their company shows that you are organized and are interested in working for their company. During your preparation do some research on the internet about common interview
questions. Most employers ask many of the same questions, some will most likely be general questions followed by job role specific questions and behavioral related questions. Research questions from each of those categories and prepare an idea of how you would answer them. Additionally, check if the company you’re interviewing with has a profile on Glassdoor.com as they have interview questions listed that were actually asked by the company in prior interviews. Lastly, you need to dress the part. The best guide for interview attire is always to go on safe side and dress professionally. Employers won’t look poorly on you for overdressing but if you underdress it could cost you. Find out what the dress code is on the job and dress up from that. Good luck!
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Nailing your
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o you’ve finally found a position that excites you. The next important step is preparing for the dreaded interview. We have all felt it: that sweaty-palm, tight-chested feeling of anxious anticipation before a nervewracking meeting. There are a few key things, though, that can be done to ensure that your impression sets you above the rest of the crowd. Many recruiters today have adopted an interview format where probing questions are asked to draw out previous experiences and predict future behavioral pattens. This method of questioning is extremely effective as it engages the prospective employee and encourages in-depth answers. A behavioral interview essentially requires you to tell stories about yourself.
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Before the interview Think about it from the employer's perspective. Empathy, or the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, is an extremely versatile soft skill that can be applied to almost any field. If you approach an interview thinking about how you can make this decision as easy for your potential employer as possible, you will have a greater chance of getting the job. Think about it from their side. As a company, what assets would you look for in potential employees? Research, research, research. It’s crucial to discover as much as you can about the company you are hoping to work for. Find out their mission, company culture and values, as well as any specific qualifications for the position you’re applying for. This will help you determine which stories and past experiences are relevant and can narrow your narrative so that it is clearly applicable to the position. Have a chat with yourself. Once you have researched the company, spend a few days constantly asking yourself what you bring to the job. By asking this of yourself everyday, you will be able to build up a repertoire of experiences and values that are fresh on your mind. They will also be easily remembered during a lengthy interview.
During the Interview Be yourself. One of the major attributes any employer will want in an employee is honesty. Being natural and relaxed will show that you not only handle pressure well but that you are truthful in your portrayals when answering questions. Be goal-oriented and articulate in your future plans. Clear communication is an essential skill to many positions. Informing your potential employer of future goals demonstrates that you have put thought into the application and, from an employer’s perspective, will be a sound investment of time and training.
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the most important thing about failure is the ability to learn, grow and discover the positive in every ‘negative’ situation.
Teamwork & Questions Every workplace will have employees who come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it is a crucial skill to be able to successfully communicate to any demographic. You will want with choose an example that is recent, relevant to the job description and has a happy ending. Make sure you highlight your strengths and adaptability. How would you describe your people skills and ability to work within a team? How would you deal with different personality types? If an issue with a coworker comes up, what steps would you take to resolve it and why?
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“Hardest challenges and biggest failure” questions
These are definitely the most difficult questions to answer as you have to describe a situation that is less than ideal and showcase it in a way that shows you are an asset to the company. The most important thing to remember when being asked these questions is that everybody fails. In work, as well as your personal life, the most important thing about failure is the ability to learn, grow and discover the positive in every ‘negative’ situation. It’s extremely important that you prepare yourself ahead of time for these questions. You want to describe an experience that is insightful and demonstrates your talent for analytical thinking, as well as your ability to take responsibility for mistakes. This will show accountability to your potential employer. If you have made a mistake on the job, what are the steps you take to resolve it? What would you say are your biggest weaknesses? This position often times requires a heavy task load. How do you plan to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your position? What are some possible challenges you can for see yourself?
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Technology Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Network Architect
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?
This position will provide professional leadership in the management and design of the company’s networks. Candidate will have thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies.
info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Howmore to apply? spherion.com/fargo
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Digital RN/LPNStrategy Intern (Paid)
Spotlight Media Moorhead, MN How do I apply?
Full- and part-time positions available. Attend client appointments and meetings, training of staff, supervision of medical care and participation as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Howmore to apply? info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Email nhuber@mcrsi.com
Sales Sales Account Executive
Fargo, ND
How do Jobs I apply? Go Fargo is looking for an entrepreneurial Sales Account Executive to lead our sales program. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of successful outside sales experience. Huge earning and growth potential.
How to apply?
Email careers@gofargojobs.com
Digital Intern (Paid) Digital Strategy Media Sales - Senior Rep
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia
Registered Nurse
Fargo, ND
How do I apply?
Prairie St. John’s, a 110-bed psychiatric care facility located in Fargo, North Dakota, has been providing services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors to address mental health issues, chemical dependency or addiction and co-occurring disorders since 1997. How to apply?
Email PSJHR@uhsinc.com
Human Resources Assistant
Moorhead, MN
How do is I apply? Cars.com seeking a Digital Media Senior Sales Representative who will be responsible for developing and consulting clients within his/her market. This is a career position for a person who wants to contribute to the longterm success of a high-growth and progressive company.
MCRSI is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to work in our Moorhead office. Duties include: scheduling, assisting with time sheets, training new staff and other general human resource duties. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pay dependent on experience.
info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Howmore to apply? cars.com/careers/jobdetail/220737
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Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?
At Allergan, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn’t just welcomed, it’s encouraged. Candidates should possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in outside B2B sales with a proven track record of success. Howmore to apply? info atagn.taleo.net/careersection/agn_ext/jobdetail.flt?job=147313 SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM 136 | JUNE 2016 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Email nhuber@mcrsi.com
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Program Assistant
Spotlight Media Moorhead, MN How do I apply?
Full & part-time positions available. Assist clients with disabilities in a variety of areas based on need, including cooking, cleaning, supervision, transportation and redirection of behavior. Howmore to apply? info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Email bhalvorson@mcrsi.com
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Management
Finance
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Store Manager
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Accountant
Petro Serve USA is looking for qualified individuals who have integrity, can provide outstanding customer service, strive for excellence, are eager to learn and can consistently and respectfully work as a team member. We offer competitive pay, benefits, vacation and sick leave.
How do I apply?
Job Responsibilities: general accounting experience - GL, month-end reconciliation, AP/AR and job cost tracking (tracking $15-20 million worth of projects per year). Assist with general office duties as needed.
HowMore to apply? info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM petroserveusa.com
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Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia
Customer Service
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Leasing Specialist
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia
Goldmark to make a positive impact on the lives How do I strives apply? of others. An opportunity is available to serve those looking for or living in apartment homes we manage. We’re accepting applications for caring and dedicated candidates for full and part-time positions with opportunities for advancement.
Spotlight Fargo, ND Media How do I apply?
Marketing
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Digital Creative Intern
Spotlight Media Fargo, ND How do I apply?
We are currently seeking a Digital Creative Intern. The ideal candidate has design experience and is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. This is a paid internship.
Howmore to apply? Visit www.goldmark.com/careers info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM
info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM HowMore to apply? adsharkmarketing.com/careers
Transportation
Human Resources
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia
Digital Employee Strategy Relations Intern (Paid) Coordinator
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Driver Partner
Spotlight Thief RiverMedia Falls, MN
Howgreat do Imoney: apply?The more you drive, the more you earn. Earn Make your own schedule. You must be at least 21 years old, have a four-door vehicle, and have a driver’s license and insurance. You’re friendly and excited to earn money on your schedule!
Howposition do I apply? This supports the Employee Relations department by consulting on employee relations, performance, & discipline issues; interpreting policies & procedures; conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with policies & laws. Responsible for specialized projects supporting employee satisfaction, advocacy & safety.
info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Howmore to apply? uber.com/cities/fargo
HowMore to apply? digikey.com/careers info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM
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Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Paralegal
Spotlight Fargo, NDMedia How do I apply?
General
Digital Strategy Intern (Paid) Work flow Coordinator
Spotlight Fargo, ND Media How do I apply?
This position is primarily responsible for researching law and preparing documents while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
This position manages word processing projects by communicating with clients and assigning projects to other Integreon associates.
HowMore to apply? info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Email careers.us@integreon.com
Howmore to apply? info at SPOTLIGHTMEDIAFARGO.COM Email careers.us@integreon.com
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