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o, I don't have any tattoos. However, that doesn't mean that our local tattoo industry hasn't left a permanent mark on me.
Coming into the month, we didn't know what to expect when reaching out to the industry. Hardly anybody wants to be prejudice, but as humans, we can still fall victim to it and I certainly did before my first experience. However, those feelings of intimidation, thinking that I would face unwelcoming, rough and rugged individuals, quickly dissipated. The community greeted us with welcoming arms and could not have been more supportive.
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don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun as I did writing and photographing stories this month. From start to finish, we met so many great people who welcomed us into the tattoo and piercing community and allowed us to tell their stories. There is so much talent featured in this month’s magazine, and we hardly scratched the surface with the artists in the area. One thing that stood out to me (but didn’t surprise me) was that while meeting all of these individuals, they all had one thing in common— praise for the diversity and talent in Fargo-Moorhead. Specifically, a few expressed huge respect for the number of female tattoo artists, although again, it’s hard to be surprised considering the person who fought to bring this industry to the community is a woman, and during a time when women weren’t often seen in the industry (psst, read her story inside!). As a bonus, we visited a few “hidden gems” around town. This month’s issue is why I love what I do, so I hope you enjoy it.
Brady Drake Editorial Team Lead
Geneva Nodland Editor
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After a year-long hiatus, the United Way's 35 Under 35 Leadership Program is back! In this magazine, you'll have the opportunity to soak in some of the same lessons as the 2022 class of 35 Under 35 participants.
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FEATURED ARTIST
Bee's Nest Tattoo and Art Studio
STYLES "I love all styles of tattooing. I have a very deep love for traditional and neo-traditional watercolor. But I also love all of the illustrative black and gray and black and gray realism. It's more of a subject matter thing for me. I like to stick with a lot of natural elements and a lot really feminineinspired pieces. I'm really trying to get more into like large scale tattooing, whole sleeve and legs."
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They say that most tattoo artists don't seek out tattooing, tattooing seeks out them. However, for Bee's Nest Art Studio CoOwner Steph Marshall, the art of tattooing was a lifelong pursuit. "I don't have any art school background, I just drew my entire life," said Marshall. "I was probably 12 or 13 when I first decided that I wanted to be a tattoo artist when I grew up. And I just never stopped drawing. I did a lot of research about how to get into this industry, looking at magazines, forums and chatrooms. And I found out that an apprenticeship was really the best way." "My parents, specifically my dad, were not about it right away," said Marshall who spent her formative years as part of a military family in Minot. However, Marshall stuck with it and got an apprenticeship in her hometown. It was around that same time that Marshall's father turned a corner. "Once he realized it was actually happening, he was very supportive. He let me do a lot of apprenticeship tattoos on him." And now, everyone in her immediate family has gotten tattoos from her at the Bee's Nest Art Studio which she opened with her co-founder Tanna Hill in 2016. "My mother was one of the last people in my family to get a tattoo from me," said Marshall. "She was losing her s*** the entire time. We were all trying not to laugh. She called me a motherf***** so many times we lost count."
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FEATURED ARTIST
No Coast Tattoo
STYLES "I specialize in Americana traditional, modern traditional and Japanese traditional. I also specialize in coverups and reworks."
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Although he had a passion for art and had been drawing for most of his life, it actually took an unfortunate event for Noah Kilsdonk to head down a path towards life as not only a tattoo artist, but also as an entrepreneur. "I was working construction and got injured on a job site," said Kilsdonk. "I had to have reconstructive shoulder surgery in 2001 and it was bad enough where I had to find other kinds of work to do." That started Kilsdonk on a path towards MSUM where he got into the art program, but ultimately, he dropped out once he got his tattoo apprenticeship. The rest is history as Kilsdonk would eventually drop construction altogether (which he did part time alongside tattooing through 2009) and open up No Coast Tattoo in 2013 alongside his co-founders. "I really like the diversity of work. I like the clientele," said Kilsdonk who says his work is inspired by tattooing pioneers Norman Collings, August Coleman, Bert Grimm and Amund Dietzel. "You can tattoo something on someone that you see as insignificant but it's the most significant thing for them. It could be the smallest thing like their grandmother's handwriting on their wrist and they will be just as happy with the end results as a client who's getting a full back piece done. That's very fulfilling." When you talk to Kilsdonk, you can tell that his passion for tattooing runs deep. He even considers himself a student of the history of tattooing. "I really enjoy the history of tattooing and it's interesting to see how it has progressed in our culture," said Kilsdonk.
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FEATURED ARTIST
46 & 2 Tattoo
Q&A Do you have any advice for people looking to get a tattoo? Look at people's art and know that you're getting the right tattoo artists for your tattoo and be patient. What are some other rookie mistakes you see people make when they come in to get a tattoo? Oh that's a laundry list. One of the biggest things to remember is if a tattoo artist is telling you something's a bad idea, it's generally a bad idea. I've been doing this for almost 22 years now. I might know a thing or two. You may want to listen to my advice. Also, don't get your significant other's name tattooed on yourself.
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46 & Tattoo has been named the Best of the Red River Valley by the Forum four years in a row. After talking to the studio's owner, Paul Johnson, it's easy to see why. The Fargo native, who started tattooing all the way back in 2000, has a passion for the art form that far proceeds his professional endeavors. "I started getting tattoos in 1993 and I thought it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen," said Johnson. "My first tattoo was originally drawn by another artist four years before I actually got it tattooed on my body. It's a skull inside of handprints and when the time came, I showed the picture to the person tattooing me and I told them that's what I wanted." From that point forward, Johnson was fully enamored with the tattooing world. However, it would take him seven years before starting his apprenticeship with a studio in Minneapolis. A few years later, in 2004, Johnson would open 46 & 2 Tattoo which, over time, has grown from a one-person studio to an eightperson studio. "We do pretty much every style of tattooing here," said Johnson. "Because I grew into tattooing with zero focus on any style. I really enjoy doing black and grey realism, but I do anything."
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FEATURED ARTIST
The Inked Huntress
STYLES “I am like a renaissance woman when it comes to tattoos. I came up at the very end of the era where you couldn't really specialize, you had to be sufficient at everything. Now this industry is wonderful because you get the opportunity to do what you want. I really do love black and gray fine line. Being able to get my hands on anything that presents a fun challenge or is unique, I'm definitely down for. I do a lot of cover-ups and reworks. I don't hate doing cover-ups, and there's a very fulfilling part of it, but it's also one of the most nerve-wracking things. It's great to see somebody who was previously super insecure about something be very happy. I would say it's easier to tell you what I don't like doing. I don't do watercolor, landscape or tribal. Other than that, I'm pretty much an open book, challenge accepted.”
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The Inked Huntress is one of the newer tattoo studios in Fargo-Moorhead, and with that, comes new perspectives, more experience, and a few more needles too. Owner and artist, Katie Haertling, had always wanted a career where she could help people. At 16, she witnessed someone get a memorial tattoo and realized the connection that was created between art and emotion. Now that she understood that tattooing can help people too, she knew what she wanted to do. Unfortunately, Katie experienced years of torment, harassment and hazing through her apprenticing. But, as soon as she earned her license, Katie left those situations and began working. Now, The Inked Huntress is celebrating its oneyear anniversary this March.
to create my own space.’ And everything else fell together. I had no plan. I went into it gung-ho, and then I immediately thought of Eden because I'd worked with her previously, and I adore her. She was my first go-to, and then the rest of the crew kind of came together and molded into exactly what I wanted without me doing anything. I just wanted to create an environment that everybody can grow in and feel good about.” Katie has worked in studios across the Midwest, and while it might not be surprising after hearing stories of FargoMoorhead’s tattoo community, Katie said this: “I will say, Fargo is the most female-dominated part of the industry I've ever seen.”
“I had a three-hour epiphany where I said, ‘F*** it. I'm going to go ahead and I'm going
The Inked Huntress 1002 Main Ave, Fargo 701-850-8763 the-inked-huntress-tattoo-studio.business.site
FEATURED ARTIST
Dead RockStar
STYLES “I don't necessarily have a particular style. You see a lot of artists that have one style, and that's great. But after 16 years, we've always done a little bit of everything. I've always felt it was important to try and do everything because if you limit yourself, it's harder to learn. I'd say still, anything black and gray, realistic type is what I always enjoy doing. A lot of it translated from when I was in college. My emphasis was painting, we took figure drawing as a prerequisite and I did a lot of models and portrait faces and still lifes. That translated, looking at something and trying to recreate it. That's why when I look at my reference, I try to recreate it. That's what I've been better at because I've been trained to see. That's what they try to teach you, how to visualize and see things as contrast and shape, I think that's why it's helped.”
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Consistency is key, we’ve all heard the phrase, but local tattoo artist and part owner at Dead RockStar, Josh Anderson, says that it’s his biggest challenge and motivator. “It's easy to get complacent sometimes, but you have to kind of smack yourself in the face to wake up and say ‘remember to try to do this one better than the last one.’ I do so many [tattoos] that it's easy to just fall into a routine. But sometimes I'll remind myself to slow down.” It can be especially important for Josh to do this check-in, as he’s been at the same studio, Dead RockStar, for all 16 years of his career. An anomaly in the industry where artists can do multiple apprenticeships and tend to bounce around to different studios. Josh started his career in tattooing while he was an art student at MSUM. “My wife and I actually went on our honeymoon to Amsterdam, in the middle of my semester. I got to see all the museums and artwork, and then I got my first tattoo there. That's what started it.” He started to wonder how he could combine art and his schooling with tattooing. After graduating, he found an apprenticeship at Dead RockStar. Josh was hired at the shop after that was complete and has been there since. His wife now works there as well. She combined her master cosmetology license with other certifications to provide permanent make-up and micro-blading cosmetic services. While it is challenging, avoiding complacency also motivates Josh. He reminds himself that no matter the size or design, his name as an artist is always attached to his work. “You have to remind yourself every day that it’s a privilege to be able to [tattoo], not everybody gets to. I feel very fortunate to actually be able to, and especially being in one spot and one location that's been consistent over the years.”
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FEATURED ARTIST
Amarok Tattoo Studio
STYLES “I learned how to tattoo on the strip in Las Vegas, so there was a lot of walk-in traffic. Also at Dead Rockstar, you take whatever walks through the door so you want to get good at everything. I was taught a very solid foundation of different styles, different rules that go with the different styles and things like that. It assures that, as an artist, you can always stay in business if you can do anything. Right now, I really enjoy doing Traditional style tattoos and Japanese Traditional tattoos.”
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Tattoo artists usually have talents that stem from some sort of art, whether that be drawing, painting or something like that. For tattoo artist and business owner, Athena Funk, it was graphic design, a career path she took for a few years before she connected it to tattooing. After graduating college and moving to Las Vegas, Athena worked at a tattoo shop, but not with a needle—she designed the shop’s marketing and promotional materials. Eventually, her friend and owner of the shop asked if she could draw. Turns out she could, and her career switch to a tattoo artist kicked off. Athena returned to the midwest and continued tattoo work, and six years ago she opened Amarok Tattoo Studio. The studio participates in many local events, as it’s important to Athena and to the business to give back. The shop hosts events and donates the money to the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center, they also offer free cover-up tattoos on victims of human trafficking. “We were also the first people to ever tattoo inside of the Plains Art Museum for Unglued Craft Fest,” Athena remembered. During their experience in the industry, artists tend to pick up a few tips along the way. Athena shared something that she keeps in mind when it comes to memorial tattoos. “Someone said, ‘If I had more time, I would write a shorter letter.’ It’s the same with tattooing. It almost takes more time to simplify things into saying what needs to be said. Tattoos are a visual way of communicating something. I don't do a lot of lettering or anything like that. If someone comes in and they want ‘RIP’ and dates and things like that, I always try to push them towards doing something more personal, as opposed to a cross or a rose with letters or ‘RIP.’ [I ask them] what specific memory do they have with this person? What's something that they can look at that will make them happy and not sad? A lot of times, when there are letters or names, for the rest of their life, people are going to ask who that person is and what the story is. They’ll have to be prepared to relive that over and over and over.”
Amarok Tattoo Studio 10 8th St N #200, Fargo 701-566-5407 amaroktattoo.com 27
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WHERE TO GET TATTOOED AND PIERCED IN
THE METRO
Black and grey, gore, metal, strange.
KATIE HAERTLING
RICK ESTERBY
Fine line, general nerdy stuff, video game/anime, color, black and grey, neotraditional
Fine line, realism, illustrative, black and grey, color, geometric, floral, large scale, cover up and rework.
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BEE HILL
Traditional, neotraditional, color, abstract, the weird and strange
ADAM PAPE
Illustrative, organic, gestural, funky and weird!
STEPHANIE MONT
MICHAEL OMUNDSON
PAUL JOHNSON Black and grey, technical, polynesian/tribal and organic.
Black and grey, realism, wildlife and portrait
LIBBY TOSSEY
Black and grey and color, ability to work in most styles.
Black and grey, fineline, geometric, botanical, fauna and illustrative.
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THE METRO JOSH ANDERSON
LISA ANDERSON
Black and gray, realism, portrait style, old school, traditional.
Permanent makeup, cosmetology.
CANDI HOLCOMB
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ALEX HANCOCK
Body piercer.
ATHENA FUNK
MARK CHOOKIATSIRICHAI
Black and gray, jack of all trades.
MICHAELA WIELAND
LAURA KRUSE
Traditional, Japanese traditional Black and gray, floral.
Black work, traditional, Apprentice
BAMBI KHAN
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ELLIE ‘HURRICANE ELAINE’ DEVEREAUX
Neo traditional, surrealism, floral, handwriting/linework.
MAGGIE ‘GHOST’ THELEN
Ignorant, horror, American traditional.
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Chuck has been a part of a few different bands over the years, their music ranging from alternative, punk rock, hard rock, metal and post-metal. The last band that he was a part of, called “Strong Like Bear,” was the last band who played at the historical “Ralph’s” in Moorhead before it closed!
Chuck Kesler grew up with the influence of music and its culture. He said some of his first memories were of him sitting on the floor looking at record albums. He would see celebrities and musicians with tattoos and piercings and wonder to himself, ‘how do you do that?’ When he was 16-years-old and living in Fargo, he got his first tattoo and another one the day before his 18th birthday. After that, he said it felt like he was in the shop every week for a new tattoo, piercing or jewelry, although sometimes it was just to say hi.
2002 A few years and needles later, in Spring 2002, Chuck and his family decided to open a tattoo and piercing business, Dead RockStar. “At that shop, I flowered and started pushing the limits as far as what I knew and what I wanted to know,” Chuck explained. “I started getting into the body branding and scarification, I learned how to do that there and did that for about 10 years. We also did a lot of dermal piercings and unfamiliar things like that, so that was a learning curve. Over time, it took off way better than we had anticipated. We were hiring artists and apprenticing artists, almost like a factory at the time.”
1999 “I went in there one day and the owner said, ‘hey, we're looking to take on piercing apprentices, I thought you’d be interested in it.’ At the time, I had been playing in a band for a couple of years. I was just out of high school and in my head, I remember thinking, ‘piercing would be cool, until my band takes off,’” Chuck laughed. “Over the
years, that has flip-flopped, so now obviously my livelihood comes from piercing, and I try to sneak the band in.” And so, on April 13, 1999, Chuck started his apprenticeship that would kick start his career.
Dead RockStar, which is still open today, is where Chuck honed his skills and advanced them tremendously. With these new skills, he learned more about different kinds of body modifications. Chuck has experience in the body modification service called bodying branding. Chuck uses a technique called thermal cautery branding. Using a handpiece with a small disposable electric end, the process is similar to tattooing although not as common, at least around here.
Some common types of aesthetic body modifications are tongue splitting, implants under the skin, corset piercings and scarification. Chuck completed his training to perform branding, a type of scarification, and has done a variety of corset piercings. 35
What was funny to me was the most common clientele I was getting for branding, was typically old farmers coming to get their family brand.” “I lucked out and I learned from Fukir Musafar,” Chuck explained. “In Western civilization and our boom with body piercing and body art, he was one of the top three people who drove all of it. He had developed his way of doing it, his
techniques over the years, and started offering different seminars and classes. I went to learn from right under him, and that was awesome.”
2006 “In 2006, I flew down to my first Association of Professional Piercers (APP) piercing conference. I remember sitting on the plane thinking, ‘it’s been seven years, how much am I gonna learn down here? I went to my
very first class on the first day, got back to my hotel room and sat on the corner of the bed thinking, ‘I don't know anything.’ I was completely humbled, which was good. It reignited a little flame that I didn't know I needed.”
2013 A fresh and healed body brand by Chuck!
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2007 In 2007, Chuck became the first North Dakota member of the Association of Professional Piercers!
After that, he became more involved with the association and was able to attend classes and conferences to grow his skill, and just as much to feed his curiosity. In 2013 he was even invited to be a part of a committee that updated and rewrote the APP piercing manual.
2014
Chuck pierced these two corsets during the first Roughrider Ink & Iron Expo.
Chuck’s APP membership wasn’t the only “first” he brought to the community. He, along with a friend with a knack for events, worked together to create the Roughrider Ink & Iron Expo. “I had this idea rolling my head. My youngest two kids were at daycare at the time and I pulled up in the parking lot one day, and there was this old buddy of mine. He had a child in the same daycare and we were walking in one day when I said, ‘Jade, help me out, we should do a tattoo show.’ He agreed and loves planning events, so that was it. It just took off from there.”
this now annual event. It brings together tattoo artists, piercers, motorcyclists and fans to celebrate the talent. They’ve had music and entertainment, and even offer tattoos and piercings at the event. “The first year that we threw that convention, we were going to do something at the booth to draw attention. So I lined up a couple of people to do corsets,” Chuck said.
With the help of an all too familiar name, Chuck and Jade Presents started
2021 After honing his craft for many years, Chuck opened his own piercing business in 2021, Chuck’s Body Art. Although Chuck has owned a business before, he said doing this without a team like there was at Dead RockStar is different, but he loves it the same. At his new shop, he has pierced people who he had worked on at his locations throughout his almost
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22 years of experience, which he described as very humbling. Check out more of Chuck’s work and plan your next piercing at chucksbodyart. com
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Forging the first needle
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Some of Anita’s tattoo work
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Anita grew up surrounded by art, her grandfather gave her the encouragement and tools to grow her skill and her love for it. Another constant in her life was the presence of bikers. “From the time I was itty bitty, before I could barely even walk, I was on a motorcycle. I was raised around bikers, so I saw tattoos,” Anita said. Anita and her soon-tobe husband at the time got their tattoos together when they traveled to Denver, Colorado before their wedding. After a recommendation from his Great Aunt Myrtle, the couple got their engagement roses tattooed on them. As with most, after one tattoo, Anita’s husband wanted more and more work done. Being that she was skilled in art, Anita decided she would learn how to tattoo.
Looking back… “Today's apprenticeships go anywhere from three months to several years. My apprenticeship was one weekend.” After a three-day crash course from a nurse from Jamestown, Anita had learned the proper medical sterilization procedures to tattoo safely, which was, unfortunately, not the standard at the time. Because Anita knew the proper procedures from a medical professional and could rely on her art, she was ready to start with the needle.
"I was the very first tattooist in Moorhead, and for 10 years I was the only one in FargoMoorhead.” Her first tattooing was done in Fargo, at the Red River Fairgrounds, she freehanded a bald eagle and a dive bomb onto a man named Tom. With no stencil, a little bit of freehanding, an addition of a dead rat hanging from the eagle’s claws (at request), and a whole lot of perseverance, Anita’s career as a tattoo artist had officially begun. In time, Anita decided to open a tattooing business
in the front part of her home in Moorhead, but she had to fight the city to do so. After being open for six months, she ran into trouble. Since tattooing was still so new as a business, there were no safety or health ordinances put in place; but because of Anita’s original training with someone in the medical field, she was going above and beyond what tattooers were doing in those days. 39
“Our health inspector then worked with the City of Minneapolis and California,” Anita explained. “Between the two of those, he drafted the original health ordinances to govern me.” After clearing that, the city told her that because her business was technically residential, she was only allowed 24 square inches for a sign to indicate her business. So, Anita followed the rules and there were no other signs outside of her business, but that wasn’t an issue. What caught people’s eyes were painted panels and statues, a baby dragon swinging on the coils of a tattoo machine, a geisha riding an oriental dragon and tattooing it, Celtic warriors, knotwork around all of the windows, reindeer, gnomes and lots and lots of color. But, no words. Through all of this, Anita found support from her clients. “I had such avid support from the bikers, they were marvelous. A lot of the
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bikers were also police officers, so a lot of support came from the police department. Both Fargo and Moorhead, highway patrol, state patrol and county sheriff [supported me], and they were all my customers. Both health inspectors, Fargo and Moorhead, were my customers too.” Eventually, what locals know today as Golden Needle, opened in Moorhead. Anita wanted to open the tattoo shop here because even if people couldn’t remember the name, “they knew I was in Moorhead.” In 2009 Anita took on Joe Garza as an apprentice, later on he became a co-partner, and about five years ago, Joe became the new owner of the studio. In the years since, Anita was able to continue tattooing without the worries of running a business, and she loved it. Anita almost made it to her 40th year of tattooing, but she retired in January of this year at 37 years.
“It's my life. It's my breath. It's my soul. If I cannot create, its time to put me down.”
Looking forward…
“Tattooing allowed me to be creative, but earn money at a time when women [in the industry] were unheard of. I think when I started tattooing, there were maybe three women that I knew of in the entire country who were tattooing. So, I broke a lot of ground, opened up a lot of tolerances and hopefully a lot of respect.” Today, Anita lives in Horace, on a farmstead with her family. They grow fruit like apples, pears, cherries, rhubarb, elderberries, juneberries, mulberries and more. They make mead and flavor it from those fruits. She works on her art more than she ever could before, using pencil, pastels, watercolor and oil paints. Anita does commission work and is focusing on it more now that she is retired from tattooing. Her still life and portrait work capture moments in time that are meaningful, they might reflect a relationship between a dog and owner, a grandchild portrait for a grandmother, or maybe just a crystal bowl full of cherries. Most importantly, Anita tells a story. “That's what I want my pieces to do, tell a story. Even my still lifes, they tell a story of a point in time.”
Anita has been working on and will enter a piece of work in the Red River Valley Watercolor Society, which will exhibit in the upcoming months and through summer. She had a vision for her piece, but she ended up with a story. “I was setting up the piece that I'm working on currently for the show. I was getting it ready to photograph it so I could work on it, and my two kitty sisters decided they needed to help me. They jumped up onto the platform where I had my still life setup. I had put ice cubes and water in the goblets and each one took a position on each side and started drinking out of the goblets. I took a picture of it and it is turning into a painting. Unfortunately, I lost both of these girls, so not only is it a painting of a beautiful still life, but it's a painting of a moment in time where they were just being themselves, just their charming selves, a memorial so I can remember my girls.”
You can find more of Anita’s work and contact her for commissions at artbyanitaburbeck.com or on Facebook at Art and Stories by Anita
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To Connecticut! I flew out from Fargo early in the morning on Wednesday, December 8 after months of preparation. A few weeks before leaving, I had a sendoff party which was extra special because it gave me the opportunity to share a piece of the experience with a lot of my friends and family who didn't ultimately get to go to Connecticut where the 100 Year Anniversary Competition of Miss America was being held. Everyone was so supportive which helped me get into a healthy headspace prior to leaving to compete. It was amazing. In winning the Miss North Dakota Crown, Reyna Bergstrom, 26, became the oldest woman in North Dakota’s history to earn the job.
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And in general, that support is what has been most amazing about this journey which I started when I was a freshman at Concordia College in 2015. On the plane, I was accompanied by Miss South Dakota and Miss Minnesota (between us we had about 15 suitcases).
Day 1 The first night was orientation. I was able to meet all of my sisters (I can now say that I have a friend in every single state) and started to form some really meaningful relationships, friendships which I hope to take with me throughout the rest of my life.
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Day 4 Day 4 was my private interview day. The private interview serves as the judges' first introduction to you and is when they first have the opportunity to see and talk with you. The interview only lasts 10 minutes, but I believe those fast minutes are the most vital part of the competition because it’s when the judges ultimately formulate their opinion of you. In the interview, the judges asked me about my plans if I were to become Miss America and about my work in North Dakota. They also asked me fun questions about myself such as 'what an ideal day would look like for me.’
My main goal heading into the interview room was to focus positive energy (and perhaps some Star Wars vibes) and be 100% authentically me. For a fast ten minutes, I shared with a panel why I believe our nation needs a Miss America who is approachable, relatable, and real, and a figure who will connect people in a time when we need connection more than ever before.
The Miss America Experience
Day 5 Day 5 consisted of rehearsals before the evening. The evening was the first night of the competition. During prelims, I performed my talent, which was a 90-second cut of “The Habanera” from the Opera Carmen. I first sang the piece in 2016 for a voice jury at Concordia College and have been crafting it ever since.
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Day 6 was the second night of prelims. There, I gave my social impact pitch titled, "The Influencer Era: Impact Beyond The Screen.” This component of the competition is especially important to me as this is what Miss America is truly about, making an impact. My social impact initiative centers around connecting with people face-to-face and the power of those interactions. During this evening of competition, I also had the opportunity to answer an onstage question.
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Day 7 and Day 8 On Day 7 and Day 8, we had the opportunity to move to the Mohegan Sun Arena where the final night of competition would be held. We spent these days in rehearsals and hanging out with one another, which, the unstructured time gave us a great chance to bond and create lasting memories! On Day 7 and Day 8, we had the opportunity to move to the Mohegan Sun Arena where the final night of competition would be held. We spent these days in rehearsals and hanging out with one another. The unstructured time gave us a great chance to bond and create lasting memories!
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Day 9 Day 9 was the final night of the Miss America 100 Year Anniversary Competition, which was broadcast on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. It was a great day that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. I didn’t have expectations. I didn't want to be disappointed if things turned out differently from what I was hoping. So instead, my goal was to be present and enjoy the experience. Ultimately, I didn't make finals which meant that I was done early on in the final night of competition. Although it was slightly disappointing, I felt mainly grateful for the opportunity to introduce myself to thousands–if not millions of people– as a representative of a state that I have such
pride and love for. It was undoubtedly one of the coolest experiences of my life. After the show, I was finally able to see my village of family and friends, which was the icing on the cake of an incredible day. Overall, I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent my home of North Dakota - a place that has shaped and molded me into the woman I am today–at the 100 Year Anniversary of Miss America. It is an experience that I will never forget and I am proud to have played my part in adding to a century’s worth of phenomenal women who have and will continue to positively change the world.
ARTS,& ENTERTAINMENT The arts are the lifeblood of our community, here are a couple of things that will keep our city's heart pumping.
History & Success in Snow Sculpting For the first time, North Dakota was represented at the national snow sculpting competition in Wisconsin. Local team made up of Jay Ray, Mike Nelson and Josh Zeis, took home 3rd place in the National Championship! Congrats sculptors!
Winter Writing Submit your fiction, nonfiction and poetry work to the Fargo Public Library's sixth annual "Northern Narratives" winter writing project. The deadline is March 31!
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in FM Check out all of the St Patrick's Day celebrations in the community, including the 25th Annual St Patrick’s Parade and 19th Annual Celtic Festival! Mark your calendars on March 19!
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Jeff Dunham: Seriously!? When: Friday, March 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: SCHEELS Arena 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo International superstar ventriloquist Jeff Dunham makes his first return to Fargo since 2013. You won't want to miss it!
PRCA Championship Rodeo When: March 25 and March 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Where: Fargodome 1800 N University Dr, Fargo Watch over 200 top professional contestants from 14 states and Canada compete in seven action-packed events as they try to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Healthy Kids Day When: Saturday, April 30 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Schlossman YMCA 4243 19th Ave S, Fargo "While I will not be participating in this free community event (due to age restrictions only), I'm very excited for our area's youth and their opportunity to try out the climbing wall, xerzone, play loft and basketball gym."
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Toppers 62nd Annual Car Show When: Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Arena 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo "I love classic cars and this show never disappoints!"
The Fargo Marathon When: Monday, May 16 through Saturday, May 21 Where: Fargodome 1800 N University Dr, Fargo The Fargo Marathon offers something for everyone with a Cyclotron, FurGo Dog Run, Largest Kid’s Race, 5K Walk/Run, 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon Relays.
Kansas When: Saturday, May 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: SCHEELS Arena 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo Carry on My Wayward Son and head over to the SCHEELS Arena to watch this rock super group.
45th Annual Red River Valley International Wood Arts Festival When: Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 Where: Fargo Air Museum 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo
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When: Monday, April 4 Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Junkyard Brewing Company
When: Saturday, April 9 Time: Starting at 7 p.m. Where: Fargo Theatre 314 Broadway N, Fargo
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To say Fargo is lucky to have the abundant entertainment that we do is an understatement. For living in what feels like a tundra, in a state with one of the smallest populations, you can find a variety of events almost every night of the week in town. One of the city’s used-to-be hidden gems, the Troll Lounge, now brings in crowds with their unique and welcoming atmosphere.
Inside the Troll Lounge, tucked in a corner on the small stage, you can hear the deep beats from a base, the strum of a guitar and occasionally the tune of a fiddle mixing with singing, laughing and chatting. The Moving Parts, who have been together for about 12 years, have made themselves a regular performer during what some may call the lounge’s “revival.” As part of the Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge 4-25, the Troll Lounge offers food, drinks, entertainment and good company (fair warning, the good company sometimes comes in the form of trolls, but good company nonetheless).
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Forming around 2010, The Moving Parts debuted at what was then called The Winery where Mel’s Bakery now sits in Fargo. After many evenings of live music and even being invited up to the stage to play with a friend’s band, Charley and Mary Johnson decided to make it official. They gathered up a few friends, updated their setlist and began to play as regulars. They finalized the name of the band after the fact. “The manager of The Winery at that time, said, ‘How do I publicize you? You have so many different people in your band, what do I call you?’ We said, ‘Well, that's tough, Brett, because there are a lot of moving parts,’’ Charley explained. “He said,
‘Well, why don't you call yourselves that?’” Throughout the years, there may have been many moving parts in terms of band members, but one thing has stayed constant—good music. “Most people would dub us what they’d call Americana; so old folk music, some alt-country, some more recent in the last 20-25 years, some straight-up country tunes that you would recognize, and a few old standards,” Charley said. Some common hits are “Crazy” by Willie Nelson, “Ain't No Use in Tryin'” by Trampled by Turtles, and lots of Bob Dylan. One of the members, Michael Olson, has written a few original songs that the band plays as well.
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were doing important work, so it was exciting, it was fun.” His journey started when he worked for his high school radio station. During college, he spent summers working for KSTP-TV in Minneapolis as a floor director, saying that's where he got “the bug” for broadcast journalism. A few years out of college, Charley found his spot at what was then, KXJB-TV Channel 4, as a reporter photographer. He then moved to regular anchor left and served as news director as well. After 15 years, he started at KVLT-TV Channel 11 as news director and co-anchor. Those two stations eventually merged to what we know today as Valley News Live, and yes, Charley was there for that too. “It's fun to be the first person to know things or the person who tries to find out things. Digging into stories, getting to know community leaders and finding out all the good and bad things about what happens in your own hometown. It was a wonderful experience,” Charley said.
In the band, Charley has captured not only the lounge’s audience but a number of viewers across the city too. Before he started The Moving Parts, Charley spent around 40 years working in broadcast journalism. “Everyone that I knew who worked in journalism, whether it was broadcast journalism or print journalism, all felt like it was a calling,” Charley said. “We weren't paid a great deal, we made a living some of us, but it was a calling. We felt like we 58 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
After so many years in the news chair, Charley decided to venture out of that world and started at the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau (FM CVB). While it was a big career change, now as the President of the FM CVB he still gets to interact with his community like he did when he was chasing the beat… when he isn’t singing along with them in the Troll Lounge that is. “I think the three [jobs], if you want to include the band in there, have a connection because they all involve dealing with people and being involved in the community,” Charley said. “I can't tell you how grateful I am to have the chance to have had this job for the last 10 years. I never thought I would want to do anything except broadcast journalism, but this has been a wonderful change.” Charley said he has never been accused of being an introvert, so it's no surprise that he and the band, The Moving Parts, help bring the Troll Lounge to life the second Thursday of every the month.
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When the band started, they and another regular, a band called Tucker’d Out, were some of the only live shows and events the lounge hosted. But now, Maren Jorgensen, bar manager and events coordinator, and John Jorgensen, board member for the Son of Norway, are passionate about uncovering this gem deep in downtown Fargo. “There was life that needed to be brought back,” Maren said. “It was that hidden gem that we always say we don't want to be hidden anymore.” About a year ago, Maren and her husband, John, started to see that the lounge needed to be expanded. John looked back to its opening in 1975 and saw that it was open six to seven nights a week, compared to what it had been running at with only two events a week and closing at 7:30 p.m. Combining their media, promotion and entertainment knowledge, the couple now have created a hotspot for live entertainment and casual evenings alike. Now, you find weekly live music and events like bluegrass and Americana musicians, comedy, open mics nights, and even “unkaraoke” a karaoke sing-a-long but 60 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
from your seats that has filled capacity at the lounge. Maren and John hold the Sons of Norway, and especially the Troll Lounge, close to their hearts. They hope for others to experience the space and the people who make it home. “I always tell people, if you leave stressed I did you wrong,” Maren said. “Have a good drink, talk to people and listen to the band. We call it the little slice of heaven in downtown.” The Troll Lounge is filled with old friends and warm light. Even at first step under the arched doorway, you can feel the comfort between the mural walls and hear the laughs that bounce off them. You’ll find good music and even better company. To find the full list of events at the Troll Lounge and find out when you can see The Moving Parts, visit sonsofnorwayfargo. com or trolllounge on Facebook.
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Whether you are a local sports fanatic or an everyday joe looking for a little fun or fitness, here are a couple of the things happening in the community
The Hottest Show on Hardwood! Don't miss the Harlem Globetrotters' anticipated return to Fargo this March 19! Congratulations To The Fargo North-South Spruins! Congrats to the girls from Fargo North-South girl's hockey team on winning their first state title in dramatic fashion with double OT goals against their cross-town rivals, Fargo Davies. Get Ready To Move! The snow is finally melting as things warm up. Get ready to run, hike and do all of your favorite outdoor activities. For a full list of parks and paths, go to fargoparks.com March Madness is Upon Us! Get ready to gamble with your coworkers on the world's greatest basketball tournament.
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Congratulations to Moorhead's Gavin Lindberg! The Senior Forward leads the Spuds in points and is one of 10 Mr. Hockey finalists.
MSUM Men's Basketball Claims First Conference Crown The MSUM Men's Basketball team topped No. 12 Ranked University of Minnesota Duluth 81-73 to win their first conference crown and a spot in the Division II national championship.
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North Dakota Olympic Pride The 2022 Winter Olympics just wrapped up last month. Let's take a look back at some of the amazing Olympic athletes who have roots right here in North Dakota!
John Bennett 1956 Melbourne, Australia John Bennett was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota. After being convinced by his brother to give track and field a try, Bennett began a career that would lead him to a long jump silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Ken Purpur 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy In the same year during the Winter Olympics, Ken Purpur captured a silver medal as well. He was from Grand Forks and was a part of the 1956 Winter Olympic Ice Hockey team. Off the ice, Ken left his impact on his community through his teaching career. The Grand Forks rink, Purpur Arena, was named after Ken’s older brother, Fido Purpur, who played in the NHL and coached Ken in UND hockey!
Cliff Cushman 1960 Rome, Italy To no surprise, North Dakota’s third Olympic athlete hails from Grand Forks as well. In 1960, Cliff Cushman won a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles. Six years later, he went on to become a fighter pilot until he, unfortunately, passed away in the Vietnam war. The “hometown hero” was missed and honored and awarded a Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Air Medals and the Purple Heart. 64 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Virgil hill 1984 Los Angeles, California The next Olympic athlete from North Dakota, although technically born in Missouri, was Virgil Hill, a beloved ND boxer who loved his home just as much. He grew up in Grand Forks and Williston and eventually made his way to L.A. for the 1984 Summer Olympics, leaving with a silver medal in middleweight boxing. Even though it was not recommended, Virgil proudly sported the state flag during the Olympic opening ceremony!
Jocelyn & Monique Lamoureux 2018 Pyeongchang, South Korea Inspirations on and off the ice, twins Jocelyn and Monique Lamoureux hail from Grand Forks. In their third Olympic visit, they played crucial roles in winning the 2018 gold medal for hockey, which was the first Olympic gold medal for North Dakota athletes! Facing adversity as women, especially in hockey, the athletes continue to be leaders in gender equity and equal treatment in not only sports but all areas.
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Paul Schommer 2022 Beijing, China North Dakota’s most recent Olympic athlete had the opportunity to attend the 2022 Beijing Olympics this Winter. Paul Schommer was born in Wisconsin but currently lives in Fargo. He competed in the biathlon, which is a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Paul documents his life as a biathlon athlete and his journey at this year’s Olympics on youtube, check out his channel at Biathlon Uncharted! These aren’t our state’s only representation in the Olympics, and certainly not in professional athletics, but we hope to see this list grow for future athletes and talents alike! We are proud to share what we call home with these talented athletes!
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A Trainer's Guide to
RECOVERY Regardless of demographics, we are all prone to injury at some point in our lives. Athletes and those with active lifestyles are no exception. When you succumb to an injury, or need to recover from a medical procedure, it’s importing to know where to start and the assets you have available to you. Having a solid plan for your recuperation is extremely important in determining the quality, speed, and overall percentage of recovery. This review is not a complete list of all quality recovery options in town, and it’s important to remind the reader that
any treatment plan should be discussed and approved by a physician when related to an injury. But I am pleased to offer details on four recovery facilities right in Fargo, ND that have caught my interest in both their commitment and approach to their craft, as well as the culture within the walls of their perspective clinics. I feel both qualities bring value in terms of allowing the patient to find relief more completely and possibly within an accelerated timeframe. I truly hope this is helpful for you.
TOTAL BALANCE
TOTAL BALANCE Physical Therapy & Fitness
Total Balance Physical Therapy & Fitness started out of a small gym in North Fargo in 2017. Their stated mission is to bridge the gap between rehab and wellness. What sets Total Balance apart from a traditional physical therapy outfit is that they incorporate a full gym setting to help their clients continue building strength after their prescribed therapy is complete. I was able to speak with Dr. Anthony Charbonneau PT, DPT, OCS from Total Balance “We aim to be true primary care providers that treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions. In other 66 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
words, we are pain specialists that effectively treat the many dysfunctions that arise due to pain and other ailments to promote the highest quality of life." Why is it any more beneficial than a similar service: There seems to be a missing link between traditional therapy and exercising at a gym, and we aimed to eliminate that gap; hence our slogan! An oftentimes missing component of standard physical therapy is that after the formal treatment sessions are complete, the burden lies on the patient to continue with the management of their condition based on what they have learned during therapy. At Total Balance,
there is always a plan for the future. We attempt to distinguish ourselves from other physical therapy practices in that we are in easily accessible locations across the F-M area, as well as Hawley. We are confident that anybody can walk into our clinics with virtually any condition, and we should be able to direct you to the right provider and explain how we have the ability to help in your situation, and how it would be different than what you would likely get from other providers in town. Health and wellness go hand-in-hand. Every physical therapy clinic wishes that they were connected to a gym as they want
to be able to promote the health and wellness environment that we are able to offer, and we do it in a way that promotes synergy between the two. Going to a doctor and going to a gym can be very threatening to people, and we take pride in the fact that we have built an organization that effectively made them not only non-threatening but also enjoyable!” My Take: Total Balance reminds me a bit of this year's Los Angeles Rams. By this, I mean that they are a bit of a super team. They have put together a team of 15 well-educated physical therapists with a wide range of talents and certifications supported by multiple locations, all with a connecting gym and a supporting cast of certified personal trainers. There is also a registered dietician on staff. This means there is a professional on hand to provide nutritional advice to anyone, whether it be the general population, someone dealing with a metabolic disorder (diabetes/heart disease/obesity), cancer, food allergies or food intolerances. This certainly gives them the ability to be the “one-stop-shop” of physical therapy and fitness in the Fargo-Moorhead area. As a coach, having an asset like this to refer out to is paramount. I’ve had clients have complete tears reattachments, hip replacements, labrum and meniscus surgeries just to name a few. When these situations come around it’s best to join the team and be a good listener. Once physical therapy is finished, we are able to help them finish the rest of the rebuild process.
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HEALING WITH HYPERBARICS
HEALING WITH HYPERBARICS
of North Dakota
Healing with Hyperbarics of North Dakota, PLLC, is a private practice, free-standing hyperbaric center under the direction of Dr. Daphne Denham. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a newage medical treatment that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a hyperbaric (pressurized) chamber. The high level of oxygen in the blood provides an increased oxygen supply to all the body’s tissues, decreases swelling to any damaged tissues, and mitigates an over-reactive immune function. These three results, all simply from the increased oxygen of the blood, provide incredible healing benefits to the body’s cells and tissue. The stated goal of Healing with Hyperbarics is “to provide hyperbaric oxygen treatments at affordable rates to demonstrate the possibilities of therapy with pure oxygen.” Their website explains that since 2009 they have focused exclusively on wound care and hyperbaric medicine. As a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Denham has a unique perspective on the potential benefits of oxygen therapy. My Take: This team of professionals truly impressed me during each of our interviews. It didn’t matter who I spoke
with, each carried the same love and passion while discussing their mission. That sort of culture brings a level of energy and comfort that I believe is perfect within a clinic's walls when beginning the healing process. Although initially when you think hyperbaric, you may think of divers and decompression sickness, and you would be correct in that thought. However, that is simply the tip of the iceberg.
here outside the reach of pharmacology and quick fixes. As a coach that works with young athletes, combat sport athletes and the military, I see this as something that has great potential and benefits for the future.
There is an entire list of FDA-approved– and an even larger list of internationally– approved conditions that are currently treated with hyperbaric chambers. A few that I found to be fascinating are thermal injuries (frostbite and burns), delayed radiation injuries, pre-surgery tissue preparation, wound healing and the diagnosis and treatment of concussions. There is solid science that suggests that using hyperbaric oxygen treatment immediately after someone has experienced a concussion can aid in and possibly accelerate the recovery of the injury. It does this by bringing oxygen to the injured area, removing the initial inflammation, bringing normal blood flow back, and stopping future inflammation responses. In terms of youth and adult athletics, this is solid gold. There is something special happening 69
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VENTURE VENTURE CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic
"Chiropractic care can reduce joint pain, increase range of motion and reduce headache frequency, and is used by most professional sports and US Olympic teams. Let us show you how Venture Chiropractic can help you get back to doing what you love." -Dr. Chris Dockter Venture Chiropractic was established by Dr. Chris Dockter in 2009 and was initially located in Moorhead, MN. Dr. Melanie Dockter joined the practice in 2010. In 2012, they relocated to Fargo, ND, to meet the needs of a growing patient base. Due to loyal and supportive patients, Venture Chiropractic continues to grow and expand. Dr. Matt Casperson and Dr. Kinzie Koch also add their expertise and are passionate about getting people well and back to doing the things they love. "At Venture Chiropractic we help people move better, feel better, and be the best version of themselves. Some chiropractors only adjust. We use adjustments to help you move better and with less pain and we teach you how to keep moving well to avoid future 70 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
episodes of pain. Maintenance care can help you stay at the top of your game by increasing range of motion and guided rehabilitative exercises can improve stability to help you keep doing the things you love."-Dr. Chris Dockter My Take: Venture Chiropractic, like Total Balance, is essentially a “one-stopshop." They have multiple, extremely talented DCs that cover a multitude of services, including general care, acupuncture, sport-related injuries and rehab and pediatric and maternity care. On the wellness side, they offer nutritional services and have a fitness area along with certified personal trainers. They also have an incredible trigger point specialist in Kathy Johnson of Therapeutic Massage Solutions who is on-site and Therapeutic Massage Solutions. These additional services are unique to a chiropractor’s office, but I feel are a great compliment to the traditional practice. What I appreciate about Venture is their commitment to serving others by anticipating and facilitating their clients’ wellness needs. When you
visit Venture, whether for general maintenance, chronic or acute injury, you not only get adjusted, but you leave with a comprehensive game plan for rehabilitation. As a strength and conditioning coach, I know very well the value of having a plan to accomplish your goals.
GLACIAL PEAK Cryotherapy
Glacial Peak Cryotherapy is locally owned and operated by Pam Bradow, a Fergus Falls, MN native. Pam originally tried Cryotherapy after she was injured in a car accident while living in Colorado Springs, CO. The effects of the accident left Pam so badly injured that she was unable to return to work as a Dental Hygienist. Pam was seeing a physical therapist, vision specialist and concussion specialist to help rehabilitate. After not getting the relief she sought, her quality of life was lacking, and she was ready to try just about anything. Her massage therapist suggested that she try Cryotherapy to reduce her general inflammation. After personally feeling the many positive effects that Cryotherapy can have both physically and mentally, progress was made in her therapies. Pam was wanting to make the move back to the Midwest to continue working as a Dental Hygienist but that plan changed. She opened her own business and Glacial Peak was created. Cryotherapy, or cold therapy, is a therapy technique in which the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures (-166 to -320 degrees Fahrenheit) for up to 3 minutes. The body’s natural response to this level of cold is to constrict the peripheral tissues, pulling the blood to the center of the body in an attempt to maintain core temperature. In doing so, it filters fluid through the lymphatic system which can help initiate the removal of toxins and allows the body to replenish and restore itself. Cryotherapy works through cooling the blood, numbing the nerves, stimulating a hormonal response and initiating anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory responses within the body. Application of this technique can be performed
full-body or locally depending on the injury or issue being treated. This form of treatment can be utilized in an acute setting (one single use), but results are better and last longer through multiple treatments in a condensed period of time. My Take: Cold therapy is literally an ancient technique. The earliest known uses of cold therapy to remove inflammation goes back as early as 2500 BC with the Egyptians. I say this because I want others to know that cold therapy is a time-proven technique no matter the application in removing inflammation either locally or whole body. Up to this point, we have had to suffer with 10-20 minute ice baths if we were looking to do whole body cryotherapy. If we needed to ice locally, it was either ice packs or smaller baths made in a sink or bucket. No matter the circumstance, there's always been a time constraint and discomfort. With Glacial Peak, the time constraint is nearly non-existent. What takes 20 minutes in an ice bath, takes up to 3 minutes in the cryosauna. Another benefit is that where ice baths contain water and thus are humid, this is very much a dry cold. So even though it takes your body to colder temperatures, it is far more comfortable in the process. This means that it is more applicable to the general public simply because it is more sustainable. The same goes for localized therapy. This takes a typically, feared but extremely useful, process and puts it within reach of the untrained or nonathlete. Just because a person doesn’t take hits in practice all day, doesn’t mean their lifestyle doesn’t take a toll on their bodies. Glacial Peak Cryotherapy bridges that gap. On top of that, you see a team that is passionate for what they do, and that makes the process even more comfortable.
When dealing with pain and injury, it’s important to understand and utilize your options for recovery. Technology advances all the time, offering more and more solutions to pain and illness. I am grateful to be in a thriving community like Fargo, ND where there are growing options for care within and outside a traditional medical setting. Recovery can feel like a long road, but you’re never alone, and you never know where you might reach success. I hope you enjoyed learning about just a few local practices breaking the mold in Fargo. 71
ME H DESIGN & The Red River Valley is constantly blooming with new architecture, trend-setting designs and industry-leading artists to help bring your home and living spaces to life. From the hottest new design trends to the newest spaces in town, consider this your local beat for all things home and living.
The Mosaic District Opening Spring 2022
Inside this issue's Home & Design, we got a sneak peek of Melanie Iverson's latest business venture, The Mosaic District. Inside this issue, you'll get to read about two artists who have joined The Mosaic Art District. For business interest: Two vacancies are available within the district. The grand opening is set for late spring—official date to be announced by Fargo Monthly soon.
Your Next Airbnb Could Be at a...School?
Remember falling asleep in class? Well, now you can sleep in a school for real—guilt-free. A middle school in Middle River, MN was turned into an Airbnb after closing in 2018. Now called the Middle River Legacy Center, the unconventional Airbnb offers sleeping quarters in classrooms, has access to the library as well as the school gym and playgrounds. The Airbnb is also pet friendly.
Indoor Water Park Coming to South Fargo
Plans for an indoor water park are one step closer to fruition, as EPIC Companies hired architect and engineering firm EAPC for the project. The water park, which will reside in EPIC's EOLA location in South Fargo, could be up to 50,000 square feet. EPIC Companies CEO Amy Haas also mentioned the possibility of other supplementing features, such as an arcade space. More info on this project to come.
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Jodi Kallais' love for plants and landscaping stemmed from her childhood (pun intended), where her parents owned a landscaping company in maintaining large, beautiful estates in Minnesota. Jodi later moved to Fargo from the Cities area to study Architecture at NDSU. While in college, Jodi met her husband Brett when she began working for his contracting business. Jodi went on to complete her Master's Degree in Architecture, and in 2020, SheyWest Garden Center was born. The original vision for Brett and Jodi was to be a landscaping contractor, but the property allowed space for holding plants for customers during projects, so naturally, over time a garden center was born.
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When Businesses were Closing in 2020, SheyWest was Just Beginning to Blossom "Starting [SheyWest] was a little bit of an adventure," said Jodi, who priorly had no experience in owning a retail store. "So, for me, SheyWest has always been a little bit of a heart project." For the last several years, Jodi has been collecting and bargaining little tables and other little pieces of furniture they could retrofit for their market shop. "This is sort of been what I call a beautiful beginning— which has been our little tagline for a lot of things," said Jodi. "Because we want a beautiful beginning for the relationships with our customers." For Jodi, it was a fun adventure to open SheyWest during the pandemic because it was a time when things were shutting down, yet SheyWest was just beginning to bloom from nothing. It's a concept that has inspired SheyWest to grow into what it is today, and what it is continuing to develop into—a community.
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Today, SheyWest offers a large variety of houseplants in the main retail shop, stemming from large floor plants to small succulents to hanging plants and even air plants. The retail shop also features a farm-themed play area for kids while parents shop around. Prior to being renovated into a retail shop, the building was originally a home with an attached garage. The retail shop also features a wide variety of home decor and boutique items. The SheyWest Market is where customers can find the repurposed furniture and other home-themed decor, as well as home goods and snacky items. Additionally, they also provide landscaping services and materials, as well as offer full-service installation through SheyWest's sister company called Accelerated Greenworks.
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SheyWest offers two really fun events throughout the year. The first is the annual apple smash during the fall where people can come and smash apples through a cedar press and make cider and apple donuts, walk around and enjoy the autumn weather. Another event is the annual pumpkin patch, which people of all ages have enjoyed. With all of the variety of offerings, shopping and browsing experiences, Jodi thinks of SheyWest gardens more as a campus of community fun rather than just a garden center. Come summertime, SheyWest plans to bring in all types of vendors to their campus, like a snow-cone vendor, for example, that bikers and people can stop and enjoy throughout their day. "The idea is a snack shack concept for people to come in for a pit stop, stop and smell the flowers," said Jodi. 78 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
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Sneak Peek: The Mosaic District Get an Inside Look at Downtown Fargo's New Women-Focused Art District
The Mosaic District was launched by Melanie Iverson, owner and co-founder of Mosaic Design and Build. The vision of the space is for female entrepreneurs and creatives, craving community and inspiration while growing their small businesses. As the co-founder of She Overcomes, Melanie knew small business owners need a community to encourage and support their work. Online groups and other networking events are awesome, but they don't address the day in and day out solitude most entrepreneurs feel. No one should be on an island. When the opportunity arose to purchase the building, Melanie jumped at the chance to create the community she craved and got to work with her team. Melanie has tagged the new art district as an "unofficial female co-working space," which is not limited to women only, but rather that only women have applied to occupy the space, therefore, making it an unofficial hub for an underserved community in Fargo.
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Kate Baldock
Meet Laura Rettig and Kate Baldock, First Members of The Mosaic District
Currently, Melanie operates her Interior Design Studio out of the space with local artists Kate Baldock and Laura Rettig. Although the two artists go way back, they really began to connect creatively when Melanie reached out to both of them at the Fargo-Moorhead She Overcomes Masquerade Ball in 2021 with the vision of creating The Mosaic District. "I thought it would be really cool to have a bunch of women in the same place and create an atmosphere where it was really conducive to invite a bunch of other people into it," said Melanie. And because of the intentional layout of The Mosaic District space, this concept is really able to come to life; it's one giant co-working space.
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Kate Baldock and Laura Rettig's
collaborative creative space at the new Mosaic District
Growing the Mosaic Family Tree In March, a new hot yoga studio, modeling agency, photography studio, wellness coaching, and a notary will also be operating out of the Mosaic District. And all are female business owners, committed to supporting each other and our community. There are two more spots open for female entrepreneurs to join the vision of supporting women practically, every single day, while joining a community invested in each other's success. With the Drekker expansion coming just down the block fourth quarter, and the apartment complex going up across the street
by Century Builders, Downtown Fargo is quickly moving West, and Iverson couldn't be happier. "As a designer, I spend much of my time alone," Iverson said. "It can get lonely. Although I'm adding to the Mosaic Design team, I'm also convinced other creatives and business owners feel the same. I love surrounding myself with like-minded women who know the challenges of owning a small business. If I can create an atmosphere for creativity, ideating and good work, I'd say the space will have succeeded."
You Could Be a Part of The Mosaic District
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FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS 'Sick,' New Dining Option The much anticipated, second Sickie's Garage location opened in February, on 45th St in the former Old Chicago restaurant location. Stop by and get one of their loved burgers and brews! Food Truck Extravaganza The annual Fargo Food Truck Festival is back for 2022 and ready to impress.
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Mark your calendars for August 12-14 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds and come hungry! Another Slice Punk Chef Pizza is coming to Moorhead at 801 Main Ave. Enjoy brick oven-style pizza, pasta and a full bar in a laid-back setting. Grab a slice!
Cooking Up Some Honors Fargo chefs from Luna and Rosewild were nominated as semifinalists for the 2022 James Beard Award in late February. Head to the local restaurants to find out what the craze is all about!
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She Said What? By Geneva Nodland
It’s been at least a decade since Moorhead has had its own butcher to serve the community, but now they have one who is eager to "meat" her neighbors.
Melissa Evans opened She Said Butcher Shop in January, becoming the first female butcher shop owner in Moorhead and joining just a relativity small community of female-owned butcher shops across the state. While Melissa claims she grew up a “city girl,” she remembers helping her father with the deer processing in their garage in her younger years; and I don’t think every city girl can say that. After high school, she came to Fargo and began her studies to become a veterinary tech at North Dakota State University. It wasn’t long after that Melissa found interest in another aspect of animal sciences. “I was taking some other science-related meat classes, like animal physiology and more,” Melissa explained. “That just flourished, and I loved everything about it.”
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After graduating with a bachelor's degree in animal science, specializing in meat and food sciences, Melissa began her career at the Northport Hornbacher's as the assistant manager of the meat department. After a few years, she moved across the river to start as the head of the meat and seafood department at the Moorhead Cashwise. It was around this time that Melissa bought her home in North Moorhead and became a part of the community. “North Moorhead is such a growing, beautiful community. It's very neighborly, I love everything about it,” she said. “This was definitely the place where I wanted to start.” While the idea of owning her own butcher shop first came to Melissa in the early fall of 2020, she didn’t open her doors in her beloved community until the start of 2022. “I formed a business plan, took it to the bank and they laughed at me and said, ‘there's no way this will ever happen,’” Melissa said. “I went back to the drawing board, scaled it way back down to the very nittygritty of what I needed, and was able to get funding through myself, my parents, and then there was also the COVID loan, which was the West Central Initiative. “ Melissa said the West Central Initiative loan was called gap protection, meaning she has zero interest for her first two years. She reiterated how beneficial that was to her opening a business.
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What do you need to start a butcher shop? “Well, goals, that's definitely the biggest one. But it all depends on what route you want to take. Some people want to do custom processing. In that respect, you don't need all the retail stuff. People will have their animals slaughtered and then they bring them to you, and you take and you break down a half a beef and give them steaks, hamburger things like that. You give it back to them, you don't sell it retail. I work with Hobart Sales & Services in Fargo, they provided my saw, slicer, vacuum sealer, grinder and knives. I do vacuum sealing of my products, so everything is individually packaged Cryovac so it lasts a lot longer. The average shelf life is 21 or more days for something that's refrigerated, and in the freezer, it'll go a year without any sort of freezer burn. When you thaw that product, it’s going to be as good as it went in the freezer a year before.”
What is your favorite cut of meat? “A ribeye all day long, there are no doubts. Ribeye is the most flavorful piece of meat. Even by itself, it doesn't need seasoning, no salt, no pepper, nothing. You get a nice char on that outside, and that fat just sizzles right up. It’s drool-worthy, 100%!”
Now that she’s been open for about a month, Melissa has had the chance to see what works, what doesn’t and what she might be missing. A recent success is a meat bundle deal she offered, customers could purchase beef, pork or combo bundles for various prices—and Melissa said they were a hit.
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“I'm going to amend them and change things up, add and subtract different products now that I kind of have an idea of how they're running, but I do want to expand— that's one thing for sure,” she said. “I want to have a grilling bundle coming out by the end of March for springtime, and I have some really nice steaks and chops, burgers, brats, maybe some sausage for breakfast if you're out at the lake, meat sticks for Bloody Mary’s.”
Where do you get your products from? “I use a local company, Quality Meats and Seafood, out of West Fargo. Their sister company is Valley Made Meat Products, which is who does the sausage, brats and things like that. I get Certified Angus Beef, that's a big one for me. CJ’s All Terrain Seasoning is made in Fargo. The meat thermometers are Escali, they're out of Minnesota. Wherever I can, I try to do it l locally, for the most part, Fargo-Moorhead, but if I have to reach out I try to stay in the Minnesota area. North Dakota is my home but if I'm gonna put money into something I want it to be the state that I'm doing business in and I live in.” Although Melissa stays humble, she can’t deny that she has a quality that makes her stand out as a butcher and business owner— innovation. “Right now, it's what I know. When it comes to butchering, I do have a very limited background, I've only been doing it for a number of years. My experience is limited to grocery store cuts, roasts and steaks, not a lot of the extra stuff. Now that I'm doing this on my own, I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos and doing a lot of research into how to make different
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cuts out of muscles that normally you would turn into a roast. There are nine different muscles that meet in the shoulder and you can actually take all those muscles apart and from some of them, you can get a really nice steak out of it. There's something different to them when you do it that way. I’ve been learning and am ready to get on the table and start destroying a piece of meat,” Melissa laughed. “If I can get some really nice unique cuts out of meat, something that people don't see in the butcher shops around here, that'd be really cool.” There are many battles that come with opening and owning a business. To navigate this, Melissa looked to her support system. “Everybody that helped me here was an association of me in one way, shape or form,” Melissa said. “The plumbing is my uncle's company, Laney’s Plumbing, so I was able to use his company. One of my really good friends, he's a master electrician, he did a side job for me for half of what it would have been to get electric done. One of my really good buddies, he was able to come and cut out all the concrete that needed to get done. He laid the slab outside and filled in the concrete and back. I was really fortunate to have people who are close to me, that gave me a really good deal on labor and helped with it. You know, my best friends, we were all here. There were nine of us here one night tearing down walls and stacking things up. [I said] have some drinks and everybody let's go. Here's a ham, there's a beer. Let's get ’er done!” It’s been a busy few months for Melissa, but she's still looking ahead. With the shop’s meats and a friend’s fresh produce, Melissa is planning to host farmer’s markets in the butcher shop’s parking lot this summer, along with some other plans for the future.
What are your goals for the future? “Chicken and seafood will be coming soon. I would like to get a small smokehouse back in the corner, vented straight outside so everybody driving by can smell that wonderful meat. I also want to have custom processing in the back. Those are the big goals for the future. And as far as business goes, just keep kicking butt, growing and getting the community involved and happy with their meat choices.” If you’d like to support She Said Butcher Shop, shop local at 324 21st St N, Moorhead, MN 56560 and follow the shop on Facebook at SheSaidButcherShop.
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PARENTS We know at Fargo Monthly that raising a family is no easy task. That's why we keep our eyes peeled for useful information and resources to help you in your day to day.
Summer Fun
Although it may not feel like it, summer is approaching and children's program registrations are opening! Make sure you check out Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Parks & Recreation resources for deadlines!
Island Park Revamp Over these Spring months, Fargo Parks District wants to hear your input on future redevelops of downtown Island Park. Find out more on public meetings and surveys at fargoparks.com!
Stretch Out, and Hang Out!
Don't let the winter cold keep you tight, take the whole family to Studio 14's Family Yoga classes on Sundays! Build strength and have fun, learn more at Studio14fargo on Facebook.
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By Grant Ayers
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Many fun and educational attractions in the F-M area often go unnoticed by many of our busy community members. As part of our newly remodeled Fargo Monthly, we aim to put a spotlight on places that are both entertaining and educational not just for kids, but for families of all ages. We saw this as an opportunity to highlight one of the many educational places in our community that often go undiscovered by many. 96 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
When looking for fun and educational places in the community, nothing came to mind faster than the beloved MSUM Planetarium. Most college students are aware of what the MSUM Planetarium is and what it consists of today, but few know about the rich history of the MSUM program and its event opportunities. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the MSUM Physics Department began advocating for a planetarium to be constructed for their campus. Former Director Dr. Walter Wesley opened the first
Photos Courtesy of MSUM Planetarium official MSUM Planetarium in 1972, with the intention of it being primarily suited for Moorhead State College astronomy students. Once it was built and became open for operation, the planetarium began receiving inquiries from the public about visits and shows, as it was partially funded by tax dollars. Upon opening, members of the physics faculty began doing both school and public shows before its popularity grew and took increasingly more of the faculty members’ time. Finally, the decision was made to hire the first planetarium coordinator to
run and operate shows and more at the planetarium in the mid1970s. Between 2008 and 2011, MSUM conducted a major overhaul on the planetarium, adding various improvements including new seating and a digital projector with increased capabilities. The MSUM Planetarium even has its own “Resident DJ”, Ricky Pallay a.k.a. 1PrettyRicky. According to the current Planetarium Director, Sara Schultz, “The planetarium won’t look the same to you if you haven’t been in there since.”
The projector’s increased planetarium capabilities now includes Solar System exploration, leaving the Earth’s surface and the ability to show “full-dome” movies that are formatted uniquely for planetariums. Schultz stated that since the planetarium’s overhaul, “[they] have pushed the boundaries of what was previously possible and considered “typical” programming for a planetarium.” Over the years, the MSUM Planetarium has grown immensely and served thousands of people of all ages from across the region. Attendees often
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return time and time again for the unique shows and events that are in constant rotation. Some of these unique events include gaming, birthday parties and meditation events. Furthermore, they’re working on designing an innovative escape room as well! With shows constantly changing throughout the year to newer and even more thrilling events, we’re beyond excited for some of the upcoming entertainment that they have on deck. According to Schultz, the “younger” space explorers won’t want to miss out on the Solar System Explorers program.
She stated that the program “features their very own Solar System Passport complete with stickers for each stop along the way. Those brave enough to complete at least 3 of the 4 tours get promoted to an official Solar System Explorer with a certificate and iron-on patch to prove it!”
Most of the programs are created to be family-friendly, but there are a handful of shows that were made for younger or older audiences. For example, the Planetarium recently brought back their popular adult’s-only Romance Under The Stars show for Valentine’s Day! With a wide variety of shows available, it’s important to be aware of some of the small details in order to attend a show.
weekends. The closest lot to the planetarium is M3 on the south side of Bridges (where the planetarium is located), with the R1 lot (across the street) being the next most convenient. Furthermore, events and shows are ticketed, regardless of cost, as the planetarium has a limited capacity. Tickets can be ordered from the MSUM Box Office at mnstate.edu/tickets
Parking may be confusing to attendees, as most college campuses have different lots with various prices and hours. Parking is free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, as well as all day on
No matter the show you choose to attend, know that you’re in for a treat. They are continuously expanding their efforts and pushing the boundaries of
what the dome can do and how it can be used. Whether you’re young, or simply young at heart, the MSUM Planetarium offers more than you can imagine!
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NESS Business is always booming in our region. Here are just a few of the happening that you should know about.
Moorhead Posts $194 Million in Building Investments According to the 2021 Annual Development Report, Moorhead added 284 new housing units as well as $194 million in building investments across 750 permits.
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The Hotel Donaldson is For Sale For just $3.89 million, it can be yours! StartupBrew is Back! Head to emergingprairie.com for updates.
Two North Dakota Businesses Awarded Hefty LIFT Grants The North Dakota Department of Commerce awarded $1 million to CorVent Medical and $250,000 to TruWeather Solutions.
THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL
By Alexandre Cyusa Photo By Josiah Kopp
Sesen: a Lotus on the River of Life Warm Greetings March is a special month, as the Spring symbolizes a myriad of things but foremost it is my birthday month, and the day of the Equinox March 21st which is my #ThankYouMom4BringingMe2EarthDay... this is why I wanted to celebrate people who bring joy and life to our community: Artists. This month, I have the fortune to chat with an esteemed brethren of mine who has shaped my FM area experience. We met on the NDSU campus during a Black Student Association meeting and I cannot imagine how my time in Fargo would be without him in my artistic picture. I asked SESEN to introduce himself in his own words to capture his life journey: "My birth name is Alaki Ajang but I call myself Sesen, my artist name you can say, which represents a lotus grown from the Nile, the same river that has grown and sustains life for my relatives, ancestors and many East Africans in general. My dream is to carry on this name Sesen and pass it on to the next line of Ajangs if the opportunity presents itself, I'm praying I get a daughter hahaha... My artwork represents my deep spirituality, and reveals a world deep within which the naked eye cannot see." Next time you cross his path, ask him what art project he is working on. Until then, Happy Spring! - Cyusa 102 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
Where do you call home? Where my ancestors were born and raised in Malakal, South Sudan as well as Fargo, North Dakota where I was born and raised. Through faith, perseverance, and for me personally, my faith in the one who created me. With that being said, acknowledging things will not go as planned or even go a lot slower than expected, but through that trial, it will build a type of character in you nobody can teach. As well as there can be many lessons through failure. But again, withstanding the trial by fire through the gifts of perseverance and patience, you can witness a bigger picture and have a deeper understanding about yourself. What is the story of your passion for giving back to the community through your art and becoming an artist? I always love seeing people's genuine reactions, whether it be tears or smiles, from an artwork touching them to the core. Art can really penetrate individuals like a sword in ways other careers cannot because there is a spirit behind art, an energy behind it and those experiences fulfill you in ways no amount of money can ever do. What advice would you give our future artists just starting in the FM community? Firstly, most importantly, discover your identity as an artist. This means, studying the artists that came before,
study what made them unique. Find some alone time to just create, I call it cocooning, until you begin to hone your skills and uncover your own style and expression: the butterfly. Next, connect with other artists whether it be through a school, a gallery, going to an open mic, or joining an artist group, to collaborate with other creative minds and having the space to share your revolutionary ideas, thus, building a community. Why should artists care about the FM community? We are in a unique time since the FM community is growing at such a fast rate while artists usually leave to bigger cities for better opportunities that they believe Fargo can no longer provide. Thus, there is this big void in the Fargo-Moorhead community in the art department. And since artistic expression produces and aids in cultivating cultural identity, artists have a golden chance in having their thumb print on this massive growth going on in this community. What are misconceptions about artists in the FM Community? That the few artists in the city only like to paint bison, flat lands, and hay (laughs). Or bougie artwork that is for millionaire collectors that's only purpose is to hang on the wall of a business or mansion. And the belief that there are no diverse creators in the F-M area; however, there is a range of phenomenal artists growing and building a name for themselves within this community. Franklin Ugochukwu and Monk are great examples of this.
Can you share some of the recent projects you have done for the community as well as some projects you are working on? Yes, one of the recent events I was a part of was our community's second annual Juneteenth, organized by one of my good friends Fred Edwards. My role was creating graphics such as flyers/ brochures and creating interactive artwork for the community. After the event, I was gifted the opportunity to commemorate the successful event by using this gallery space in Renaissance Hall. I have a project coming hopefully in the near future called Silent God, it's been in my head since 2015. I cannot wait to reveal it and shock the world! What is your vision for 2030 for the Tri-College community? I know it's only 9 years away, but I envision a new wave of starving artists in a similar position as me. In that I mean their passion for art and its practice exceeds their love of money, and they embrace the difficult journey of discovering themselves through the arts. But I'm hoping that there are 10x more inspiring artists in the community than now. Also, that the challenges they face are different, in that, art as a career choice is looked at as a necessity like an engineer or doctor. So, art is no longer looked down upon.
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e first met Penny as a crazy talented photographer and now have loved seeing her grow a handmade business creating crazy awesome earrings! Learn more about her business and the process behind creating polymer clay earrings–and what might surprise you about working with this medium, too.
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Tell us a bit about yourselves: Hi! My name is Penny. I’m from South Dakota, originally, but moved to Moorhead to go to college and have been here now for 15 years. I enjoy traveling to warm climates, singing loudly with the windows down, photography and living room dance parties with my family. What type of products do you make? I make jewelry out of polymer clay, gold and brass. How did you decide on the name of your business? I love creating art and I was so inspired seeing other hand dyed clothing online that I just had to try it for myself. What is your personal favorite item you have created? Because this business kind of fell into my lap, I wasn’t prepared with a name. So I sat down and did a little thinking about
what I hoped this business would be. I wanted the mission of Beautabode to be more than making pretty jewelry. My hope when creating and sending these handcrafted pieces out into the world is that the new owners would feel a renewed bit of confidence and boost in their self-esteem and that those who wear this jewelry would feel powerful, strong and at peace in their beautiful selves. = Beaut-Abode What is your personal favorite item you have created? One of my favorite pairs of earrings I actually made before I started selling earrings. They are hand shaped, very organic looking black polymer clay with tortoise acrylic spacers. What is your best seller? My best seller this year was the Geometric Keaton in black.
2021 brought a few more in-person events! What do you enjoy most about selling at a craft market? My favorite thing about selling in person is the people! I love meeting customers and putting a face to names that have ordered from me in the past. It’s also super fun to see people wearing my jewelry while at events. Beautabode in the wild!
meet so many other amazing makers and customers who have turned into friends and huge supporters!
What is something people might find surprising about working with polymer clay? I condition clay with a pasta machine! Also there’s a major shortage of polymer clay right now (and for the past year!) so it’s incredibly hard to find!
What is a word that best describes you? Passionate and quirky.
What is something you've enjoyed the most about doing this handcrafted business? I’ve most enjoyed how creating with clay has been a therapeutic journey for me. It’s incredibly satisfying being able to create with clay while listening to some relaxing music. I also love that I have been able to
What is the most challenging thing? The most challenging thing would be running a small business alone. It gets lonely out here sometimes. I don’t have any coworkers to joke with.
products I’m launching on my instagram and TikTok accounts @thebeautabode I’m also currently stocked at Lovely Lash Co. in West Fargo and Unglued in downtown Fargo. And, hopefully, Unglued’s annual craft fest in March! Website/social: www.TheBeautabode.com Insta & TikTok @thebeautabode
What advice would you have given yourself 10 years ago? Your passions are what motivate you and you should run hard after them even if it seems crazy. Also, be yourself. Live loud. Be courageous. Where can people find your work? I have monthly shop drops on my website www.thebeautabode.com and I post updates about those and what new
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Maybe you're looking to burn some cash or do some retail therapy. Either way, you're in the right spot to find new places and news on what's going on in our local retail world. Know of a shop opening up or one we missed? Let us know @FargoMonthly on Facebook and Twitter!
Find the Score of a Lifetime at Junkin’ Market Days Come check out an indoor market with items ranging from repurposed and rustic, to shabby and chic! At Junkin' Market Days, vendors from all over the midwest come to offer their products to Fargo locals. Whether it be jewelry, furniture or something in between, one of Junkin' Market's vendors is sure to have a treasure on hand for you! Junkin' Market Days will be open on April 8th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and April 9th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Test Your Luck at the St. Patrick's Day Crawl! There's a little bit of Irish in all of us on St. Patrick's Day! On Saturday, March 19th, the 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Crawl will be taking place downtown! The biggest crawl of the year includes a professional photographer, exclusive deals on drinks and local food, as well as a $1,000 grand prize costume contest!
Come Celebrate 28 Years of Gigantic Rummage Sales! Looking to find a hidden treasure? On Saturday, April 23rd, guests can dive into a world of antiques, collectibles, clothes of all sizes and plenty of other odds and ends! The sale will offer items from over 225 booths and last from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm!
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Share Your Selfies in Style at Selfie WLRD After an original idea was formed and a few viral TikTok's, the Selfie WRLD chain has been expanding recently like never before. Making its way to Fargo, Selfie WRLD offers some of the most Instagrammable art installations, with you as the star of the shot! The store is located downtown at 630 1st Ave N.
Looking Ahead to the 2nd Annual 56560 Rummage Sale After a successful kickoff year, the 56560 Rummage Sale is back for a second year, and it's bigger than ever! Taking place at the Cullen Hockey Center, guests are more than welcome to come in and check out a diverse range of clothing, wood-crafted products, furniture, clearance items and much, much more! Admission to the event is only $1, while ages 17 and under can enter free of charge! The sale runs from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm on May 14th.
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We understand that finding cute and fashionable clothing while on a budget is often quite a challenge. The good news is that we found you a vintage clothing outlet that has some great styles and selections—for both men and women—while sticking to a budget. Nestled in Downtown Fargo is a vintage clothing store you won't want to miss. Revolver has a fun selection of recycled vintage men and women clothing, accesories and more. If you're looking for some throwback fits on a budget, Revolver is a great stop. Our team swung by the vintage outlet and tried on a few outfits, capturing some of our favorite looks! 108 | MARCH 2022 | FARGOMONTHLY.COM
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Unique Jobs on Indeed in the FMWF Area Are you always playing DJ with your friends in the car or at any social gatherings? If you love being in control of the vibe and have a wide-ranging taste in music, then becoming a wedding DJ and MC might just be your part-time dream job. Harmon Entertainment is actively seeking out wedding DJs that they can count on for controlling the mood and raising the roof. While their primary focus is weddings, they also assist with corporate events, birthdays, anniversary parties, school dances, Quinceaneras and more. The job's payout per session ranges anywhere from $600 up to $1000 per day, which makes it more than worth bringing the party!
COURTESY OF ALMOST FAMOUS BODY PIERCING
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Over the past few months, our country has seen people quitting their jobs for better opportunities in mass groups. This change of power in the job scene is better known as "The Great Resignation," where employers are losing their members at alarming rates, and companies must act quickly to find skilled laborers that fit the job description. While it may sound like bad news for the job industry, the time has never been better for hard-working, skilled laborers. There's a wide range of job opportunities available across the FMWF area with varying qualifications, backgrounds and experience requirements. Here are some of the many unique job opportunities and job search platforms that caught our eye when searching job boards.
COURTESY OF HARMON ENTERTAINMENT
WEDDING DJ/MC Have you ever wanted to learn more about body piercings, or even learn how to do them? There has been no better time than now to apply yourself and learn something new. Almost Famous Body Piercing is now offering a Front Desk Clerk position complete with body piercer training! The position engages the employee in nearly every setting of the business, ranging from sales and inventory to customer service and store cleanliness. Furthermore, the job listing describes it as "for someone that is ready to begin body piercing right away." No experience is required beforehand, as they'll help you become an industry professional in no time!
BAKER GARDEN AND GIFT
BY GRANT AYERS
BECOME A GREENHOUSE ASSISTANT
Ever wanted to work outside and get paid for it? Baker Garden and Gift is now accepting applications for the 2022 season! As greenhouse assistants, employees get the opportunity to work in a serene environment in their greenhouse and garden center. According to Operations Manager Rachel Sailer, Baker Garden and Gift is looking "for candidates that are passionate about teaching others through plants and are eager to continue learning the never-ending knowledge of horticulture." Whether you're wishing to get outside yourself and stay active throughout the day, or you're job searching for your child's upcoming summer job, this opportunity is perfect for people looking to get outside and work as a team!
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DOG BATHERS Calling all dog lovers! If you love all breeds and sizes of dogs, now's your chance to join a fun and fast-paced environment with others in the world of dog cleaning at Rover's Playhouse! While a minimum of six months of previous dog bathing experience is required, the opportunity is excellent for any pet lovers that want to brush up on their dog duties and care for other pets. The best part, however, is that qualifying employees can bring their dogs to work on approved days!
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Do you love wandering around retail stores? Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking attentive employees to perform retail store "reviews" that measure food inventory, take pictures and assess the store's conditions. If any of this sounds intimidating, rest assured that MSG requires initial online training on how to properly perform store inspections. Not only do they offer $110 to $220 a day; it also gets employees out of the house and checking out different retail stores across the area!
PLASMA DONATION ASSISTANCE Did you know that nearly anyone can become a phlebotomist or medical screener in the plasma field? Currently, Biolife Plasma Services is in search of applicants for a handful of positions, including Phlebotomist, Medical Screener, Plasma Center Technician, Donor Intake Nurse and more. Most positions start at $15 per hour with room for growth within the company over time. Biolife offers a fast-paced environment that relies on a positive attitude, the ability to efficiently work in a team and an eagerness to learn the ropes of plasma donation!
Imagine going shopping, but instead of spending money, you're earning it. As a personal shopper for big box and grocery stores including Sam's Club, Hornbacher's and Cash Wise, you can roam the stores and get paid for it. The demand for online ordering groceries has spiked since the pandemic in the spring of 2020. Essentially, the job consists of navigating the store, gathering the requested items and preparing the order in a timely fashion for when the customer arrives. The position is perfect for someone who's motivated to get tasks done efficiently and help brighten someone's day by helping them out!
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JOIN THE COOKIE CREW Become an Insomniac by joining the Cookie Crew at Insomnia Cookies! They're currently looking for outgoing and ambitious people that have some past customer service experience. With flexible part-time schedules, provided training and a delicious-smelling work environment, the opportunity for some extra funds might be too hard to turn down. Plus, who could say no to free cookies with every shift?
Donut decorating has never sounded so fun (and delicious). Sandy's Donuts is looking for candidates with one year or more of dessert decorating experience for a full-time or part-time position. Not only is Sandy's looking for someone to assist with their current popular pastries (Big Sandy's, Cookie Monsters, puppy and kitty donuts); they're looking for someone who can confidently bring new and exciting ideas to the table.
GET CREATIVE WITH DESSERT DECORATING
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Sam's Club and Hornbacher's are both currently hiring cake decorators. They're looking for friendly and artistic employees, with recommended past dessert decorating experience. The positions start anywhere between $14 and $18 an hour with plenty of benefits and incentives that go alongside your cake decorating dreams. Sam's Club is even offering a $150 bonus incentive for those that are vaccinated against COVID-19. Dessert decorating may not be the first job that comes to mind when searching for employment, but it might just be the most fun.
AWESOME FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD WINNER
Jasmin Child Care and Preschool hen looking for learning opportunities with an eye to a career in international childcare, Fargo, ND may not be the first place that springs to mind. However, Hyokyung Kwak found the perfect learning environment when she became a teacher at Jasmin Child Care and Preschool. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Hyokyung became a student in Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2019. At the recommendation of a friend, she interviewed with Jasmin Child Care and Preschool and joined their staff in June of 2021. “I would like to go to Europe, Asian countries and Africa to learn more about different teaching methods and what policies and financing methods work best for them. My goal one day would be to go to Africa to train local teachers and build schools,” says Hyokyung. “When I got here [Jasmin Child Care and Preschool], I saw kids from so many different cultures. It’s fun and interesting to learn about different cultures and values. I decided to work here because it’s a very unique environment.”
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Malarkey
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Jasmin Child Care and Preschool (named Fargo INC’s first non-profit of the month) was originally created to help New American children and families deal with the challenges they face as they integrate into American society. In the seven years they have been operating, the multicultural center has remained committed to the goals of embracing diversity and helping create access to low-income families. “There is a huge need for this kind of daycare,” says Sky Purdin, Development Director of the center. “Sometimes the kids speak zero English when they first attend. Our programs are primarily in English, since the goal is to get them ready for a school environment, and our teachers are used to working with kids who may not know it. The kids don’t feel completely alone; there is a feeling of safety. They quickly learn English, and our English speaking kids often end up learning another language. Also, cultures are different and sometimes there are things that are not easy to explain. By being culturally aware we can support a safe place to learn." At last count, there were over ten different cultures represented in the center, with nine different languages spoken by the staff.
Moving forward, Jasmin Child Care and Preschool would like to work with other schools and organizations to expand the value of a multicultural learning setting. “It is clear that there is a need for culturally competent childcare as the Fargo-Moorhead area continues to grow with kids from many different backgrounds. America has a history of multiculturalism from its inception. By making a conscious effort to welcome newcomers we are benefitting everyone as they become an asset to our community and country,” continues Sky. “Learning about different values and cultures helps kids be more understanding of other people,” adds Hyokyung, who is currently applying for graduate schools for international development education. Unfortunately, providing a high-quality learning environment isn’t easy. With the COVID pandemic, most childcare centers have been hit hard financially as costs continue to rise, and Jasmin Child Care and Preschool is no exception. They have continued to struggle with staffing and finding funding for special initiatives. “There is a lot of things that grant money just doesn’t address, so we have to come up with other ways to cover the
gaps,” says Sky.
slide.
One such initiative is the renovation of their center playground. With playground equipment worn down from continual use, many items are in urgent need of replacement.
Replacing the slide, however, is only the first step in the needed refurbishing of the playground equipment. In addition to replacing existing equipment, like their crawl tunnel, they would like to enhance their playground by adding sensory play areas and gross motor equipment, such as tricycles or a climbing wall.
In their efforts to update the Jasmin playground, they turned first to replacing the 2-foot slide with one more appropriate for their older children. They had raised two-thirds of the cost of the slide when Hyokyung applied for a grant from the local chapter of the Awesome Foundation. To her delight, the Cass Clay chapter of the Awesome Foundation named her, and Jasmin Child Care and Preschool, their January grantee. The gift of $1000 will allow them to purchase and install the new
Additional fundraising efforts are forthcoming, however direct donations are always welcome and there are always opportunities for volunteers.
4720 7th Ave S., Suite E, Fargo, ND 58103 Telephone: 701.281.6025
The Cass Clay chapter of the Awesome Foundation awards a $1,000 gift each month for awesome ideas of all sorts. Grant recipients do not need to be associated with a non-profit. Applications can be made at awesomefoundation.org/ en/chapters/cassclay.
To learn more about Jasmin Child Care and Preschool, to donate, or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, you can go to jasminchildcare.org Jasmin Child Care and Preschool
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FARGO
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 4-6pm: ½ off all appetizers, Tall Beer for a short price, $2 off Glass wine, & $1 off well drinks.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4-6pm: ½ off all appetizers, Tall Beer for a short price, $2 off Glass wine, & $1 off well drinks.
4-6pm: ½ off all appetizers, Tall Beer for a short price, $2 off Glass wine, & $1 off well drinks.
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SUNDAY
46 North Pints & Provisions 635 2nd Ave N, Fargo
4-6pm: ½ off all appetizers, Tall Beer for a short price, $2 off Glass wine, & $1 off well drinks.
Alibi Lounge and Casino 1340 21st Ave S, Fargo
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/ domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$2.50 wells/calls/domestic bottles $3 22oz domestic and $3 Jack Fire. $3 22oz Select Craft Beers
$3.75 Jack Daniel's, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$3.25 import & craft bottles, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$2.75 Windsor, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$2.95 Captain Morgan, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
$3.50 Crown Royal/ Crown Apple, $2.95 Bloody Marys and Caesars until noon
$3.25 Stoli, Happy Hour 4-8pm: 50¢ off everything
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2-4-1s 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
2-4-1s 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Any Monday of your birthday month: receive a free 40oz. bucket of booze, 8-11pm: $2 domestic bottles for everyone
8-11pm: $2 tall taps, wells & teas
50¢ taps, $1 Captain Morgan and teas 8pmmidnight
2-for-1 domestic bottles, Jack & Jack Honey 8pm-midnight
7-9pm: $7 all you can drink, 9-11pm: $2.50 tall taps, teas, Morgans & bomb shots
7-9pm: 79¢ teas, 9-11pm: $2.50 tall taps, teas, Morgans & bomb shots
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
$3 Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Chuck Norris & Ninja Turtle Shots, $3.50 Tito’s Vodka, $4 Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal
Pull Tab Happy Hour 4-7pm, Patron shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm, $3.00 domestic pounders from 9 to 11pm. Ice Hole shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm: drinks as low as 50¢, pull tab Happy Hour replay 9-11pm. Goldschlager shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm, Captain Morgan at $3.00 from 9-11pm. Jagermeister shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm, Windsor at $3.00 from 9-11pm. Romana Sambuca shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm, Tito's Vodka $3.50 from 9-11pm. Jose Cuervo shots $3.50 all day
Happy Hour 4-7pm, $6.00 pitchers from 9-11pm. Rumpleminze shots $3.50 all day. Service Industry Sunday
Bulldog Tap 4265 45th St. S, Fargo
$3.50 tall domestic taps 6pm-close
$2.75 domestic bottles 8pm-midnight
$3.50 UV and Bacardi 8pm-midnight
$3.25 Captain Morgan, $3.75 Crown Royal 8pm-midnight
$3.75 Stoli and Jack Daniels 8pm-midnight
$3.50 Smirnoff and Windsor 8pm-midnight
$3.50 tall domestic taps and import bottles all day
Chili's 3902 13th Ave S Suite 4402, Fargo
Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea
Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea
Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea
Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Close: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea
Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m.: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draftand Long Island Tea
The Bismarck Tavern
522 Broadway N, Fargo Bomb Shelter 325 10th St. N, Fargo Borrowed Buck’s Roadhouse 1201 Westrac Drive, Fargo * This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
The Bowler 2630 University Drive S, Fargo The Box 1025 38th St. SW, Fargo (Inside the Fargo Inn & Suites)
4-6pm: ½ off all appetizers, Tall Beer for a short price, $2 off Glass wine, & $1 off well drinks.
½ off all our bottles of wine and 25% off our reserve list all day.
Happy Hour All Day: $3 Small Domestic Draft and Well drinks. $4 House wine, Classic Margarita, Small Premium Draft and Large Domestic Draft. $5 Presidente Margarita, Large Premium Draft and Long Island Tea
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Ladies Night: 7-10 p.m., ½ Priced Mixed Drinks, Chub’s Mugs: $5.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills 7 p.m.-Close
Game Night, $1.00 Off Taps & Wells (Including Craft Beers), Free Pool & Darts 8 p.m.-Close
Chub’s Mugs Wednesday: $5.95 New Mug, $3.95 Refills, $1 Off Shots 8 p.m.-Close
Busch Light Tap Night, $1 Off Ice Hole & Fireball 8 p.m.-Close
Beer & A Bump Night, Beer and an Ice Hole for $7.00, $3.95 Chub’s Long Island Teas, $3.95 Stumplifers 8 p.m.-Close
$1 off Bloody Mary’s & Caesars, 8 a.m.-Noon, $1 off Crown Royal, Tito’s & Craft Taps 8 p.m.-Close
Sunday Funday: $1.00 Off All Drinks In Your Chub’s Gear 12 p.m.-Close
Cork ‘N Cleaver 3301 S University Dr, Fargo
2-4-1 bottles of house wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
2-4-1 glasses of our featured wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
½ price long island teas; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
Wine Club - $15/year, every Wednesday at 5:30pm; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
Weekly Patio Specials; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
2-4-1 bottles of house wine; Happy hours 4-6pm, 9-11pm: $1 off Tap beers, well drinks, glasses of house wine
Cowboy Jack's 506 Broadway N, Fargo
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. $3 Grape Apes, Chuck Norris & Sprees 10 p.m.-Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. $3 Grape Apes, Chuck Norris & Sprees 10 p.m.Midnight
$2 Taps, Bottles & Well Drinks from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-Midnight
Dempsey’s 226 Broadway N, Fargo
$3.50 Bacardi, Malibu and Morgan starting at 9pm
$2.50 domestic taps and well drinks starting at 9pm
Old School Night starting at 9pm: $3 Old Style, High Life and Hamms
$4 specialty or import bottled/tap beer starting at 9pm
$3.50 Old Style and $5.25 Jameson starting at 9pm
$3.50 Old Style and $5.25 Jameson starting at 9pm
D’Woods Lounge 3333 13th Ave. S, Fargo
$2.75 domestic bottles, $3 Bacardi
$2.75 domestic bottles, $1 off Martinis
$3.50 Stoli and domestic taps
$3.50 Crown Royal and taps
$3.75 teas, $3 Windsor
$3 Smirnoff and Captain Morgan
Doolittles Woodfire Grill 2112 25th St. S, Fargo
½ off all bottles of wine 4-11pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$2 off Beer flights 3-9 pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$2 off Crafted cocktails 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$3 off wine flights 3-9pm, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off all tap and bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon-5pm
$1 off Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers noon-5pm
Drumconrath Brewing 630 1st Ave N, Ste 6
$1 off pints 4-6 p.m.
$1 off pints 4-6 p.m
$1 off pints 4-6 p.m
$1 off pints 4-6 p.m
$1 off pints 4-6 p.m
Empire 424 Broadway N, Fargo
Crown Royal $3.75
Bacardi $3.25, Tito’s $3.50
Windsor $3.25
$3.75 Jameson
Stoli $3.75, Jack $4.25
Imports $3.75, Captain Morgan $3.50
$2.75 Rail vodka, $3.25 Windsor
Fort Noks Bar of Gold 52 Broadway N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. Bucket of Beers $15 (Any 5 Beers). $4.50 Long Islands & Margaritas
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3.50 Tap Beers all day (Pint glasses)
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3 Select Whiskeys and $3 Import and Domestic Microbrew bottles all day. ½ price bottles of wine
Happy Hour All Day ($1 off all Taps, Wells, and Domestic Bottled Beer). 3 for 1’s from 7-10pm Domestic Taps and Well Drinks (made in plastic cups)
Happy Hour 4-7pm: $1 off all Taps, Wells & Domestic Bottles. $3.50 Stoli Flavors (adding some juices and energy drinks is an up charge). $3.50 Icehole Flavors and Fireball shots. $2 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles (8-10pm)
$4 Bloody Mary’s and Caesar’s (2-6pm). $3.50 Chuck Norris & Jag Bomb Shots. $3.50 Select Rums (Morgan, Bacardi Flavors, Don Q, Sailor Jerry and Malibu). $2 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles (8-10pm)
All Specials from the week apply (excludes $2 wells and Domestics)
Frank’s Lounge 2640 52nd Ave. S, Fargo
½ price burgers with purchase of a beverage. Service Industry Night: $1 off all drinks
½ price wine
$4.50 Tito Pours
$1 off bottle or can beer. $4 flavored teas
$4.50 Crown Royal and Grey Goose Pours
11am-4pm: Bloody Mary and mimosa bar
11am-4pm: Bloody Mary and mimosa bar. ½ price taps all day
Front Street Taproom
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks - 7-close Service Industry $1 off all Pints
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks 7-close $1 off all snacks
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks 7-close $2 Grain Belt Pounders
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks - 7-close $10 Select Pitchers
Happy Hour 2pm-6 p.m.: $1 off pints & snacks
Two-for-One’s on Taps and $1 Off Captain Morgan
$2.50 Domestic Bottles and $1 Off Tin Cup Whiskey
½ Off Wine and $3.50 Wells
$1 Off Tall Taps and $1 Off Titos
$8 Domestic Pitchers and $10 Premium Pitchers
Chub’s Pub & Package Place 421 University Drive N, Fargo
Golf Addiction 4474 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
2-4-1 Schell’s Beer
$1 Off Tall Taps
$12 Domestic Buckets and $4.50 Bloody Mary’s & Caesars
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
614 Main Ave., Fargo
Happy Hour prices 4-7pm, employee prices for all 7pm-close
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Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm
Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm
Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm
Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm
Well Drinks and GC pints. $5 select wines and $5 select apps from 3-6pm
Herd and Horns 1414 12th Ave. N, Fargo
All Day Happy Hour $1 off Drinks & $2 off Appetizers
7-Close: $3 Bud & Bud Light Pints
7-Close: Mug Night. $5.75 first fill $3.75 domestic refills. First fill free on the week of your birthday
7-Close: $3.50 Long Island Teas & $3 Well Drinks
Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo
Happy Hour all day $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $1 off Prood Distillers & Far North spirits cocktails. $4 crown all day
Labby’s Grill & Bar 1100 19th Ave. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 off Morgan and all tap beers.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine.$3.50 teas and top-shelf all day. $1 off Tito's drinks and tequila 7 p.m.-Close.
Granite City 1636 42nd St. S, Fargo
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Happy Hour 3-5
$3 Mimosas, $4 Bison Bombs, $5.50 Green Tea Cocktails
$11 for 5 Pounders. Add $2 more for premium
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $2 off Tall Taps, ½ priced bottles of wine. $4 crown all day
Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $1 off signature and classic cocktails, $4 bomb shots 9-11 p.m. $4 crown all day
Happy Hour 11-4 p.m. $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 crown all day, every day!
Happy Hour all day $3 domestic talls, $1 off well drinks and wine by the glass. $4 bloody mary & mimosa bar 12–4 p.m. $4 crown all day, every day!
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 off all whiskey.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $2.95/$3.95 pounders.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m. $3.50 wells, $1 off all pints, $1 off craft taps, $1 off wine. $1 domestic bottles and wells 9 p.m.-close.
$3.95 Bloodys, Caesars, Screws and Mimosas 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $1 domestic bottles and wells 9 p.m.-close.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
$5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.
Happy Hour all day. $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders $5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.
Happy Hour all day, $1.25 off all drinks and $3 Mimosas
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
Legends Sports Bar & Grill at Rose Creek 1500 East Rose Creek Pkwy S, Fargo
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday. Free drink raffle for vikings and bison games and meat raffle on Thursdays.
Lucky’s 13 Pub 4301 17th Ave. S, Fargo
$2.50 short domestic beers. $2 off all Mules 3-close
3pm-close: ½ Price Margaritas & $3.00 Coronas & Dos Equis Amber
$3.50 tall domestic taps 3pm-close
½ bottles of wine, $2.50 PBR, Hamms and Busch Light Pounders 3 p.m.-close
Happy Hour 3-6pm, $1.25 off all drinks
9am-4pm $3 Mimosas and $6.75 BLT Bloody Marys
Luna Fargo 1545 University Drive S, Fargo
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
Happy Hour 5-6pm & 9-10pm: $2 off wine or beer by the glass & ½ price cheese plates
$3 Mexican Bottled Beer
1/2 price Jumbo Margaritas
$2 off Patron
Unlimited Taco refills with the purchase of a taco plate & $2 off Long Islands.
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm: $3 select beer and drinks
Mexican Village 3155 45th St South, Fargo Mezzaluna 309 Roberts St. N, Fargo The Northern 325 10th St. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., 2-4-1 appetizers
Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., 2-4-1 Burgers
Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., $9.75 8oz Steak Dinner
Happy Hour 5-7 p.m., $6.50 Fried Chicken Dinner
Homestyle Lunch Buffet from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.
Happy Hour 5-7 p.m.
NoBull Smokehouse 609 NP Ave, Fargo
$3 Any Bourbon 4 pm -Close
$2.50 Tap Beers 4 pm-Close
Swine and Wine, Buy a bottle/glass of wine, second one is one penny 4 pm-Close
Bucket Special 4-10pm: buy 3 bottles get two free. Bones, Beer, Bourbon-$12.99
2-4-$1s Single Shot Drinks, Taps and Teas 10 pm-Close
2-4-$1s Single Shot Drinks, Taps and Teas 10 pm-Close
O’Kelly’s 3800 Main Ave., Fargo
$6 Domestic Pitchers
$3 Long Island Teas and $3 Rum
$1 off Whiskeys
$3 Deep Eddy’s Vodka
BOGO domestic bottles
Happy Hour all day and $3 shot
Happy Hour all day
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Pay the Day taps 7-9 p.m.: Pay the Day taps- whatever the date is, that’s your tap price! (Ex: Nov. 2nd=2 cents!). 9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombs- select drinks on special
9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombsselect drinks on special.
Wine Night 4-10 p.m.: ½ priced wine by the glass and bottleexcludes reserve wine list
9-11pm: $2.75 OB Beers, Booze & Bombs
$2.95 drink special 11 a.m.-2 p.m: $2.95 Bloody Marys, Bloody Caesars & Mimosas
11am-2pm: $2.95 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas
Old Broadway City Club 22 Broadway N, Fargo Old Broadway Grill 22 Broadway N, Fargo
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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9-close: $2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine, $5.95 pitchers. 6-10 p.m.: $5.95 select pitchers of beer
$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine
$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine *Extended Happy Hour 6-10 p.m. (same specials as 3-6pm)
$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine
$2 select drinks, select taps and select bottles, $4 glasses of wine. 9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombs- select drinks on special
9-11 p.m.: $2.75 beers, booze and bombsselect drinks on special
$11 Domestic Bucket 11 a.m.-close
Pickled Parrot 505 3rd Ave. N, Fargo
$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day
$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day
$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day
$3 Domestic Bottles, $3.50 Domestic Taps & Wells, $8 Well Jars
7 p.m.-12 a.m. $3.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Crown Royal
7 p.m.-12 a.m. $3.50 Domestic Bottles, $4 Titos, $4 Chuck Norris
$3.50 Fireball & Ice Hole All Day
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill 1 555 44th St. S, Fargo
½ draft beer 3pmclose, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
½ bottles of wine 3pmclose, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
$2 off wine and liquor flights 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
$2 off culinary cocktails 3pm-close, Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pmclose: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm-close: $1 off cocktails, beer and wine
Pounds 6 12 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns
Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. 9-12 a.m. - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns
10 p.m.-12 a.m. - $2 LilFfruitopias, $2 White Claws, $2 vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, $2 berry lemon drop shots
10 p.m.-12 a.m. - $2 LilFfruitopias, $2 White Claws, $2 vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, $2 berry lemon drop shots
All day Happy Hour - $3 Summer Teas, $3 Lil Fruitopias, $3 Spiked Capri Suns
Radisson 201 5th St. N. Fargo
4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks
4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks
4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks. All day: Wine Wednesday, ½ price bottles of wine
4 -6 pm, free chips & salsa, $1 off all drinks
Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. 12" Single Topping and either a pitcher of pop for $20, a pitcher of Iconic Blonde for $25, or a pitcher of Greenway for $30 9 p.m.-Midnight.
Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. Specialty Bloody Marys and Build Your Own Mimosa Buckets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2-4-1 Well Drinks and $4 Draft Pints 9 p.m.-Close.
Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. Specialty Bloody Marys and Build Your Own Mimosa Buckets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 You-CallIts for Service Industry.
$3.95 Tall Taps All Day, $3.05 Well Drinks 4:30-Close
½ appetizers 4-6pm and 9-11pm; $1 off beer, well and wine drinks
Rhombus Guys 606 Main Ave., Fargo
Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light
Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light
Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. 2-4-1 House Wine by the Glass 5-10 p.m.
Happy Hour 2-5 p.m.: $1 off draft & can beer, $1 House Wine by the Glass, $1 off single pour drinks. Pounder Special: $2 Hamms & High Life, $3 PBR & Busch Light. $4 Rhombus Brewing Company Pints 8-10 p.m.
Rick’s Bar 2721 Main Ave., Fargo
4:30-Close $3.95 Tall Taps, $3.35 Morgan and Bacardi
4:30-Close $4.05 Crown Royal, $4.25 Crown Black
4:30-Close $3.75 Tito’s Vodka
4:30-Close $4.05 Jack Daniel’s, $4.25 Long Island Teas, $4.25 34oz Taps
4:30-Close $3.50 Import Beers, $3.50 UV Vodka
$3.50 Pounders All Day, $3.50 Ice Hole 4:30-Close
Rooter’s Bar 107 Broadway N, Fargo
$2 12-ounce domestic draws all day
$2.50 domestic bottles all day; 9pm – 12a.m.: Late Night Happy Hour 2-for-1 Drinks
$2.50 Captain Morgan and Windsor all day; 9 pm – 1 am $3 PBR Pounders
$3 Rooter’s Root beers and $7.50 Domestic Pitchers all day
9 pm—1 am $2.50 12 oz Domestic Draw Beers
11 am – 4 pm $2.50 Homemade Bloody Mary w/Beer Chaser; 9pm-1am $2.50 12 oz Domestic Draw Beers
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
OB Sport Zone 22 Broadway N, Fargo
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The Round Up Saloon 4501 Urban Plains Drive, Fargo
Happy Hour all day
Local Night: $3.30 Proof’s 2 Docks Vodka and $1 off local brews from N.D., S.D., and Minn., Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.85 Crown Royal, Happy Hour open7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.85 Jack Daniels, Happy Hour open-7pm: $1 off all drinks
$3.25 domestic bottles; $3.85 Icehole, Fireball and Dr. McGillicuddy’s, Happy Hour open7pm: $1 off all drinks
$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas
$4.30 Bloody Marys and Caesars, $3.30 Mimosas
Sickies Garage 3431 Fiechtner Drive S, Fargo
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka,$4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas
All day every day drink specials: $3 Sailor Jerry, Svedka Vodka, $4 Red Bull Vodkas, $4 Jack Daniel’s and $5 El Jimador Margaritas, plus 2 happy hours.
Sidestreet Grille & Pub 404 4th Ave. N, Fargo
$4 All Irish Whiskeys, $.75 off Craft & Import Beers, $6 Sidestreet Teas Happy Hour 2pm-7pm $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots
All Day Happy Hour 11am - Midnight: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all beer pitchers. Happy Hour 2-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots
$4.00 Jameson Irish Whiskey. Happy Hour 2pm-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots
Happy Hour 2pm-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots
$4 Stoli, $4 Summit pints. Happy Hour 2pm.-7pm: $.50 off all drinks and beers, $1 off all pitchers, $3.00 mystery shots
$4 Jack Daniels and Jim Beam, $1 off ALL local beers and spirits
Service Industry Sunday Funday! (With valid server ID): $1 off “You Call Its” for all of our Service Industry Family, $2 off All Pitchers
Slammer’s Sports Bar & Grill 707 28th Ave. N, Fargo
$3.15 Miller High Life bottles $3.40 Bacardi Limon and Sailor Jerry’s
$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles
$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles $3 White Zin and merlot wines
$3.15 Coors Light and Mich Golden Light bottles
$3.15 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $3.40 Captain Morgan
$3.75 Bloody Marys and Caesars, all day well specials $2.75
$2.80 all wells, $5.25 Busch Light pitchers
All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole.
$4 Moscow Mules all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole
Half-price wine all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole
$4 jumbo teas all day. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.: $1 off all beer and liquor. 9 p.m. to close: $2.50 domestic taps, $3 Fireball and Icehole
Midnight to close: $2.50 shots
Midnight to close: $2.50 shots. During Bison game: $1 off all beer and liquor
11 a.m.-noon: $2 you call its. Starting at noon: $3.50 Ceasera, bloodies and mimosas. $3.75 domestic taps
Speck’s Bar 2611 Main Ave., Fargo
$3.25 Beer pounders, free pool and darts
$3.25 Windsor and Black Velvet, free pool and darts
$3.25 Captain Morgan, $4 Jack Daniels
$3.25 domestic can beers, $3.25 Bacardi
$3.50 Import and craft beer
$3.50 UV Vodka and Dr Mc
$3.85 22oz taps, $3 well drinks, free pool and darts
Spirits Lounge 3803 13th Ave. S, Fargo
All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day.
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off any Tequila cocktail/drink
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off all Proof Distillers and Far North cocktails/drinks
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. ½ priced bottle wines and $2 off all Jumbo Taps
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day. $2 off Signature and Classic Cocktails, $4 bomb shots 9-11 p.m.
Happy Hour 11-4 p.m.: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day
All Day Happy Hour: $1 off all single pour liquors and glasses of wine, $2 off all Jumbo Taps. $4 Crown all day every day
Twist 220 Broadway N, Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
All whiskeys half-price from open to close. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
$10 bottles of select wines and half off all other bottles of wine. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. & 9-12 a.m.: $2 Domestic Beers & Cheap Shots, $3 Tap Beers & Rail Cocktails, $4 Wine of the Moment, Shots, & Premium Liquor, $5 Classic Cocktails, $6 Cocktail of the Moment, $8 Patron Margaritas all day.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. bottomless bloodies and mimosas
SouthTown Pourhouse 4281 45th St. S, Fargo
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
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Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Captain Morgan $3.25 & Miller High Life $2.50
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. E&J Brandy $3.25 & PBR $2.50
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Windsor $3.25 & Truly $4.00
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Jim Beam/ Jack D. $3.75 & Heineken $4.25
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Long Island Teas $3.25 & Angry Orchard $4.00
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jose Cuervo $4.00 & Corona $4.00
Happy Hour Beer Buckets (6) for $18
$2 off jumbo 32oz. Margaritas
$2 off PBR pounders, $1 off Mojitos
$1 off Proud Mary Pina Colada
$2 off all tequila shots
$1 off Cadillac Margaritas, $2 Margaritas 9pm-close
$1 Let’s Get It On Lemonades, $1 Sangria, $2 off Margaritas 9pm-close
Wild Terra Cider and Brewing 6 12th St N, Fargo
Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7
Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7
Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7
Happy Hour 4-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7
Happy Hour: 2-6pm: $1 off Ciders and starters, two glasses of wine $7
The Windbreak 3150 39th St. S, Fargo
4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks
4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks
4-7pm and 9-11pm: $1 off all drinks
Ladies Night: Ladies drink free (select taps and wells) 9pmmidnight, 9-11pm: guys get $2 drinks, $2 bomb shots
9-10pm: $1 drinks, 10-11pm: $2 drinks
9-11pm: $2 drinks and bomb shots
9pm-midnight: $3 drinks and 2-for-1 shots
Woody’s Bar 1550 32nd Ave. S, Fargo
Happy Hour All Day ($1 off all drinks)
$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.30 Bacardi and Flavors
$3.30 Deep Eddy Vodka, $3.30 glasses of bota box wine
$3.85 Crown Royal, $3.85 Jack Daniel’s
$3.30 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Long Island Iced Tea
$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $3.30 import bottles
$3.30 Bloody Mary and Caesars, $6 domestic pitchers, $8 import pitchers
Sports Bar 619 NP Ave. N, Fargo
$2.50 tap beer pints, $3.50 talls
$2.50 Stoli and $3.50 Stoli with energy drink
College Night: Half price domestic pitchers
$2.95 Jack Daniel's, Captain Morgan, Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose
½ off pitchers 7-10 pm
½ off pitchers 7-10 pm
$3 pounders, $3.50 Bloody Marys
Tailgators Sports Cafe 1322 Main Ave, Fargo
6-10pm: $3.50 tall Crown Royal, $3 UV Vodka
6-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour bottles, $3 Captain Morgan
6-10pm: $8.50 domestic pitchers, $3 wells and Ice Hole shots
6-10pm: $2.75 Schnapps shots, $3.75 Gator Teas and import bottles
6-10pm: $3 Bacardi and Windsor, $3.50 Chuck Norris or Jag Bombs
Noon-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour pints and bottles, $1 off whiskeys, $4.25 Bloody Marys
Noon-10pm: $3.25 Happy Hour pints and bottles, $1 off whiskeys, $4.25 Bloody Marys
Best Brews and BBQ: Two free tap pints and free apps from 5:30-7pm
Buy one mug, get one half off tap beer
VFW: Downtown
202 Broadway N, Fargo Vinyl Taco 520 1st Ave. N, Fargo
Barcode 835 23rd Ave. E, West Fargo
Bar Nine 1405 Prairie Pkwy., West Fargo
Server industry night (one free half pint of beer with proof of server training card.)
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Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Captain Morgan, $1 off all domestic taps, Shot of the Day: $3 Rumpleminze
Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Bacardi, $1 off all craft pounders, Shot of the Day: $3 Doctor McGuillicuddy's
Happy Hour 3pm-6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $1 off Crown, $1 off domestic bottles, Shot of the Day: $3 Fireball
Happy Hour 3pm6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Tito's, $1 off craft taps, Shot of the Day: $3 Icehole
Happy Hour 3pm-6pm: $1 off all taps, bottles, pounders, wells and wines; $3 Deep Eddy's, $1 off craft/import bottles, Shot of the Day: $3 Jagermeister
$4 Mules, $1 off domestic pounders, Shot of the Day: $3 UV Bombs
$3.75 Bloody Mary's and Caesar's, $3 Mimosas, $1 off all taps, Shot of the Day: $5 Patron
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $3.00 Domestic Pounders & Wells
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $1.00 off All Taps, Bottles & Pounders
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $4.00 Domestic Beer Mugs
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $1.00 off Domestic Taps & $3.00 Wells
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close $3.50 Captain Morgan & Bacardi
Happy Hour from open to 8 p.m. - $1 off apps, taps, bottles, wells and wine. 8 p.m. to close - $4.00 Titos & $3.00 Well Vodka
All day- $8.00 Domestic Pitchers, $3.00 Fireball, Icehole, Wells & Domestic Pints
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
True North Bistro 5064 23rd Ave. S, Fargo
Brunch 11AM-3PM, Bottomless Mimosas
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Blarney Stone 1910 9th St. E, West Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)
Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). $4.50 Trash Cans 5 p.m.-close
Hooligans 509 32nd Ave W. West Fargo, ND 58078
Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $4 Mules & $4 Domestic Talls, 2-for-1s 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Teas & Titos
MacKenzie River Pizza 819 24th Ave W E, West Fargo
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
The Piggy BBQ 816 24th Ave E, West Fargo
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Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours)
5 p.m.-Close: $5 Clawritas
Happy Hour 9 p.m.Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). Free trip through Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar with a Breakfast Entree Purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Happy Hour 11 a.m.-Close: $1 off Draft Beers, $ 1 off House Wine, 2 for 1 Dublin Pours (Bar Pours). Free trip through Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar with a Breakfast Entree Purchase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Whiskeys, Bottomless Wine
Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Malibu, Captain Morgans & Bacardi
Happy Hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $3 Wells, $3 Icehole shots
Happy Hour 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $4 Bloody Marys, Caesars & Mimosas, $5 Vodka Redbulls
Happy Hour 9 p.m. to Close., $4 Bloodys, Caesars & Mimosas
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
3pm- 6pm: $3 wells, $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints, $1 off wine glasses, 75 cent wings
Happy Hour All Day: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m.: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
Happy Hour All Day: $2 off glasses of wine and 1/2 off bottles of wine, $5 mixed drinks, $3 off all signature Piggy cocktails, $4 beers.
$3.50 tall domestic beer, $4.50 tall craft beer
$3.50 Captain Morgan and Bacardi
$3.50 Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam and Jameson, $4.50 Crown Royal
$3.50 UV, Wave and Tito's Vodka
$3.50 Windsor, $3 solo cups: Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite
$3 solo cups: Bud Light,Coors Light, Miller Lite
Happy Hour all day, Service Industry Night: $3.50 you-call-its
Rookies 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Coors Light pitchers and $3.75 Crown Royal
Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Miller Lite pitchers, $3 Jack Daniels and Jag, $3.75 Long Island Teas
Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $7.50 Bud Light pitchers, $3.50 Windsor and Smirnoff
Happy Hour 3-6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $3 domestic pitchers and Shiner Bock bottles, $3.50 Deep Eddys, $4 Angry Balls shot
8pm-midnight: $3 Fireball, $3.50 Tito's Vodka, $5 Vodka Red Bulls, $3.50 Chuck Norris, Ninja Turtles and Jag Bombs
Happy Hour noon6:30pm, 8pm-midnight: $3 import bottles and Tarantula Tequila, $3.50 Captain Morgan, Bacardi and Jameson
Happy Hour all day, Service Industry Night 10pm-close: $3 well drinks
Three Lyons Pub 675 13th Ave. E, West Fargo
Mug Night! 7pm to close $2 buys the 32oz mug. Fills for pint price.
All day: $4 classic long islands and $5 specialty teas. $3 Icehole and Fireball shots
All day: $1 off pounders and $5 bomb shots
All day: $6 martinis, $3 glasses of wine, $3 McGillicuddy shots
8pm-close: $3.50 Jameson. All day: $1 off all canned and bottled beers
11am - 6pm: $3.50 Bloodys and Mimosas. All day: $3 Captain Morgan and Titos
New Happy Hour specials all day long
Town Hall Bar 103 Main Ave. W, West Fargo
$3 Captain Morgan, $3.50 Crown Royal & Washington Apples 7-11pm
$3 32oz. domestic Mongo Mugs, Ladies night $1 off drinks, $3 shots 7-11pm
Happy Hour 3-7pm, $3 Windsor and Wu Tang shots 7-11pm
$3 Cristal & Limon, domestic pitchers $6 7-11pm
Fireball Friday $3, Extended happy hour 3-8pm and 7-11pm
Sex with Strangers $3, 10am-1pm $4 Bloody Marys & Caesars 7-11pm
$2.75 pounders all day, Service Industry Special: $2 well drinks & domestic beer 7-11pm
JoJo's 915 19th Ave. E, West Fargo
All day Happy Hour
$5 Sangria ~ Red, White or Rose
$9.50 Wine Flight
$6 Aperol Spritzer
VFW: West Fargo 308 Sheyenne St., West Fargo
$2.50 regular domestic beers and Windsor
12 inch pizza and a pitcher of beer for $11
$3 Bacardi, Morgan, Mike’s Hard Lemonade or Wine Coolers
$3 domestic 25oz taps, $3.50 25oz Shock Top, $5 25oz Stone's Throw, $3 import 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 Captain Morgan, Malibu and Jag
Pub West 3140 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo
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* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
$9 Pizza Bloody Mary & $5 Bellini ~ Peach, Strawberry or Watermelon
$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
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JC Chumley’s 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead
Happy Hour: 4-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks "Margarita-Monday" 6-10pm, $3 well or $5 premium
Happy Hour: 4-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. "Happy Hour All Day", 11am-Midnight: $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells
Happy Hour: 4pm-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells. 8pm-Midnight: $4 Busch Light Mug Fills, $5 Domestic Mug Fills, $5 Kettle One Long Island Teas
Happy Hour: 4pm-6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. 8pm-Midnight: $1 OFF Import Pints
Happy Hour: 4pm6:30pm- $2.50 Domestic Bottles & Wells, 50 Cents off all other drinks. 5pm-12am: $3.50 Fireball; 8pm-10pm: $3 Domestic Bottles, $3 Captain Morgan
11am-4pm: $2 Mimosas, $5 Bloody Mary's & Bloody Caesars
$5 Bloody Mary's & Bloody Caesars All Day
Legends Bar and Grill 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts.
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts. $3 wine night from 3 p.m.-12 a.m.
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. 3pm-7pm: $1 off drinks. 8pm-10pm: $1 off drafts
$3.50 Domestic Pounders. $5 Bloody Mary's/Bloody Caesar’s, $3.50 Mimosas, $1 off Legendary Drinks
Service Industry Night: 10 percent off all beverages
Mick’s Office 10 8th St. S, Moorhead
$2.50 Captain Morgan, $4 domestic mug fills, $4 bomb shots 8pmmidnight
$3 domestic pints, $3.50 select import pints 8pm-midnight
Ladies Night 8pmmidnight: $2.50 pounders and youcall-its
$2.75 wells, $4 domestic mugs, $3 Busch Light and Old Style mugs, jell-o shot raffle 10pmclose
$2.75 pounders, $3 Ice Hole 8pm-midnight
$5 endless Mimosas 11am-4pm, $8 pitchers 11am-4pm
Happy Hour all day: 50¢ off all drinks, $4 Bloody Marys and Caesars
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 5-6pm and 9-11pm, $3 select beer and drinks
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday.
$5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.
Happy Hour all day. $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders $5 bloodys and caesars and $3.50 Mimosas.
$2.75 22oz grande beers, $4 Sam Adams, Red’s Apple and Bell's specials 4-6pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Light, Coors Light and Nordeast, drink specials 4-6pm
$6 pitchers of Bud Light, Shock Top, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Nordeast 9pm-close
Grand beers $2.75 (all day)
Happy hour all day till 7/ ladies night 9-midnight
Late night Happy Hour 9pm-midnight
$8.50 pitchers all day
Bloody Mary special
MOORHEAD
Rustica Tavern 315 Main Ave., Moorhead Happy Hour 3-7 p.m $1 off all drinks. $3.50 domestic pounders all day everyday. Free drink raffle for vikings and bison games.
Speak Easy 1001 30th Ave., S, Moorhead
2-for-1 drink specials from 4-6 pm and $2 domestic bottles 7pmmidnight
2-for-1s 4-6pm
$5.25 pitchers of Budweiser, Mich, Amber Boch, Bud Light, Miller Light and Foster, drink specials 4-6pm
Vic’s Bar & Grill 427 Center Ave, Moorhead
$3.25 Morgan
2 for 1's 9-midnight
$1.00 off All Whiskey
* This is not a full list of specials. Specials subject to change. For updated and entire list of specials, go fargomonthly.com.
Murphy's Pub 808 30th Ave. S, Moorhead
The Boiler Room
210 Roberts Alley, Fargo
Alex Dahlen Smokey Manhattan
Ingredients: 2 oz Laphroaig Scotch 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth 1/2 oz of Honey Simple Syrup 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters 3 dashes of Australian Smoke Bitters
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