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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020
FEATURES 14 Surprise Dad With a Grill Meal for Father's Day These tangy Hawaiian chicken kabobs will blow him away!
19 Community Movers & Shakers Meet six local men at the top of their game
24 Beauty, Function, Comfort A peek inside this stunning South Fargo home
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28 Full Moon Freddy How the community is rallying around this former detective
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Giving Back
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Culinary Creations
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AROUND TOWN expand their reach further into Minnesota and assist the Lassonde family is a true testament to the powerful impact of being a good neighbor that rallies their community to come together to support others. Photographer Laura Wagoner / Wagoner Portrait
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LASSONDE FAMILY MAKING A MOVE WITH LEND A HAND UP In January, the Fargo-based nonprofit, Lend A Hand Up, moved east on Highway 10 to expand its services
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RIDES WITH JAY THOMAS SEASON 2 STARTS IN JUNE
into the DL area, including Detroit Lakes, Lake Park,
Rides with Jay Thomas was an idea that the
and Audubon. Fred and Anna Lassonde are the
local talk radio host of 970WDAY/93.1 FM and car
recipients of the very first Lend A Hand Up Campaign
enthusiast came up with a couple of years ago.
in Detroit Lakes. The ability for Lend A Hand Up to
Realizing that there is a big vehicle culture and
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there was nothing with a local flavor on tv that focused on these beautiful rides. "If it's cool, has an engine/ motor and you can drive it we want to see it!" Season two premiers Sunday, June 7th at 10:35 pm on all ABC stations across ND & SD. Have content? Email your ride to rides@wday.com.
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GIVING BACK
HELPING TO RESTORE THE LIVES OF OTHERS
SERVICE TO OTHERS, BEFORE SELF, IS NOTHING NEW TO JOHN BRUNSBERG. After serving in the military for 20 years, John and his wife retired in 2015 and relocated from Fairbanks, Alaska to Fargo. The Brunsberg’s have been serving the local community tirelessly ever since. Brunsberg volunteers the equivalent of a full-time position at the New Life Center in Fargo. The New Life Center offers hearty meals, a safe place to stay and Christ-centered support for those who are hungry and hurting in our community. The Center engages a multitude of volunteers to deliver its mission. Volunteerism brings many healthy emotional and physical benefits including connections to others, sharing of expertise, and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others. The New Life Center is primarily funded by donations and the thrift store is one of its largest sources of financial support. Brunsberg, a carry-over “numbers guy” from military training, played an instrumental role in the shelter’s capital crusade to rebuild and remodel the facility. He also worked to transform the thrift store into a dynamic and productive vehicle for attracting and selling donated goods. If there was a “Find A Way” award, Brunsberg would be the inaugural recipient, although he would rather stay under the proverbial radar. He enjoys assisting with the shelter’s Giving Hearts Day strategies and finding ways to attract donors and volunteers. Brunsberg expresses gratitude for this meaningful volunteer opportunity where he’s surrounded by a population of positive folks at the New Life Center who
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JOHN RUNSBERG, A MOORHEAD NATIVE, SELFLESSLY SERVES THE COMMUNITY AFTER SERVING OUR COUNTRY
“ The best way to experience life i s w h e n i t ’s n o t a l l a b o u t y o u .”
are all there to help one another. He notes, “The best way to experience life is when it’s not all about you.” He also feels he was called to serve and that by volunteering, you get more out of it than you put into it. The New Life Center has several different giving options, as well as 12 local drop-off bin locations for its thrift store. The thrift store’s efficient curbside pick-up service enables individuals and neighborhoods to easily band together for clothing donations and scheduled pick-ups. If a community decides to take on such a commitment, please share your photos with us and we will publish them. As Brunsberg states, “You get more out of it than you put into it.” NEW LIFE CENTER 1902 3rd Ave N, Fargo 701.235.4453 FargoNLC.org ARTICLE TAMMY JONES CityLifestyle.com/Fargo
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CULINARY CREATIONS
surprise dad with a grill meal for father's day THESE TANGY HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS WILL BLOW HIM AWAY!
SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE, AND FATHER’S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. When it comes to thanking the father figure in your life, it can feel next to impossible to find a gift that measures up. But don’t fret just yet. Father’s Day also happens
ARTICLE KATIE JENISON
to coincide with a favorite Midwest summer activity: grilling. So, why not take advantage of the great weather and show your gratitude by cooking up a delicious meal on the grill? This recipe for Hawaiian chicken kabobs with a made-from-scratch marinade is sure to blow him away! With a tangy sauce and a sticky, caramelized finish, these chicken kabobs embody everything we love about summer. Pair the finished product with grilled potatoes, rice pilaf, or a simple summer salad for a complete meal. Not only is this recipe easy, but it also requires minimal cleanup, which is a win-win for everyone!
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hawaiian chicken kabobs + boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes + ½ cup brown sugar + ½ cup soy sauce + ¼ cup pineapple juice + 2 garlic cloves minced + ¼ teaspoon pepper + ½ teaspoon salt + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water + 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes + 1 yellow red bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes + 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes + 1 red onion cut into 1-inch cubes + 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes DIRECTIONS 1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, pepper, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Slowly whisk the mixGRILLING TIP If using wood skewers, soak them in water for 10-30 minutes to keep them from burning.
ture into the saucepan and bring to a boil 2. Boil approximately 1-3 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later. 3. Marinate the chicken in the sauce in the fridge for 30 minutes. Thread the chicken on skewers along with the peppers, red onion, and pineapple. 4. Grill for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the grill and baste with reserved sauce. CityLifestyle.com/Fargo
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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE RIDES
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+ 1958 c o r ve t t e
+ 1970 plymouth GTX
This Corvette is owned by Clyde Kerner who
This 1970 GTX is owned by Steve Berg of
lives in western North Dakota. This is one
central North Dakota and has a 440 6 Pack
of the finest Corvettes in the country, as it
for an engine. It was a barn find and Berg
is Gold Certified and NCRS Top Certified. It
found it in a million pieces. He bought the
has a 283 engine. In 2015, it won first place
car and all the pieces and assembled and
at the Detroit Autorama car show.
repainted the car over the course of a couple of years. Turns out, this car originally belonged to one of Steve's best friends in high school and the friend ended up helping restore the car. His friend also just so happened to still have the original factory build sheet for this exact car and ended up giving it to Berg after about a year and a half.
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RIDES WITH JAY THOMAS WAS AN IDEA THAT THE LOCAL TALK RADIO HOST (970WDAY/93.1 FM) AND CAR ENTHUSIAST CAME UP WITH A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AFTER REALIZING THAT THERE IS A BIG VEHICLE CULTURE AND THERE WAS NOTHING WITH A LOCAL FLAVOR ON TV THAT FOCUSED ON THESE BEAUTIFUL RIDES. The show does not just focus on cars, trucks, or motorcycles. The premise of the show is “if it’s cool, has an engine/motor and you can drive it, we want to see it.” The show is produced locally by Click Content Studios. Cody Rogness and Derrek Fletcher are the guys that are responsible for the awesome filming and production work.
+ c h ev y i m p a l a st ation wagon
CODY ROGNESS AND THE CLICK TEAM
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Rides with Jay Thomas is aired on all ABC stations in North and South Dakota.
+ mischief
This is a 1965 Chevy Impala wagon with
This is a 1952 Pontiac Chieftain owned by
a 327 Turbo Fire engine owned by Greg
Don Heidt of western North Dakota. This car
Winterquist. His parents bought the car
is special because it was built by Dave Kindig
brand-new and kept it in the family for over 50
and featured on his show "B****** Rides." Its
years, so this station wagon lies close to the
theme kept the art deco look of the 1950s
heart for Winterquist. After driving around in it
and has cool custom features. The gas cap is
as a kid, Winterquiest restored it for his father,
hidden, the door handles are custom Kindig
keeping most of the original chrome. Some
handles, and this one-of-a-kind car is push-
mice got into the seats, but the dash was
ing close to 650 horsepower.
kept all original because of the ideal storing conditions. After restoring this heirloom for 13 months, Winterquist got to put on his chauffeur hat and drive his granddaughter away on her wedding day in the car. CityLifestyle.com/Fargo
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6 LOCAL MEN AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD. Tenacious WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION OR SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE? Anyone who has the guts to bet on themselves and pursue their dream. If you look around, it doesn’t take long to find people that have done some amazing things. The first
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step of each and every one of those examples was having the guts to jump in, take a chance, and believe in yourself. You can’t knock anyone for trying. Someone I admire—Evel Knievel. That guy had guts!
mike brevik WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS HABITS? For me, it starts with a mindset and staying committed to what I’ve set out to accomplish. Being on the lookout for opportunities and staying open to new ideas. Seeking ideas that others have said won’t work, or that’s not the way it’s done. I never stop learning and try to surround myself with the right people. WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAILURE? That rebounding from failure is simply having the strength and confidence to pick yourself up, learn from it,
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE FARGO-MOORHEAD COMMUNITY? The desire and drive to restore, revive, and improve all
and get back to work. It’s the best medicine.
aspects to benefit our growing community.
WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE?
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT?
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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD.
everyday interactions I have encouraging my family,
Analytical
my team and others to be their best!
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE?
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE
I’ve admired my wife from the day I met her. You can feel
FARGO-MOORHEAD COMMUNITY?
her zest for life. She lives her family and professional life
I love how supportive our community is toward small
with passion every single day. Her glass is always half-full
business. Rejuv has been able to achieve great success
and winning the game of life is top of mind daily. As her
due in large part to the support of this amazing community.
business partner, I’ve watched her lead our business to national recognition by putting her team first and pushing them to their fullest potential.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT? Roger Maris Cancer Center. I’ve lost family and friends to cancer and I’ve been a cheerleader to those fighting
WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS HABITS?
and beating cancer. It touches so many lives.
For me, the success habit is routine. I like a plan and love to make to-do lists that bring order to my day. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE? I don’t need to make an impact on the world, but I’d like to know I made a positive impact from the
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REAL ESTATE BROKER + OWNER FPG REALTY
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD. Focused WHO IS SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE? Robin Williams has always been a big inspiration to me. His quote, “Carpe diem,” from the movie Dead Poets Society is a reminder that life is precious and our time on earth is limited so make the most of it. He’s had a positive impact on so many, making millions laugh and feel good about themselves, yet suffered himself behind closed doors. The impact his life has made on the world is inspiring. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? Mindset is very important to me, so there are many that I quote routinely, but Henry Ford’s “whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right” is one of my favorites. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE? When I was ten years old, I wondered that same question about my stepfather. He was an alcoholic, not respected by his peers or family and was an untrustworthy friend. I have spent my life knowing what I don’t want to be and made a vow many years ago to never be that. I wish I could say I haven’t stumbled along the way, because I have, yet I’m committed to lifelong self-improvement and am grateful for all the wonderful people in my life. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE FARGO-MOORHEAD COMMUNITY? It has to be the people because it is certainly not the weather! We’re so blessed to live in a community where people really care about each other and will go out of their way to help those in need. I think back to the floods of 2009 and 2012 and how our community rallied around each other. We’re in the land of hard workers and that challenge showed our community’s true grit.
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said and done, I would like everyone in the greater region
Jovial, but in a Midwestern sort of way.
to live a creative life and to make things, to look and think critically about how something can be done differently
WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE
and improved, and to embrace and elevate one another
WHEN YOU GREW UP?
with cultural understanding.
After watching Indiana Jones, I really wanted to be an Archaeologist. As I grew older, I wanted to be an artist or
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE FAR-
architect. I guess in some ways, being an art museum direc-
GO-MOORHEAD COMMUNITY?
tor is a combination of all of these things. WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM YOUR BIGGEST FAILURE?
The arts! We have it all in Fargo-Moorhead. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT?
Innovations are usually the result of persistence through
Plains Art Museum is obviously my favorite, however, there
failure. Like many people, I have created several innovations
are so many good local nonprofits. I tend to gravitate toward
and exponentially more failures. If you learn about the arts
those that, like Plains Art Museum, use something to build
throughout history, this is a consistent lesson to be learned.
community. The YMCA does good work—much more than people realize. Growing Together is a cool organization that
WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE? Fargo-Moorhead is the cultural center of the Red River Valley, but I always see room for growth. When it is all
builds community through community gardens. Folkways organizes some of the best community events in town and exemplifies Fargo’s creativity.
“Innovations are usuall y the resul t of persistence t h r o u g h f a i l u r e .”
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wade borth DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD. Mentor WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? A farmer because it was a family legacy and within the surrounding community. After that, a life insurance salesman because, through personal experience, I wanted to help others prepare for the unknown. WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS HABITS? To simplify things, empower others, think long term, and commit to a distinct set of principles and beliefs that I follow. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE? The impact of teaching others how to create and leave a financial legacy for themselves and their families. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE FARGOMOORHEAD COMMUNITY? The compassion. I love how the community comes together in times of need.
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ing those who need a little help getting back on their feet.
The New Life Center. I like its focus and commitment of support-
myles brooks DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD. Mysterious
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE FARGO-MOORHEAD COMMUNITY? I like the quiet reserved nature of Fargo. At every corner, you meet people that remind you of the American Dream. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT? People’s Rising Academy. They are
WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS HABITS?
blending the best, evidence-based care
Always subtracting things from my life.
through chiropractic, chiropractic neurology,
Limit the quantity and increase the quality.
functional medicine, and rehabilitation to
Most importantly, work smarter not harder.
help people that have persevered through major life trauma(s). They provide hope for
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE
people suffering from metabolic, physical,
EVER RECEIVED?
mental, and neurological manifestation-type
Just tell the truth. It’s absolute, painful, for-
disorders and guide them back to living an
ward-thinking, and lets you sleep well at night. autonomous, healthy life.
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Nearly every wood product you can touch
HOME’S HARLEQUIN-PATTERNED FOYER,
was custom-sourced less than three hours from
YOU FIND SPACE TO BREATHE. A place to
Fargo. The black ash flooring throughout the
sit down, cast off your shoes, your coat, and
main level is not only unique but full of character
your cares of the day.
and stained a medium walnut shade for time-
Classified as high-performance, this home
lessness. The other wood products—beams,
was designed to be physically comfortable.
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rier, no concrete has contact with the earth,
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including the home’s footings. This translates
spaces while providing a blank canvas to change
to superior insulation from the elements and a
the decor at any time.
basement that is never damp.
The main level also has several features
The lower level remains so warm year-round
designed for the homeowners to ‘age in place’ with
that people regularly ask the homeowners if they
a zero-step entry, lever instead of knob door han-
have in-floor heating. It’s very uncommon for a
dles, and the master suite’s walk-in spa shower.
house of 4,500 square feet to have a furnace as
The hard-working kitchen was given a tre-
small as this one does. Monthly winter heating
mendous amount of design consideration.
bills range from $45-60.
With the large pantry, hidden drawers, built-in
The loft with its aerie-like feel, Norway pine
hutch, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, and 10x5’
flooring, and wrap-around custom iron and pine
storage-rich quartz island, there is a place
railing also remains comfortable year-round with
for everything. The white subway tile back-
its own thermal zone.
splash—a proven design standard since the
The home’s triple-pane windows and two
early 1900s—was chosen for its simplicity and
storm doors with retractable screens were
timelessness. The three, dimmable lantern
thoughtfully situated for maximum sunlight cap-
pendants were carefully spaced for adequate
ture and summer’s cross ventilation for those
lighting and selected for visual weight to bal-
who appreciate fresh air and lots of natural light.
ance the island’s massive size.
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Legs were added to the island to make it feel more like a piece of furniture, while a gas range, statement-piece custom hood, and a lower-cabinet microwave round out the kitchen’s thoughtful design. The black, white, and gray laundry room follows the same beauty and function principles with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a retractable-door clothes-drying cabinet, three lockers, a dropzone, narrow hallway shelving, a window bench, and an island with extra-wide drawers for craft supplies, gift wrapping, and just about anything else. A wall-mount TV and plenty of bling in both the lighting and cabinet hardware ensures laundry is never boring. Whether entertaining a host of family and friends, or simply settling in for a quiet night to rest and recuperate from a busy week, this home provides function, comfort, and the kind of beauty that time can’t erode.
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Full Moon F r e d dy
ARTICLE TAMMY JONES PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA WAGONER
THE LASSONDE FAMILY THRIVES THROUGH THEIR
place, Lassonde’s wife, Anna, broke her back, leaving
FAITH AND FROM THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE &
her unable to work.
KINDNESS FROM THE COMMUNITY. Fred Lassonde, a
Fred and Anna try to get by from making use of their natu-
former Detective with the Fargo Police Department, was
ral talents. Anna is a very talented artist and creates custom
affectionately called “Full Moon Freddy” because every
paintings and murals for people. Fred is mechanical and
night he worked, crime would be crazy like it was a full
will buy and sell truck parts when his energy allows. When
moon. In March 2017, Lassonde was enjoying his day off
asked what makes them happy, Anna replies, “Laughing at
and one of his favorite hobbies, working on his truck.
ourselves gives us grace to be who we are, imperfect peo-
While Lassonde was working underneath his truck,
ple. Brain-damaged or not, we all need each other.”
loosening bolts to remove the skid plate, the last bolt
Through a series of fortunate encounters, Anna met Jodi
broke loose, and the skid plate was thrust into his right
Plecity, founder of People’s Rising Academy. Upon hearing
temple, leaving him with a devastating concussion-related
Anna’s story, Jodi sprang into action and teamed up with
traumatic brain injury. Due to the long-term debilitating
Lend A Hand Up to rally help from the community to assist
damage to his brain, Lassonde was forced to quit work
the Lassondes with their respective therapeutic costs. Lend
before his retirement had become vested.
A Hand Up has added an online silent auction to its web-
The family had to sell their home in Lake Park and
site that will be live May through July for monetary dona-
move into temporary housing until something was
tions. Gifts will be boosted by 20% up to $5,000. Anna feels
ready for them. Another tragedy struck, and the storage
they are blessed to have so many wonderful people in this
facility that held all their belongings was devastated
community, stating, “they are all like family to us.”
by a storm. Shortly after things started to settle into
Learn/Give at LendAHandUp.org.
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OUR TOWN
ONE LOCAL MAN SERVES AS THE COMMANDER OF THE UNITED PATRIOTIC BODIES OF FARGO-MOORHEAD WHILE FULFILLING HIS DUTIES TO VETERANS
Honor and Duty
ARTICLE TAMMY JONES
"I VOLUNTEER BECAUSE IT'S A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THOSE WHO SERVED BEFORE ME," SAYS HICKS.
WHAT DOES A DETECTIVE, VOLUNTEER, AND VETERAN LOOK
Attendees of the trip will visit several memorials on the first day
LIKE? Meet Jason Hicks. He's a one-act show of all three roles. Hicks
followed by a reception, program, and dinner at the Crystal Gateway
is a full-time detective with the Clay County Sheriff's Department,
Marriott before retiring for the evening. The following day starts with
Commander of the United Patriot Bodies of Fargo-Moorhead, gov-
a plated breakfast at 7:00 am, followed by several more tours and a
erning the AMVETS, VFW, American Legion and Disabled American
drive by the White House. The day also includes a pleasant lunch
Veterans and a volunteer for the biannual Veterans Honor Flight.
and a group photo in front of the WWII Memorial.
The Honor Flight is free of charge for area war veterans, and flies
The tour is completed with a visit to the Smithsonian Air and
them from Fargo to Washington, D.C. to visit the war memorials. It is
Space Museum, as well as both the Navy and Air Force Memorials.
funded solely by donations from the public. Each veteran can choose
Attendees will arrive back in Fargo later that evening with a welcome
to bring a guest or family member to assist them on the journey to
home ceremony by the Color Guard and the public. Hicks confirms
and from D.C. The trip is not free for the guests, but well worth it!
one of the veterans’ favorite parts of the trip is the Welcome Home
It is a short but engaging trip. The wonderful meals, accommo-
reception at Hector Airport.
dations, and police escort on a tour bus in D.C. are a few of the perks. Wheelchairs are provided for veterans as they pack on miles
The Veteran’s Honor Flight is currently accepting applications for those
of sightseeing. The flight departs early on a Sunday and returns late
who served through May 7th, 1975. More information can be found at
the following Monday.
VeteransHonorFlightOfNDMN.org.
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Leanne Seibold, The Green Room Leanne Seibold has been designing residential and commercial spaces for almost 20 years (yes, she’s vintage), and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Arts Institute in Chicago. As an interior designer and owner of The Green Room, Leanne finds joy working with clients to create inviting and “out of the box” ideas for their home, lake home, and business spaces. Instagram: @WithinTheGreenRoom
Nichole Jackson-Lind, APN, FNP-C, Wellness District Nichole has practiced obesity medicine and nutrition since May 2013 and is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. For the last seven years, she has used evidence-based nutrition methods to help more than 5,000 patients achieve weight loss goals and improve their health. Nichole believes food is the best medicine to prevent and treat common chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Photo by Elena K Photography
Melissa Rogne, Rejuv Melissa Rogne is the founder and President of Rejuv Medical Aesthetic Clinic. She graduated with a Psychology degree from North Dakota State in 1996 and received her aesthetic license in 2000. Her relentless pursuit of the spectacular combined with a passion for education is the guiding principle that has led Rejuv to the very top of the aesthetics industry. Melissa also provides business coaching through her consulting company, MRogne & Co. Instagram: @RejuvMedSpaFargo | Website: RejuvClinic.com Photo by Yvonne Denault Photography
Jay Thomas, Rides with Jay Thomas The local talk radio host on 970WDAY/93.1 FM is a car enthusiast and host of Rides with Jay Thomas, which showcases cool vintage cars and believes, "If it's cool, has an engine/motor and you can drive it, we want to see it." Season two premieres on ABC stations at 10:35 PM on June 7th.
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Drop Off Bin Locations Sabika Fargo is supporting the New Life Center during the COVID-19 crisis. The New Life Center depends on donations for their thrift store. They are in need of various clothing items such as children’s, tweens, young adult, womens and mens. Donations can be dropped off at the following 12 sites.
20% of all Sabika Jewelry orders will go to the New Life Center!
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221 19th St N in Fargo
Hobby Lobby
4427 13th Ave SW in Fargo
5 Star Storage /Essentia
3241 32nd St S in Fargo
Axis Clinicals
1711 Center Ave W in Dilworth
Sabika Fargo E M A I L : SabikaFargo@gmail.com
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