North & Nest Magazine - Edition 3 - 2024

CONTENTS

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FIREFLY

AT DEAD

LAKE | TREVER HILL & JESSE MASTERSON

On Dead Lake, Firefly’s gated, community-style lake living was the perfect style of low-maintenance for three owners, investor Jessica Knutson, and Trever Hill and Jesse Masterson of Fargo’s Curated Home and Trever Hill Design. This relaxing retreat is one of 16 smallfootprint cabins sharing 10 acres and 1,200 feet of shoreline. See inside their “curated” quarters awaiting your next Airbnb getaway.

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ALPINE ARCHITECTURE | CRAFTWELL ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION

Tucked amid the forests and cattails of Fish Lake, Craftwell Architecture + Construction fused two states of inspiration to reflect alpine architecture – traveling from the peaks of Montana to the pines of Minnesota. See how Principal Architect Mike Dawson and his team elevated the aesthetic, crafting a year-round retreat for family, faith, and fun.

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WILLOW AVENUE REVEAL | LINDSEY GRACE INTERIOR

Taking a quick break from the lake, we head back to town and straight to the greens to tour interior designer, Lindsey Christie’s recent remodel, sharing her vision of transformation, from studs to stunning. See how her team’s collaborative design process created a more peaceful space for the fast pace of family life, rerouting old roots for new memories to grow.

Cover Photography by Dan Francis Photography

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FORTY & FABULOUS | KRUEGER CONSTRUCTION’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

In celebration of Krueger Construction’s 40th Anniversary, Greg and Bonnie Krueger gathered the family just like they do every day — in the office and on the job site, this time at “The Tenlee” model. From the first home in 1984 in Western North Dakota to their 40th year in Fargo, meet the family that’s building a legacy of love spanning all generations.

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MARGE’S DINER | OTTERTAIL CITY, MN

While the kitschy vibe of Marge’s Diner is happy to take patrons down memory lane in downtown Fargo—sharing the love of 70’s lunch and brunch—Minnesota’s lakes country had been patiently awaiting a bite of the giant pancake. Settling into a syrupy sweet spot in Ottertail City, MN, we can’t wait to show you how Marge’s American diner classics have sprinkled new life into the former main street site of the small town’s beloved Betty’s Pantry.

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BEACH HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE | CRAFTWELL ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION

Outstanding lakeside architecture doesn’t just live in Minnesota. This time, Craftwell Architecture + Construction traveled south of Fargo to Hankinson, ND, to design a family-inspired hot spot on Lake Elsie. See how Craftwell’s contemporary design caters to two sisters and their families, prairie beachscapes, and everyday entertaining in a “North Dakota-style” party room - A.K.A. a really nice garage.

OLD-WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP, NEW-AGE ARTISTRY

TREVER HILL DESIGN

Living in both the past and present, this Pelican Lake home by Trever Hill Design achieves a jaw-dropping juxtaposition of old-world European craftsmanship and new-age, contemporary architecture. Inside and out, the savvy homeowners leveraged their background in land development to general the project themselves, fusing the expertise of several local craftsmen. While they brought home artisanal inspiration from abroad, this lake country home is settling in nicely to the modernized Midwest.

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be the sunshine...

So, it isn't exactly our usual carefree season in the sun, and the phrase, "Be the Sunshine," has somehow never been more relevant. It's hard to see beyond the clouds, floods, interest rates, election day, or the looming threat of cicadas, but we can certainly try.

Summer is still here, and the lakes are still calling our names, despite all the above. This edition has been my favorite since day one of my journey in publishing, and for good reason. Every time, I've discovered new places, new people, and new design concepts that make me want to rewrite my bucket list. Mainly, it's a reminder to leave my digital bubble and see what else lives only a quick road trip away.

No, I personally can't afford a single home in these pages, but a girl can dream, as we all should. Back in the '80s and early '90s when my family used to camp, we started in the back of a pickup truck and tents, then pop-up campers, and finally a camper that actually drove us wherever we wanted to go. Everything in it was a bleak shade of mauve and it smelled weird, but it was freedom and heaven compared to a mosquito-filled tent or truck bed. What I remember most from those days is making do with what we had, loving it, and spending a fair amount of time driving around to scout out cabins, lots, and beaches — dreaming of what could be. It seems like that's what I'm still doing with every new issue, and it's just as fun as I remember.

This summer, between the storms, I vow to soak up every short burst of sun, keep on dreaming, and plant myself firmly on the beach (or in the backyard), come rain or shine. If you're ready to join the dreamers and be the sunshine, just keep on reading!

With gratitude,

Tracy Nicholson Editor | Publisher

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July 25: Folkways Night Bazaar: Circus | Fargo Broadway Square

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Aug 9: Fargo Blues Festival | Newman Outdoor Field - Fargo

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Aug 15: Symphony ROCKS at Bluestem | Bluestem Amphitheater - Moorhead

Aug 23-24: Potato Days Festival | Barnesville, MN

Aug 23-24: Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair | Grand Forks

Aug 24-25: Island Park Show (Arts & Crafts Festival) | Island Park, Fargo

Sept 14: Deep Roots Festival | Maple Hills Orchard | Frazee, MN

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Sept 21: Red River Market Arts Day | Fargo Broadway Square

Sept 21-23 & 28-30: Fall Parade of Homes | paradefm.com

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CONTRIBUTORS MEET THE

Dan is the lead architectural photographer for North & Nest Magazine and owner of Dan Francis Photography in Fargo, ND. Dan brings 20 years of experience to North & Nest, a Masters and Craftsman degree in Photography, and nearly eight years of experience as a Photography and Photoshop instructor for M-State College. His architecture photography seamlessly blends precision and artistry to elevate his clients’ brand impact. Dan’s work can be found at DanFrancisPhotography.com or on Instagram @danfrancisphoto.

Jill is a contributing photographer with 22 years of photography experience. Her award-winning work engages natural light and professionally curated lighting techniques to produce high-quality organic and expressive imagery, primarily focused on home interiors, commercial business, and architectural photography. Jill has a BA in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead with an emphasis in photojournalism and broadcast journalism and a Post-Bachelor Independent Study in commercial video production. Jill's work can be found at ockhardtphoto.com or on Instagram @ jillockhardtblaufuss.

Morgan is the owner of Studio Freshly, a queer-woman-owned photography company based in the F-M area. Specializing in small business branding, she enjoys documenting products, process, experience, portraits, and events. Morgan is a firm believer in elevating a business’ special sauce by translating exceptional product or service into visuals that share with the public what she refers to as "badassery." She earned a degree in Graphic Design and Public Relations from Concordia College, later discovering the art of photography in serving her passion for connection, community, and storytelling through imagery. To find her work, connect with her on Facebook or Instagram @ studiofreshly, or view her full portfolio at studiofreshly.com

By day, Tracy is an architectural writer at JLG Architects in Fargo, ND, specializing in the communication of architecture, landscape, sustainable construction, and interior design. After hours, she is the owner and editor of North & Nest Magazine based in West Fargo, ND. Tracy's work has been published in over 100 magazine editions, earning over 40 local and national journalism awards from the North Dakota Professional Communicators Association and the National Federation of Press Women, in addition to several publishing awards from the Minnesota Magazine & Publishers Association and the ND Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Tracy earned a BS in Mass Communications - Public Relations/Advertising at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

As the owner of Amdak Productions, LLC, a creative services company based in Fargo, Micah brings 25 years of experience specializing in photography, videography, drone, and Matterport services for clients across the nation. Amdak is highly regarded for its exceptional work, spanning from Minnesota's northern lakes to New Mexico deserts, Rocky Mountains peaks, and Mexican beaches. Amdak goes wherever the work is, partnering with companies big and small, near and far, to help them #ownthelook. Follow him on Instagram @zhotography & @amdak_ productions.

Sarah is North & Nest's layout graphic designer, web designer, and owner of a freelance design studio in Fargo, ND. She provides a variety of creative services, including brand identity, logo design, icon and infographic development and social and advertising materials. Sarah also brings over six years of magazine design, having been the lead designer and art director for several local publications. Sarah attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Find her work on Instagram @imsarahgeiger.

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Dennis is a Midwest-based photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, encaustic/fine artist, and owner of 5foot20 Design Lounge in Moorhead, MN. He received his BFA in Graphic Design from Minnesota State University Moorhead and has spent the past 30 years working on a wide range of creative services for local and national clients. When Dennis is not designing or working in photography, he can be found at Gallery 4 artist co-op in downtown Fargo. View his work at Gallery 4, 5foot20.com, or follow him on Instagram @5foot20design

Kristen is a commercial photographer and designer based out of Ottertail, MN, serving the lakes country and beyond - specializing in business branding and interior photography. Fueled by connection and creativity, collaboration is a huge part of Kristen’s working process. Her background in art and knowledge with a camera provides clients with an impactful photo gallery of intentional, connective, and creative imagery that communicates each specific brand effectively - boosting both confidence and professional image from the get-go. Follow Kristen on Facebook + Instagram @kristenjyrkas.creative or view her portfolio at kristenjyrkas.com

As North & Nest's Circulation Manager, Hal ensures magazines get premium placement at hundreds of local retail locations, grocery stores, events, and outlying markets. Hal, originally from Grandin, ND, is a graduate of NDSU and a super fan of Bison Football. He contributes a background in sales from AmeriPride Services and Sanford Health, along with over 20 years of circulation management experience for The Forum and several other local publications.

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AT DEAD LAKE

On the wooded North Shore of Dead Lake, formerly known as White Haven Resort, Firefly’s gated, community-style cabin living was the perfect style for the Curated Home owners and designer, Trever Hill and Jesse Masterson. The couple’s captivating retreat is one of 16 small-footprint lake homes sharing 10 acres and 1,200 feet of shoreline, doubling as your next Airbnb getaway. See inside the couple’s well-”curated” quarters – a lofted two-story design that captures the view and elevates low-maintenance lake living.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Micah J. Zimmerman, Amdak Productions

BY Tracy Nicholson

SMALL-SCALE LAKE LIFE

Located near Dent, MN, Firefly’s concept was originally developed in 2020 by Fargo’s Jade Nielsen, who worked with both Strom Architecture and Halvor Design Studio to envision a lakeside neighborhood of one- and two-bedroom cabins. The big draw of the small-scale concept was making lake life more attainable, creating a common interest community that could vacation maintenance-free and share the shoreline year-round.

Hill and Masterson are busy business owners who love to travel, so committing to a highmaintenance and high-cost lake property wasn’t ideal. Still longing for an occasional weekend retreat, the couple entered a 50/50 partnership with long-time friend, Jessica Knutson, as an investor. This partnership shares the cost and the revenue, utilizing the cabin as a year-round Airbnb when Hill and Masterson aren’t able to be there.

Trever Hill, of Trever Hill Design and his spouse Jesse Masterson (not shown) are 50/50 owners of the cabin with friend and investor, Jessica Knutson (not shown)

COZY & COMPACT

Their two-bedroom floorplan was thoughtfully designed to live big, harvesting two stories of natural light from large windows that frame the view through the trees to crystalclear waters. The cabin features low-maintenance, polished concrete flooring, a 24-foot vaulted ceiling in knotty pine, an upstairs laundry room, bedroom, and lofted lounge, along with a main-floor bath, primary bedroom, living room, and full galley kitchen. The cabin is also energyefficient, with in-floor heat and smart technology, allowing all three to check on their property remotely.

Shifting the interest upward, Hill and Masterson illuminated the vaulted ceiling with an artisanal LED fixture, a repurposed focal point from Masterson’s former Curated Mens by JM store.

LAKESIDE LIVING

“When Jade was doing this development, they had three different floorplans, but we chose this 958-square-foot plan because it was wide open above the living area,” said Hill. “The lofted upstairs gives the illusion of a larger, less confined space.” In true designer fashion, Hill also implemented custom layout changes to the original plan, shifting the laundry to the upstairs and creating a more expansive main-floor bath.

In the main-floor living space, the focus settles into the view, accented by vintage-inspired artwork, a reclaimed wood mantel from Dakota Timber, and furnishings from Curated Home by THD. With limited wall space, they chose a Samsung Frame TV that allows entertainment to transition to artwork on a whim. Beyond the few true vintage pieces brought from home, Hill and Masterson found the majority of the cabin’s artwork and lamps at HomeGoods.

“I love the one-of-a-kind, vintage rugs in here. I commonly hear concern from people about investing in rugs like this, especially for use in a rental property, but we’re not at all worried,” said Hill. “If an old, vintage rug has already survived centuries of use, it can absolutely survive a few friends and Airbnb guests.”

Woven into the main floor flow is a beachy white kitchen with pine ceilings, vintage brass hardware, and black Samsung appliances for high contrast against the white Corian perimeter, subway tile, and island stone.

GUEST RETREAT

In the main floor’s guest room, the couple balanced the warmth of pine ceilings with elegant neutral contrast, displaying a Tulum-inspired natural raffia and stone wall hanging from High Point Market.

MAIN FLOOR BATH

ELEVATED LOFT

Just up the stairs, off the loft’s lounge and laundry room, is the primary bedroom, where Hill and Masterson repeat the clean, neutral palette with a soft, beachy vibe and vintage half-painted artwork from downtown Fargo’s Handpicked Goods. In both bedrooms, the couple purchased multiple sets of the same bedding, simplifying the task of swapping out fresh linens for each Airbnb arrival.

In the open loft, the couple created space for storage, sleeping, and seating with a handwoven rattan and teak wood wardrobe, mod club chair, and cozy chaise lounge. With one flip, the chaise lounge quickly transitions to a queen bed, making the two-bedroom cabin capable of sleeping six.

In the lofted laundry, Hill selected a quartzite remnant stone from Northern Stone in Fargo. “When I’m designing for smaller spaces like this one, I love using remnants, it’s a really cost-effective way to add in high-quality materials,” added Hill.

NO WORK, ALL PLAY

Hill, Masterson, and Knutson’s ownership in Firefly includes a Home Owner’s Association with a low monthly fee that takes care of outdoor maintenance, including yard care, dock service, broadband internet to each cabin, firewood, road repairs, trash and snow removal, septic flushing, and more.

Each cabin comes with a 10x10 storage unit and a designated dock space. Cabins are assigned a unique parcel ID and community members purchase the land under the cabin and 1/16 of the common areas.

Firefly’s common areas include green spaces, a shared fire pit, a playground, and a community room and wet bar for large gatherings. “I love the sense of community and calmness when I am at the cabin,” said Masterson. “Trever and I even use the community fire pits rather than our own sometimes just to be around other owners and get to know them!”

DESIGN DETAILS

Interior Design: Trever Hill & Jesse Masterson

- Trever Hill Design

Architect: Halvor Design Studio

Firefly Developer: Jade Nielsen

Furnishings & Accent Pillows: Curated Home by THD

Cabinetry: Klearvue Cabinets

Living Room Lamp & Art: HomeGoods

Raffia Wall Hanging: High Point Market

Bedroom Vintage Half-Painted Art: Handpicked Goods

Bedding: Amazon

Countertops: Northern Stone

Fireplace Mantel: Dakota Timber

Abstract LED Pendant: Wayfair

Trever Hill Design

701.388.6687

TreverHillDesign@gmail.com treverhilldesign.com @treverhilldesign

Airbnb:

Curated Home by THD

2633 55th St. S. Suite 120, Fargo

701.715.3077

curatedbythd.com @curatedhomebyth

Halvor Design Taylor Dahl - Fargo/Moorhead

701.541.2029

halvordesign@gmail.com www.halvorcompanies.com @halvordesignstudio

“Designer Lake Cabin, Firefly”

LPINE RCHITECTURE

CRAFTWELL ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT AMUNDSON

BRINGING INSPIRATION HOME

Although these homeowners were new to lake life, they knew what they wanted. After a stay in Bozeman, Montana, they brought rugged inspiration home to Minnesota’s Fish Lake. With a younger family and a sister next door on the subdivided lot, the homeowners were referred to Craftwell Architecture + Construction to design and build their family’s lakeside getaway. Tasked with recreating Montana’s alpine aesthetic within wooded lakes country, Craftwell started at the root of nature-driven design.

“The lot was all natural woods, but the owners had a good sense of where they wanted the house to be,” said Dawson. “We did many site visits to discuss placement, orientation, privacy from the road, views to the lake, and entrances. Starting from scratch, in terms of the layout, we actually nailed the design on the very first concept. The treated pine exterior took further development, then we worked on the interiors with the owners. We managed the details of the home from start to finish, being really mindful of the arrival experience and the size of openings to the road versus lakeside.”

BY TRACY NICHOLSON

Tucked amid the forest and cattails of Fish Lake, Craftwell Architecture + Construction fused two states of inspiration to reflect alpine architecture – traveling from Montana’s peaks to Minnesota’s pines. With an elevated aesthetic fusing natural material and modern form, Principal Architect Mike Dawson and his team crafted a year-round retreat that brings together family, faith, and fun.

Mike Dawson, Principal ArchitectCraftwell Architecture + Construction

Craftwell’s project team was led by Principal Architect Mike Dawson, Project Manager Grant Simonson, Project Supervisor Dave Walther, and Construction Manager Scott Biewer.

MOUNTAIN-MODERN

Envisioning a “Mountain-Modern” concept, Craftwell utilized locally sourced pine from Hatchet & Co, which was treated to accelerate the aging process. The team strategically oriented vertical and horizontal pine to enhance the texture and compliment the home’s steel fascia and natural stone, extending from outside to inside.

“It’s a significant structure, but with its more natural finishes, it blends into the wooded environment well,” said Dawson. “Even though it’s brand-new, with all the modern amenities, its natural state gives the impression that it’s always existed here. We had to clear out some of the woods on the lot, so it felt right to replace it with a wood-clad home.”

On the shoreline within carefully curated grounds by Lakes Area Landscaping, the owners embraced and parted the cattails, creating the ultimate sunset walk along a pier dock system that permanently lives in the lake.

“The owners love sharing this lake home with others – it felt like they set out to do this more for other people than themselves.”

MIKE DAWSON, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

GREAT (OUTDOORS) ROOM

Amid an open layout in the main living area, ceiling heights range from 16 to 20 feet at its peak, reserving space for the exposed pine kitchen, stone-encased dining room, and a breathtaking vaulted great room overlooking the lake.

To complete the solid stone hearth, Craftwell underwent a nationwide search before discovering this unbridled mass of stone in Nebraska. The owners chose their furnishings, Carson Masonry installed the stonework, and Straightline Design crafted the hot-rolled steel above the I-beam mantel with a blackened effect and clear finish.

“It just feels really quiet and peaceful in here. We paid close attention to how we insulated the exterior walls, including a layer of spray foam, and then fiberglass,” said Dawson. “We also ensured the lakeside windows were all triple-paned with a UV film to protect from solar gain, especially important with the 10-foot windows.”

LAKESIDE LODGING

Inside the main living area’s 2,860 square feet, Craftwell conveyed the essence of the owner’s inspiration through a balance of form, function, and interest that integrated rustic, traditional, and modern elements. “I like to figure out what people want their home to feel like rather than look like,” said Dawson. “At one point, this project had a lot more wood and stone, but we reeled the project back a bit, making it more about the light quality inside. It’s ok to have the simplicity of drywall, which allows other really special elements to shine.”

With the stone and wood scaled back, the steel I-beams and exposed pine elements found greater appreciation. Craftwell finished the I-beams with a Johnson paste wax that keeps the steel from rusting too aggressively. All were carefully balanced to build a trifecta of emotion, connecting to the softscapes and hardscapes of lake, forest, and mountains.

“The outcome is light and airy, but also earthy and heavy simultaneously,” added Dawson.

FARE & FELLOWSHIP

In the kitchen, exposed and unfinished pine with industrial I-beam ceilings seamlessly transition to warm white oak cabinets by Swedberg Cabinetry, handcrafted tile, and a steel shroud above the soffit. “The sink at the window on the lake side was really important to the design,” explained Dawson. “These windows open up to create a visual connection from the kitchen to the outdoor space.”

“We wanted the floor truss ceiling system to appear as if it was peeled away with the structure. It adds texture and feels authentic as if it’s an old farm structure,” said Dawson. “The owners are from a small town in Minnesota, and most of that wood happened to come from a church in that town. They have a strong faith background, so that was a really meaningful touch for them.”

Open to the kitchen and stunning lake views, the dining room is its own destination. Encasing the windows with raw-edge stone and stone lentils forged a dynamic outdoor connection, making guests feel as if the indoors and outdoors have merged.

LAKESIDE & ROADSIDE VIEWS

Near the 1,094-square-foot garage is a mudroom, primary suite, and a home gym. The main level also features a glassenclosed office facing the great room with a view directly to the lake. “The owner loved the idea of being able to work and have a view of the road, along with an unobstructed view of the lake,” said Dawson. “While this might not be ideal for some people, he’s very tidy, so the glass enclosure works well for the owners.”

PERSONALIZED PRIMARY

Vaulted ceilings and shoreline views continue in the primary suite from bed to bath, including a stunning arched entrance and custom-designed door that leads to the primary bath.

“We really enjoyed working with the homeowners; she did a great job communicating her preferences on the interior design details,” said Dawson. “She sent lighting examples and design ideas, and her husband, who has a construction background, was also really engaged in keeping an eye on the construction progress.”

ELEVATED BUNKROOMS

Taking a detour to 1,750 square feet upstairs, are the boy’s bunkroom, girl’s bunkroom, and coordinating universal bathrooms. While a similar layout, the boy’s bunkroom features rustic elements carried from the exterior, and the girl’s bunkroom features softer finishes with brass railings. “We did not intend for these bunkrooms to have a super polished design, but we still wanted both to feel refined,” added Dawson.

In separate shared restrooms, Craftwell designed open sink rooms, a changing room, a walk-in shower, and enclosed toilet rooms –ensuring privacy and efficiency for more than one person at the same time.

OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM + LAKE ROOM

Heading back to the main level, we complete the tour where it typically begins, through the 740-squarefoot three-season outdoor living room. “It was important that guests see the lake and house first, before the garage. The outdoor room creates an opportunity to look directly through to the lake.”

The outdoor living room captures the view and maintains warmth and comfort all year long, enhanced with a second stone hearth and motorized shades in a double-roller of screens and vinyl. The outdoor living room layout provides a controlled access point, directing beach guests through the outdoor space, and inside to the “lake room.” From inside, the lake room, near the pantry and powder room, is considered the day-to-day entry and drop zone, with a washer and dryer, benches, storage, and beach towel hooks.

This mountain-modern lake home wasn’t built solely to suit the style and needs of its owners; this design was meant to be shared. “They wanted to be able to entertain others, and for them, that meant hosting larger gatherings of 50 to 100 people,” said Dawson. “Their faith and community are really important to them, so this needed to be a place that could bring everyone together, gathering for worship or teaching. The owners love sharing this lake home with others – it felt like they set out to do this more for other people than themselves.

DESIGN DETAILS

Architect: Craftwell Architecture + Construction

Material Supply: Simonson Lumber

HVAC/Plumbing: Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C

Electrical: Summerville Electric

Masonry: Carson Masonry Company

Excavation: Westlund Excavating

Decorative Steel: Straightline Design

Siding/Roofing/Gutters: Allstar Construction of Fargo

Concrete: Opatril Concrete Construction

Appliances: Rigels Appliance

Cabinets: Swedberg Wood Products

Framing: Dawson Contracting/RJM Builders/ Peasley Construction/VIP Builders

Trimwork: Peasley Construction, Froehle Woodworking, Askeland Enterprises

For more information, contact:

Craftwell Architecture + Construction

202 4th St N | Fargo, ND (New Location)

Garage Doors: Advance Garage Door

Siding & Wood Products: Hatchet & Co.

Wood Flooring: Materia Hardwood

Tile Supply & Install: I’ll Tile & Stone

Motorized Screens: Minnesota Screens

Blinds: Dakota Blinds

Fireplace: Home & Hearth

Insulation: Cullen Insulation

Paint: Grant’s Painting

Glazing: Frontier Glass & Mirror

Septic: Metry Septic

Drywall: Weyer Companies

Landscaping: Lakes Area Landscaping

Windows & Exterior Doors: Pella Windows

Asphalt: Riley Bros Paving

Structural Steel: Fargo Steel Fabrication

701.478.4600 info@wecraftwell.com CHAarch.com

Willow Avenue REVEAL

LINDSEY GRACE INTERIORS

BY Lindsey Christie | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss

Inside this “Willow Avenue” remodel, we took our client’s home from studs to stunning. The top-to-bottom overhaul of their newly purchased home presented an exciting opportunity to delve into space planning with talented architects, specify timeless finishes, and finally, infuse every room with comfortable, elegant furnishings. These homeowners put their move-in plans on hold and trusted the process, transforming an exciting project into a dream project. The setting for the client’s bustling family life required beauty and balance — a refined design that could slow down the pace, plant new roots, and create a peaceful yet productive home where their family’s memories could grow on the green.

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Although I gained much of my early interior design experience in New York City and Minneapolis, I have loved bringing a fresh aesthetic to Fargo clientele for the past seven years. Our passion at Lindsey Grace Interiors is refined design for everyday living, which is exactly how we would describe our latest “Willow Avenue” project on a local golf course.

We started planning the renovation in the early stages, immediately after the clients purchased this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home. The existing layout was super family-friendly, with ideal spaces for the primary suite and children’s rooms. Our goal was to renovate the entire home prior to the client’s move-in, helping with initial space planning, finish and fixture selections for each space, as well as furnishings, decor, and accessories.

Since the home was new to their family, it was important to create a peaceful and functional home that spoke solely to their needs, character, and style. As we do with every client, we kicked off the design process by getting acquainted, spending a lot of time discussing the family’s lifestyle and design aesthetics. We also dove into the day-to-day flow and space needs for family gatherings and entertaining.

These clients had great taste, so my team’s job was to bring their vision to life while pushing them just a bit outside their comfort zone. The homeowners naturally gravitated to neutrals but were excited to incorporate intentional pops of color.

With the general contractor’s direction, we implemented a carefully crafted design process, including presentations at our design studio, meetings at local showrooms, and site visits with contractors. This included assistance in selections for all materials in the home from start to finish. Once the finishes and fixtures were nailed down and the renovation was underway, we dove into furnishings for each space, selecting performance upholstery, durable rugs, and case goods with character and finishes that would age well for a busy family.

Room-by-Room Reveal

This home already had amazing natural light and tall ceilings, with a very open layout on the main floor. To help maximize this space for the lifestyle of a young and modern family, we worked closely with the architect to tweak the main level layout, incorporating a home office, a larger primary closet, and a pantry off the kitchen. Below is your complete tour of the full renovation’s reveal.

KITCHEN

Starting at the heart of this home, we completely gutted the existing kitchen and redesigned the layout, relying on white oak hardwood flooring and Carrara marble tops as the basis for a refreshed feel. We also relocated the existing cooktop from the island and placed a large range on the kitchen perimeter. This adjustment made the island much more family-friendly. I loved how the inset cabinetry, polished nickel bridge faucet, panel-front appliances, and soft lighting elements added subtle detail without overpowering the space.

DINING ROOM

The new dining room is strategically placed to capture natural light and optimal views of its golf course landscape. Here, we ensured the family-friendly furnishings properly grounded the space, opting for a classic brass chandelier that wouldn’t overpower the natural view.

HOME OFFICE & WALK-IN PANTRY

With a few architectural adjustments, the home’s original dining room was split into two much-needed spaces, a home office adjacent to the existing foyer, and a spacious walk-in pantry off the kitchen. These modifications perfectly suited our clients, enhancing functionality for their everyday routines.

POWDER ROOM

Although each space is unique, I love how nicely the entire home flows together, showcasing its own little surprise details. The powder bathroom feels like a piece of artwork, with beautiful wallpaper, a custom-crafted vanity, marble countertops, and subtle pops of color. Here, the soft green paneling and Kelly Ventura wallpaper make the perfect pairing. To add a more traditional feel, we stained the cabinet a warmer hue, with the custom Carrara marble backsplash adding a slightly vintage vibe.

LIVING ROOM

Carrying soft lines throughout the home into the grand living room, we opted for neutral colors and brass hardware accents, with an elegant, custom-designed mantle as the central focal point. The entire space utilizes performance upholstery alongside a dark-stained coffee table that makes this space light and bright but also family-friendly. The warm wood tones we used to style the space were the perfect finishing touch. We always say that styling is what takes a great project and turns it into an amazing project!

PRIMARY SUITE

In the primary suite, we aligned the home’s flow with a soft and personalized perspective, adding interest with pops of color in the furnishing selections. The primary bathroom continues the light and airy tone with reeded glass and a custom door style on the vanity. Adding the finishing touches, we paired the white oak vanity with a durable quartz countertop, brass accents, and polished nickel fixtures.

SECONDARY BATH

These wonderfully trusting clients were on board for some of the best tile selections, which took this project to the next level. While we played up a more masculine feel in one of the secondary baths, we loved the preppy and timeless tone of the ceramic patterned floor tile. The vanity is painted in Benjamin Moore Black Beauty, which pairs perfectly with our selection of leathered quartzite.

UPPER LEVEL

Along with the open main-level layout, the upper-level bedrooms and bathrooms were one of the major features that drew this family to their new home; a near-perfect layout to accommodate their three young children. Here, we added an array of beautiful details that gave each space added function and a cohesive flow.

A subway tile wainscoting, penny tiles, and contrasting grout gave the Jack & Jill boys’ bathroom a timeless feel with enhanced durability and function. The Benjamin Moore Hale Navy vanity with brass hardware paired perfectly with the stainless fixtures.

NURSERY

There should be no calmer space than a nursery, so we kept this one bright and airy with Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin bead board wainscoting, paired with a perfectly sweet, checkered wallpaper. Mixing patterns in nurseries and children’s spaces is one of our favorite ways to make spaces like these feel youthful yet mature enough to transition over time. We always plan for spaces that will grow with our littles for years to come.

REMODEL REWIND

This family home was the perfect candidate for a remodel. While the finishes were outdated, the layout only needed slight modifications to suit our client’s needs. The tall ceilings, open staircase, and large windows gave this home great bones, which built the foundation for an even greater design. Like many of our projects, we looked at this project as a whole, from start to finish, allowing each space to flow together seamlessly. We were honored that the clients trusted our process, from engaging our team in the initial space planning with the architect to the very last piece of accessories on the mantle.

While it sounds seamless, remodels nearly always present a few challenges to overcome, often including product delays and labor shortages that can affect the build timeline. However, these clients were amazingly flexible, understanding that the goal of this project was for the long-term outcome. It was important to them to create a well-thought-out and carefully crafted home; a vision that perfectly aligned with our goals as a team. The clients loved how each space came together, and we loved working with them to make their dream design a reality.

This move-in was worth the wait — creating a welcoming and wellorganized space that will help their young family flourish.

DESIGN DETAILS

Interior Design: Lindsey Grace Interiors

Architect: Mike Dawson, Craftwell

Architecture + Construction

General Contractor: Brekke Custom Homes

Lighting Source: Lindsey Grace Interiors + Visual Comfort

Cabinetry/Built-Ins: Country Classic Cabinetry

Appliances: Thermador Package - Rigel’s Appliance

Kitchen Island, Pantry Door, Powder Bath Vanity: Dark Walnut on Maple

Pantry Cabinetry & Powder Bath Millwork: Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth

Great Room Built-Ins & Mudroom Cabinetry: Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray

Great Room Mantel: Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White

Primary Bath Vanity: White-washed Oak

Primary Suite: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee

Boy’s Bedroom: Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray

Girl’s Bedroom & Bathroom Vanity: Benjamin Moore October Mist

Girl’s Bathroom Wallcovering: H. Lively Abner

Nursery Beadboard: Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin

Nursery Wallcovering: Sandberg Herman Misty Blue

Jack & Jack Bathroom Vanity: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

Office Cabinetry & Millwork: Benjamin Moore

Ozark Shadows

Exercise Bathroom Flooring: Florida Tile Soho

Morning Blend Plaid Pattern Mosaic 13.5x13.5

Lower-Level Fireplace Millwork & Cabinetry: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal

Lindsey Christie is the owner and principal designer of Lindsey Grace Interiors in Fargo, ND. Christie is a graduate of North Dakota State University’s CIA Accredited Interior Design Program.

For more information, contact: Lindsey Grace Interiors 1133 Harwood Drive S. Suite C, Fargo hello@lindseygraceinteriors.com lindseygraceinteriors.com

FARGO’S PREMIUM SHOPPING DESTINATION

Forty Fabulous &

KRUEGER CONSTRUCTION’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

In celebration of Krueger Construction’s 40th Anniversary, Greg and Bonnie Krueger gathered the family, just like they do every day—in the office and on the job site, this time at “The Tenlee” model. For years, all three of their children, Corey, Kimberly, and Kristi, have helped build the family business, spouses included, inviting everyone’s talents to the table. From the first home in 1984 in Western North Dakota to their 40th year in Fargo, Greg and Bonnie have built a legacy of love, starting each new year with new model homes—most named after their nine grandkids, one great grandchild, and three children. For the Kruegers, time flies when they’re growing together.

BY Tracy Nicholson | PHOTOS BY Dan Francis Photography

ELEMENTARY SWEETHEARTS

Greg and Bonnie are what we’d refer to as “elementary sweethearts,” both raised in Harvey, ND. “It all started with my dad kissing my mom at the water fountain in first grade,” laughed Kimberly Krueger-Tehan. On June 3rd, 1973, the Kruegers tied the knot, and this year, they celebrate 51 years in marriage... and many more in love. The two who started it all eventually left Harvey and moved to Minot, where Greg worked in real estate for five

years prior to building homes. The following five years in Minot were spent building homes together and raising a family, all while helping other families achieve their dream of homeownership.

While they had roots in Minot, one weekend trip to Fargo ultimately changed the course of their life and business. Greg and Bonnie had only planned to visit Fargo to attend a family member’s anniversary party, instead, they ended up inspired to expand.

MEET THE KRUEGERS

In this family-owned and operated business, everyone happily stacks their well-fitted hats. Kimberly Krueger-Tehan has worked alongside her parents and siblings since 2009, officially as a licensed realtor and director of marketing, sales, and business development; unofficially assisting home design. After Kimberly’s husband, Jimmy Tehan left the aerospace industry, he was recruited to run the Minot operations at the start of the oil boom, then eventually moved to Fargo as project manager, then general manager and licensed realtor with Castle Realty, another branch of the family business. Kristi Krueger-Roscoe is the director of design, also working alongside her husband, Clayton, a Fargo firefighter, who has also been a realtor and project manager for several years. Their brother Corey has taken on the role of vice president at Krueger Construction, where he also oversees warranties. When Bonnie began her retirement 15 years ago, their niece, Kelli Jenkins, stepped into the family business to take on the role of office manager, retiring just last year.

“While I was in Fargo, I looked around the market and thought, we can compete, so I started offering our trade program in both Fargo and Minot,” said Greg Krueger. “As we got busier and busier in Fargo, it just made sense to move our family here.” Naturally, Bonnie, who spent many years and endless hours running the early operations of the business, was the first to get a namesake model; she and Greg still live in the original floorplan, “The Bonita.”

The Krueger family is determined to keep growing, more recently welcoming talent outside the family tree, including project manager Brady Schmiess, interior designer Karissa Lovell, architectural drafter Katie Burandt, warranty coordinator/assistant project manager Tom Peckskamp, and office manager Kelsey Beyer. “When we expanded the team beyond family, we really looked for those hard-working, down-to-earth qualities that my parents instilled in us. Everyone under this roof has the same level of care and quality for the work that we do — they may not be family, but to us, they certainly feel like family.”

From left: Krueger Construction’s Team: Tom Peckskamp, Katie Burandt, Corey Krueger, Greg Krueger, Kimberly KruegerTehan, Bonnie Krueger, Jimmy Tehan, Kristi Krueger-Roscoe, Karissa Lovell, Brady Schmiess, and Kelsey Beyer.

(Not shown, Clayton Roscoe and Erin Krueger.)

40 Years 4 New Models

THE KIMBERLY

Meet “The Kimberly,” a beautifully designed rambler with a primary suite wing flow and 10foot ceilings and beams. Their family’s favorite features are the hidden pantry, custom hood detailing with side spice rack integration, and its pond views from six rooms.

THE TENLEE

“The Tenlee” is a sophisticated two-story, featuring a stunning grid glass-enclosed office/ den, ceiling beams, a quartz kitchen shelf, bulletin and chalkboard built-ins, pristine paneling details, and a uniquely angled garage design.

PHOTOS BY DIRKES DIGITAL MEDIA

PHOTOS BY JILL OCKHARDT BLAUFUSS

Each build season, the Kruegers construct new model homes that showcase their family’s signature construction quality and the latest design principles. This year, on their 40th Anniversary, the family launched four new and customizable house plans. Kimberly finally got her first model home, her best friend Jenna got a 2.0 version, and the two newest grandchildren, Tenlee and Wilder, were officially made part of the family business. Krueger’s latest models will be open to tours during the BIA’s Parade of Homes Fall Edition: Sept. 21-23 & 28-30.

THE JENNA 2.0

“The Jenna 2.0” is a more contemporary remix of Krueger’s classic two-story. Here, their family’s favorite features are the mainfloor primary suite, pocket office, and twostory living and dining rooms. The home also showcases exceptional attention to detail, within custom paneling, pantry doors, and a beautifully designed slat wood hood and fireplace.

THE WILDER

The Wilder is a slabon-grade rambler with 10-foot maple ceilings in the living room, a shiplap foyer, barrel vault doorways, and a uniquely modern exterior that overhauls traditional ideals of rambler-style architecture.

PHOTOS BY DAN FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOS BY DIRKES DIGITAL MEDIA

IN-DEMAND DESIGN

“Our parents have always instilled in us how important it is to treat every customer and process the same, no matter the price point or size of the home,” said Kimberly KruegerTehan. “We have really strong relationships and friendships with our customers and trade partners, some decades-long. We’re really lucky, with the years we have into this and the volume that we build, we’ve been able to stay consistent with trade partners who bring outstanding workmanship and are willing to work with us, which helps keep costs down and quality high.”

As they’ve continued to grow the team, Kristi and Kimberly have had more time to work on floorplan development and design, making sure they’re ahead of what homeowners want while keeping at the forefront transparent pricing, a consistent build process, and a customerfocused approach. “When my

“I told my kids, the number one rule in our company is ‘work hard, play hard’... just work hard first.”

GREG KRUEGER KRUEGER CONSTRUCTION

dad was teaching us about floorplan design, he always really emphasized smart floorplan flow, with usable space and good bones that we can build from. As we approach year 41, we still believe that if we just show up, work hard, and do the right thing, it will pay off,” added Kimberly Krueger-Tehan.

“Kristi and Kim are both very good at what they do,” said Greg Krueger. “They’re opposites, but they balance each other out. My idea of design is to hang a buck on the wall. The girls have really built up the design side and helped the business expand. They

have made such a big difference in our quality, floorplans, and the size of our homes by putting a lot of time into research and development.”

The two “sister stagers” may not always agree when it comes to design, but the spectacular outcome says otherwise. “The majority of our time is spent at home, so we really want people to love where they live,” added Kristi Krueger-Roscoe. “I have five kids, so I know how important it is that our homes focus on simple and functional flow, with classic design that stays within budget.”

BUILDING, SELLING & TRADING

“The first house we ever built was actually for ourselves, then one for our friends that same year,” said Greg Krueger. “The second year we built five houses, and the third year it was 10 houses. Our specialty was the trade program, taking houses in on trade towards a new build.” Their Krueger Trade Program™ took on the responsibility of selling the trade prior to completion of the new home’s construction, helping relieve the burden of a double move, renting, or paying two mortgages. To this day, Krueger Construction still accepts current, qualifying homes in on trade towards the purchase of a new Krueger-built home.

Greg Krueger and his son Corey circa 1984

Most houses would sell on time, but if one didn’t, Krueger would buy the home, fix it up, rent it out, or sell it. Greg and Bonnie saw this program as an opportunity for all three of their teenagers at the time, to get their hands dirty and learn, taking on the hard work of cleaning, painting, staining, debris removal, and renovation tasks.

“I told my kids, the number one rule in our company is ‘work hard, play hard’... just work hard first,” laughed Greg Krueger.

“We used to take trailer houses on trade towards building a home,” he added. “As the program grew, I would try to instill in the kids that these homes were equally important — to the person buying the trailer house and the person building the big two-story. We feel it’s important to treat everyone the same, with the same respect and same quality.”

HARD WORK WORTH DOING

While the Krueger kids ventured off to college and into specialized careers, all three returned with a new set of skills to contribute, ultimately deciding that hard work was better together. “My kids and the entire family are what I’m most proud of,” said Greg Krueger. “They have all done so much and brought so many great ideas

to this business – we certainly wouldn’t be where we’re at today without them.”

“We saw the long hours and the hard work in those early years, and somehow they still made it to every ballgame and school function,” added Kristi Krueger-Roscoe. “If we got up in the middle of the night, my mom would still be up working, running the business doing dishes, laundry, cleaning, baking cupcakes... really everything and anything to keep it all running smoothly. She really earned her retirement.”

“Our parents set a really high bar in their marriage, in our family, and in their work ethic - showing us how to treat other people,” said Kimberly Krueger-Tehan. “As fun as it is to grow the business, at the heart of it is people; we’re proud of what we do because of the example they set for us.”

Now with 40 years in the rearview mirror, Greg and Bonnie can’t believe they’ve been building homes this long. These days, Bonnie is retired, and they take time off to travel, but Greg is still part of the day-to-day, insisting on meeting everyone they build homes for. “If I wasn’t

working with our kids, I think I probably would have retired much sooner,” said Greg Krueger. “But getting to see the kids every day and work with them, I’ve just never been in a big hurry to leave.”

“I’m really proud of what my parents started, not just with the business but with our family,” said Kristi Krueger-Roscoe. “We all went to college for different things, but all three of us came back because we believe in it. It’s not always easy working with family, but it’s worth it. Everything has worked and continues to work because they’ve built a really solid foundation.”

The Krueger’s grandkids also take great pride in the family business, happily accepting ownership over their namesake model homes and giving their two cents to Grandpa Greg. “About a month ago, my granddaughter Audree pulled me aside and said, ‘Grandpa, we’ve got to spruce up The Audree, we’re not selling enough of those!’”

“My friends ask me why I don’t retire, and I always say, why? I go to work every day with my kids — I have a great time!”

The Krueger Kids from left, Kristi Krueger-Roscoe, Corey Krueger, and Kimberly Krueger-Tehan

MEET THE BAKER: PAISLEY & DASH BAKE SHOP

While best known locally for her freshly baked, ready-to-eat cupcakes in a jar, Sara Lien of Paisley & Dash is also a crafty cake baker. Located in West Fargo, she creates a tasty variety of custom cakes, cupcakes, and individually packaged desserts that she delivers locally and ships nationwide.

For more information, contact: Krueger Construction

1133-A Harwood Drive, Fargo 701.239.0015 kruegerbuilt.com

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Castle Realty

Kimberly Krueger-Tehan, REALTOR 1133-A Harwood Drive, Fargo 701.239.0015

To help us celebrate Krueger Construction’s 40th Anniversary, Sara chose rich ruby tones and high-rise, high-contrast design. “I looked to pictures of this Krueger home as my inspiration, going for a more contemporary look to match the flow of the house. For a less traditional design, the cake weaves together a modern black and white checkered wrap that opens at the top and side to a deep red tone and floral accent that ties into the Krueger Construction brand.”

Fun Fact: Before opening her bakery, Sara spent 15 years working as a financial advisor for one of the largest investment firms in the world. In 2020, she swapped out her suit coat for an apron and started an e-commerce bakery out of her home kitchen, paying homage to her beloved Malti-Poo, Paisley, and Maltese, Dash. Today, sweet success has led to a commercial facility as a fully licensed and operating bakery.

Email: sara@paisleyanddash.com Follow: facebook.com/paisleyanddash instagram.com/paisleyanddash 701-866-1901

Old-World Craftsmanship New-Age Artistry

Living in both the past and present, this Pelican Lake home by Trever Hill Design achieves a jaw-dropping juxtaposition of old-world European craftsmanship and new-age, contemporary architecture. Here, the homeowners leveraged their background in land development to general the project themselves, working with Hill on its architectural and interior design elements. While they brought home artisanal inspiration from abroad, this lake country home is settling in nicely to the modernized Midwest.

BY Tracy Nicholson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Dan Francis Photography

Revisiting Past & Present

This is the second time in nine years Trever Hill has worked with these homeowners, first collaborating to design their stunning West Fargo home, now taking his talents on a Midwest-European journey to the shores of Pelican Lake.

PELICAN LAKE | TREVER HILL DESIGN

From the roadside to the lakeside, this home transports guests to another beautiful time and place. Its dual aesthetic fuses West Coast and Scandinavian contemporary with the unrefined beauty and charm of a French villa in the vineyard. While its limestone exterior and broad grout lines are the rugged star of the show, its rich wood tones balance the design, adding vertical symmetry at its side.

After revisiting the homeowners and bringing everyone’s ideas and inspiration to the table, Hill and his team composed the exterior design concept. “Although this is a new build, in our discussions with the homeowners, we envisioned backpacking in Europe and stumbling across this old stone chateau,” explained Hill. “The homeowners also had an inspiration photo from Deadwood, SD. The challenge became how to capture that authentic old-world charm, weaving it into its surroundings as if it had lived for centuries in its Minnesota setting. Once we were all on the same page, my team did the FF&E schedules, as well as full 3D renderings and elevations to take the guesswork out of it.”

Part of the collective vision was a modern addition melded with retrofitted windows in the old stone building. Hill also added a more industrial design element that ties the two styles together, including exposed and patinated steel features from Wolf Steel that protrude from both the exterior and interior stone walls. “Once the full concept emerged, it was somehow familiar and inviting, yet dramatically different, unlike anything else on the lake,” said Hill.

Inside and out, the old-world walls were intentionally designed to be ultra-thick, appearing as if the windows were residing inside the large stone walls, framed and held by rustic wooden timbers set inside of I-beams. In the sleek modern addition, dark-stained wood pillars and exposed industrial I-beams continue the frame, providing strong contrast and connection. “This design is really a modern and contemporary interpretation, mainly inspired by the homeowners’ and my own experiences traveling through Europe,” added Hill. “We wanted to recreate that feeling and atmosphere, an aesthetic you wouldn’t normally see in this region, yet it somehow feels authentic to Minnesota.”

Old-World Interior

Inside, Hill’s design accommodates the homeowner’s large and active family, including four daughters with their growing families. “They have always been really focused on family time together, so we made sure they had abundant seating areas throughout the home,” said Hill.

While Hill managed the design process, the homeowners sourced, built, or installed much of what you see, from the fence to the windows, base and case, rooftop patio, and beams. One of the more arduous tasks was the installation of several 500-pound, 10’x6’ glass patio doors on the lakeside, creating a full glass wall spanning the entire expanse of the living room, primary suite, and upstairs junior suites. The couple also set and installed the steel beams in the front entry, leading to a 600-pound, 10-foot solid wood and steel door.

“As the general of the project, we were hands-on, self-builders in every sense of the word, but we also let the craftsman do what they do best,” said the homeowner. “Some projects were a collaboration with us or another craftsman, and we all built and created unique pieces together. We truly had a personal connection and friendship with many of the contractors that worked on our home. They are so amazing at their craft! We didn’t want a big box store or cookie-cutter vibe, so we chose small-town mom-and-pop craftsman who took their time, and we gave them plenty of room to let their imagination run wild. They knew our vision for the home, so it was quite inspiring to see everyone put so much time, effort, and thought into their pieces - we greatly appreciate each and every one!”

One of the home’s many talents, Charlie Stattleman, from Hatchet & Co., created and hand-carved the exterior wood beams, wood for the gas firepit and fence, living room bookshelves, tub room shelves, and butcher block, which was professionally dated with a timber age of 1705. He also crafted the powder bath sink base and master bath vanities and beams.

Another standout was Eric Soyring of Straightline Design, who has worked on four projects with the homeowners, this time installing the wood on the steel beams, gas firepit box enclosure, and stair railing.

La Cuisine

In the home’s spectacular chef’s kitchen overlooking Pelican Lake, Hill and the homeowners collaborated with several of the home’s craftsmen to bring the vision to life. The entire kitchen expanse, surrounding Gaggenau and Nostalgie appliances and Cherry wood cabinetry, is seemingly carved out of the heavy grout and arched limestone from Hebron Brick, illuminated above and below. Surprisingly the cabinetry isn’t new. The homeowners instead utilized kitchen and pantry cabinets they had custom-made from a previous project.

To create the 13-foot double island design, the team designed the first for prep with minimal seating, created with a custom-made butcher block, along with leathered granite from Northern Stone. The second island is equally expansive, with glass-topped, live-edge wood, providing stylized seating for 12.

To bring the outdoors inside, the homeowner chose a custom mirror installation facing the lake, working with two fabricators to complete the massive project. “I had seen a similar mirror at market, but couldn’t find one to purchase, so why not do it ourselves and make it truly unique to us? Jim at Larson Welding took my scratch paper design and got to work, while Jeremy at Frontier Glass ordered me two 9-foot mirror halves that we stripped and antiqued ourselves.”

Marking the way to the exquisite butler’s pantry is an arched stone doorway and antique café doors repurposed from a home entry in India, speaking further into the design concept’s old-world elements.

The heart of the home is where the drywall and plaster technique really shines in its intricacy.

“Jamie, at Muddy Boyz Drywall, really took our vision of an oldworld plaster ceiling that’s ready to drop pieces down on you at any moment, and made it come to fruition,” said the homeowner.

Le Salon

Just off the kitchen, the living room extends into the patio, continuing the arched stone, unearthed walls, and raw timber installation surrounding a cottage-style hearth. On the feature wall, the design borrowed traditional Belgian architecture staples, incorporating steel pin façade anchors or wall ties; historically used to tie together the inner and outer layers of cavity wall and masonry construction. Here, accessories find their home carved into the deep arches and angles of stone walls, living within illuminated live-edge shelving that draws the eye further into the living room.

Anything you see with wood elements inside the home was touched by Troy Hauck, including the trim, base & case, curved living room ceiling, and modifications to the kitchen and pantry cabinets. Caleb Bakken also helped craft the home’s interior and exterior wood beam elements, building the interior fireplace and primary sinks. “Caleb was always ready and willing to give a helping hand to anyone that needed it. His knowledge and craft run deep,” said the homeowner. Another mainstay was Andrew Jochim, whom the homeowners refer to as a “doer of it all,” considered someone who helped push the project across the finish line. “He was the one who moved framing for our last-minute changes to walls, window installs, and all interior and exterior doors, with work on glass railings, building the cooktop enclosure, grill patio, and all the little intricacies that go into building, to name a few.”

Devine Dormir

The home’s primary suite extends its living space into the more contemporary upper-level patio. Here, the homeowners worked with Troy Hauck again for the rich wood walls and built-in mirrored linen cabinet, lending itself to a Four Seasons aesthetic. They also worked with Frontier Glass to create the steam shower doors, patio railing glass panes, and the 9’ custom round mirror pane.

“Nic at Nic’s Tile Services, along with Brandon at Brandon Rudolph Tile took our dream of a lounge seat in the primary steam shower and made it happen,” said the homeowner. “Not to mention maneuvering and installing the oversized 4x4 tile squares in the primary, and all the other tile throughout our home. The tub room has the poly-shaped tiles that were a pain to get the pattern right, but they nailed it!”

Between the two floors, the lake home features six bedrooms and six steam shower bathrooms, including one soaker tub bathroom with steam shower and one powder room.

Each of the accompanying baths present coordinating, yet vastly different interpretations of tile and wood concepts, from live-edge wood elements to raw and refined stone, glass, and dramatic angles focused on capturing the essence of European and contemporary design.

The second level’s two spectacular junior suites also have upperlevel patios framed in glass railings, offering unobstructed views to the lake. The bunk room features a king and queen bunk bed, in addition to a queen and full bunk bed combo, including custom stair drawers and bed frames. Each of the suites have their own walk-in closet and steam shower, with a soaker tub bathroom. In a shared living space between the bedrooms, is a kitchenette with dining area.

Le Luxe Lakefront

Stone walls start at the front of the home and run through the middle of the home to the lakeside, with a concealed air curtain that allows the lakefront sliding doors to be pushed all the way open, without losing heating or cooling.

“We wanted to bring the outside in as much as we could, so we designed the lake front to have the large glass patio doors that slide and stack to one side. My husband figured out that we could use an air curtain and was able to source two massive systems,” said the homeowner. “We had to bring three-phase power from the county road down to our road for this as they are really heavy duty! This air curtain blows hot or cold air downward to keep the home at a consistent temperature without mosquitos. It’s a concept similar to what you might see at a Starbucks drive-through but on a much larger scale.

Framing upper and lower decks, the home’s lakeside introduces several stunning seating

arrangements, a 14-person hot tub, and ample space for largefamily outdoor dining. The outdoor dining table is made of combretum imberbe, more commonly known as leadwood; a rare find from the team’s visit to Market. “It’s wood from a protected tree that is only found in South Africa and can only be exported if it’s under the ground and found on the property of someone who has a mining export exemption, similar to exporting countertops,” said Hill.

“It’s the heaviest wood in the world and is one of the only species of wood that sinks in water. At market, they only had one of them, with the vendor showing us a thick binder of paperwork they had completed to get it to the U.S.”

“Brian, at Lakes Area Landscape, was a true Johnny on the spot for anything we needed, making almost daily trips to check the sod, plants, and sprinklers,” said the homeowner.

“We wanted a space for our immediate and growing generational family to have

a relaxing and inviting space to come together,” said the homeowner. “After we spoke, Trever already had the exterior envision right from the get-go. From our trips and phone calls, pictures, facetimes, and a ton of questions... he truly is one-of-akind.”

“The memories that have already been made and will be made are simply priceless to us. The twins even got their hands dirty, siliconing, swinging hammers, and even cleaning during the build process. So not only do we get to say we live there but can truly say “we” built our little piece of lake haven.”

“I fell in love with the character of this project, but what was really meaningful and memorable were the conversations we had along the way, how we always went back to that first vision,” said Hill. “We may have found our inspiration abroad, but what emerged felt like it truly belonged here in Minnesota.”

DESIGN DETAILS

Designer: Trever Hill, Trever Hill Design

General Contractor: Homeowner

Stone Supply: Silverdale Tumbled Limestone, Hebron Brick

Bathroom & Laundry Cabinetry: Clearwater Cabinets

Countertops: Northern Stone

Flooring: Carpet World

Flooring Install: Hardwood and carpet, Red Dot Flooring

Mirrors: Curated Home by THD

Custom Mirror Frame & Grid: Larson Welding

Tile: Trever Hill Design + Homeowner

Custom Tile: Brandon Rudolph Tile & Nic's Tile Services

For more information, contact: Trever Hill Design

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MARGE’S DINER

OTTERTAIL CITY, MN

While the kitschy vibe of Marge's Diner is happy to take patrons down memory lane in downtown Fargo— sharing the love of 70's lunch and brunch—Minnesota's lakes country had been patiently awaiting a bite of the giant pancake. Settling into a syrupy sweet spot in Ottertail City, MN, Marge's American diner classics now have a second home, sprinkling new life into the former main street site of the small town's beloved Betty's Pantry. From homemade pies and cinnamon rolls to tasty tater cakes, hangover hashbrowns, breakfast lasagna, walleye sandwiches, and brioche burgers, Marge's Diner is serving up the classics with a twist. Warning: If attempting the diner's XL take on the "The Pancake," your summer is about to get very full.

BY Tracy Nicholson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kristen Jyrkas

Marge’s Midwest Kitsch-en

A busy restaurateur with a BSBA in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, Dan Hurder is forever finding creative ways to feed the culinary masses. Hurder’s dining experiences cater to the crave in styles all their own. His current portfolio includes Twin Town Tavern in Wahpeton, ND, The Otter Supper Club & Lodge in Ottertail, MN, Marge’s Diner in both Fargo and Ottertail, then Fargo’s The Boiler Room, Brew Catering & Events, Chef’s Table Catering, and Urban Foods Catering of Moorhead.

In Ottertail City, population 687, Marge’s Diner brings Hurder’s more casual spin on a cozy American diner to lakes country, just a hop and skip away from Thumper Pond’s golf course. Breakfast begins at 8 am, and lunch goes from 10 am – 2 pm Wednesday through Sunday, including a soup and seasonal salad bar, homemade pies, mini donuts, biscuit bites, and giant cinnamon rolls for the taking.

With home-cooked meals in a fun and familyfriendly atmosphere, Marge’s patrons bask in the retro glow of vintage cookie jars, copper Jell-O and cake molds, and well-loved knick-knacks –each tchotchke collectively reviving grandma’s kitschy kitchen from the 60s to the 70s.

Dan Hurder

“People often ask me, ‘What inspired the décor?’ I don’t really have an answer for that,” said Hurder. “With the original Marge’s in Fargo, we just knew we wanted something that felt very Midwest, like it had always been part of downtown. As we started thinking about who Marge might have been, the 70’s kitchen/living room vibe just kept pulling us back. When you start looking, it’s amazing how many things are lying around at thrift stores and in online marketplaces that were perfect for Marge’s. Apparently, most people’s trash is Marge’s treasure!”

“When you start looking, it’s amazing how many things are lying around at thrift stores and in online marketplaces that were perfect for Marge’s. Apparently, most people’s trash is Marge’s treasure!”

DAN HURDER OWNER/RESTAURATEUR MARGE’S DINER

Rise & Shine

Since the Ottertail opening in mid-May, the most popular menu item has been the “Awesome Breakfast,” including two eggs, two tater cakes, a side of toast, and a choice of sausage or bacon, with the option to sub “fancy” hash browns.

If you’re looking for more depth, Marge’s signature Breakfast Lasagna is a must-try, including lasagna noodles layered with gravy, cheese, sausage, and egg smothered in Marge’s homemade sausage gravy. This hot dish is only available Saturdays and Sundays, and sells out fast, so get there early!

“The Pancake,” paired with Marge’s housemade syrup, is a fluffy buttermilk and sweet cream beauty – ready to feed one ravenously hungry diner or everyone at the table. The XL flapjack arrives with a generous heap of warm butter and a side plate of eggs and bacon or sausage.

Marge’s general manager is Dexter Brown, a Perham, MN, resident who happens to have a degree in Environmental Science. In 2013, while in Wadena, MN, for a government-based internship, he started working as a part-time cook at The Otter. His passion for managing and running the kitchen eventually refocused on honing his hospitality skills, now taking on more responsibility as the managing partner for both The Otter Supper Club and Marge’s Diner.

Midwest Remix

Although one of Brown’s favorites is the Breakfast Lasagna, he also loves Emil’s Minnesota Omelet, an egg bake inspired by the former Betty’s Pantry, now a Midwest remix with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, sausage, and wild rice.

Hurder’s favorite item is the pancake. “The sweet cream really adds some incredible flavor to the pancake. Our homemade syrup is what my grandmother used to make because store-bought syrup was too expensive. Sure, 100% maple syrup is excellent, but Marge’s homemade syrup is excellent in a whole different way!”

Some menu items, like “The Pancake,” Breakfast Lasagna, Monte Cristo, and Hangover Hashbrowns, are favorites that were shared from Fargo to Ottertail. Others, like the Walleye Sandwich, were a creation of Ottertail that has since traveled to downtown Fargo’s Marge’s. Brown wants to make sure one popular menu item of Betty’s Pantry continues with the new ownership – homemade pie, by the slice or whole.

“This summer in Ottertail, we really want to focus on creating a regular menu of homemade pies and desserts,” said Brown. “For over 25 years, Betty’s was known for good pies. We’d love to continue that reputation and make great pie a staple at Marge’s – with a few twists of our own.”

Ottertail Catering Company

Hurder also intends to maintain the popular catering business that Betty’s Pantry originally built in Ottertail. “While we are still taking catering orders as they come in, we are launching our new catering brand, “Ottertail Catering Company,” with a brand-new website and menu very soon.”

Cabin Takeout Special

For those who would rather spend their time on the water than in the kitchen, Marge’s offers a “Cabin Takeout Special,” loaded with 10 slices of bacon, 10 links of sausage, 10 scrambled eggs, an XL hash brown, and wheat toast.

Hungry for more? Contact:

Marge’s Diner

102 Main St E West, Ottertail, MN

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday | 8am–2pm

Menu: ottertailmarge.com

218.367.3088

info@ottertailbetty.com

BEACH HOUSE on the Prairie

LAKE ELSIE | HANKINSON, ND

Family Reunion

Outstanding lakeside architecture doesn’t just live in Minnesota. This time, Craftwell Architecture + Construction traveled south of Fargo to Hankinson, ND, to design a familyinspired hot spot on Lake Elsie, just minutes from my hometown. This contemporary design caters to two sisters, North Dakota’s prairie terrain, and its surrounding family compound, complete with a lakeside garage room for everyday entertaining. Here, Craftwell’s team got extra crafty, creating a unique layout that directs family foot traffic from the lakefront to the glass-doored garage bar. Sure, the owners could park their cars here, but they’d rather see you park yourself, enjoy the view, and celebrate summer, North Dakota-style.

BY Tracy Nicholson | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Scott Amundson

Before Craftwell Architecture + Construction embarked on this project, the two sisters had a small cabin on the site, tucked between the family’s two properties just down the hill. The original cabin has since been moved to a location across the lake, replaced with a modern four-season cabin providing additional living space for a second-generation family. “They have a big family, and all of the siblings have now built homes of their own, so the goal of this design was to create a gathering point that would bring everyone together,” said Principal Architect Chris Hawley. “It’s like one big family reunion all summer long.”

This is a unique architectural tour that considers the design of the garage equal, or maybe even more important than the lake home itself. While this Lake Elsie garage appears to be unsuspecting on the roadside, it’s full of surprises on the lakeside. Here, the house is the house, and the garage is the go-to gathering place, where crowds of family and friends are always welcome.

“We really wanted a place where the whole family could gather, not just in the summer but also in the winter,” explained the owners. “During one of the design meetings, we spent so much time talking about making the garage a gathering place, Chris asked us if we planned to live in the rest of the house.”

Chris Hawley Principal Architect

Craftwell Architecture + Construction

Prairie Perfection

“There is an old saying, ‘I like his style.’ Well, we love Chris’ designs.” said the owners. “The clean lines and modern materials were a must. And even though Chris has designed more woodsy houses, that would have been inappropriate for this prairie lake.”

Arriving by car or boat, the lake home makes a striking statement with a double mono-pitch roof and a tip-up clerestory. What Hawley refers to as a scissor or butterfly roof helps direct more daylight into the center of the home. “In some ways, part of this design was a collaborative effort,” said Hawley. “One of the sisters has a close friend who is an architect from Montana. He did a quick sketch on our drawings that included that pop-up clerestory and we really liked the idea; it created a nice volume for the great room space.”

The industrial and contemporary exterior is primarily comprised of lowmaintenance finishes that pay subtle homage to the region’s agrarian structures, including steel siding, wood soffits, and black corrugated metal, which carves out a small welded balcony on the lakeside.

North Dakota-Style Gathering

Since the whole project is centered around the design of the garage, the tour starts here, just a few steps from the outdoor kitchen and large lakefront patio. “It’s not fussy and it’s not super formal,” added Hawley. “Everything is durable and easy to maintain. If you’re trying to accommodate a big family, this is the way to do it.”

“While they can easily park cars in the garage, it’s designed to be more of what we’d call a ‘North Dakota Party Room,’ with a woodlook aluminum door on the roadside and a glass garage door on the lakeside,” explained Hawley. “It’s pretty incredible. This garage feels like hanging out in a lakeside bar or restaurant, with a full-blown kitchenette, rec room space, and a fabricated seating area facing the water. Instead of having a screened-in porch that’s hard to clean, they just drop the rolling screen on the lakeside, so the whole garage turns into a screened porch.”

Controlled Chaos

The owners’ vision put the focus on family, leaning into a design for controlled chaos that caters to large groups — designating unfussy space for messy fun, wet towels, and sandy feet. “The way it’s laid out from the outside is super interesting, so when you get to the lakeside, there’s a little side door that becomes the control point for the whole home,” explained Hawley. “The powder room is directly accessed in that entrance; to the left is the garage bar, and off to the right is the house. This layout openly welcomes guests into the garage gathering space while controlling access to the rest of the house.”

Great Room, Great View

Carrying the home’s clean, contemporary lines inside, Hawley elevated the interior with large window expanses and simple interpretations of local, industrial, and common materials. The great room showcases a 20-foot black drywall feature with exposed control joints, creating a complementary backdrop for the fieldstone fireplace, reflecting familiar farmland materials from around the region. “Our decor is relaxed, if you spill on a sofa or scratch a table... no big deal,” said the owners.

Scandi-Coast Chic

Just off the great room, the kitchen borrows its design from simple Scandinavian and West Coast elements, with modern maple cabinetry, polished concrete floors, beachy woven fixtures, and high-contrast black granite countertops. In the corner is a large alcove dining space underneath the upper-level loft, providing space for family hangouts and games. Like many of Craftwell’s projects, Chris Hawley’s talented mom, Pam, was brought in to complete custom upholstery projects throughout the home, including these cushions and bench seating.

“The entire lake home is a pretty simple palette, basically maple, concrete, black and white painted drywall, and a little bit of fieldstone and granite,” said Hawley.

“Everything is durable and easy to maintain. If you’re trying to accommodate a big family, this is the way to do it.”

CHRIS HAWLEY

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

CRAFTWELL ARCHITECTURE +

CONSTRUCTION

Collecting Art & Light

The interior’s clean lines also create a home for art — gallery-style walls that display a vibrant array of works that have been collected over the years. “We are partial to North Dakota artists,” said the owners. “We have several Dyan Rey oil paintings, Walter Piehl acrylic paintings, and pieces by Warren W. Kessler, who paints in the style of Trompe l’oeil. Our favorite piece is an American flag painted by the children of the Cannonball, ND grade school, using their handprints for red strips and white stars.” This eclectic collection inspired the home’s spectrum of lighting elements, chosen by Craftwell to coordinate with the art’s colorful palette.

Lofty Living

“Our family has several homes on adjoining lots on Lake Elsie. As the second generation starts to marry and have kids, we knew we needed more space to accommodate a growing third generation,” explained the owners. “Going from a small seasonal cabin to a year-round lake home has created additional space for our family to continue to gather.”

Primary Suite x 2

Inside the two primary bedrooms, everything is mirrored, offering both sisters equitable en suites designed with maple wood screen walls to help deter doorway views from the main floor living space.

To carve out space for everyone, Craftwell’s design for the upstairs includes a loft and kitchenette, a double bunk room, one bedroom, and an office with a Murphy bed and lakeside balcony. These multi-functional sleep spaces allow the two sisters to host more guests, without the permanence and maintenance of several designated guest rooms. “Every little pocket of space accommodates a different family, so every family has their own little zone, with plenty of privacy,” said Hawley.

Underground Challenges

While Hawley led the lake home’s overall design, the team’s project manager Grant Simonson executed the drawings, and Scott Biewer led construction management. The Craftwell team took on all aspects of this build, from exterior architecture to interior design, construction, and site testing, where they immediately discovered a challenge the team couldn’t ignore.

Hawley started this project with a slightly different design in mind, but after the test excavation revealed an underground natural spring running through the 100-foot site, the team had no choice but to pivot. “They had warned us about the soil conditions, but during that test excavation, I had never seen anything like it — the ground was spitting out water wherever we dug,” explained Hawley.

As a solution, the team moved construction further up the hill, gaining a safe distance from the site’s underground water source. With the site constraints, Craftwell over-excavated the entire site, hauled in gravel, and built a platform on the hill that reinforced stability for the lake home’s new foundation. The tradeoff was a much larger lakefront yard, which was an added perk for the owners.

Gratitude & Guidance

“We loved working with these clients; they were so much fun and really great to work with,” said Hawley. “Both of the sisters brought a lot of energy and good ideas and were full of gratitude for the process, really trusting us to provide guidance. At the end of the day, even with some unexpected site challenges, the project went smoothly. The outcome was a unique lake home well-suited for two sisters and their immediate families most weekends, then on any given weekend, comfortable for four or even 40.”

“We primarily worked with Chris on this project, who had great support from his team,” added the owners. “The garage is like having a screenedin porch that provides overflow space for family meals. Beyond the garage, our favorite feature is the massive amount of light that filters into the living space. We needed something unique yet functional to host large family gatherings, but we also wanted a design that didn’t look like other homes on the lake. That was certainly accomplished — we love it all.”

DESIGN DETAILS

Architect: Craftwell Architecture + Construction

Flooring: Carpet World

Custom Railings: Straightline Design

Exterior Siding: Knoke Seamless

Countertops: Northern Stone

Fireplace: Home & Hearth

Landscape Boulders: Jed Bommersbach - JBX LLC

Garage Doors: Advance Garage Door

Roofing: Pierce Lee Roofing

Upholstery: Pam’s Upholstery

Masonry: Carson Masonry Company

Interior Paint: Grant’s Painting

Home Automation: Smart Home Technologies

Electrical: Interstate Electric

Drywall: JP Drywall

Trimwork: JL Griffin Construction

Framing: VIP Builders

HVAC/Plumbing: Home Heating & Plumbing

Insulation: Cullen Insulation

Plaster: Gardiner Plastering

For more information, contact:

Craftwell Architecture + Construction 202 4th St N | Fargo, ND (New Location) 701.478.4600 | info@wecraftwell.com CHAarch.com

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