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Treat Others the Way They Want to be Treated by Jamee Larson
Do your best. Do what’s right. Almost twenty-five years ago, retired U.S. Airforce commander Gordon Logan wanted to transform the men’s hair care industry, and transform it he did. Logan opened Sport Clips in Austin, Texas in 1993 with the goal of providing a “championship haircut experience in an exciting sports-themed environment.” That unique and innovative concept has helped Sport Clips grow from that initial store to a countrywide network of more than 1,500 locations. In fact, Sport Clips is currently the only national hair care franchise to have a store in all fifty states. Paul and Tara Herzog are the latest entrepreneurs to become part of the Sport Clips family. After seeing a flier for the franchise, Tara was hooked. “I knew it was a unique concept for the area,” she said. A licensed cosmetologist, Tara convinced Paul to take the leap and the pair opened their first store in Grand Forks in 2011. The business
venture has been a resounding success. The Herzog’s have now brought Sport Clips to the Fargo/Moorhead area, with stores located in West Fargo (opened in August 2012) and Fargo’s Timber Creek (opened in January of 2016). The success of the stores has been remarkable and according to Paul, “there are definite plans for more locations.” The thing that sets Sport Clips apart is its commitment to excellence. When Logan created the business concept, he did so with a model rooted in steadfast values. These core values are the same as those adopted by the legendary football coach Lou Holtz: “Do your best. Do what’s right. Treat others the way they want to be treated.” By developing an experience that is unparalleled in the hair care industry, Logan created a franchise that puts clients first, every time. The signature service for all Sport Clips stores is the “MVP Experience,” which includes a precision haircut, hot steamed towel, massaging shampoo (including tea tree shampoo and leave-in conditioner), and relaxing neck and shoulder treatment. “We don’t want you to just come in and get a haircut,” Tara explained. “It [the MVP Experience] really sets us apart.” The entire Sport Clips concept is based on a sports theme, including the presence of several television screens so clients don’t miss the big game. It is all part of creating an atmosphere that appeals
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Sport Clips’ philanthropic endeavors end, however. In addition to the local heroes’ program, Sport Clips locations across the US have partnered with a plethora of companies, including Habitat for Humanity, the Boys & Girls Club, the American Red Cross, and Special Olympics. Finally, Sport Clips has also made a commitment to assisting future cosmetologists in obtaining the education and training they need. Through the ACE (Access to Cosmetology Education) Scholarship Program, up to 15 cosmetology students who are enrolled in an AACS member school can apply for a $1000 scholarship every year. Tara has had the pleasure of presenting a scholarship to a local student at The Salon
In addition to their stellar products and services, another thing that has made Sport Clips so successful is their commitment to giving back to the communities that support them. One way they do that is the “Help a Hero” program, which raises funds to provide scholarships to veterans and service members. The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program helps veterans get the education and training they need to transition from the battlefield to civilian careers.
Professional Academy in 2015. Although Sport Clips is a franchise, clients in the F/M area can be assured of an individualized experience. The locations in the area are independently owned by the Herzogs, who take a hands-on approach to the businesses. “It’s a franchise business, but we are local owners in the stores every week,” Tara said. Sport Clips is located at 675 13th Ave E in West Fargo, 5050 Timber Pkwy S in
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The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, which generally means fun, family, food, and … financial debt. Spending over the holidays can get out of control very fast. It is easy to get caught up on the festivities and put yourself in a deep pit of debt come January. With a little planning, however, the holidays do not need to break the bank.
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For many people, getting together with
manner that doesn’t cost any money.
family and friends is the highlight of the
Write them a heartfelt thank you
holiday season. Hosting a dinner party
letter and bake some cookies. Have
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dollar grocery list, however. Consider
or create something from items you
having a potluck dinner and ask those on
have lying around the house. Saying
your invitation list to bring their favorite
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Winter Fitness by Ana Mitrovici
As the days get shorter colder, it’s easy to
early as 5:15AM for those who want to get their workout
feel like the only option is hibernation. For
in before the workday begins. The space is located in the
those of us just starting a workout routine
Prairie Stone Center, and features two main fitness rooms
or thinking about changing up your usual fitness
including a barre room. The studio is clean and crisp, with
strategies, MOJO Fit Studios offers a wide variety of
a modern interior featuring inspiring motivational art that
exercise options, including a range of yoga classes, from
exudes positivity. A cozy sitting room also offers clients
heated to prenatal.
coffee and tea or just a comfortable place to sit and chat with a friend before class. The studio features changing rooms
Kristin Burbank, owner of MOJO Fit Studios, decided to
with showers for those coming to early classes as well.
open the studio after realizing she needed a change in her professional life. She had been trained as a studio teacher prior to opening MOJO and also taught yoga sculpt. Kristin eventually realized that she was happiest when she by
was
surrounded
people
excited
to be working on their goals and their health.
Simply
MOJO’s goal is to balance yoga and fitness classes in order to give everyone the opportunity for a well-rounded approach to their health and fitness.
put,
she wanted to be in a happier environment. The Burbanks
eventually
Initially, MOJO offered only a few classes such as hot yoga
moved
and yoga sculpt, but eventually expanded to offer a variety
back to Fargo from Minneapolis
of new types of exercise routines such as barre, a type of
and started the studio soon
fitness regimen that draws heavily from ballet in order
after, first opening its doors
to target specific muscle groups. Always accompanied
at a temporary location
by energetic playlists, it’s fun, challenging and sure to
on 13th Ave., and later
give you a total body workout. Likewise, the yoga classes
moving to 45th St. S., its
vary considerably, with modern playlists, options and
current
adjustments for those with injuries or joint sensitivities.
location.
MOJO
is a big part of Kristin’s life. Not coincidentally, the studio
For runners from warmer climates who might find the
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cold weather a challenge this winter, the classes offered
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at the studio will help strengthen and keep muscles toned,
with Burbank’s daughter, who has
while sparing joints from excessively high impact. Yoga’s
grown up in the studio over the
benefits range greatly, and many of its adherents have
past three years.
found that in addition to better posture and fewer back
also
shares
its
November
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front of the computer), they now enjoy improvement in muscle strength and overall flexibility.
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MOJO’s goal is to balance yoga and fitness
nineties) and hot yoga detox yoga (where the
classes
the
temperature can reach one hundred degrees)
opportunity for a well-rounded approach to
in
order
to
give
everyone
is that it allows your muscles to stretch while
their health and fitness. “Some seek yoga but
limiting the possibility of injury. It also leaves
some seek body changes, so variety is key,”
you feeling warmer and more optimistic.
says Burbank. Restorative yoga classes are also a great way of releasing and stretching
Not surprisingly, the studio enjoys its busiest
muscles following a more intensive workout
time in the fall and the winter. The more
experienced during sculpt classes or barre.
miserable the weather, the more enjoyable it
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is to step into a heated room, says Burbank. MOJO also offers prenatal yoga classes, one
“You can pretend you’re on a ninety-three
of Kristin’s longstanding passions. These are
degree beach.” Finding a workout routine
classes Kristin was interested in offering
that works for you is especially important
from the beginning, and they have also helped
from a physical perspective, but also from
developed a strong prenatal community
a mental one as well. “People leave more
centered around the studio as well. MOJO
decompressed,” especially during the holiday
also routinely offers new and funky classes to
season when the pressure of balancing
keep the experience fresh for its more regular
work with all the festivities can leave people
members. For example, this past summer
stressed and feeling overwhelmed. It’s great
MOJO featured several yoga sessions on the
for the immune system as well.
rooftop of the Hotel Donaldson downtown.
Kristin says the studio is a lot of hard work,
One of their most current and more popular
she absolutely loves the positivity and family
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class offered on a rotating monthly basis.
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classes involve an exclusively men’s yoga class,
order to sample as many classes as possible.
“Glowga” or yoga with black lights and glow in
A wide variety of price points are available,
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from a single drop in rates priced at $17, to the
MOJO also offers a range of accessories, such
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Incentives are also available for those who are
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their bodies. Warming up before any activity,
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especially in the winter when muscles can be
or at their website:
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Grow in Gratitude
by Anita Dualeh
In the U.S., November has long been associated with giving thanks. The first recorded harvest celebration took place in Plymouth Colony in November 1621, though harvest celebrations in America most likely predated the arrival of colonists. More than 200 years later, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the nation would celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday on November 26th and that the fourth Thursday in every November thereafter would be an official day of thanksgiving. This was the start of our nation’s official holiday to celebrate and give thanks for the blessings of the past year. Though it is good to pause once a year and reflect on all the reasons we have to be grateful, thankfulness is something we can and should cultivate throughout the entire year.
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Benefits of Gratitude Research has shown that those who are thankful tend to experience less stress and greater happiness. They often have closer friends, happier marriages, healthier hearts and all around improved lives. Gratitude is also associated with increased energy, alertness and enthusiasm as well as a boost to the immune system and increased blood supply to the heart. In general, thankful people have better physical and emotional health than those who neglect the practice of gratitude. Besides, grateful people are more pleasant to be around.
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Ways to Grow in Gratitude Even if gratitude doesn’t come naturally for you, there are a number of steps you can take to grow in thankfulness. Keep a gratitude journal. Each day write down one or more things for which you are grateful. Watch your list grow over time and reread it
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Verbally share your appreciation of someone or something. Don’t let a day go by without giving a compliment or verbalizing your appreciation in some way. Each positive statement you add to your repertoire makes you that much more of a positive person. Thank a police officer or another public servant for all she or he does to serve your community.
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Winter Safety Tips
by Jamee Larson
Some people look forward to the first snowfall in much the same way as a child on Christmas morning. There is something about the first glimmers of white that is intoxicating. Not everyone agrees, of course, but if winter is your season, your time is here. As beautiful as winter can be, however, it is also dangerous, especially for those of us living in the Midwest. Understanding the realities of winter can help prevent injury, illness, and even death. The National Safety Council suggests the following tips for keeping you and your family safe during the winter months.
Vehicles
We spend a great deal of time in our vehicles, especially those that travel during the holidays. Winterizing your vehicle before traveling even small distances can keep you and your family safe. Always check the weather before departure. Know the forecast for your area and plan accordingly. Trying to “beat” the weather can result in finding yourself in dangerous situations that are often undrivable. If bad weather is looming, consider leaving early or even postponing your plans. Enlist the help of a mechanic. Allowing a trained professional to give your car the once-over can prevent mechanical failure. Have your antifreeze level and freeze line, tires, brakes, belts, and battery checked before the temperature drops and the snow starts piling up. Understand the conditions. Experts recommend avoiding your cruise control during the winter, accelerating and decelerating slowly, giving yourself extra time to stop (especially in icy conditions), steering into the direction you want
Snow Shoveling
Snow removal is a necessary evil during winter. That doesn’t mean, however, that you need to put your health in jeopardy. If you are unable to remove snow on your own, hire someone to help you. If you do plan on taking care of the snow shoveling/ blowing duties, keep the following tips in mind. Avoid straining and listen to your body. Hundreds of people die from heart attacks during the winter, many of them due to snow shoveling. Listen to your body and stop if you are feeling exhausted or in pain of any sort. Push rather than lift. The worst thing you can do for your back is to lift and throw heavy shovels of snow. Push the snow as much as you can. If you must lift, do so with your legs and not your back. Know your limits. Do not work to the point of exhaustion. If you must break the snow shoveling into manageable sections, do so. Understand your body and know when it is time to stop or rest.
Protecting your body
Low temperatures can take a toll on your body very quickly. Protecting your skin is essential, especially in frigid temperatures. Bundle up in layers of loose clothing. Dressing in multiple layers will protect your body’s temperature while giving you the opportunity to remove layers when inside. Keep your ears covered. Stocking hats may do little for your hair style, but it will do wonders for your core temperature. If you refuse to wear a hat, consider earmuffs or other ways of keeping your ears warm.
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Wear mittens and not gloves. Although gloves may
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Be prepared for anything. Always keep a properly inflated spare tire and jack in your car, as well as a shovel, jumper cables, bag of
to keep your hands warm. Keeping your fingers together enables them to share heat, which will in turn result in warmer hands.
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What’s more fun than raising money for a good cause? Doing it while dressed as Frosty the Snowman, an elf, or sporting your favorite ugly Christmas sweater. Runners will have their chance to do both during the Jingle Bell Run, held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 in front of Courts Plus in Fargo. Runners of this 5K or 1 mile race are encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday-themed outfit as they raise awareness and money to find a cure for Arthritis, America’s #1 cause of disability. For those who choose not to brave the cold, an indoor track will be available for runners and walkers alike. “It’s a wonderful, festive event that kicks off holiday spirit and spreads awareness of the Arthritis Foundation,” said Brittany Ingersoll, Arthritis Foundation Development Manager of North Dakota. In addition to the run, a Jingle Ball Bash will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. Attendees can enjoy a delicious dinner, bid on a number of items at the silent auction, enjoy live music and wine tasting, try ballroom dancing and sign up for door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Jingle Bell Run. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the event at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $30; couples are $50. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the disease affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the Unites States. While Arthritis is a common disease, it is not well understood. Jingle Bell Runs are held in communities all over the country, and Ingersoll hopes to not only spread the word and raise
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Community Lessons & Carols For a more traditional Christmas experience, come enjoy the songs, sounds, and spirit of Community Lessons & Carols at Trinity Lutheran Church in
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Moorhead. Following in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, this classic opportunity prepares hearts and minds for Christmas. Lessons will be shared by known representatives of our community and carols will be led by Trinity’s Cathedral Choir, children’s choirs, brass group and bell ensemble. All are welcome, and are encouraged to make this part of your annual traditions. A free-will offering will be collected for Lost & Found Recovery Center, which helps those lost in and affected by addiction.
Saturday, Dec. 17 @7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 7th St. S, Moorhead, MN
Enjoy the Lights in Lindenwood Grab your family and friends and drive to Lindenwood Park in Fargo to witness this year’s Holiday Light display. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of your car while you sip hot chocolate and listen to Christmas carols. There were over 65 displays last year, thanks to generous area businesses and organizations. Now in its 18th year, the Holiday Lights at Lindenwood, sponsored by the FM Sertoma Club, continues to get bigger and better. According to Jim Wolslegel, Sertoma President, there are more displays this year, and many have been updated, with over 7,000 new LED light bulbs installed. Also new this year, the proceeds from the first three Mondays will be donated to Honor Flight, an organization dedicated to transporting as many U.S. military veterans as possible to Washington D.C. (at no cost to the veterans) to see the memorials of the respective war(s) they fought in. Continue on the next page >
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> Continued from previous page The light displays will be open from November 25 through December 31 from 5:30-10 p.m. daily. Admission is $6 per can or van ($5 with a canned good donation for local food pantries) and $10 for buses and limos. Last year, around two tons of food was donated. All proceeds stay in the Fargo-Moorhead area and benefit local charities. Not only is the event doing a lot of good, seeing the lights is just plain fun. “It’s a family affair that many look forward to, year after year,” Wolslegel said.
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and possibly having a festive Tom & Jerry drink are on your Christmas list, you’ll fit right in at the 7th Annual SantaCon Crawl. The local pub crawl benefits the Gladys Ray Shelter and Veteran’s Drop-In Center as attendees get jolly at participating bars. The SantaCon Crawl will begin at Rooter’s Bar at 1 p.m. as (21 and over) “crawlers” dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elves and other holiday characters stroll through downtown bars, enjoying holiday spirits, merriment, and donating items and money along the way. The most-needed items include toiletries, cans of ground coffee, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, and warm gloves and hats for their residents. “It is for a good cause,” said Brittney Goodman, Marketing Coordinator for the event.
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“It's about breaking the cycle of homelessness.” According to Jan Eliassen, Director of the Gladys Ray Shelter, goers of the SantaCon Crawl are definitely doing their part to help. “All money raised goes into a fund that provides opportunities for shelter guests to receive assistance to meet a specific need or continue working toward their goals,” she said. “Often people that are homeless do not have the resources to overcome immediate barriers to housing, employment, training, family reunification, or even meeting basic health needs. SantaCon funds are used
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If you’re craving a succulent steak or melt-in-your-mouth rack of ribs, look no further than Fargo’s own Meats by John and Wayne. This expansive butcher shop has literally anything you could imagine - and then some. Whether grilling for two or two hundred, Meats by John and Wayne can deliver the goods. Read on to find out more about why this local favorite was voted “Best Butcher Shop” of the Red River Valley. You’ll be firing up the smoker in no time!
Meats by John and Wayne offers every type of protein imaginable, from steaks to whole turkeys, as well as some unique items that may be new to the taste buds.
History John Mangin and Wayne Rheault opened their namesake butcher shop in 2004 after both working in the meat industry since the 1970s. Both born and raised in the area, the pair shares a fondness for quality cuts that are fresh and offer an unmatched expertise in meats of all types and flavors. “After years of the same old same old, corporate style stuff, they wanted to start something that could bring high-quality meat at a decent price,” explains Jason Aamodt, one of the current owners of Meats by John and Wayne. Jason came on 9 years ago as a part-time employee, purchasing the shop last October with Wayne’s son, Ben, and Sam Resha, another former part-time worker. “My favorite part of working here is the interaction with people,” says Aamodt. “You always have to eat! Somebody actually needs food, and you’re getting them something with a higher quality than they’re used to getting at a very affordable price. It’s cool to see how happy people get!” Aamodt stated that he had never experienced real deli meat as a child, typically eating traditional hot dogs.
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DEC 1 Noon Holiday Concert Schlossman, Frissell, Bailly & Friends 12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Paint & Wine 7:00pm Creatively Uncorked, West Fargo
Philosophy & Film The Ethics of Anguish & Hitchcock 7:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
A Christmas Story: The Musical 7:30pm Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
The Goldilocks Zone 7:30pm Walsh Studio Theatre, Fargo
Fargo Force vs. Sioux Falls Stampede Cully’s Kids Night!
Dr. Ozi ft. Lucy Luxe
Chess Club
8:00pm Copper Ridge Event Center, Fargo
6:30pm Moorhead Public Library
7:05pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
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Noon Holiday Concert Silver Winds
Handel’s Messiah 7:30pm First Lutheran Church, Fargo
Frogleg-Aaron Kamm, The One Drops 8:00pm Side Street Grille, Fargo
7:00pm VFW, West Fargo
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Wind Symphony Concert 2:00pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall
8:00am Rheault Farm, Fargo
Jingle Bell Run
90th Annual Concordia Christmas Concert
8:00am-11:00am Courts Plus, Fargo
2:00pm Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College
Michelle Gelinske & Heart Springs Choir
Holiday Art Sale
Lorie Line
12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
9:00am-5:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
3:00pm Fargo Theatre
Heart & Soul
Troy Becker: For the Birds Exhibit
Storytime: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
8:00pm HoDo Lounge, Fargo
11:00am Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Santa Village
DEC 5
4:00pm-7:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
Jaws, Paws, and Lunch with Santa Claus 11:00am & 12:30pm Red River Zoo, Fargo
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Snow and Flurry Hardcore Fest
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5:30pm The Aquarium, Fargo
5:30pm The Aquarium, Fargo
Holiday Art Sale – Preview Night 6:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
FM Opera Annual Snowball Gala ‘Christmas in Camelot’
Pajama Storytime: The Polar Express
6:00pm-10:00pm Avalon Events Center, Fargo
7:00pm Barnes & Noble, Fargo
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7:00pm & 9:30pm Level 2 Comedy Club, Fargo
The Reason 7:00pm Bethel Church, Fargo
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Senior Dance Club
Breakfast with Santa
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12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
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7:00pm & 9:30pm Level 2 Comedy Club, Fargo
Holiday Art Sale 12:00pm-5:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Noon Holiday Concert Clarion Quartet
7:30pm Recital Hall, Concordia College
DEC 7 Noon Holiday Concert
1:00pm The Spirit Room, Fargo
Introduction to Ceramics 6:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
NDSU Bison vs.
38th Annual Construction Industry Fundraiser Auction
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
5:30pm Holiday Inn, Fargo
7:00pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
Puppy Kindergarten
DEC 8
6:45pm Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo
University Band Concert 7:30pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall
DEC 6 Artful Healing 6:00pm Altru Cancer Center, Grand Forks
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Santa Village 4:00pm-7:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
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Mayden Swanson’s #MillennialProbs Exhibit
Fargo Force vs. Waterloo Black Hawks Teddy Bear Toss Night!
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7:00pm One Oak Place, Fargo
Jazz Night
1:00pm The Spirit Room, Fargo
7:05pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
7:00pm Basie’s, Fargo
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
The Blenders Holiday Tour
2:00pm Ordway Center, St. Paul
7:30pm Fargo Theatre
7:30pm Fargodome
Snoop Dogg & Bone Thugs N Harmony
DEC 17
6:00pm Myth, St. Paul
The Master Chorale of FM Christmas Concert 7:00pm Knutson Centrum, Concordia College
Puppy Dynamics
Holiday Cupcake Decorating Class
7:45pm Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo
7:00pm Square One Kitchens, Fargo
DEC 9 Santa Village 4:00pm-7:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
El Arntson & Geoff Lafleur 7:00pm & 9:30pm Level 2 Comedy Club, Fargo
Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball 7:00pm Barnes & Noble, Fargo
FM Jazz Band in Concert 7:30pm Liberty Middle School, West Fargo
8:00pm Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
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Breakfast with Santa
DEC 24
Noon Holiday Concert The Doves of Peace
8:00am Rheault Farm, Fargo
Pancake Breakfast
12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Storytime: Santa’s Sleigh Is On Its Way
7:00am-11:00am Moorhead Masonic Center
11:00am Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Christmas Eve Supper
Santa Village
6:00pm Olivet Lutheran Church, Fargo
1:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
Christmas Eve Supper
6:30pm Moorhead Public Library
FM Ballet Presents The Classic Nutcracker
6:00pm Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
Trivia Night
2:00pm & 7:00pm NDSU Festival Hall
8:00pm Pounds, Fargo
Winterz Oblivion starring Dimond Saints Live Show
Clay For Couples 6:30pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Storytime
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Amahl and the Night Visitors
Yoga, Chakras & Meditation
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Blind Joe and Shaleen Helmer
Noon Holiday Concert Sarah Morrau & Bekka Devries
DEC 10 Breakfast with Santa 8:00am Rheault Farm, Fargo
Jaws, Paws, and Lunch with Santa Claus 11:00am & 12:30pm Red River Zoo, Fargo
Storytime: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie 11:00am Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Santa Village 1:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
7th Annual SantaCon Crawl 1:00pm Begins at Rooter’s Bar, Fargo
White Trash Christmas Tour 7:00pm Fargo Theatre
El Arntson & Geoff Lafleur 7:00pm & 9:30pm Level 2 Comedy Club, Fargo
The Guess Who 8:00pm Civic Auditorium Arena, Fargo
Ralphie May 8:00pm Fargo Theatre
DEC 11 Santa Village 1:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas 2:00pm The Stage at Island Park, Fargo
FM Opera Presents ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Santa Village 4:00pm-7:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
NDSU Bison vs. UC Davis Basketball
5:00pm Civic Auditorium Arena, Fargo
Fargo Force vs. Waterloo Black Hawks Make-A-Wish Night!
Winter Light at the Arboretum 5:00pm-10:00pm Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
DEC 26 A Christmas Carol 1:00pm Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis
Machine Gun Kelly
The Lion in Winter
8:00pm The Sanctuary, Fargo
7:30pm Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis
Space Jesus
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9:00pm The Aquarium, Fargo
North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Basketball
DEC 18
FM Golden Notes New Horizons Holiday Concert
1:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
7:00pm Eielson Middle School, Fargo
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7:05pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
7:00pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
Santa Village
The Blenders Holiday Tour
FM Ballet Presents The Classic Nutcracker
7:00pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
Jeff Dunham 7:30pm Target Center, Minneapolis
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7:30pm Fargo Theatre
2:00pm NDSU Festival Hall
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The Blenders Holiday Tour
Jazz Night
Noon Holiday Concert NDSU Faculty Chamber Ensemble
2:00pm & 7:30pm Fargo Theatre
7:00pm Basie’s, Fargo
Winter Wonderland
Trivia Mafia
2:30pm-4:30pm Rustad Recreation Center, West Fargo
9:00pm Green Mill, Grand Forks
12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Santa Village 4:00pm-7:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
Late Night Holiday Craft Market 5:00pm-10:00pm Drekker Brewing Co., Fargo
Hoop Jam 3:30pm-5:00pm Washington Square Mall, Detroit Lakes
DEC 30 Fargo Force vs. Sioux Falls Stampede Friends & Family Night w/ Captain America!
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7:05pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
5:00pm Canad Inns Destination Center, Grand Forks
Myra Presents: Sunday Concerts in the Gallery
Emo Night
Mixed Media Drawing & Painting
2:00pm North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks
6:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Santa Village
DEC 31
Jazz Night
4:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
7:00pm Basie’s, Fargo
Poker – Texas Hold ‘Em
Steven Hoffbeck: Minnesota on the Home Front- Author & Historian
7:00pm-9:00pm Speak Easy, Detroit Lakes
Ultimate Diva Expo
2:00pm Fargo Theatre
7:00pm Moorhead Public Library
Concordia Percussion Ensemble Concert
DEC 16
3:00pm Memorial Auditorium, Concordia College
Santa Village
Come Let Us Adore
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Cantata & Drama
FM Ballet Presents
3:00pm Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo
The Classic Nutcracker
Skate with Santa
George Winston
7:00am-11:00am Moorhead Masonic Center
FM Opera Presents
10:00pm The Aquarium, Fargo
Pancake Breakfast
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7:00pm NDSU Festival Hall
10:00pm The Aquarium, Fargo
Pancake Breakfast 7:00am-11:00am Moorhead Masonic Center
DLCCC Annual New Year’s Eve Bash All Day – The Center of Detroit Lakes
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Storytime: Hap-Pea All Year
Santa Village
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4:00pm-8:00pm Rheault Farm, Fargo
Zoo Year’s Eve
Jazz Night
1:00pm-5:00pm Red River Zoo, Fargo
7:00pm Basie’s, Fargo
Home Free – A Country Christmas
NDSU Bison vs. Omaha Mavericks Basketball
7:30pm Fargo Civic Center
2:00pm Scheels Arena, Fargo
Midnight Masquerade New Year’s Eve Gala
7:00pm-8:00pm Veterans Memorial Arena, West Fargo
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
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7:00pm The Stage at Island Park, Fargo
8:00pm The Sanctuary, Fargo
8:00pm Alerus Center, Grand Forks
DEC 12
A Christmas Carol 7:00pm Red River Valley High School Performance Hall, Grand Forks
DEC 23
Big Toe & The Jam
Noon Holiday Concert Dakota Rose String Quartet 12:00pm Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Gingerbread Wonderland
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Continue Their Holiday Music Tradition by Kristin Johnson The Blenders, Fargo’s favorite foursome, are back this year delivering smooth vocal harmonies and holiday favorites during their annual Holiday Concert Tour. The four men, Ryan Lance, Tim Kasper, Darren Rust and Allan Rust, grew up in Fargo-Moorhead. All super-talented in the local music scene, they formed The Blenders over 25 years ago. After years of touring the country, appearing with acts such as Jay Leno, Howie Mandel and others, members of the group have now gone different directions in life. This hasn’t stopped their love of performing together though. With the success of their first Christmas album “Nog” in 1997, the Blenders realized their holiday music really struck a chord with their fan base. Since then, they’ve reconnected every Christmas season for The Blenders Holiday Concert Tour.
I have wonderful memories of Christmas, and when people’s memories are brought back, it’s emotional The Blenders Holiday Concert Tour kicks off in Minneapolis December 9-11, before going to Des Moines for one show on December 12. Then the Blenders make their annual trek back home, performing seven shows December 14-18 at the historic Fargo Theatre. “It truly is a homecoming for us,” said The Blenders’ Darren Rust. “It’s become a tradition for us and our fans.” Tickets are available exclusively through www.tickets300.com. Having performed together for so long, things just seem to fall into place for The Blenders. In preparation for the holiday tour, each member practices his own part during the year, and in mid-November, they get together for what Rust likes to call “vocal boot camp.” They brush off the dust, retrain their vocal chords, and get busy with rehearsals. “We have to really know what we’re doing before we get together,” Rust said. “Everybody’s got their own jobs and families now, so when we come together, it’s really about repetition - singing together a bunch and getting our groove back.”
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your favorite. The Taproom also features happy
Fresh Hop Pils
Dakota, including taps from the Fargo Brewing
hour with $1 off pints Monday through Thursday,
Company and Drekker. Owner Aaron Templin
4pm – 6pm and Fridays 12pm to 5pm.Front
(Minneapolis, MN)
wants to encourage people to find a beer they
Street also rotates their taps so there’s always
day, try this fresh
If you like chocolate,
like, even if they are more used to domestic taps.
something new to try.
pineapple, tangerine
Finnegans Dead Irish Poet
(New Ulm, MN)
If you are craving summer on a winter’s
try this deliciously
and citrus hop beer
smooth Irish Stout.
brewed German-style.
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Looking for some amazing craft beer and a cozy
Kilstone Brewery has eight unique beers on
spot to gather with friends and family? Kilstone
tap, including the popular Watermelon Wheat
Brewing is the place for you! Paul Hankel
and the dark yet hoppy Carl’s Cascadian. Pick
opened the taproom a year and a half ago with
up a pint or a growler or howler to take home.
childhood friends Brock and Grant Wigen. The
The taproom can also be rented for events.
trio are enthusiastic artisans creating incredible brews while fostering a fun atmosphere.
Beer enthusiasts will love the Brew Experience program, which allows small groups to come in and brew with the staff, enjoying the finished
“We are a very family-oriented brewery,” explained Hankel. “I grew up with Brock and Grant Wigen, our brewmasters. Fallon Blank is our Taproom Manager. Randall and Jan Wigen are the owners - and Brock and Grant’s parents!” The taproom focuses on brewing in small batches in order to focus on new flavors and classics alike. “We are a two barrel system
product on the same day. Paul Hankel is excited to be a part of the growing taproom boom happening in the area. “We want people to know that we are a little out of the way but worth the trip! We really feel like we make awesome craft beer and are so happy to be part of the booming Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo craft beer scene!”
which means we typically brew
Open Wed-Friday 3pm-10pm,
55 or 110 gallons at a time,”
Saturday 1pm-10pm
said Hankel. “We believe that
Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm
that allows us to be more experimental
and
makes
us able to try out lots of different styles of craft beer.”
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