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You wouldn’t ignore chest pain, and you shouldn’t ignore snoring. Snoring is a symptom of a serious and sometimes fatal condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). There is a connection between OSA and heart disease. If you have high blood pressure (or any other cardiac disease), and you snore, we urge you to be evaluated for OSA. When OSA is under control, blood pressure also improves significantly. The only way to know if your snoring is a mere nuisance or a symptom of something more serious is to talk with your health care provider or Board Certified Sleep Physician Dr. Seema Khosla at the North Dakota Center for Sleep.

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Sleep Well...

You wouldn’t ignore chest pain, and you shouldn’t ignore snoring. Snoring is a symptom of a serious and sometimes fatal condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). There is a connection between OSA and heart disease. If you have high blood pressure (or any other cardiac disease), and you snore, we urge you to be evaluated for OSA. When OSA is under control, blood pressure also improves significantly. The only way to know if your snoring is a mere nuisance or a symptom of something more serious is to talk with your health care provider or Board Certified Sleep Physician Dr. Seema Khosla at the North Dakota Center for Sleep.

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SUMMER.09 FEATURES

44 Reasons We Love summeRThis is your comprehensive guide to enjoying summer in our region. We’ve got family activities, music festivals and a list of reasons why living in this area is great – especially during the summer season.

32 Hot summeR FasHion

Summer is all about dressing the part with light clothing, great shades and fun colors. Our summer fashion recommendations are available in Fargo for all ages.

50 gReg teHvenThough not far removed from his teenage years himself, 24-year-old Greg Tehven is a role model to thousands of this area’s young people. As co-founder and co-executive director of the group, Students Today Leaders Forever, Tehven helps teenagers see the positive impact they can have upon their community. For the last two years, the community has seen that impact first hand through Tehven’s work as advisor on the student-led, record-breaking “Fill the Dome” project.

56 maRgie baiLLyEqual parts dynamo, artist, Pollyanna, advocate, manager and visionary, Margie Bailly produces, directs and stars in a life at the Fargo Theatre. As executive director, Margie does what she’s done throughout her life: get a community of folks involved to make meaningful things happen.

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SUMMER.09 IN THE KNOW

16 open RemaRk Remember to Breathe

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18 city Rising above the Red - Flood ‘09

24 scene Fargo Film Festival and Plains Art Museum Gala

26 getaWays Bring on the Lake Charm

30 HeaLtH Younger Looks Without Plastic Surgery

62 Home Lakeshore Living

66 spoRts Rediscover the Red

94 icons Soaring High

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69 enteRtainment guide

79 RestauRant guide

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90 tRoy paRkinson The Greatest Summer of Your Life

92 gRateFuL goddess The Gift in the Rising Red

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THECOVERIn this commemorative issue the OPEN team pays tribute to the community of Fargo/Moorhead and its perseverance during a record flood. This is our city and we’re proud to serve it. Photo by John Borge.

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REmEmbER TO bREATHE

After the tsunami floods in southern Asia, those in charge of mental and physical health for an exhausted population brought in yoga masters to help center the people once again. Around

here, our old friend (and/or foe) “The Big Red River” has again thrown us off center, off balance. For days we held our breath with one foot on slippery clay and the other on a sandy banana peel. It was a precarious position indeed, not to mention stressful.

In my former Oak Grove neighborhood I found more sighs, more deep breaths and a brave band of neighbors hoping for the best. Where are the yoga masters when you need them?

In 1997, two new garbage cans, among other treasures, floated to our house while half of our tool shed headed toward Canada. Ducks nested in our back yard, a newfound wet-land. This year after sand bagging, I turned toward my new home, far from the river, with some survivor guilt, to a high steep bank on sandy soil. It’s easier to breathe freely.

As usual, the heroes emerged. Some featured on national news, but many more in the shadows just doin’ their thing day after day. The usually quiet neighbor or the college sophomore became the chosen squad leader to build what seemed like a pyramid of sandbags. Others tried to convince themselves through sandy tears, “Hey, it’s just stuff – but it’s my stuff.”

There are no easy answers. Fargo/Moorhead will regain balance and center, but it will come with a price and a new look. We need to be open to a re-creation of self and place where we can breathe easier. Please take time to check out our flood tribute section.

We also bring you features about other local heroes – Margie Bailly and the landmark Fargo Theatre still rockin’ the arts and film scene. You’ll enjoy Stephen Wilson’s creative twist on her story. Read about West Fargo native, Greg Tehven, who has packed his 24 years with compassion, adventure and entrepreneurship to help others.

Please have a great summer season. Take OPEN with you for some R & R, and don’t forget to breathe.

Enjoy the read.

Merrie Sue Holtan managing editor


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THE COuNTRY TAkES NOTE...

"I think the river is mad that she lost the last time.” Engineer Mike Buerkley, AOL News, March 27, 2009

It took just a few days in April for the atmosphere to switch from calm to chaotic.

The Fargo/Moorhead community found itself on the defensive. News came that the quiet rising water of the Red River would reach a level much higher than expected.

Fargo/Moorhead fought back.Take a look. These snapshots of a trying

time -- a proud time. These are the leaders you heard during daily flood updates. These are the students, strangers and neighbors who helped save our communities.

We were all in this together.We sandbagged through the night, through

a blizzard and through the blisters. We threw fractions of our weight on the

sandbag lines, volunteered to answer FirstLink phones or made sandwiches for flood fighters.

When the National Weather Service released a higher crest prediction we added another foot onto the dikes. Just when we started to breathe a little easier, the announcement came. Remember where you were? It was the moment you heard the most threatening pos-sibility – the Red River could crest at 43 feet.

Failure was not an option. We stayed. We fought. And in the end…

We rose above the Red.

“We need volunteers and we need to remember, we need them every day for the next several days so we can win this fight.” Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland, Minnesota Public Radio, March 22, 2009

“ We haven’t won this thing yet. If we fail, we’re going to go down swinging.”

“ Fargo has shown what a ‘sense of community’ really means.”

“I will continue to monitor the situation carefully.”President Barack Obama, Weekly Radio Address, March 28, 2009

Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, ABC News, March 28, 2009

CBS Sunday Morning

“It’s like throwing a frozen turkey.”Tawny Cale, AOL News, March 27, 2009

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Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland and National Guardsman

North Dakota Governor John Hoeven, Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, City of Fargo Enterprise Director Bruce Grubb

L-R: Moorhead Police Chief David Ebinger, Moorhead City Manager Michael Redlinger, Moorhead Police Sgt. Toby Krone, Major General, Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General Larry Shellito

Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist, Dilworth Fire Chief Kurt Kennedy, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, MN State Representative Paul Marquart, MN Senator Keith Langseth

L-R: Senator Dorgan’s aide Justin Schardin, Cass County Engineer Keith Berndt and Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney at the intersection of Cass County 20 and 17.

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HOUSEHOldS THAT HAvE REgISTEREd FOR FEmA ASSISTANcE:

614 = moorhead 417 = fargo 197 = outlying cass county

34 mIlES OF clAy dIKES 30,000 TRUcK lOAdSdISTANcE FROm FARgO TO HAWlEy, mN

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2009 cREST = 40.82 FEET1997 crest = 39.70 feet1897 crest = 40.10 feet

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10 bORROW SITES INclUdINg 2 SOccER FIEldS ANd THE dIScOvERy mIddlE ScHOOl plAzA

3.5 mIllION SANdbAgS WEIgH IN AT OvER 121 mIllION pOUNdS. EQUAl TO THE WEIgHT OF 13,000 ElEpHANTS.

many students miss2 WEEKS OF clASS

after the threat was over, 30,000 pOUNdS of food donated to the volunteer effort at nemzek hall was taken to food pantries

25,000 mEAlS SERvEd TO vOlUNTEERS AT NEmzEK HAll AT mSUm

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mARcH 21City of Fargo opens the Fargodome for sandbagging and sets up volunteer sites through FirstLink. National Guard comes in to help with security and patrol the dikes. Recommendations made for business to shut down and for people to restrict travel.

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3.5 mIllION SANdbAgS lINEd Up ENd TO ENd IS EQUAl TO THE HEIgHT OF

mARcH 27Moorhead neighborhoods south of Main Avenue and west of 8th Street evacuated. Oak Grove School has a breach in its permanent dike. One-ton sandbag used to decrease the leak. Fargo decides to keep the height of the dikes at 43 feet.

3.5 mIllION SANdbAgS IN FARgO

mARcH 10Crest prediction 34 feet FEbRUARy 11

Crest prediction 32 feet

mARcH 17Crest prediction 36-37 feet

mARcH 18Crest prediction 37-40 feet. Fargo & Moorhead start planning for a major flood. Initially need 1 million sandbags.

mARcH 25Crest prediction 39-41 feet

mARcH 26National Weather Service releases higher crest prediction of 41-43 feet. Voluntary evacuation of children and the elderly out of the contingency areas. Moorhead neighborhoods south of I-94 and west of 8th Street are evacuated.

Information courtesy of City of Fargo, FEMA, and MSUM

mARcH 28Red River crests at 40.82 feet. Dikes hold with minor issues. 160 homes are lost throughout.

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FARgO FIlm FESTIvAl 2009

One of Fargo’s signature yearly events, the Fargo Film Festival received over 150 submissions from 28 states and 6 countries in 2009. The festival, centered around the historic Fargo Theatre, includes parties, film panels, meet and greets and of course great films.

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plAINS ART mUSEUm gAlA

This year’s event featured the Art of the Guitar an exhibit showcasing the history of the amazing instrument. With music from Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome and others, the evening was filled with fashion, great food, amazing local art and the support of a grateful community.

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Vergas, MN is home to one of the state’s largest, most well-known icons: The Loon. This life-like, 20-foot sculpture overlooking the banks of Long Lake welcomes visitors into a community filled with genuine hospitality.

Every summer, Vergas holds events such as Dairy Days and Looney Daze, encouraging its community members and neighbors to become involved with their surroundings. With a population of just over 310, Vergas truly is “the little town with a big heart,” always offering their visitors a hometown, heart-filled welcome.

spanky’s stone Hearth: Located on Highway 4 between Vergas and Frazee, Spanky’s Stone Hearth offers families a wide-variety of menu selections including poultry, pork, steak and prime rib. Spanky’s

also offers exclusive specials, including fresh seafood daily and fresh fish flown in from Honolulu. If you’re out on the lake and feel like stopping in, not to worry—Spanky’s has a dock available to tie up your watercraft.

Forest Edge Art Gallery: Locally-

owned and operated, Forest Edge Art Gallery, located just northwest of Vergas, offers visitors a piece of lake country from local artists as well as artists from around the country. The gallery features unique items like copper plates and planters, metal figures, wall sculptures and other pieces such as jewelry, ceramics and pottery.

Homestead bed and breakfast: Positioned on a 25-acre, 100 year-old homestead surrounded by oak and maple trees, Homestead Bed and Breakfast provides visitors with a sense of tranquility. Guests checking into a room overlooking Long Lake, are welcomed with a home-baked pie, as well as a home-cooked breakfast every morning. Homestead Bed and Breakfast is also available for special occasions with add-ons like flowers and chocolate at no extra charge.

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the towns of Vergas, Perham and Battle

Lake are small in size, they’re big on

personality. We’ve taken each town and

highlighted some places that make them

worth visiting this season.

The Vergas loon

Forest Edge Art Gallery

Spanky’s Stone Hearth

Vergas, Minn.

Battle Lake, MN is a quaint community draped around the banks of West Battle Lake, the central most part of “lake country.” This gorgeous, lush area holds several outdoor, recreational activities including fishing and sightseeing.

Glendalough state Park: Donated to the state by a private corporation, Glendalough State Park offers Battle Lake visitors a chance to enjoy a piece of the outdoors. Self-guided hiking featuring both gravel and paved road trails, tent campsites for as low as $8.50 and peaceful cabin

lodging invite you in. Picnic areas and shelters, canoe access, wildlife observation areas and “geocaching,” electronic treasure hunting will keep you coming back.

Zorbaz on the Lake: Infamous in several towns throughout lake country, Zorbaz on the Lake has been serving beach-bound customers since 1969. With signature pizza coming freshly prepared on homemade crust and Mexican dishes accompanied with from-scratch salsa, Zorbaz’s customers are bound to leave happy. Whether you’re looking for a meal or just want to stop in for

a margarita, Zorbaz extends their promise of “Alwayz Great Memoriez.”

Inspiration Park: Located just southeast of Battle Lake, this park is home to the highest point in Ottertail County, providing a view of nine beautiful lakes along with parts of three different counties. With a population of approximately 690 people, Battle Lake is one vacation spot you can’t overlook this summer.

Perham, MN is committed to furnishing a family based community for their residents and its surroundings. With a population of approximately 2,500 people, this small community holds annual, summer events that attract families from all over the united States and all over the world.

Perham’s Turtle Races, which have been taking place from June through August since 1978, have drawn in participants and viewers from the united States, Canada and even places as far as Europe and Japan. From events such as the Average Joe Triathlon and Cal Miller Bike Race, Perham’s combination of activities and businesses has what it takes to attract attention.

Ma’s Little red barn: Open since 1985, Ma’s Little Red Barn provides Perham with flower arrangements, party supplies and even singing telegrams. If you’re interested in planning a unique birthday party for the kids, Ma’s even has a live “Candyland” game to take your child straight into the original board game. Ma’s is also home to Café de la Fleur, an exclusive coffee house, offering WiFi, coffee and a great menu.

The Cactus sports bar and Grill: Located just one mile outside of Perham, The Cactus Sports Bar and Grill combines fine and casual dining. Smoke free, The Cactus welcomes children and offers a 10-lane bowling alley for family fun. Nightly dinner specials begin at 5 p.m. with all you can eat spaghetti on Thursdays.

Thumper Pond: With 18 holes of championship play, Thumper Pond is sure to be a golfer’s dream. The resort also holds 78 suites, an indoor water park, exquisite dining and Serene Woods Spa.


Forest Edge Art Gallery

Thumper Pond

Turtle races

Perham, Minn.

Battle Lake, Minn. Glendalough State Park

Inspiration Peak

Chief Wenonga statue,

Halvorson Park

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They say beauty is only skin deep, but when you sit down with Fargo facial

plastic surgeon Dr. Susan Mathison, one of the

first things she’ll tell you is beauty starts inside,

with a healthy body and a good attitude. As

proof, she might hold up a mirror, invite you

to smile and say, “See how nice you look?”

In fact, Mathison has found clients who are

happy before they walk into her office are the

ones most pleased with post-treatment results.

So, the first tip for a beautiful face: Think

positive and flash those pearly whites.

Skin care is much like dieting: We know

what we’re supposed to do—wear sunscreen,

drink water, eat healthy foods, exercise,

properly cleanse and moisturize—but often

times, we don’t. The fact is we’re human. We

don’t always take care of ourselves as we age.

So, even if we’re smiling, it might be

through a few tears, because the old mug is

looking, well, old. Pores are larger, laugh lines

are deeper, eyes are squintier and cheeks are

blotchier. What is a person to do?

It might be best for you to see a facial plastic

surgeon like Mathison. If there’s a medical

concern, she can diagnose and treat it. She also

can prescribe skin care products with higher

potency than over-the-counter items. Plus, her

clinic offers a variety of non-surgical services

that can diminish, disguise, and even make the

effects of aging disappear. Some non-surgical

procedures Mathison does herself, others are

executed by estheticians.

Esta-whats?

Estheticians are licensed professionals who

provide services such as skin analysis, deep-

pore cleansing, exfoliation and facial massage.

You’ll find estheticians working in clinics and

spas throughout the area.

Don’t let the “spa” word put you off.

Remember when massage was considered a

luxury? Today, seeing a masseuse is as common

as going to the chiropractor. Fargo esthetician

and clinic owner Melissa Rogne compares

having an esthetician regularly deep-clean

your pores to having a dental hygienist clean

your teeth: the results are light years beyond

what you can accomplish at home, it’s good for

you and it feels wonderful.

The only trouble is, the menu of services

can be mind-boggling. Glenice Marxen,

cosmetology manager at a Detroit Lakes area

spa, suggests letting the pros guide you through

the choices. Simply book an appointment

and then let the esthetician or your physician

recommend a course of action.

“We have many different facials we could do

and we customize each one,” Marxen says. “We

take the time to put the right facial with the

right person.”

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your

homework. A good source of information is

www.aBoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeonResource.

com. The site is updated daily and it’s a great

way to learn about surgical and non-surgical

procedures that will leave you looking younger,

healthier and happier than ever. [OPEN]

what you always need to remember:•Wear30SPFsunscreeneveryday, indoors and out

•Tossoutanyproductcontaining alcohol (too drying) and ground apricot pits (too abrasive)

•Haveaprofessionalassessyour skin, review your current products and recommend a regimen

•Someanti-agingingredients,like Retin-A and Vitamin C, work best in concentrations found only in professional or prescription products

•Mostproductsonthemarket are safe, so if you’re on a budget, it’s Ok to shop at your local discount store

Procedure basics:•Facialmassageincreaseselasticity

•Deepcleansingremovesdebrisand makes pores appear smaller

•Chemicalpeelsreducethedepthof surface lines and smooth skin texture

•Microdermabrasionisamechanical technique that removes dead skin cells and allows healthier skin to shine through

•Laserscanbeusedinnumerous ways, such as removing areas of wrinkled skin or stimulating collagen production to give skin a smooth look

•Botox® Cosmetic, administered by injection, helps diminish lines of the face by blocking chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract

•Fillers,injectedmostlyonthe lower two-thirds of the face, smooth the skin and fill in wrinkles

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14. Floating down the Ottertail River

15. Wiping out on the tube

16. Skipping stones

17.Walking barefoot in the grass

19. Climbing trees

1.Sunrises2.Sunsets

3.Rainbows

4.A breeze on a hot day

5.Birds chirping6.Thunderstorms

7.Green grass

8.Lilacs

9.Longer days 10.Cool nights

11.A rainy afternoon

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between your toes

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Hanging out on a boat

21.bonFires

18.roastingmarshmallows

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26.swimming

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29.county Fairs

30.Street fairs

31.Farmers’ Markets

32.Carnivals 33.Summer theater productions

34.Outdoor concerts

35.Summer camp

36.Outdoor weddings 37.charity walks

road trips 51.Family vacations

52.Drive-in movie theaters

53.Weekend trips to the lake

54.Buffalo River State Park

22.Long

walks b

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outdoor events

23.natu

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26.swimming

in the lake

45.Gardening

46.Backyards

47.Porches/decks/docks

48.Mowing the lawn49.Sleeping with the windows

open at night

50.Walking your dog


39.Red River zoo

38.Yunker Farm

family activities

40.thunder roadfamily fun park

41.area parks

42.area museums &

historical centers

home sweet home

44.Fresh cut Flowers

43.Sprinklers

28.air shows


55.Corn on the cob 57.Iced lattes 58.SunFlower seeds

59.Funnel cakes

61.Fresh fruits and vegetables

63.S’mores 65.Iced tea with lemon

66.Popsicles 67.Cotton candy

68.Mini-donuts

56.Outdoor seating

at restaurants

86.Jumping rope

87.Slip-and-Sliding

88.Hop-scotch

food and drink

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64.Burgers on the grill

69.Ice cream cones 70.Watermelon

71.Throwing a Barbecue

72.Picnics

60.Kids’ lemonade stands

89.golf

80.Badminton 82.Running

83.Croquet

84.Bike rides 85.Rollerblading

78.FM Redhawks

sports

We’re#1

79.Playing sports outside

81.Little League baseball games

73.Fishing trips

74.Wakeboarding 75.Jetskiing 76.Waterskiing 77.Canoeing

62.walking to the Dairy queen


90.10,000 lakes music festival

f e s t i v a l s

91.celtic festival

95.moon dance jam

92.Minnesota orchestra

94.Famous dave’s Bbq festival

93.we fest


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111.Tan lines

112.Ponytails

113.Showing off your

pedicure

114.Freckles

115.Towels and beach bags

summersmells 106.fresh cut grass

107.suntan lotion 108.rosebushes

109.after the rain

110.Singing yo

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down

summer tunes

hot fun in the summertime - sly and the family stone

california girls- the beach boys

island in the sun - weezer

summertime - DJ jazzy jeff & the fresh prince

cruel summer - bananarama

all summer long - kid rock

grazing in the grass - hugh masakela

summer girls - LFO

summer of ‘69 bryan adams

summer in the city - the lovin’ spoonful

summer breeze - seals & crofts / jason mraz

soak up the sun - sheryl crow

summertime blues - eddie cochran

summertime - the sundays

steal my sunshine - len

sweet home alabama - lynyrd skynyrd

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relaxing116.Lying in a hammock

117.no school

118.Sleeping in

119.Napping outside

120.Reading a book

outside all afternoon

121.that summer feeling

- collapsible lawn chair

- sunscreen

- insect repellent

- beach towel

- swimsuit

- Flip Flops or water shoes

- plenty of water

- mini-cooler

- ipod full of summer tunes

- granola bars

- a good book or magazine

- sunglasses with UV protection

summer survival kit

99.sunglasses

96.Sun hats

100.Shorts

101.T-shirts

102.Tank

tops

103.Sundr

esses

98.Wading pools

105.walking instead of driving

97.shopping downtown

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118.Sleeping in

119.Napping outside

120.Reading a book

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MANY HANDSLIGHTER WORK

the inspiration of greg tehven


When ABC’s morning show, “Good Morning America”, offered the world a

glimpse of the “Fill The Dome” project in November of 2007, Americans saw row

after row of piled up food – enough food to fill the entire floor of the Fargodome.

But amid the multiple tons of non-perishables, viewers might have also spotted a

scooter whizzing through the arena navigating between cereal boxes and soup cans.( )

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Manning that scooter was Greg Tehven, the advisor of the Metro Student Council Ambassadors, the group orchestrating the record-breaking, award winning, youth-led food drive. Students from 51 schools collected more than 142,000 pounds of food and $60,000 for area food banks. For the day and a half of the 2007 event, Tehven lived at the ‘Dome getting off the scooter only to line up media interviews, check on the latest food delivery or answer a question from a student. His role is part public relations man, part mentor and all cheerleader.

“I saw myself as a bridge-builder between

parents, kids and the resources they needed to make the project a success. I loved watching them work, helping them realize what’s possible,” he recalls.

Helping the community is something that might just be in the 24-year-old’s genes. Tehven grew up in a house near Reile’s Acres, North of Fargo, where helping others wasn’t a goal, it was a reality.

“I remember seeing my parents sitting around the table with friends on Sunday evenings planning one fundraiser or another. I didn’t know that was important. I just thought that’s what you did.”

While Tehven’s older brother excelled in football, Greg channeled his energy at West Fargo High School into student council.

“It was my playground. I liked that student government was a place where I could take healthy risks and pull something off.”

Tehven says he loved raising money and helped organize various projects around school; from a male beauty pageant to a basketball game between high school and middle school teachers. Most of the money raised went to help students and families affected by fires or illness and to an English Language Learners Program.

Students involved with Students Today Leaders Forever and the Pay It Forward tours

often gather to plan groundbreaking service projects, while having a bit of fun too.( )


But in his senior year of high school Tehven says he suffered three setbacks. He lost the student body president election, got cut from the basketball team and was turned down for business school at the University of Minnesota. He says it taught him about reality and resilience.

“I think I learned that ‘no’ is okay. It just makes you work harder to try and find a way to make something work.”

Tehven says it also fed into his belief in entrepreneurship.

“I felt like if I could start my own organization, I wouldn’t be dependent upon someone else.”

Spurred by what others may have seen as failures, the then 17-year-old started an intramural basketball league at West Fargo High. By tip-off at the first game, 70 students had joined teams. “It was great because more of us were getting to play. I’ve always believed involvement should be a choice not a privilege.”

With one setback conquered, the other two would also soon fall. Tehven eventually assumed the presidency of the student council when the winner of the election couldn’t continue his term and the University of Minnesota eventually came around as well, taking him off the waiting list and admitting him into the Carlson School of Management.

Once at the U of M, Tehven didn’t believe in easing into college life. He was surprised to find out that he already knew the roommate with whom he had been randomly matched. Brian Peterson of Crookston, Minnesota had attended a leadership conference with Tehven just months earlier. Tehven and Peterson clicked and soon met two other like-minded students. Just ten days after school started they engaged in a late-night dorm room discussion.

Tehven says, “I remember eating a lot of Top Ramen and Easy Mac that night as we sat there trying to decide how we were going to change the world.”

“I saw myself as a bridge-builder between parents, kids and

the resources they needed to make the project a success. I loved

watching them work, helping them realize what’s possible.”( )Several more late night/early morning

brainstorming meetings would follow and the student group “Students Today, Leaders Forever” was born. The four founding members, Tehven, Peterson, Nick Lindberg and Irene Fernando, came up with their main ideologies: freshmen could assume leadership roles and the declaration that college students can use their spring breaks positively.

“Bottom line,” Tehven says, “We wanted to prove that young people could change the world.”

Following a service model he learned at a leadership conference in Australia less than a


year earlier, Tehven wanted to start a “Pay It Forward” tour in the United States. The group decided to pick five different cities in which student groups would do service projects for three hours.

Tehven says in the beginning, other students and some faculty members weren’t very supportive. But he says they appreciated the support they did receive from people such as Jerry Rinehart, the Vice Provost of Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota and from Deb Salls of the YMCA.

Undaunted by the critics and non-supporters, the group forged ahead and picked the five cities they would serve: Chicago, Canton, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

It was up to each individual city to decide how to best use the students’ resources. They worked at food banks, churches and at youth

clubs. Tehven says they were criticized for what some called doing a “buffet line of service,” only dabbling in communities for a few hours and then moving on. But Tehven says the goal was to visit many places and learn how communities and their leaders tackled problems in different ways.

Tehven says it wasn’t just about the work they were doing it was about the process of doing it. “When you serve others you learn about yourself.”

That first “Pay It Forward” tour included 43 students from the University of Minnesota, North Dakota State University, Minot State University and some high school students representing the University of North Dakota. Each student paid $400 dollars to go on the tour.

The “Pay it Forward” concept is spreading like wildfire. Since that first tour in 2004, sixteen chapters of STLF have popped up on college campuses around the country. They also work with 30 high schools and five middle schools. They have taken a total of 137 “Pay It Forward” tours with about 5,300 students performing about 72,000 hours of community service.

Tehven credits much of his success and the success of STLF to cofounders Peterson,

Lindberg and Fernando—the students who vowed to change the world over Top Ramen and Easy Mac. “I get to do the work I love because of my amazing teammates!”

Tehven received a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship Management with a minor in leadership from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He maintains his position as co-executive director of STLF in Minneapolis. But Tehven spends much of his time back in Fargo-Moorhead where going to work means going to the nearest coffee shop. He says he probably visits 4 to 5 coffee shops a day, making calls, holding meetings and working from his computer. He limits himself to one cup of coffee a day, but likes to give the shops a little business. “I admit, sometimes I look for the cheapest thing on the menu, like an 80 cent cookie. But they don’t seem to mind

having me there.”It was at one such coffee house in the

summer of 2007 that would indirectly be birthplace to Fill The Dome.

Tehven met with a group of high school student council presidents from around the area. One of those students was Alex Windjue, a young man Tehven had coached in summer baseball. Windjue had just attended a STLF Leadership Camp and now he and the other students were getting together to share ideas about helping the community. They decided to hold a massive food drive in Fargo-Moorhead. The group of students, which called itself “The Metro Student Council Ambassadors,” needed an advisor. Tehven was the natural choice. Tehven says he was especially interested in helping the students because they faced the same cynicism from adults that he faced in starting his project at the University of Minnesota.

“I just wanted to be a friend to them, answer questions when I could and be that adult that said anything was possible,” Tehven says.

Tehven says he was thrilled when the students involved in Fill The Dome were among the youth in the community recognized as “People of the Year” by The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Tehven’s influence upon them is

paramount. Ten of the youth involved in the 2008 event had been on Pay It Forward tours.

He says he learned as much from the project as the students did. “I learned that a food drive is more than a food drive. It’s an event bringing the community together. It’s about finding a need and doing something about it.”

Finding and meeting needs is a full-time job and more. Tehven says he works 7 days a week with no set hours. That means many mornings making phone calls from coffee shops and traveling to nighttime meetings at campuses across the state.

“I told myself at the beginning of the year that I would schedule in a ‘no work day’ so I’d

only be working 6 days a week. But so far this year, that hasn’t happened,” Tehven says.

He says he hasn’t burned out because he doesn’t feel like what he does is work. But it does leave little time for a personal life or a relationship. He calls himself “visionary” and so he naturally thinks about what he’ll be doing in 10 years. Will there be a wife and kids or maybe life in public office—who knows?

Tehven might not know exactly what he’ll be doing in 10 years but he has a clear idea of who he wants to be.

“I want to be a person who believes in the possibilities of kids. I want to be a catalyst for that.”

Thousands of young people across the region would probably agree Greg Tehven is off to a very good start. [OPEN]

“ I WanT TO bE a pERsOn WHO bELIEvEs In THE pOssIbILITy Of KIds. I WanT TO bE a caTaLysT fOR THaT.”

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SCRIPTEDlifeof Margie Bailly

I always want to see what could be. I want to push potentIal, expand revenue streams,

make sure that the theatre Is well-rounded...

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Fade In.

marGIe baIlly’s oFFIce. FarGo theatre. mIdday.

A corner office that’s an organized mess. Old wooden desk lined with papers, binders, film books, stacks of files and VHS cassettes. Walls covered with film collector’s memorabilia – autographed photograph and posters of Janet Leigh, John Wayne and Leonardo DiCaprio;

a cross-stitched picture from the Cohen brothers’ film, “Fargo.” Aside from the film specific are awards and citations from the Lions Club, Kiwanis, United Way, Fargo Public Schools.

There’s a wicker love seat and two chairs for guests.

marGIe baIlly sits in an office chair. A spry woman in her 60s. She is stylish, wearing a white blazer with white slacks, pink shirt, glasses, large belt buckle, and silver

earrings and bracelets.

marGIe prepares for a board meeting. She puts a file and a framed photo in an oversized pink handbag with the words SUNDANCE on the sides. MICHELLE’S voice comes over the

speaker-phone, interrupting the silence.

mIchelle (with artificial airs)It’s Paris.

marGIeAnne?

mIchelle (airs dropped)Yeah.

marGIeGet the meeting started. I’ll be right along.

mIchelleOkay. I’ll put her through.

marGIe picks up the receiver.

marGIeAnne! So good to hear from you.

cut to warner and company Insurance. boardroom. mIdday.Six-sided desk, seating nearly 24 board members. Décor is typical board room –

bookshelves, conference phone, wall-screen, awards and refreshment station.

members range in age, occupation and style—business suits, business casual, casual. Sound of side conversations. Each member has a boxed lunch—sandwich, fruit, pasta salad, cookie and bottled water. mIchelle hands out an agenda. board chaIr asks members

to review the minutes.

board chaIrDo I have a motion to approve the minutes?

marGIe enters, carrying the pink handbag.

marGIeSorry I’m late, folks.


She explains, “Anne Aghion called from Paris.” Some of the board members nod while others looked puzzled. “She’s the filmmaker who

made “Ice People” – the film opening the Fargo Film Festival,” Margie says. She then gives a quick recap of her trip to the Sundance Film Festival, showing off the handbag and photo of her and Fargo Theatre film programmer Emily Beck on the red carpet.

The board chair gets the meeting rolling by approving the minutes and reviewing the past months’ financials. Film revenue is slightly less than last year while event revenue is up considerably; expenses are higher across the board. But none of this should come as a surprise to an industry in the center of a perfect storm.

It’s what Tom Bernard, co-president of Sony Pictures Classics, has labeled "a periodic market adjustment." That “adjustment” translates into several key yet contradictory trends that can swamp a small venue like the Fargo Theatre.

The first factor to note is statistical: theatre sites themselves are shrinking even as the number of screens increases. According to data from the National Association of Theatre Owners, the United States has lost nearly 2,000 locations in the last decade. At the same time, the number of screens has increased by 50%. Simply put, small theatres are disappearing while corporate multiplexes are becoming the accepted norm.

Secondly, more films are being made even as studios decrease production. Mark Gill, former president of Miramax and Warner Independent, says, “Disney once released 47 movies in a year. This year the number will be 12. Warner went from 35 to 20 in less than 10 years.”

But studios aren’t just cutting production; they are closing their specialty-film divisions. Warner alone closed New Line Cinema (“Sex and the City”, “The Lord of the Rings”), Picturehouse (“La Vie en Rose”, “Pan's Labyrinth”), and Warner Independent Pictures (“March of the Penguins”,“Slumdog Millionaire”). Other studios have followed suit. The films produced at these independent studios are the mainstay of the Fargo Theatre. The few still slated for production often head straight to the multiplex for a better chance for success.

Even as studios make cuts, more movies are being produced. Amateur filmmakers are jumping into the fray because of easy access to filmmaking tools.

Gill says, “Fifteen years ago, the Sundance Film Festival got 500 submissions. This year, they received 5,000.” He adds, “There’s only one problem: most of the films are flat-out awful. It’s not enough to have access to the moviemaking process. Talent [and quality of emotional content] matters more.”

With fewer quality independent films, art-house theatres – like the Fargo Theatre – often get caught in the middle. Such theatres can lose audiences and risk closing unless they get out in front of industry trends.

The Fargo Theatre has done just that. Margie Bailly as executive director has transformed what might be used only as a cinema space into a cultural town hall.

Margie’s transformative vision has shaped her entire life. It first took focus in 1972 at a Marine base in North Carolina. She, her husband Dick and her sons Matt and Eric were living at Camp LeJeune. Dick was stationed there during medical school as part of his Vietnam deferment. Margie worked with other officers’ wives to address a common base concern: spousal abuse and child abuse and neglect. Margie helped implement a hotline so abuse could be reported.

By 1976, the Bailly family was in Fargo, where Dick began his medical practice and where they welcomed third son, Nate.

She says, “Family and children have always come first for me.” Often times, this family focus became a community endeavor.

After attending a 5th grade awards program in 1982, Margie wrote a letter to Lincoln Elementary school principal, noting a problem: “The over-emphasis on athletic prowess and extreme under-emphasis on artistic and academic achievement.” The principal challenged her to help. She responded by starting a recognition program that still exists today at six local elementary schools.

Margie was clearly a woman of action. Over the next few years, she cultivated a new skill: development. In 1986, she oversaw the Holiday Clearing Bureau, which gave away toys and clothes at Christmas. That year’s hot gift was Santa Bears. She called the manager of Dayton’s and asked for 2,500 units of the popular toy. The manager laughed.

“I asked him to think about it,” Margie recalls. A week later, a truck filled with bears arrived at their storage warehouse. “People wept as we delivered toys. They couldn’t believe they had a Santa Bear,” she says.

The next challenge came in 1987 while

Margie served as director of development at the Center for Parents and Children, which later merged with Village Family Service Center. There, she dove into “cause related marketing.” Taking shape of a toy fair, children and their parents donated a new or slightly used toy. The donations were then sold for a reasonable price at a one-day-only event.

“Proceeds went to the center,” she says. “But more importantly, children learned about us, contributed something they valued and developed a sense of commitment to their community.”

After five years, she left the center to earn a Master of Science Degree in Public and Human Service Administration.

“As a woman, I needed the credentials if I wanted to do more,” Margie says.

When she started at the Fargo Theatre as a board member in 1992, the theatre was in the throes of a major restoration, so the board’s focus was a capital campaign.

“My mission has always been to get people plugged in. Luckily, when I started at the theatre as a board member, I understood people, advocacy and development,” she says. “But I didn’t know that much about film.” She did know about performance though.

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It’s a Tuesday night, and Margie knocks on the door at Marjorie Schlossman’s house. Marjorie beckons, so Margie lets herself in. The two women have been playing

music together since 1996 and performing several times a year “at select venues.”

Tonight’s rehearsal is Beethoven. Margie sits facing a Steinway. Her fingers arc above the keys, her wrists relaxed but firm. Margie sets the tempo and mood, and soon Marjorie’s violin joins with resonant sigh. While the duo only plays limited engagements, Margie’s history is steeped in music.

Piano lessons started at age four. “As a teen, I had my dresses picked out for Carnegie Hall,” Margie says. Graduating from Grinnell College in Iowa with a B.A. in music, she soon realized how lonely a rigid practice schedule could be as a concert pianist. That loneliness soon left.

She says, “I met Dick at Grinnell. He was a music theory major before he began to study medicine.”

Years later, she and Marjorie are “not big on practice.” Still, Marjorie sees how much Margie puts into playing.

“Margie plays with such passion and risk-


cut to warner and company Insurance. boardroom. late aFternoon.

marGIe enters. Room is filled with FIlm FestIval volunteers – different ages, races, genders.

MARGIEI want to blast through the agenda, so we can get our group photograph at the second stage.

The workers there are leaving soon. We’ve got to get in there before they’re gone.

MARGIE talks quickly, then stands up and leads the group out.

cut to 300 broadway. kIlbourne Group buIldInG. late aFternoon.

The volunteers snake their way through the construction to gather at the front of the room where the screen will hang. marGIe is excited about the second screen.

Distributors for films want uninterrupted runs, two to three weeks. The theatre can’t offer that at this point as it balances films with events. marGIe knows both are needed

– first runs and events. Two screens will make that possible.

marGIeThis is going to be the sexiest place in town.

Whole group wears some article of Film Festival swag – a shirt, hat or scarf. marGIe stands at the front. The photographer snaps a series of shots.

Before marGIe leaves the site, she pauses.

marGIeWhen the lights go down and the curtains open, there is just something about wrapping

yourself in two hours of compelling and entertaining storytelling…where nothing blows up, except emotionally. When the lights come back on, you walk out talking about sensibility and meaning. That’s why we all hold this theatre in our hands – every person in the community,

whether a member or not. They call when a light goes out on the marquee. This place may be historical but it’s not a museum; it’s alive. It’s an icon…Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox.

marGIe exits.

Fade out.

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taking. She really works to get inside a piece,” says Marjorie. The description parallels Margie’s performance at the Theatre.

In 1996, Margie as accepted the position as director of development. A year later, she became Executive Director. After just a few months at the helm, the Cohen Bothers’ film “Fargo” was nominated for seven Academy Awards. News media descended on Fargo and Margie turned it into a party.

That’s her M.O.: Organize and dazzle. She works with concert promoters to bring in shows like Hold Steady or Leo Kottke; she schedules dance company performances; she collaborates with architecture professors who want to build sculptures out of JELL-O©; she hosts free events like the Oscar Gala; she welcomes theatre troupes and comedy acts; and, of course, she shows movies.

The Fargo Film Festival is in its ninth year. One of the highlights that marks a stellar career, it’s up there with a $3 million dollar renovation, the Library of Congress Film Preservation Tour and the unveiling of the second screen.

“It’s always controlled chaos here,” she says. “I manage volunteers, drive fundraising, network with people, run meetings, shape the mission, organize events, craft marketing, pay the bills, negotiate contracts, and, until recently, I programmed films,” Margie says. The list doesn’t really end there.

“After 12 years, I’m now drafting my own exit strategy. I am a bit of a puppet master. That’s why my main goal now is creating a succession plan, formalizing the structure of how to run this place. Each string that I cut will leave my hands freer… to be with my grandchildren, to travel, to become part of the audience.” She says this as she walks to her next meeting.

She adds, “I guess I could be fat, sassy and complacent. That’s do-able. Just live off popcorn money. But I always want to see what could be. I want to push potential, expand revenue streams, make sure that the theatre is well-rounded before I retire.” [OPEN]

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Moorhead, MN. 8.25, Riverview Estates Park,

3801 5th Street South, Moorhead, MN. 6 - 8 pm,

218.299.5340, www.ci.moorhead.mn.us/parks/.

5.30 Share A Story, Rheault Farm, 2902

25th St S, 10:30 am – 4 pm, 701.241.8160,

www.fargoparks.com. Bring the entire family to

enjoy performers, musicians and community

members telling stories in their own special way.

The event includes books, food and free admission.

Share a Story is a cooperative effort between Prairie

Public Television, the United Way of Cass Clay

and the Fargo Park District.

6.3–4; 7.1–2; 8.5–6 Lights! Camera! Action! The Children’s

Museum at Yunker Farm, 1201 28th Avenue N,

Fargo, ND, 701.232.6102. The “Imagine That”

Children’s Theatre Don’t Bug Me...I’m Gardening”

is a great place to become a gardener, plant detective,

two peas in a pod or a pesky bug...your imagination

is your only limitation! 10 am - 5 pm.

6.9–10; 7.14–15 Meet Henrietta A. Holstein The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm,

1201 28th Avenue N, Fargo, ND, 701.232.6102.

Milk Henrietta A. Holstein, “Hands-On” exhibit

10 am – 5 pm.

6.19 Teddy Bear Parade & Midwest Kid Fest, Island Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo, ND,

10:30 am - 7 pm, 701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.

com. Celebrate the 10th Birthday of a day that’s by,

for and about kids. Island Park will be filled with

music, laughter and bright colors as children play

and learn. Bring a teddy bear to the Dike West

Parking Lot and march in the CableONE Parade

beginning at 10:30 am. Following the parade, there

will be 30 interactive educational booths, many

carnival games, entertainment stages and strolling

entertainment. All activities are free of charge. Event

sponsored by CableONE, Kid Core and the Fargo

Park District.

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ONGOING MSUM Regional Science Center Planetarium, The planetarium is

located at 11th Street and 8th Avenue South on

the MSUM campus in Bridges Hall 167. General

admission is $3; children 12 and under, senior

citizens and Tri-College students are $1.50. For

more information, call 218.477.2904. Visit the

website for more information on the following

special programs: Summer Planets, Our Moon,

Our Moon Telescope Viewing, Catch a Falling

Star, www.mnstate.edu/regsci

5.20, 27; 6.3, 10, 17 Community Block Parties, 5.20, Rheault Farm, 2902 25th Street S,

Fargo, ND. 5.27, Bennett Park, 1900 58th Ave S,

Fargo, ND. 6.3, Village West Park, 4415 9th Ave

Circle S, Fargo, ND. 6.10, Roosevelt Park, 1220 9th

St N, Fargo, ND. 6.17, Courts Plus Fitness Center,

3491 S University Dr, Fargo, ND. 5:30 – 8:00 pm,

701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.com. Start summer

off with a party in the park. Bring your family and

friends for an evening of fun. Dance to the music,

play games, and make an arts and crafts project

while having fun.

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5.23–25 Bonanzaville Pioneer Village Memorial Day Weekend, West Fargo, ND,

1351 West Main Ave, West Fargo, ND, Saturday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday noon – 5:00 pm;

Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 701.282.2822.

www.bonanzaville.org. Bonanzaville kicks off its

summer on Memorial Day weekend. Self-guided

tours of 40 buildings on 12 acres including pioneer

homes, mansion, automobile and tractor collections.

Bonanzaville depicts life in the Midwest during the

1800s and early 1900s. Free admission for veterans.

5.26; 6.30; 7.28; 8.25 Neighborhood Park Party, 5.26 Horizon Shores Park, 3701

Ridgewood Boulevard, Moorhead, MN. 6.30

Northeast Park 1817 8th Avenue North, Moorhead,

MN. 7.28 Alm Park, 1300 Elm Street South,

6.25; 7.9 Community Play Day, Rheault

Farm, 2902 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 9 am - 11 am

and 1 - 3 pm, 701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.

com. Kids will have fun playing games, doing a craft

project and playing on the playground. Daycares are

welcome. Adult supervision is required.

6.25 Summer Splash, Moorhead Municipal

Pool, 800 19th St S, Moorhead, MN, 2 - 4 pm,

218.299.5340, www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks.

Soak up the sun at Summer Splash. Free admission

to the pool with games, contests, races and more.

Bring the whole family for a day of fun in the sun.

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7.4 Minnesota State University Moorhead 4th of July Celebration,

Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1104 7th Ave

South Moorhead, MN, 218.236.2011. 10k Run at

8 am, register in Nemzek Hall, run begins on 6th

Avenue, north of Nemzek Field, with Kid Trot to

follow at Nemzek Field. Evening events at Nemzek

Field begin at 6:30 pm with fireworks display at

10:30 pm. Evening highlights include Patriotic

Parade, Lake Agassiz Concert Band, Decorated Bike

Parade, Front Fenders and Patriotic Program “Home

of the Brave.” www.mnstate.edu/july4. Free and

open to the public.

7.8, 15, 22; 8.5 Family Fun Concerts.

7.8, Island Park, 302 7th Street S, Fargo, ND. 7.15,

Village West Park, 4415 9th Ave Circle S, Fargo,

ND. 7.22, Trollwood Park, 3664 Elm ST N, Fargo,

ND. 8.5 Roosevelt Park, 1220 9th St. N, Fargo, ND.

7 pm – 8:30 pm, 701.241.8161, www.fargoparks.

com. Spend an evening with the family and come

out to the park and listen to some of the area’s top

artists. There will be arts and crafts, face painting,

and music. Limited concessions available.

7.14, 16, 21, 23 Pepsi Appreciation Days, July 14, Island Park Pool; July 16, Madison

Pool; July 21, Southwest Recreational Pool; July

23, Northside Recreational Pool, Fargo, ND,

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701.241.1350, www.fargoparks.com. Free pool

admission all day thanks to Pepsi. Free Pepsi

products and hot dogs will be served at the

beginning of the first session at each pool on the

dates listed below, while supplies last.

7.14, 16 Waterama, July 14, Island Park

Pool; July 16, Madison Pool; Noon – 3:30 pm,

701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.com. Spend an

afternoon having fun with water! Play water games,

join in contests, win prizes and do all sorts of

activities that involve water.

7.23 Watermelon Festival, Gooseberry

Park, 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN, 2 - 4 pm,

218.299.5340, www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks.

Celebrate summer with fresh watermelon, inflatable

games, face painting, rocket launching and more.

It’s an afternoon of free fun for the whole family.

7.29 11th Annual Community Playground Carnival, Rheault Farm, 2902

25th St S, Fargo, ND, Noon - 8 pm, 701.241.1398,

www.fargoparks.com. Rheault Farm is transformed

6.27–29 Roger Maris Golf Tournament,

Fargo, ND, 701.237.5513. The mission of this

charity tournament is two-fold: 1) to create a first

class event for hundreds of sports fans who come to

Fargo from across the United States and 2) to raise

money (over $1,100,000 so far) for thousands of

people in our community who benefit from Hospice,

the Roger Maris Cancer Center and Shanley. Auction

takes place on Saturday, June 27 with preview at 4

pm, auction at 5 pm Celebrity Banquet held June

28 at 5:30 pm at the Fargo Holiday Inn, 3803 13th

Avenue South, Fargo, ND. Golf Tournaments start at

7:30 am on June 28. June 29 at 7:30 am and 1:30

pm. Edgewood Golf Course, 19 Golf Course Avenue

N, Fargo, ND. www.rogermarisgolf.org.

7.27 Seasons at Rose Creek Golf Tournament to benefit the Fargo Air Museum.

1500 E Rose Creek Pkwy S, Fargo, ND. www.

fargoairmuseum.org.

into a carnival for this event. Many fun activities

are planned: carnival type games, concession stands,

clowns and more. No admission fee. Carnival will

be a mix of free and ticketed events (tickets are

25¢ a piece or a wristband for $8.00).

BEnEFitS & FUnDRaiSERS

6.20 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure. Oak Grove Park, South

Terrace Drive N, Fargo, ND. 888.342.2383.

www.diabetes,org/tour. Pull out your bike, dust

off your spokes and join the American Diabetes

Association as they cycle for a cure. The routes are

designed for avid cyclists as well as recreational

riders. The Fargo-Moorhead 2009 Tour de Cure

ride will start with a rousing send-off at Oak Grove.

From there, enjoy a scenic bike ride through the

Red River Valley area. All distances feature good

to very good riding conditions with well-marked

routes, fully stocked rest stops and SAG (safety and

gear) vehicles. Upon return, be treated to a post-ride

party with entertainment, including games from

Games Galore, and a tasty lunch provided by

Texas Roadhouse.

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MUSEUMS & GaLLERiES

5.25–7.6 Narcissism by Jessica Matson-Fluto.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Avenue North, Fargo,

ND. ArtView - Café Muse. Matson-Fluto creates

lush figurative paintings and drawings with a

limited palette while embracing different levels of

abstraction – from realism to nearly nonobjective.

She calls herself a daydreamer, finding herself in

invented or recreated scenarios, drifting through

strange spaces in various forms. In her work she

looks to reveal something through her wandering

mind and hand. www.plainsart.org.

5.25–8.30 16th Annual National Watermedia Exhibition, Plains Art Museum,

704 1st Avenue North, Fargo, ND. ArtView - Xcel

Energy and Serkland Law Firm Gallery. Since 1993,

the Red River Watercolor Society has been organizing

this national exhibition. Each year the exhibition,

juried by a prominent watercolor artist, showcases the

wide variety of talent, cultural ideas, and innovative

approaches to the media of watercolor from around

the nation. www.plainsart.org.

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6.18–9.27 Drawings by Frank Big Bear, Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Avenue North,

Fargo, ND. Jane L. Stern Gallery. This major new

exhibition is curated by the Tweed Museum of Art.

Big Bear’s art has a powerful energy all its own, but

the space- and time-fracturing effects of Cubism

and Surrealism are evident. His art has achieved

a cult status among a younger generation of artists,

paying homage to traditional Ojibwe culture with

a contemporary search for spiritual meaning.

www.plainsart.org.

7.25 Bonanzaville Pioneer Village Fiber Arts Festival, 1351 West Main Ave, West Fargo,

ND, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday noon – 5 pm,

.701.282.2822, www.bonanzaville.org. Bonanzaville

is celebrating all things relating to fibers and fabrics.

There will be demonstrations on all aspects of this

craft, both past and present, including quilting,

spinning, embroidery and much more. Food, music,

docents, popcorn, fun for all ages.

8.15 Bonanzaville Pioneer Village Pioneer Days, 1351 West Main Ave, West Fargo,

ND, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday noon – 5 pm,

701.282.2822, www.bonanzaville.org. Pioneer Days

is a traditional event for Bonanzaville to share the

North Dakota pioneer experience with visitors. Tour

40 buildings on 12 acres while enjoying a parade,

demonstrations, music, automobiles, tractors,

docents and good food.

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ONGOING EVENT Open Mic Night at Red

Raven Espresso Parlor, Red Raven Espresso Parlor,

14 Roberts St N # 100, Fargo, 8 pm, 701.478.7337.

Every Wednesday night.

ONGOING EVENT Open Mic Night at

Sidestreet Grille and Pub, 301 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND,

10 pm, 701.271.0092. Every Tuesday night.

ONGOING EVENT Karaoke, Knights Of

Columbus, 915 1/2 Main Avenue Moorhead MN,

8:30 pm – 12:30 pm, 218.233.6888. By Request DJ

Company will be entertaining with karaoke at the

Knights of Columbus every first and third Friday of

the month.

6.16–18 Moondance Jammin’ Country Fest, Walker, MN, 877.MOONJAM,

www.jammincountry.com.

6.17 Third Thursday, Davy Memorial Park,

1st Ave. N. Moorhead, MN, 701.237.4013, www.

tristateveterans.com. This free event features a live

outdoor concert, children’s activities, food and fun.

Presented by the Fargo American Legion.

6.20 Kenny Chesney - Sun City Carnival, Fargodome, 1800 N. University Drive, Fargo, ND,

7:30 pm 701.241.9100, www.fargodome.com.

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6.22; 7.20; 8.17 Fargo Rocks! Concerts

at the Red, Dike West, 310 4th St S, Fargo, ND,

7 – 9 pm, 701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.com.

Get your friends and come out to see the areas up-

and-coming musicians. The Fargo Park District is

hosting a concert series this summer. These shows

are free and all ages are welcome to attend.

7.10 Green Day, Fargodome, 1800 N.

University Drive, Fargo, ND, 8 pm 701.241.9100,

www.fargodome.com.

7.16–18 Moondance Jam Classic Rock Festival, Walker, MN, 877.MOONJAM,

www.moondancejam.com.

7.31 – 8.1 Fargo Blues Festival, Newman

Outdoor Field, 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo, ND,

218.287.7775.

8.6–8 WE Fest, Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes,

MN, 218.847.1340. This country music festival is

one of the largest in the country featuring Big &

Rich, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn,

Trace Adkins, Taylor Swift, Clint Black, Sawyer

Brown, Kellie Pickler and Craig Morgan as the

slated main stage acts.

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ONGOING MSUM Regional Science Center Buffalo River Site The Buffalo

River Site is located 16 miles east of Moorhead,

off Highway 10. It is adjacent to the Buffalo

River State Park and one of Minnesota’s largest

prairie preserves, The Nature Conservancy’s

Bluestem Prairie. The Buffalo River Site is open

from 6 am – 11 pm daily. Entrance fees for public

events, star parties and to the site and interpretive

center is free. Visit the website for more information

on the following summer programs; Solar

Spectacular, Bird Banding Open House, Star

Party on the Prairie and Interpretive Center Open

House, www.mnstate.edu/regsci.

6.4, 6, 21; 7.8, 18, 29; 8.8, 22 - 23,

Red River Zoo, 6.4, Safety Safari: Come learn

about safety for kids with the Safe Kids Coalition

and AAA of North Dakota from 3 – 8 pm. Free

Admission for guests attending event. 6.6, Zoofari:

All day celebration with a scavenger hunt and variety

of free activities. 6.21, Father’s Day: Free admission

for all dads. 7.8, Book it to the Zoo: Bring a book

to receive $1 off admission (books donated to local

charity). 7.18, Creature Creations: Enjoy a variety of

art activities while viewing original creations by the

zoo animals. 7.29, Fur Ball: Annual fundraiser from

6pm to 10 pm. Enjoy the tastes of local restaurants

and join in the fun of the silent and live auctions.

All proceeds benefit the Red River Zoo. 8.8,

Conservation Carnival: Enjoy a variety of activities

and games while learning about conservation.

8.22-23, Dog Days of Summer: Learn more about

“Man’s Best Friend”.

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6.01 Lil’ Fisherman Derby & Clinic,

Dike East, 100 2nd St S, Fargo, ND, 5 – 7:30 pm,

701.241.1350, www.fargoparks.com. Bring your

rod and have fun trying to land a big one! The

evening will start with a fishing clinic. Then put

your skills to the test in the fishing derby with an

awards presentation to follow. Refreshments will be

provided. Adult supervision is recommended. After

catching and releasing your big fish, don’t go home

empty handed, create a fishy craft project.

6.08 4th Annual Trout Fest, Woodhaven

Pond, 4406 44th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 5:30 – 8 pm,

701.241.1350, www.fargoparks.com. A great event

for families to learn about trout and fly fishing!

Youth will learn about casting, fly tying, entomology,

conservation, float tubes, equipment demos, kayaks

and much more! Fishing derby starts at 6:30 pm

with an awards presentation to follow. Refreshments

will be provided. Adult supervision is recommended

for the event.

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8.14–15 Midwest Waterfowl, Scheels

All Sports Parking Lot, Scheels 45th St S, Fargo,

ND, 701.241.1350, www.fargoparks.com.

Events include a free youth education seminar

on waterfowl, youth duck and Canadian goose

calling contests, adult open duck and Canadian

goose calling contest and the North Dakota State

Duck Calling Championships (national qualifier).

There will also be a K-9 “Super Air” and “Super

Launch” Challenge. Registration forms will be

available online at www.fargoparks.com in June.

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6.10 It’s Time to Talk, Forums on Race:

The Color of Fear: Part 1, YWCA Cass Clay, 3000

South University Dr., Fargo, ND, 6 – 8:30 pm,

701.232.2547. www.ywcacassclay.org/programs/

racialjustice.html. The YWCA Cass Clay hosts

forums on racism the second Wednesday of every

month. These forums are educational sessions

about racism and diversity issues in our community.

At “The Color of Fear: Part 1” participants will view

a film, The Color of Fear, by Lee Mun Wah and

discuss the video.

7.8 It’s Time to Talk, Forums on Race: Last

Chance for Edan: Part 1, YWCA Cass Clay, 3000

South University Dr., Fargo, ND, 6 – 8:30 pm,

701.232.2547, www.ywcacassclay.org/programs/

racialjustice.html. The YWCA Cass Clay hosts

forums on racism the second Wendesday of every

month. These forums are educational sessions about

racism and diversity issues in our community. At

“Last Chance for Edan: Part 1” Participants will view

a film. Last Chance for Edan, by Lee Mun Wah and

discuss the video.

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6.3–6 Rib Fest & More, Fargodome, 1800

N. University Dr. Fargo, ND, 701.241.9100. Award

winning BBQ ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, a petting

zoo, carnival rides and musical entertainment.

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6.4; 7.2; 8.6 National Muffler’s “Cruisin’ Broadway”, Downtown Fargo, Broadway, 5 – 9

pm. In its 5th year this event will take place once

again on the first Thursdays of each summer month

in downtown Fargo. Great fun for the whole family.

Bring your cruiser downtown.

6.9; 7.14; 8.11 Moorhead RiverArts,

Davy’s Memorial Park, 210 8th Street North,

Moorhead, MN, 5 – 8:30 pm, 218.299.5296. 6.9

features Marcoux Corner. 7.14 features Penny and

Pals. 8.11 features Silverado.

6.9, 16, 23; 7.14, 21, 28; 8.4, 11, 18

PARK IT!, 6.9, Friendship Park; 6.16, Centennial

Park; 6.23, Clara Barton School grounds; 7.14,

Lewis & Clark Park; 7.21, Madison Park; 7.28,

Longfellow Park; 8.4, Lincoln Park; 8.11, Trollwood

Park; 8.18, Roosevelt Park, Fargo, ND. 1 – 4 pm,

701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.com. Explore your

creativity with the Xcellent Art Lady when she comes

to your neighborhood for an afternoon of arts and

crafts fun! This program is free thanks to Xcel Energy

Foundation. Adult supervision is required.

6.13–14 Bonanzaville Pioneer Village Car Show, Bonanzaville, 1351 West Main Ave,

West Fargo, ND, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday

noon – 5 pm, 701.282.2822, www.bonanzaville.org.

In association with the Red River Valley Horseless

Carriage Club, Bonanzaville is hosting a weekend

filled with early motoring. Bring out your vintage

cars and join in our parade, show and shine and

other special events.

6.17 Flavor of the Month, Hotel Donaldson-

Stoker’s in the Basement, 101 Broadway Fargo, ND,

5:30 pm social, 6 pm dinner, 701.478.8888. Sokol

Blosser Wine Makers Dinner with Alex Sokol Blosser.

Call for reservation requests.

6.17–21 Perham “Turtle Days”, A fun-filled

week of turtle races, train rides, sporting events and

more. Call for times and event prices. Perham, MN,

www.perham.com, 218.346.7710.

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6.26–28 Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival, Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive

Center, 202 1st Ave N Moorhead, MN, Friday and

Saturday; 9 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 9 am – 4 pm,

218.299.5452, www.scandinavianhjemkomstfestival.

org. “Nordic Spirit Rocks” at the 2009 Scandinavian

Hjemkomst Festival. Whether you’re Nordic or

not, this festival is a great way to connect to the

region’s Scandinavian roots. Experience timeless

tradition and contemporary trends in Nordic music,

food, arts and Marketplace. Sponsored by the

Nordic Culture Clubs, an alliance of the six local

Scandinavian groups.

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7.10–18 Red River Valley Fair, Red River

Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND, 701.282.2200,

www.redrivervalleyfair.com. Evening grandstand

concerts begin at 8 pm. 7.17, Stock Car Racing,

experience the Upper Midwest’s fastest track with

WISSOTA Sanctioned stock cars. 7 pm free with

gate admission. 7.18, Demolition Derby, experience

ultimate smashing and crashing in the Red River

Valley. 7 pm free with gate admission.

7.10–19 Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes,

MN, 800.542.3992, www.dlwatercarnival.com.

7.11–12 Phelps Mill Art Festival, Phelps Mill, MN, Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm;

Sunday 9:30 am – 4 pm, 218.739.2884,

www.phelpsmillfestival.com.

7.16–18 Fargo’s Downtown Street Fair, Downtown Fargo, ND, 701.241.1570. Blocks

of outdoor booths of hand-made arts and crafts,

awesome food and great entertainment.

7.26 German Folk Festival, Rheault

Farm, 2902 25th St S, Fargo, ND, 11 am – 5 pm,

701.241.8160, www.fargoparks.com. Take a trip to

Germany without leaving Fargo. Enjoy authentic

German food and music at this festival. German

displays, crafts, and an entertainment stage featuring

a band from Germany will be part of this celebration.

8.12–13 10th Annual Eighth Street Art Show. The 10th Annual Eighth Street Art Show

celebrates its anniversary exhibition August 12

and 13 at Shotwell Garden Center, 1302 8th Street

South in Fargo. New artists have been added to the

roster of over 40 artists from a 100-mile area. They

will show their fine art and crafts on the lawns of

Shotwells from 11 am to 7 pm. An anniversary

booth will feature drawings for gift baskets of art in

appreciation to the attending public.

8.13 Cobber Corn Feed, Concordia College,

901 8th St. S. Moorhead, MN, 218.299.3734. One

of 20 Cobber Corn Feeds held across the nation, this

yearly event has become a time-honored tradition

for those connected to Concordia College. Hot and

fresh corn provided, please bring other food items

and beverages.

8.13–16 Vergas Looney Daze, Vergas, MN,

218.234.1175, www.govergas.com.

8.22–23 Fargo Air Show, Hector International

Airport, Fargo, ND. Featuring the Blue Angels,

Patty Wagstaff, jim Peitz, John Mohr, Jim “Fang”

Maroney, Fargo Air Museum Warbirds, Phil Darcy

announcing. Tickets can be purchased in advance

from May 1st to June 13th at the Fargo Air Museum,

Hornbacher’s stores, Stamart Travel Centers and

Convenience stores and the Fargo-Moorhead

Convention & Visitors Bureau. Adults $18, Children

$8. www.fargoairmuseum.org.

8.28–29 Potato Days Festival, Barnesville,

MN, All day, 800.525.4901, www.potatodays.com.

Food, family fun and many events.

8.29 Island Park Craft Show, Island

Park, 302 7th St S, Fargo, ND, 10 am – 5 pm,

701.476.6771, www.fargoparks.com. Spend a

day at Island Park shopping in the shade. Find

many unique items, enjoy the excellent food and

listen to a wide variety of great music. Admission

is free of charge.

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ONGOING EVENTS Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks Baseball, Newman Outdoor Field,

1515 15th Avenue N, Fargo, ND, 701.478.9202,

www.fmredhawks.com. 5.4 at 6 pm, vs. St. Paul

Saints. 5.5 at 6 pm 6.16-18; 7.17 at 7:02 pm, 7.18

at 6 pm, 7.19 at 1 pm vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes. 5.15-

17, 29; 6.23, 24; 8.21 at 7:02 pm, 5.30, 8.22 at 6

pm, 5.31; 8.23 at 1 pm, 6.25 at 12:30 pm, vs. Gary

SouthShore RailCats. 5.19 & 20 at 7:02 pm 5.21 at

11 am, vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes. 6.1-4; 7.24 at 7:02

pm, 7.25 at 6 pm, 7.26 at 1 pm vs. Schaumburg

Flyers. 6.12; 8.3-6, 24-27 at 7:02 pm 6.13 at 6 pm,

6.14 at 1 pm, vs. Kansas City T-Bones. 7.3, 21, 22;

8.7 at 7:02 pm, 7.4 at 2 pm, 7.5; 8.9 at 1 pm, 7.23

at 12:30 pm, 8.8 at 6 pm vs. Joliet JackHammers.

Call for more information on ticket prices.

5.28–30 2009 North Dakota State Girls’ Soccer Tournament, Pepsi Complex, Fargo,

701.446.1071.

5.30–6.6 Hawley Rodeo Fest, The 50th

Annual Hawley Rodeo Fest features events such as

a free breakfast on the farm, free barrel rides for the

kids, a PRCA Rodeo performance and more. Visit

website or call for events, times and prices. www.

hawley.goveoffice.com, 218.483.3331.

6.19–21 Scheels/Adidas Tri-City Soccer Tournament, Open to FIFA and

USSF affiliated members, this U10-U19 boys and

girls soccer tournament welcomes teams, as well as

fans, from the Upper Midwest and Canada. Friday,

1 – 9 pm; Saturday, 8 am – 7 pm; Sunday, 8 am – 3

pm Pepsi Soccer Complex, 3101 Hwy 81, Fargo,

www.tri-citysoccer.com, 218.233.6139.

6.20 World of Outlaws, Red River Valley

Fair Grounds, West Fargo, ND, 701.282.2200.

Professional sprint car races.

7.18–25 USA Wrestling, Fargodome, 1800 N

University Drive, Fargo, ND, 701 231.8988. World’s

largest Greco-Roman and Free-style wrestling

tournament at the Fargodome.

8.3 Phil Hansen Sportsmanship Kamp for Kids, Fargo South Field, 2001 17th Ave S,

Fargo, ND, 701.241.1350, www.fargoparks.com.

Learn recreational football skills from Phil Hansen, a

former NDSU and Buffalo Bills player. After the skills

camp, participants will hear from Phil, what it took

for him to become a NFL player and the importance

of sportsmanship. Free Pepsi and Subway will be

served. This is a FREE event. Ages 5-9 time 4 pm,

Ages 10-13 time 6 pm.

8.10 Pine to Palm Golf Tournament,

Detroit Lakes Country Club, Detroit Lakes, MN,

218.847.2218.

8.12–18 American Legion World Series,

Newman Outdoor Field/Jack Williams Stadium,

times vary, 218.236.8076.

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6.3–9.6 Medora Musical, Burning Hills

Amphitheatre, Medora, ND, 8:30 pm (MDT),

800-MEDORA1, www.medora.org. This two-

hour professionally-produced musical variety

show performed in the outdoor Burning Hills

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6.9–12 Straw Hat Players: The Producers, Hansen Theatre, Minnesota State

University, Moorhead, MN 7:30 pm, 218.477.2271,

www.mnstate.edu/strawhat/.

7.16–8.2 Trollwood Mainstage Musical: The Wiz, Trollwood Performing

Arts School, South Moorhead Campus, Highway

75 at 50th Ave S, Moorhead MN, 8:30 pm,

701.241.4799, www.trollwood.org. Presentation

of a spectacular Broadway musical on an expansive

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www.mnstate.edu/strawhat/. Remember when actors

became American Presidents? When Atari was

cutting edge technology? From the era that brought

the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom and

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this “totally

awesome” musical. Songs Include, Footloose, Wake

Me Up Before You Go Go, Material Girl, Total Eclipse

Of The Heart, Video Killed The Radio Star, Mickey,

You Give Love A Bad Name and more.

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www.mnstate.edu/strawhat/. Seeing how much their

wives enjoy watching male strippers during their

“Girls’ Night Out,” unemployed steelworkers in

Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make

some quick cash. In the process they find renewed

self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the

ability to have fun.

7.14–17 Straw Hat Players: Reckless,

Hanson Theatre, Minnesota State University,

Moorhead, MN 7:30 pm, 218.477.2271, www.

mnstate.edu/strawhat/. ‘Tis the night before

Christmas and a young mom, Rachel, looks out

the window of her suburban home at the snow,

her two young boys asleep in their rooms. She is

euphorically filled with the spirit of Christmas,

looking forward to the typical Christmas morning

in America with the sounds of young children

screaming with delight. But the sound of glass

breaking downstairs will change her life forever,

separating her from her family and sending her on

a Candide-like journey across America.

7.19–26 Gooseberry Park Players: The Pinafore Pirates, Francis Frazier Comstock

Theatre, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN,

218.299.3314, www.gooseberryparkplayers.org.

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OUR FAVORITES Restaurants designated OPEN Picks

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DOWNTOWN farGOAtomic Coffee $ 222 Broadway, Fargo 701.478.6160 • Atomic offers a hip, urban vibe along with local art. On the menu you’ll find great drinks and yummy baked goods. Complete with Wi-Fi, the comfortable mood invites relaxation and a laid-back place to meet friends and enjoy fabulous coffee. CUB_

Babb’s $ 604 Main Ave, Fargo 701.271.0222 • Babb’s offers a taste of Seattle with fresh coffee that’s roasted and brought to the store weekly. The West Coast invades Fargo with this fun and enjoyable at-mosphere. CU_

Barbara’s 1st and Deli $ 520 1st Ave N., Fargo 701.364.0241 • Feel at home as soon as you step in the door. Barbara’s is the perfect place to unwind with delicious desserts and a number of coffee and drink selections. Or stop by for a quick and deli-cious lunch featuring great sandwiches, soups and salads. C _

Bertrosa’s on Broadway $ 118 Broadway, Fargo 701.893.9071 • Pick up some Chicago style food. From soups, subs and salads to pitas, hot sand-wiches and Vienna hot dogs, everyone is sure to find something to satisfy their cravings. _

Café Muse at the Plains Art Museum $ 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo 701.232.3821 • Indulge your desires with some art in a smart and sophisticated atmosphere. Dine in or carry out a daily lunch spe-cial and while you’re there, pick up a half-pound of cheese to enjoy later – there are several varieties to choose from. _Drunken Noodle $ 101 5th Street North, Fargo 701.232.3380 • Noodles abound on this downtown restaurant’s menu. Order noodles with a American, Italian or Asian influence – from pad thai to maca-roni and cheese. On Friday and Saturday evenings, feed your cravings until 3 a.m. U_

Fort Noks Bar of Gold $$ 52 Broadway N, Fargo 701.478.9191 • Set in a historic Fargo National Bank building, this upscale bar is located in the heart of busy downtown and offers a fun yet relaxing place to gather with friends. B_

e HoDo $$ 101 Broadway, Fargo 701.478.8888. One of the area’s most sophisticated places to eat and drink! Located in the heart of bustling down-town Fargo. CUBs

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pie and coffee or try the lunch box special – a sand-wich, homemade soup, veggies and a baked from scratch cookie. You’ll be coming back for more to try everything Josie’s has to offer. Ce Juano’s $$ 402 Broadway, Fargo 701.232.3123 • Mexican cuisine served in a classy, fine dining en-vironment. While waiting for your meal, enjoy fresh salsa and pico de gallo. Also, be sure to try one of their signature drinks or order a pitcher of sangria for the whole table to enjoy. CUB_BKing House Buffet $ 122 Broadway, Fargo 701.271.8989 • If you are looking for Asian cuisine and want to try a little bit of everything, check out this downtown buffet set in classic Chinese archi-tecture. UBMexican Village $ 814 Main Ave, Fargo 701.293.0120 • The whole family will love this in-viting and cozy Mexican restaurant with intimate alcoves and tables to seat large gatherings. Start with some tortilla cheese soup, move on to a burrito and finish off the meal with some fried ice cream.

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Passages Café - Radisson Hotel $$ 201 5th St N, Fargo 701.293.6717 • Only the freshest and finest ingredients are used to prepare food in this relaxed, elegant atmosphere that includes sweeping vistas of one of Fargo’s most architecturally interest-ing corners. UBs

Pita Pit $ 206 N Broadway, Fargo 701.356.7483 • The Pita Pit serves its own special light and tasty Lebanese-style pitas. Add meat and veggies or pick up a breakfast pita. This quick and healthy dining option is made even quicker by ordering online. Check out the menu and place your order at pitapi-tusa.com. _

e Ristorante Isabella $$ 612 1st Ave N, Fargo 701.365.0608 • Authentic Italian Cuisine is pre-pared just as the Italians would have it. The rich atmosphere evokes a true sense of Italy. Nicer attire is strongly encouraged while you experience the classic Italian hospitality. CU_B

e Sammy’s Pizza & Restaurant $ 301 Broad-way, Fargo 701.235.5331 • This is one of the best pizza shops in the area. Dine in or pick up an order to go. This pizzeria will bring back memories of the old days with vintage surroundings and that classic mom and pop pizzeria feel. U_

e Silver Moon $$$ 309 Roberts St, Fargo 701.356.9097 • Enjoy a casual, elegant dining ex-perience at one of Fargo’s newest jewels – a throw back to the 1940s complete with live piano and sea-shell booths. From the bustling main dining room to the more intimate Salon Privé you’ll enjoy all as-pects. Come for dinner, stay for drinks and music.

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Sport’s Bar $ 619 ½ NP Ave, Fargo 701.293.2085 • If you’re looking for an energetic crowd, be sure to check out the Sports Bar. This favorite college hangout is a great place to meet with friends for the big game. UToscana Restaurant $$ 202 Broadway N, Fargo 701.235.9100 • Enjoy fine Italian food in a simple, yet elegant, atmosphere. Reservations are encour-aged for this downtown lunchtime hotspot. In the evenings enjoy a unique Tuscan menu with a wait staff full of personality. B

e VIP Room $ 624 Main Ave, Fargo 701.293.1999 • The name says it all. You will not be disappointed by the food or the service at The VIP Room, which now serves dinner in the lower level of the famed Block 6, once the location of deLendrecies Depart-ment Store the inviting atmosphere is a definite lo-cal favorite. C _BTeaberry $ 119 Broadway, Fargo 701.235.5036 • Tea house that specializes in Boba Teas, French press Vietnamese coffee and has quickly become one of the F/M area’s coolest hangouts. U_

DIlWOrThe Altony’s Italian Restaurant $ 4 Center Avenue West, Dilworth. 218.287.5557 • Everything comes from Al’s experience cooking with his Italian par-ents as a boy. His marinara sauce and meatballs is a signature dish. No recipe books in this kitchen, it’s all from experience. Stop in or call in an order to go. UPizza Ranch $ 1504 Center Ave W, Dilworth 218.287.6001 • Don’t ever worry again about what kind of pizza to choose – here, you’ve got a buffet with many options. Try a bit of everything. Don’t stop at the pizza - try the chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies too. Please save room for the sweets. Dessert pizzas hot out of the oven offer many fla-vors to chose from. CU_

Monte’s $$$ 220 Broadway, Fargo 701.526.0149 • Monte’s was one of the first of the new fine dining options available in downtown Fargo. It offers mar-tinis and tantalizing meals. This upscale, modern eatery is a little bit Fargo and a whole lot New York City. CU_

e Nichole’s Fine Pastry $ 13 South 8th St, Fargo 701.232.6430 • Nichole’s has pastries so beauti-ful they almost look too good to eat. Almost. Don’t miss out on the chocolate cake or the fruit tarts. Also pick up some gelato or have a glass of wine. This is a great place to catch up with old friends or entertain guests from out of town. Show them a side of Fargo they’ve never seen. CU_BOld Broadway $ 22 Broadway, Fargo 701.237.6161 • The OB Grill is a great place for dinner. Start with Martini Roasted Salmon Cakes while waiting for your sandwich or entrée order. After dinner, make your way to the OB City Club for some dancing. (It’s a guilt free way to enjoy a dessert after the meal.)

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CRUISE DOWN TO HOOLIGANS to hear a rocking tribute band and bring your appetite. There’s the quintessential bar fare to send down with Schell’s lager, but don’t be mistaken – platter-sized nachos and custom wing sauces (don’t miss the zippy Hoolio’s Gold) aren’t the end of the line. Try the gargantuan taco salad or tangy Jim Beam chicken on a homemade pizza or in a wrap. The Bull Bites are a must-try dish. Cubed choice top sirloin is brought to a juicy, succulent finish then served with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes. Without question, the Booze Mob knows more than mixing a good drink.

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MOOrhEaDAtomic Coffee $ 16 4th St S, Moorhead 218.299.6161 805 30th Ave. S., Moorhead 218. 477.6161 • Offering a hip, urban vibe coupled with local art and great atmosphere. Atomic Coffee serves fresh drinks and baked goods. The comfort-able mood invites relaxation and a laid-back place to meet friends and enjoy fabulous coffee. _Bear Creek Coffee $ 3226 Highway 10 E, Moor-head 218.287.4446 • Enjoy custom blended and gourmet coffee in a fun-filled yet laid-back atmo-sphere. _Bennigan’s $$ 3333 Hwy 10 E, Moorhead 218.287.0167 • Looking for classic tastes, or may-be something new? Bennigan’s Monte Cristo and seasoned fries is just one food combination you’ll crave. CU_sDuane’s House of Pizza $ 2223 Center Ave., Moorhead 701.232.6430 • For nearly 50 years, Duane’s House of Pizza has been committed to preparing quality pizza and chicken. Dine-in, pick-up, or have your order delivered right to your door.

CU_BDave’s Southside Tap $ 803 Belsly Blvd. Moorhead 701.293.6717 • Food and drinks in a fun atmo-sphere. UBs

Erbert and Gerbert’s $ 212 8th St. S., Moorhead 218.287.7827. • Great people, great subs – Erbert and Gerbert’s is dedicated to fast, friendly service while delivering a meal that will make you smile. Stop in or call - they deliver until 2 a.m. _

e John Alexander’s Food & Martini Bar $$ 315 Main Ave, Moorhead 218.287.5802 • Serving fine, classic American cuisine in an upscale, trendy atmosphere complete with jazzy artwork and that

classic family owned touch. From the family that started Juano’s, this American twist aims to please.

CUBBJuano’s Express & Latin Bar $ 315 Main Ave, Moorhead 218.359.0808 • Build a burrito with quality meats, cheeses and other favorite toppings. Add some chips, salsa and a drink to make it a meal. U_BMoxie Java $ 115 Fourth St, Moorhead 218.233.0900 • Moxie Java has a warm and inviting atmosphere topped off with great coffee. Stop in for your morning caffeine kick or an afternoon pick me up, complete with a freshly baked snack. _O’Leary’s Pub $ 808 30th Ave S., Moorhead 218.287.1957 • This Irish inspired pub is a great place to watch the game or enjoy a drink and ap-petizer. Stay and enjoy live music. U s

Panchero’s Mexican Grill $ 803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead 218.477.1990 • Fill your craving for the spice and crunch of great Mexican food. Steak, pork, chicken and veggies are available in burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more. U_

Qdoba Mexican Grill $ 914 Holiday Dr, Moorhead 218.284.4848 • Fast and casual Mexican food is prepared right in front of you. Build the perfect burrito, order of nachos and other Mexican favor-ites. _Be Sarello’s $$$ 28 Center Mall Avenue, Moor-head 218.287.0238 • Treat yourself to exceptional entrees with a great selection of wine. Custom-ers always talk about the great service a Sarello’s.

CUBSpeak Easy $$ 1001 30th Ave South, Moorhead 218.233.1326 • The atmosphere at the Speak Easy is a throw back to the 1920s and 30s. The extensive

menu features Italian and American classics. You’ll need to make an effort to save room for dessert.

CUB_BThai Orchid $$ 900 1st Ave N., Moorhead 218.227.0099 • Thai Orchid is the place to go for authentic and fresh Thai cuisine. You will dine in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. CU_BUsher’s House & Monk’s Pub $$ 700 1ST Ave. N., Moorhead 218.287.0080 • This English pub specializes in gourmet comfort food and great drinks. CUBs

NOrTh farGOApplebee’s $ 2001 16th St. N., Fargo 701.293.0249 • Applebee’s is your friendly neighborhood eatery. Reasonably priced food is paired with refreshing beverages. _Bison Turf $ 1211 University Dr N, Fargo 701.235.9118 • One of NDSU’s biggest college crowd draws, celebrate after a big game or stop by for lunch. The Bison Turf is the perfect place to hang out with fellow fans and friends. It features great food and drinks. UB_

Buffalo Wild Wings $ 1515 19th Ave N, Fargo 701.356.9464 • Buffalo Wild Wings does many things well, but its top three are wings, beer and sports. Stop in for the big game or take food to go. UB_

Juano’s $ 1100 19th Ave N, Fargo 701.232.2022 • Build a burrito with quality meats, cheeses and other favorite toppings. Add some chips and salsa and a drink to make it a meal. U_BNorth Town Grill $ 3520 12th Ave. N., Fargo 218.287.1957 • This classy American grill features some of the best burgers in Fargo-Moorhead along

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Dakota Grill Rotisserie $ 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.235.3333 • Stop by for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to try one of the award-winning popovers. U_BDoolittles $$ 2112 25th St. S., Fargo 701.478.2200 • If the aroma of the wood fire grill doesn’t draw you in, the menu, filled with dishes that include their rotisserie chicken base ingredient, will keep you coming back. In the evening enjoy the out-door seating around the always burning fire pit.UB_BDuane’s House of Pizza $ 1629 University Dr S, Fargo 701.232.8908 • For nearly 50 years, Duane’s House of Pizza has been committed to preparing quality pizzas and chicken. It’s a definite pizza treat in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Dine in, pick up or have your order delivered. CB_

Dunn Bros. Coffee $ 1895 45th St S. Fargo 701.893.9071 • At this shop, all coffee beans are roasted fresh in the store and are sold within three days of roasting. The strict roasting standard en-sures that you get the best cup of coffee possible. Pick up a cup or a pound of coffee beans to brew at home. U s

Erbert and Gerbert’s $ 3060 25th St S, Fargo 701.478.7827 • Erbert and Gerbert’s is dedicated to fast, friendly service while delivering a meal that will make you smile. Stop in or call – delivery is available until 2 a.m. U_

Famous Dave’s BBQ $ 2581 45th St. S, Fargo 701.282.8900 • Don’t worry about making a mess – we’re all friends here. Stop in for some old-fash-ioned barbecued chicken and award-winning ribs.

Save room for the large selection of side items, in-cluding corn bread, baked beans, corn on the cob and a long list of others. CUGrazie’s Pasta Company $$ 2000 44th St. S, Fargo 701.492.5151 • This Fargo favorite features fresh, made from scratch Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza and calzones. After a hearty portion, you won’t leave hungry. CUBGreen Mill $ 3340 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.298.8000 • The Green Mill offers many options on its menu, but one of the most popular is its handmade pizza. You can watch your pizza being made and then en-joy each and every bite. CUB_

Hu Hot $$ 1801 45th St S, Fargo 701.478.4688 • The Hu Hot Mongolian Grill has a distinct atmo-sphere and exceptional meals. Combine flavors and create your own specialty with a variety of noodles, fresh veggies and sauces. CUJ.T. Cigarro’s $ 855 45th St SW, Fargo 701.277.0711 • J.T.’s has a large humidor with a wide array of ci-gars imported from around the world. Browse the selection and enjoy a glass of brandy in this classic cigar bar. UBs

Jimmy John’s $ 1801 45th St. S., Fargo 701.365.0777 • This gourmet sandwich spot has become America’s #1 sandwich delivery service. From its fresh bread and ingredients to its giant pickles and yummy cookies, your mom really does want you to eat here. C _

Juano’s $ 1620 32nd Ave S, Fargo 701.364.2333 3402 13th Ave S Fargo, 701.364.9757 • Build a burrito using quality meats, cheeses and other favorite toppings. Add some chips and salsa and a drink to make it a meal. U_B

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SOUTh farGOApplebee’s $ 2800 13th Ave S and 2350 45th St S, Fargo 701.232.4100 • Applebee’s is your friendly neighborhood eatery. Reasonably priced food is paired with refreshing beverages. _

e Boppa’s Bagels $ 3051 25th St. S, Fargo 701.241.7800 • Stop in for a large variety of break-fast bagels and pick up some fresh squeezed orange juice. Or swing by for lunch and check out a great menu! _Borrowed Buck’s Road House $ 1201 Westrac Dr., Fargo 701.232.1535 • Buck’s has a friendly staff and great drink specials. Upbeat DJs put on light-shows and music that energize any crowd. Stop by “the most fun and friendly bar in town.” U s

Café Chocolat $ 4340 13th Ave S., Fargo 701.356.2233 • Relax in a quiet space with a fresh cup of coffee and homemade lunch. Finish it off with fabulous, homemade chocolate. _

e Café Mosaic $ 1638 32nd Ave S, Fargo 701.478.6242 • Hot soups, sandwiches and a vari-ety of salads make this a great fast food lunchtime stop. Unique flavor combinations will bring you back for more. _BCold Stone Creamery $ 4501 15th Ave. S, Far-go 701.365.8515 & 1617 32nd Ave S, Fargo 701.280.1900 • Enjoy a different treat every day of the week. With so many flavors and toppings, you’ll be back for a different combination. Also, pick up a cake for your next special occasion. UB_

Cork ‘N Cleaver $$ 3301 S University Dr Fargo 701.237.6790 • The concept is simple: Good beef,

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Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill $ 4410 17th Ave. SW, Fargo 701.282.2922 • Be adventurous and give your taste buds the unique flavors of a House Specialty or stick with the Classic Italian side of the menu. No matter what you pick, Johnny Carino’s will serve up mouth watering Italian food. Eat dessert first if you’re worried about saving room.U_B

e Kroll’s Diner $ 1033 45th St SW, Fargo 701.492.2319 • This fun 50’s diner has great burg-ers, fries and shakes. It’s comfort food all around. The season doesn’t matter when it comes to Kroll’s Kneophla soup – it’s great year round. CU_

Leela Thai Cusine $$ 1450 South 25th St, Fargo 701.235.5795 • The first Thai restaurant in North Dakota has an extensive menu that includes soups, salads, house specialties. Check out the menu on-line at leelathaicuisine.com. CUMexican Village $ 3155 45th St. S, Fargo 701. 293.0120 • The whole family will love this inviting and cozy Mexican restaurant. Start with some torti-lla cheese soup, move on to a burrito and finish off the meal with some fried ice cream! CU_B

Moe’s Southwest Grill $ 2511 32nd Ave S, Fargo 701.356.6637 • Moe’s food has a Southwest flavor with a special appreciation for the form and func-tion of a tortilla. The fresh ingredients are prepared for your specific dish right in front of you. U_

Moxie Java $ 1617 32nd Ave. S., Fargo 701.241.9001 • Moxie Java has a warm and inviting atmosphere topped off with great coffee. Stop in for your morning caffeine kick or an afternoon pick me up, complete with a freshly baked snack. U_

Mr. G’s $ 1150 43 ½ St. S, Fargo 701.893.9071 • Check out one of Fargo’s contemporary nightlife hot spots! Meet some friends for drinks and then get your groove on – Mr. G’s has a happenin’ dance floor. CU s

Nine Dragons/Slap Shot Pizza $ 4525 17th Av-enue S, Fargo 701.232.2411 • This menu is not for the indecisive. Choose from classic Chinese dishes, pizza or subs. Full portions or combination plates are available. Give their friendly staff a call and place an order for delivery. _U

Norman’s Prime Steaks & Seafood $$$ 1776 45th St S, Fargo 701.356.0025 • Enjoy a carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection and great service in an elegant but cozy atmosphere. Each steak served is hand-picked from the restaurant’s own herd. _BOld Chicago $ 2551 45th St. SW, Fargo 701.356.8277 • Talk about variety. Old Chicago has pizza, calzones, sandwiches, burgers and a menu of other dishes. While you’re waiting for your order, check out the drink menu. Old Chicago has 110 brews, plus some fancy wine and cocktails.

CUBOlive Garden $$ 2551 45th St. SW, Fargo 701.277.1241 • People crave the Olive Garden’s soup, salad and breadsticks. Don’t worry, there are plenty of other things to crave on this menu, from pasta selections like lasagna to amazing appetizers and pizza. If you’re starting to fill up, split a dessert or take it to go. Yum! UB_BParadiso $ 801 38th St S, Fargo 701.282.5747 • This family friendly restaurant is perfect for a birth-day gathering or a filling lunch or dinner. Don’t get carried away on the free chips and salsa! The meals are worth waiting for as well. CUBBPassage to India $ 855 45th St S, Fargo 701.281.0277 • Bringing variety to Fargo, Passage to India will remind you of your travels or open your mind to a new set of flavors. Enjoy traditional and vegetarian options while dining on Indian cui-sine. UPita Pit $ 4900 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.356.7482 • The Pita Pit serves its own special light and tasty Lebanese-style pitas. Add meat and veggies or pick up a breakfast pita. This quick and healthy dining option is made even quicker by ordering online. Check out the menu and place your order at pitapi-tusa.com. U_

Pizza Ranch $ 4480 23rd Ave S, Fargo 701.356.4141 • Don’t ever worry again about what kind of pizza to choose – here, you’ve got a buffet with many options. Try a bit of everything. Don’t stop at the pizza - try the chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies too. Please save room for the sweets. Dessert pizzas hot out of the oven offer many fla-vors to chose from. CU_ Qdoba Mexican Grill $$ 1801 45th St. SW, Far-go 701.478.4545 • Fast and casual Mexican food is prepared right in front of you. Build the perfect burrito, order of nachos and other Mexican favor-ites. U_

Ristreto Coffee and Tea $ 4150 40th Ave S, Fargo 701.356.7600 • A locally owned gourmet coffee house that serves up great coffee on Fargo’s south side. Enjoy espresso drinks, smoothies, gelato, pas-tries and other menu items. U_BRed Lobster $$ 4215 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.282.8983 • Let your passion and taste for seafood lead you to Red Lobster. Enjoy popcorn shrimp at the restaurant group that invented it. Also indulge your taste for calamari, crab and other favorites of the sea. UBRuby Tuesdays $ 2535 23rd Ave S., W. Fargo 701.232.2012 • Sink your teeth into a perfectly prepared turkey burger at Ruby Tuesdays, or pair the Fresh Garden Bar with an order of soup. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find something to satisfy your hunger on the Ruby Tuesdays menu. U_B

e Saffron $$ 3003 32nd Ave. SW, Fargo 701.241.4200 • Saffron takes pride in its authentic Indian cuisine and service. Take your appetite on a trip filled with flavor without leaving Fargo. CU

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TASTES OF THE ORIENT come forth fresh and flavor-filled at Jade Dragon. Everything is made from scratch daily, whether it’s the sandwich bread in the newly opened bakery or the spring rolls stuffed with shrimp. Flavors stand on their own, without heavy oils weighing down a stir-fry’s steamed vegetables. Lunch combinations bring gasps as servers deliver an over-full plate of chow mein or curried chicken with fried rice and an egg roll for a mere $6.25. End by sharing Co-conut Dessert: a fun, gelled dessert in a coconut shell. In all, nearly 150 dishes – from Vietnamese rice noodle soups to the delightful sesame shrimp – will ensure repeat visits to sample more.

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Mo•sa•ic• [moh-zey-ik] adj. composed of a combination of diverse elements

If you’re a loyal follower of Mosaic Foods, just reading the name should make your mouth water. If the name is new to you, now you’re in the know. This upscale catering service and south Fargo restaurant is the combination of two great careers that span 15 years. But Mosaic Foods wasn’t the first stop for chefs Eric & Sara Watson.

Graduates of the Colorado Mountain Culinary Institute, they both completed three-

year apprenticeships in the kitchen at the Keystone Resort near Breckenridge, CO. Eric developed a fondness for using a European cooking foundation after traveling to Germany and France as part of his culinary training, while Sara’s professional interests lead her to Mexico where she learned to prepare authentic Mexican cuisine.

While Eric was raised in Rifle, CO, Sara is from Glyndon, MN, and had always wanted to come back to the upper Midwest after culinary school. So after Eric gained more professional experience in kitchens at the Phoenix Biltmore

Hotel and Merrimen’s Restaurant on Hawaii Island and Sara continued to hone her skills at the Keystone Resort, the couple returned to the Red River Valley and opened their business.

The mosaic concept appealed to the Watsons as a business name because it signifies a blending of many different parts to make up a complex and diverse whole. Their ever-changing mosaic is enhanced by their different cooking specialties.

As Sara points out, “We both trained in different parts of the world, so we aren’t limited to the type of cuisine we can offer our clients.” This includes their signature dishes such as Whole Poached Salmon, Tuna Tartar on Cucumber, Baked Brie with Dried Fruit Chutney and Asian Chicken Salad and Wontons.

Personally, Eric and Sara’s mosaic includes their 10 year-old son, Miles, daughter Olivia, 5, and daughter, Keena, 3. They will add another piece to their mosaic in June, with the birth of their fourth child.

Professionally, in addition to their love of cooking, the Watson’s both share a passion for teaching others what they have learned and enjoy teaching cooking classes at the restaurant. These demonstrations give them the opportunity to present their cooking techniques and openly share their ideas with the public.

“Often there is mystery surrounding chefs and their work,” Eric explains. “That isn’t our philosophy at all. Why not share our techniques with others? Many dishes take a great deal of skill and technique to prepare. Just because people know the ingredients and observe food being prepared does not mean that they can cook the dish like a chef. But, if they can, why shouldn’t they be able to make their own dishes and enjoy them?”

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Santa Lucia $$ 1109 38th St. S., Fargo 701.281.8656 • This isn’t just a restaurant – Santa Lucia offers more than three decades of authentic family recipes from the Mediterranean. The food and feeling of the space reflect both Greek and Ital-ian styles. CUBSeasons at Rose Creek $$ 1500 Rose Creek Parkway E, Fargo 701.235.5000 • This beautiful restaurant features breath-taking views of the golf course and beautiful sunsets. Check out the full-scale menu. Use Seasons as a venue for a special event, or a place to relax and unwind. CUBBSilver Spoon $$$ 505 40th St. SW, Fargo 701.235.5000 • A warm and welcoming atmosphere gives way to a menu of variety. Enjoy sandwiches, steak, fish, pasta and many other dishes. Tucked away in South Fargo, it’s worth finding. CUBSpace Aliens Grill & Bar $ 1840 45th St SW, Fargo 701.235.5000 • This place is out of this world – no, really, it is. While you’re dining on your American classic cuisine, you will have plenty of company in the form of aliens and space ships. Kids love it and so do adults – especially since there’s a full bar. USushi Time/O’Kelly’s $$ 3800 Main Ave, Fargo 701.277.1880 • Combine your craving for sushi with a bar that has a great atmosphere and drinks. It’s one of the most unique combos in Fargo! USweet Dreams Confections $ 4101 13th Av-enue South, #1000, Fargo 701.297.9338 • Not only does this foodie destination have a candy counter with handmade chocolates and fudge, it now offers a lunch menu Monday through Saturday. Stop in for soup, deli style sandwiches, cookies and bars. For a kick of caffeine, take a coffee to go. C _

The Hub $$ 2525 9th Ave S, Fargo 701.232.6767 • This is the area’s hottest nightlife attraction because you don’t get just one bar, you get several under one roof. Bar hop without worrying about the travel part. CU s

The Winery $$ 1404 33rd St. S, Fargo 701.237.9463 • This is a perfect, low-key spot to enjoy a glass of wine and an appetizer or an entrée. Check The Winery out online for availability and live music events: the-winery-fargo.com. U_Bs

WEST aCrES e Basies on 42nd St $$ 1515 42nd St. SW, Far-go 701.281.7105 • You won’t find a place in Fargo that takes steaks more seriously than Basies. Don’t worry, they handle the serious stuff in the kitchen, when the food gets to you, it’s all about enjoyment. Join Basies for breakfast, lunch or dinner and catch live jazz on Thursday evenings. CUBs

Big D’s $ 1515 42nd St. SW, Fargo 701.293.6369 • Check out live music, the big game and great food and drinks at Big D’s. Stop by one of Fargo’s new nightlife hot spots. CUBs

Buffalo Wild Wings $ 1501 42nd St. Southwest, Fargo 701.356.9464 • Buffalo Wild Wings does many things well, but its top three are wings, beer and sports. Stop in for the big game or take food to go. UB_Chili’s Southwest Grill $ 4000 13th Ave SW, Fargo 701.282.2669 • Kick back for a great meal at Chili’s and pepper in some flavor with their any-thing but ordinary menu. From starters like the

Triple Dipper to entrees like the famous Baby Backs and Sizzling Fajitas, Chili’s signature dishes should make your mouth water. U_

Gallery Restaurant & Café $$ 3803 13th Avenue S, Fargo 701. 277.7328 • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in an elegant, yet relaxed, atmo-sphere. Also, stop in for the weekly lunch buffet. UBGranite City $$ 1636 42nd St. SW, Fargo 701.293.3000 • Granite City is a casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. A broad menu of items are prepared fresh daily and are served in generous portions. Handcrafted beers offer unique flavors that aren’t typically produced by major breweries. End your weekend right with Granite City’s fabulous Sunday brunch. CUBBGrizzly’s Grill ‘N Saloon $ 3903 13 Ave S, Fargo 701.282.6262 • Take a break from shopping at West Acres and take a quick trip to the Northwoods. Re-lax in a warm and cozy atmosphere with traditional American food. You’ll love the Northwoods Platters, which include items like Yankee Pot Roast and Big Lodge Walleye. UMoxie Java $ 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.282.4344 • Take a break from shopping and stop at Moxie for a kick of caffeine. Many flavors and drinks are avail-able. Great for an afternoon pick me up! U_

Spirit’s Lounge & Casino $$ 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo 701.277.7330 • Spirit’s Lounge has it all: live music, sports, drinks and a casino. You can’t go wrong with this pick. U s

TGI Friday’s $$ 4100 13th Ave SW, Fargo 701.281.3030 • There’s something about knowing it’s Friday – it’s a feeling. We all love it. So forget about your boss for a while and start your weekend early. With classic American food and great drinks, at Friday’s – well, it’s always Friday. U_

WEST farGO Applebee’s $ 4900 13th Ave S, West Fargo 701.232.4100 • Applebee’s is your friendly neigh-borhood eatery. Reasonably priced food is paired with refreshing beverages. U_

e Divas and Rockstars $ 1410 9th St. E., Fargo 701.356.7464 • Trade in your private concerts at home (you know, the ones where you sing into a hairbrush while admiring yourself in the mirror) and show Fargo what a real diva – or rockstar – you really are. Karaoke Suites are available. This is Fargo’s first karaoke bar – help make it famous, you rockstar, you. CU s

Hooligans $ 3330 Sheyenne St West Fargo 701.373.0770 • It’s a bar with that biker feel, but ev-eryone’s welcome. Hooligan’s has some of the best food, drinks and gaming in the city. It even has a private smoking and gaming room. See you there! UBBs

O’Leary’s Pub $ 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo 701.492.3456 • This Irish inspired pub is a great place to watch the game or enjoy a drink and ap-petizer. Stay and enjoy live music. U s

Sandy’s Donuts and Coffee Shop $ 1640 13th Ave E, West Fargo 701.281.0430 • It’s a metro area tradition. Have a meeting or want to impress people at work? Show up with Sandy’s donuts and they’ll love you forever. Stop by on Saturday morning with the whole family for coffee and a great breakfast. C_

Spitfire Bar & Grill $$ 1660 13th Ave E, West Fargo 701.478.8667 • It’s fresh and made from scratch. The wood fire grill sets the stage and the signature at this place. Classics include barbequed chicken and slow smoked ribs. Now you’re hungry. U s

Texas Roadhouse $ 4971 13th Ave S, West Fargo 701.282.8590 • You know what they say about Tex-as – it’s big. So is the food at Texas Roadhouse - big flavor and hearty portions. Great steaks, killer ribs and ice-cold beer. All at a price that families can af-ford. That’s the mission. UThree Lyons Pub $ 715 13th Ave. E, West Fargo 701.492.3456 • It’s new and it’s British. Complete with authentic British décor and food, they’ve got interactive pub games, 21 taps and much more. U s

e WF Maxwell’s $$$ 1380 9th St. E West Fargo 701.277.9463 • Maxwell’s offers a relaxed environ-ment, adventurous cuisine and professional service with a personality. Superior food, drink and cel-ebration are permanent features. And – they’ve got the region’s largest collection of wines and a diverse selection of beers. Interested? Check them out on the Web at: wfmaxwells.com. CUB

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What if I told you this was going to be the greatest summer of your life? What if I could tell you exactly whom you will meet, what wonderful events you will experience and what life-transforming moments you’ll have? How would you feel? Would you find yourself excited or terrified? Regardless of your answer, I can tell you this is going to be the greatest summer of your life. Why? Because I believe if you declare it to be, it will.

Some may say it’s not that easy, that you can’t just declare something so broad because things are bound to show up to prevent you

from experiencing what you’ve declared to be. It’s always perplexing to me that people immediately respond with a list of reasons why it won’t be the greatest summer, rather than all the reasons it will. Look, I’ve fallen into the “why not” category just as much as the next person—but I also have found a technique that allows me to let go of the “why nots” and embrace the “why it will”. The technique is strengthening your intuition.

Albert Einstein once said, “The only real valuable thing is intuition.” If one of the greatest minds of our time felt intuition was

valuable, maybe there is something to it. We all have intuition. It’s something we are born with and it’s something that helps us make choices in life. Being able to strengthen your intuition allows you to be a clear channel for inspiration. If you do one, the other will flow. So, if you want to welcome the greatest summer of your life, try these four simple steps and see what happens.

1. Take moments to be in silence. In the silence you can hear the inner voice. This voice will direct and guide you to moments, places, and faces that will help you on your journey.

2. See the miracles around you. When you stop to smell the roses or see morning dew on blades of grass, you truly see how incredible every moment is.

3. Be in gratitude. This is one of the most powerful expressions of creation. When you are thankful for all that surrounds you, the universe will create more of it.

4. Declare it to the world. The act of declaring sets things into motion. If you want this to be the best summer of your life, SAY IT! The act of sharing your vision with the world begins to attract people to your life who will help.

Summertime in the Red River Valley is one of the most energizing times of the year. Here’s to it being one of the best you’ve ever had!____________________________________

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I appreciate the reminders, as messy as they are, because along with them come the remembrance of laughter between strangers, new friends whose names I will never know and the grateful smiles on the faces of sandbaggers as their cold hands reached for hot coffee or a sandwich. Their beautiful images are burned into my consciousness as their expressions of gratitude evoked such emotion and awe. Friends and strangers who came into my yard in the cold and rain and mud to sling heavy sandbags in an effort no one was sure would succeed, made sure I knew that they were grateful to me for whatever tidbit of comfort my girlfriends and I could extend? Who are these people who so readily offer their heart, then thank you for accepting it? Those few weeks, although perhaps the most physically and emotionally challenging I can recall, are invaluable to me. During those weeks I saw the face of God in NDSU students

Day eight of the Red River flood retention mission. I am tired. My mind keeps searching for cracks to fill - it isn’t nearly as a fluid as the Red. Can I make food for the guys manning the pumps? Can I get downtown to check on my evacuated youngest? And the ever-present stream of thought that runs beneath it all: Will the dikes hold? My body hurts, but I don’t have the energy to deal with that, and even if I did, would I? Hurting is a reminder that I have done what I can to hold back the river, and now I do the only thing there is left to do: sit in a state of wait. Time has passed since that journal entry, but reminders of the flood remain. My yard, along with so many others up and down the Red, is scarred by deep groves. Sand and broken bags litter the streets. Clay from the 9-foot wall I scaled for weeks lies in clumps along the boulevard.

sandbagging in cold rain with smiles so bright they lit the night; business owners, attorneys, doctors and writers who put aside time sensitive work to race the Red; sixty-year-olds up to their waists with mud and their necks with determination; enthusiastic kids who shined as they showed the community that they, too, are willing to give more than they take; mothers who couldn’t leave their young children, but offered meals and prayers; and the midnight angels who stayed up nights to secure the dikes so that the city could sleep. The communities along the river have witnessed grace in action as never before. As always, there is a gift in every challenge, and that was the glorious gift in the rising Red.____________________________________Musings of Modern Goddesses reflects the observations and philosophies of Darcy Simonson and Sheila Sornsin, co-creators of The Grateful Goddess.

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first experience flying on a motorcycle: at 70 miles an hour, a tire blew and she sailed through the air. When she saw Lindbergh at Hector Airport, she knew she wanted to be a pilot. She attended ground electrical classes at Hanson Auto and Electrical School in Fargo. “A lone girl among 400 boys,” she later wrote. Florence became a mechanic’s apprentice at Hector Field, learning planes from the inside out and taking flying lessons. Her flight instructor needed a stunt girl to accompany him on flying exhibitions. She agreed to be a skydiver, only in exchange for lessons. She needed her own plane to make a living and Florence persuaded local businessmen to fund her plane, “Miss Fargo.” In 1929 she became the first licensed woman pilot in North Dakota and launched her aviation career. Competition flying was

SOarING hIGhtHe legAcY of florence “treetops”

She flew over the treetops, looped at air shows and lived fast. Florence Gunderson Klingensmith was a pioneer pilot from Clay County who amazed the country’s flying community with her expertise and spirit. Indeed it was Charles Lindbergh’s flight on the “Spirit of St. Louis,” and his trip to Fargo’s Hector Airport in 1927 that inspired the young speedster to fly. The 24-year-old was already well known as what one friend called a “wild one, a great sports fan and ready to try anything.” Another friend said as children they would jump on the back of the Moorhead street car. Florence’s daring was almost her undoing at a young age. She wanted to soar from the ski jumping scaffold near the Moorhead Country Club. Her friends stopped her because she didn’t have bindings on her skis. Then she found motorcycles—fast ones. An early newspaper article said she had her

the rule of the day and Florence set the record in four-and-a-half hours, flying 1,078 loops. One day after her 29th birthday, Florence raced, averaging 200 miles per hour. The plane started to disintegrate, she veered off the course, flying steady and level to a plowed field. Crowds gasped when the plane flipped. She died instantly. Dozens of pilots from around the country, one who nicknamed her “Treetops,” joined hundreds of local friends for her funeral. The businessmen who bankrolled her first plane were pallbearers. “Flying Parson”, the Rev. J.C. Brown, reminded mourners she would not want anyone to lose faith in aviation. Florence flew home. [OPEN]____________________________________Special thank you to Mark Peihl and the Clay County Historical Society for contributions and research assistance.

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