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WE Fest 2025: A Star-Studded Lineup You Can’t Miss
Hey, country music fans! Warmer days are in sight, and here in Fargo, North Dakota, those glorious rays of sunshine mean we are that much closer to our favorite local summer activities. One of those summer staples? The WE Fest Country Music Festival, located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The wait is officially over because the […] More
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7 Easy Steps to Shop Engagement Rings at Wimmer’s Diamonds
What do you need to know before engagement ring shopping? Wimmer’s will tell you! Check it out! More
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Folkways: How Local Nonprofits Shaped My Sense Of Belonging
Growing up in the Midwest, helping my neighbor wasn’t a grand gesture. Being helpful to others has always just been a part of my routine. I will happily shovel a sidewalk that technically isn’t mine or pick up a friend from the airport. These moments of caring for my community are more than being “Minnesota […] More
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What Nonprofits Does the United Way of Cass-Clay Work With?
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Cass-Clay has been entrusted to lead how our community comes together to solve our region’s toughest challenges. We know that many of our neighbors are working hard to build stable lives, yet still encounter barriers to success. Families face challenges like access to food, housing, quality childcare, transportation, […] More
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What Nonprofits Does the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area Work With?
You can even go tubing at Detroit Mountain Detroit Mountain Recreation Area is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to making outdoor recreation accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for people of all ages and abilities. As a year-round hub for skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic recreation, Detroit Mountain blends natural beauty with a mission rooted in opportunity, wellness, and […] More
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How The FM Area Foundation Helps Donors—and Dollars—Do More
The FM Area Foundation plays a role unlike any other nonprofit in Cass and Clay counties. While many organizations focus on delivering services or strengthening nonprofit operations, the Foundation’s mission is centered helping people become better, more intentional philanthropists. “We strive to be the voice of philanthropy in this community,” President of the FM Area […] More
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SCHEELS is Employee Owned and Community Minded
Giving back has long been a part of the SCHEELS culture, making Giving Hearts Day a meaningful opportunity to support the organizations strengthening our communities. We’re proud to stand alongside groups like Jail Chaplains, UC Hope, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue as they make a lasting local impact. Here are a few words from the […] More
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Giving Hearts Day: Join the Movement
Join the Movement Every February, something special happens across North Dakota and beyond. Families talk about where they want to give. Coworkers rally around causes they care about. Students organize drives, volunteers show up in red, and neighbors support neighbors in ways both big and small. This is Giving Hearts Day. It brings thousands of […] More
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The 2026 Craft Fest Designer!
By Ashley Morken, Owner, Unglued Looking ahead to craft markets in 2026 is a friggin’ delight as we get excited for new makers to be discovered and returning makers to show all their crazy talented creative work to the community! It’ll be our 16th Annual Unglued Craft Fest March 6-7, 2026 at West Acres Mall […] More
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Icon Systems Inc.: National Software, Fargo Roots
Icon Systems Inc. has always carried a slightly unusual story for a Fargo tech company because it’s national in reach, but local in posture. In an industry that often feels obsessed with “moving fast” in the abstract, Icon’s growth has been rooted in relationships, trust, and a stubborn commitment to making complicated work feel doable […] More
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From Darkness To Hope
By The Village Family Service Center Toward Healing From Darkness to Hope Meet Casey, a man in his 30s living in the Fargo-Moorhead area. After facing a difficult breakup, he encountered incredibly dark thoughts that led to a pivotal moment in his life, a suicide attempt. Thankfully, that attempt was not successful and became the […] More
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Catholic Charities North Dakota
Catholic Charities North Dakota serves individuals and families across the state with compassion, dignity, and respect, offering a wide range of programs designed to support people through life’s most complex challenges. From guardianship and adoption services to counseling, pregnancy and parenting support, and community resource assistance, the organization’s work is rooted in advocacy, care, and […] More
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Fight Sickness from the Inside Out
By Dr. Jake Grinaker, Owner, Strive Chiropractic Every year, “sick season” rolls in, bringing with it coughs, fatigue, and the endless cycle of missed work/school days and low energy. Most people intuitively double down on vitamins, rest, and hand sanitizer, but what if your strongest immune advantage isn’t in a bottle, but in your body’s […] More
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A Place to Belong: Envisioning A New Cultural Center in Bismarck
A Place to Belong Founder and CEO Lorraine Davis Reach out to Lorraine Davis to make a major gift [email protected] Envisioning A New Cultural Center in Bismarck The idea for a cultural center did not begin with blueprints, fundraising targets, or architectural renderings. It began with lived experience— shaped by disconnection, survival, and the realization […] More
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The Folkways Fun List
Simone Wai Creative Director Folkways What is your favorite Folkways event? My favorite event is the Renaissance Night Bazaar. I love all of the themed costumes and performances. The community really gets into the theme by dressing up and expressing their creativity. It really transports you into another world and allows you to get into […] More
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Meet The Maker: Mudpuddle Pottery
The pottery of Jay Gaare of MudPuddle Pottery will make your life full of whimsy with a touch of magic and total fun. We have loved following the work Jay has been creating— from a retro TV planter to earrings to duck key holders and more—all through ceramics! Learn more about this local maker today! […] More
