[A Passion for Photography}story by Jon Bennett photography by Jared Eischen  Local photographer Jared Eischen realized his passion at a young age. It all started with his family and family videos. While some people shy away from the camera, Jared was drawn to it, whether it be on vacation, at school events or holidays. He fondly remembers his mom taking home movies of their family, and that is what he looks back on and smiles as he remembers how he found his love of photography. After realizing his love for the camera, his mom gave him a camera for his birthday one year, and he got his start with friends and family.
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[River Keepers]Story by Carly Syverson Photography provided by  River Keepers, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting respect for the river and surrounding nature, came about in 1990 when knowledge and appreciation for the Red River was at an all-time low. Disappointed in how the Red River was being treated and passionate about fixing it, the team set out to make a positive change that would end up impacting the entire community. Throughout the years, their projects have grown to encompass more aspects of sustainability, while their goals have stayed consistent. They work tirelessly to educate, celebrate, and nurture our Red River.
River Keepers embarked on a mission to renew value and reverence for the Red River as a vital part of the Fargo/Moorhead community and continue to serve every day. They focus on three main areas: education, stewardship, and leadership to help spread this message. By taking these steps, they have established a group of well-educated, passionate members of society that will continue this work for time to come. [www.jessecancerfund.com]Story by Jesse Hoorelbeke Photography provided by Jesse Hoorelbeke, J. Alan Paul Photography  Hey everyone...
Recently I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that has metastatically advanced to my liver. It came as a surprise when I noticed that I was experiencing some loss of energy and fevers just randomly over the past few months. Many days I struggle to make it through the day without running out of energy. Others I am doing just fine and feel almost myself. But this fight has just begun and I am ready to take it on as far as I possibly can, and beat it. I have already begun treatment for it but it is going to be a long road ahead. My life has been turned upside down and my health is my main priority right now. Things are looking positive, but I have had to cancel work and projects that I had lined up for the next several months. [Just Your Average Kid]Story by Jon Bennett Photography provided by M. Schleif Photography  Born and raised in Eagan, Minn., Jack Yakowicz is the middle child of Pete and Susie. His mom is a writer and started Jack and his siblings, Evan and Sallie, writing at a young age to keep their brains sharp on summer vacation from school. Jack remembers from a young age the power that words can have and how they can impact people as his mom encouraged him to keep growing his communication skills. He has spent years tweaking his communication skills and continues to keep an open mind and always improving himself.
[Essentia Health]Words by Tara Ekren, Essentia Health Photos provided by Essentia Health  Your life depends on your heart. It’s important to do all you can to keep your heart in the best shape possible. But what exactly does this mean? There are a variety of ways to keep your heart healthy and it’s important for both men and women, young and old to do.
The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system. According to Dr. Lola Oluleye, a cardiologist at Essentia Health, “Heart health can be seen as safeguarding the heart muscle integrity, function and purpose. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States resulting in 1 in 4 deaths.” Promoting a healthy lifestyle each day throughout your life helps to foster heart health by preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which is the hardening and narrowing of your arteries, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. “Practicing heart-healthy core behaviors and being aware of the risk factors helps to maintain adequate heart health,” explains Dr. Oluleye. [Helping People Feed People]Story by Carly Syverson Photography provided by Holly Diestler and Starling Aristry  photo by Holly D Photography In 2019, the bold idea from a somewhat unlikely pair became reality when Kari Lugo, a marketing/promotions director, and Jason Boynton, an NDSU math professor and musician, put into motion their plan to eradicate food insecurity in the Fargo/Moorhead area. This movement, which soon became known as, Lunch Aid North Dakota, has become increasingly successful. In the past 2.5 years, they have distributed the funds they raised to groups of people in need of a helping hand. In order to accomplish this task, the two, with the help of the community, organized concerts to draw crowds and donations.
[Amanda Kreidlkamp]Story by Jon Bennett Photography provided by Amanda Kreidlkamp Meet The Artist!  23-year-old Amanda Kreidlkamp is a North Fargo native following her passion for art. Art, however, was not always the path she wanted to follow. While attending nursing school at NDSU, she decided to take an art class to relieve stress and found herself spending more time than expected in the art studio. After some thought, she decided to switch her major to art education her freshman year. What Inspires Amanda? Kreidlkamp is a huge fan of painting, mostly with acrylics and oil paint, often using mixed media to complete her pieces. A fun piece she likes to incorporate in her latest art is pops of fur, noting only faux fur is used and she is a huge animal lover. She said one artist that inspires her work is MC Escer, who was known for modern art. Escer was a Dutch artist, well known for his graphic designs with bazaar optical illusions.
Her Fabricated Retrospection artwork series ( eyes, nose, mouth, rainbow, purple eye pattern) depicts a series of memories. Each piece has a relationship to the next experience. [Diana Hall Interview]Story by Alyssa Nishek Photography provided by CRRC  This month, our featured non-profit organization is new to the community. North Dakota opened it’s first-ever Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) in Fargo last August. After years of planning, the fully equipped facility is located near the downtown area at 721 1st Ave. N. The CRRC serves as a resource center for Veterans facing various needs, from homelessness, poverty, physical and mental health concerns, to life course assistance.
The facility provides on-staff social workers, showers, laundry, emergency food baskets, and an emergency clothing closet. A primary care medical team is on-site 20 hours a week to assist with medical and/or psychiatric needs of veterans on a schedule or walk-in basis. A computer lab will soon complete the array of resources available at the CRRC. Diana Hall is the Program Manager at the Fargo VA Community Resource and Referral Center. Hall is a veteran herself, having served in Germany as a Military Police Officer on a NATO anti-terrorist team. After leaving the service she came to North Dakota to attend college and holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. [Puzzled Escape Room + Fargo Escape Room]Story by Susan Hozak and Steven Cameron Photography by Micah J. Zimmerman, Amdak Productions  Despite the turbulent times 2020 brought, there have been many exciting developments this year for Puzzled Escape Rooms, on top of the exciting times their escape rooms have brought to their guests. It is challenging to find activities to participate in when you are balancing staying home to protect yourself from COVID, and wanting to get out of the house and alleviate cabin fever. Live-Action FunEscape rooms are fun, live-action game experiences where the players are active participants in the stories. They work together to solve puzzles and complete a mission before time runs out. They challenge you mentally and physically for 60 minutes in a safe, controlled environment.
The Store At Plains Art Museum This holiday season Plains Art Museum invites you to shop at The Store for artfully curated gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a few just for you).
Guests can choose from an eclectic array of jewelry, books, artwork, clothing, home décor, stationary, cards and children’s toys. And with all proceeds benefitting the many educational programs the Museum offers – your purchases directly support the arts in our community! New this year, The Store is offering limited quantity of Curated Gift Boxes – each with a different theme of CREATE, RELAX, BEE KIND, and CELEBRATE. Ranging in price from $75-$95, each box is beautifully created with your convenience in mind. Or, treat your loved ones to a Museum experience. The Store offers Museum gift cards in any denomination that can be used for classes, events, or memberships. Or, just cut to the chase and purchase the art lover in your live a Museum membership. Individual memberships start at just $50 annually and comes with a 10% store and class discount, as well as exclusive invitations to member-only Museum events throughout the year. And this holiday season, members can enjoy 20% off Store purchases from November 25 – December 24 – so if you are not a member, become one today! The Jeremiah ProgramAuthor: Alyssa Nishek Photographer: M. Schleif Photography  The Jeremiah Program began twenty-two years ago in Minneapolis, Minn., when a diverse array of community members became concerned with the increasing number of children born to single mothers living in poverty. Now, through a two-generational model, the Jeremiah Program has made it their mission to end the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. With seven facilities across the nation, including one in our home base of Fargo, N.D., the Jeremiah Program has been able to successfully reach over 4,000 mothers and children. Statistics on the Jeremiah Program members:
The Jeremiah Program’s Fargo-Moorhead location boasts twenty apartments for use by single mothers, a Child Development Center, library, conference room, community room, and office space. First International BankStory by Mike Mulwani, FIBT Director of Mortgage Photos Provided by First International Bank and Trust
We understand, the prospect of refinancing may come with a little fear: you’ve heard it’s expensive and requires reams of paperwork. However, mortgage rates continue to sit at or near record-breaking lows. If you haven’t done so already, it may be time to consider, “Is now the time to refinance?”
To answer that question, you have to answer a few others.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to at least consider talking to a lender. The ultimate barometer of whether a deal will make sense for you will be whether you expect to stay in the home long enough to recover the cost of the refinance. Here’s a quick example from SavvyMoney.com. If you took out a $200,000, 30-year fixed mortgage in 2018 at a 4.5% interest rate (4.600% APR*) your monthly payment would be $1,013 (without taxes and insurance). Refinance now at a rate of 3.66% (3.752% APR*) and your new monthly payment could be $916 — a savings of $97 a month. If the refi cost 2% of the home price or $4,000, which is typical, you’d have to be in the home 41 months to break even. If you’re not planning on staying that long, the deal isn’t worth doing. If you’re planning on staying longer, go ahead. [Gift Giving Project]Story by Jenny Schuster Photography provided by Matthew's Voice Project  Tis the season!!! It is hard to believe that the Holidays are almost upon us and during these crazy times, we wanted to shout it from the rooftops that Matthew’s Voice Project (non-profit) is continuing our gift giving Sign-Up as we have in previous years.
Essentia HealthStory by Tara Ekren  When you think of gynecology, does a yearly pap test come to mind? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone, but gynecology is so much more.
By definition, gynecology is a branch of medicine that deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system. Basically, gynecology is women’s health and encompasses everything about women’s bodies and staying healthy, not just pap tests. CBD ProductsPhotography by Morgan Schleif Photography Story by Susan Hozak  The CBD HempDropz Store is a specialized CBD Store with three main locations and two sister stores. In fact, the Fargo location was the first store to open in North Dakota that sells primarily CBD products! CBD HempDropz Stores prides itself on providing their customers with the highest quality whole hemp and CBD products to help improve your health and well-being. Their staff is eager to educate the curious, guide the open-minded and enlighten you about the benefits of what their products can do for you.
[First International Bank & Trust]Story by Charles Cooper Photography provided by First International Bank & Trust  What are your long term financial goals? Maybe you’re dreaming of a second home on the lake, thinking about investing more, or hoping for a comfortable, early retirement. When it’s time to turn those thoughts into action, First International Bank & Trust is ready to be your guide. This month, Private Banking Manager, Charles Cooper showed us a simple four-step process to help determine your personal financial goals and how to finally reach them.
[Jade Presents, Fargo]Story by Tracy Nicholson Photography by Micah J. Zimmerman, Amdak Productions  This month, we decided to be "groupies" and tag along with Jade Presents founder, Jade Nielsen. As he showed us around his renovated Downtown Fargo office and South Fargo family home, his 30-year passion for music and entertainment followed. On the final leg of the tour, we hit the stage to meet up with his team at Bluestem's outdoor amphitheater in Moorhead. If the pandemic has you missing the music, this story is a reminder that live entertainment will always find a way to survive.
[Krueger Construction, Inc.]
With the Fall Parade of Homes right around the corner, we caught up with Krueger Construction's family business to see inside their newest, main-floor master floorplan. This South Fargo model is one of three Krueger-built homes in the Golden Valley neighborhood; all beautifully designed and ready for tours. Falling in love with the creative design and rich hues of the custom cabinetry, there's no doubt the neighbors are green with envy.
[Author, Ria Czichotzki . Rialee Photography]Story by Tracy Nicholson Photography by M.Schleif Photography
Since 2007, Ria Czichotzki, of Rialee Photography, has been one of Fargo-Moorhead's most beloved family photographers, so it was only a matter of time before her creativity was bound and published. Last month, she released her first book "Rosie Goes to Fargo", with a special launch and book signing at local boutiques, Eco Chic Home and Handpicked Goods. Inside, you'll find Czichotzki's passion on every page, inspiring families to discover and explore both the new and nostalgic treasures just around the block.
[Landon's Light + Miracle Moment Initiative]Story by Tracy Nicholson Photography by Katie Sullivan, Pretty Domesticated  Last year, on September 17, hearts all across the region collectively broke with the news of 12-year-old Landon Solberg's passing. While fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer, his final days impacted an entire community with his faith-driven strength and selfless compassion. Today, his foundation, Landon's Light, is on a mission to help other children battling medical conditions, either through financial assistance, or miracle moments calling on one of Landon's favorite pastimes; home remodeling projects. This month, we caught up with Landon's parents, Travis and Andrea Solberg, to see inside their very first project. Designed for six-year-old Tommy Calder, this Thomas the Tank Engine room serves as a hopeful reminder that even the littlest engine can tackle the biggest mountain.
[Shawna Davidson]Story by Shawna Davidson Photography by M. Schleif Photography  I think of my home as more than just my sanctuary, it’s a reflection of my style and personality. So when planning for an outdoor gathering I wanted to bring the inside out, creating an extension of my home. The goal was to transport my small guest list to a backyard dreamland, creating multiple safe spaces to celebrate a small break from reality. When creating any gathering, ambiance is at the top of the list. I try to envision the perfect balance of décor, food, beverage and lighting. In this month's issue, I will show you how I pieced together an intimate getaway with thrifted decor, and of course, a fully stocked sanitation station.
[Randy Dorn, 1st National Bank - Battle Lake, Minn.]Story by Tracy Nicholson, Randy Dorn Beach photography by Micah J. Zimmerman, Amdak Productions Headshot by Jeremy Petrick Photography  Although lake hopping and shopping for cabins is an exciting task, unexpected restrictions have been known to surprise buyers in the midst of closing and well after move-in. Restrictions can be vastly different in each county, so it pays to work with a local lender who knows the lake, the cabin's history, and the county. This month, we'll introduce you to Battle Lake-based lending expert, Randy Dorn, the Chief Managing Officer/Director of 1st National Bank of Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake, Minn.
[The Vineyard at Marion Lake]Story by Tracy Nicholson Photography by Dan Francis Photography  We consider ourselves well-traveled when it comes to the lakes area, but every so often, we discover a hidden gem that's escaped our radar. This month, we're taking you to The Vineyard at Marion Lake, near Perham, Minnesota. We'll show you their fantastic barn venue, new vineyard treehouse and bonus log cabin nestled deep in the woods. We were too early in the season for grape stomping, but we did get a chance to meet the charming owners, Mike and Becky Muston.
[McIntosh, Minnesota]Story by Tracy Nicholson Photography by Dan Francis Photography  With a population around 600, few would have expected the Minnesota town of McIntosh to be reinvented as a shopping destination. Cleveland Avenue may not have a stoplight, but it's definitely seeing an increase in traffic thanks to Andrea Stordahl's vision and her boutique, Minnesota Rust. After a year of revitalization, her eclectic storefront is now one of four women-owned businesses, including an inspired florist, an herbal apothecary and a full-service salon. Fall in love with the curated collection of Minnesota-made, vintage, and found pieces at Minnesota Rust, then follow the mesmerizing scents of hand-poured candles at the Howard Soap Co. next door. A short walk down the block, The Red Poppy, invites you inside their farm-inspired space, blooming with fresh-grown gifts. Once you've shopped 'til you dropped, finish your day with some post-retail pampering at The Beauty Room.
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