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august 2022 - midwest nest

8/3/2022

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Edition 59: Path to Design

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Planting the Seeds for Community: Meadowlark Elementary School Marks another Step toward Completing Rocking Horse Farm: PAGE 16

Renovations in Fergus Falls: Calla Lily Designs: PAGE 26

Adventures in Mocktails: PAGE 40

Summer Lovin': Homeward Animal Shelter: PAGE 48

​Neck of the Woods: PAGE 61
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july 2022 - midwest nest

7/5/2022

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Edition 58: Summer Sensations

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Midwest Mediterranean at Bear Creek Winery:  PAGE 16

3 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Space for Summer: PAGE 28

The Culinary Couple:  Off the Deck Hotsauce + Flannel Fizz Soda: PAGE 32

Family Nest: PAGE 54

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 63

​Vanna Adventure Vans: PAGE 66


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June 2022 - midwest nest

6/8/2022

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Edition 57: Style + Grace

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A Fresh Franchise for Fargo: Mahana Fresh: PAGE 16

Vintage Meets Traditional: Lindsey Grace Interiors: PAGE 28

Borderline Chalkfest: Street Magic with Artist Shawn McCann: PAGE 46

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 59

The Working Woman: Nancy Kelly: PAGE 64
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may 2022 - midwest nest

5/5/2022

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Edition 56: Rejuvenate + Renew

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A Taste of Italy: 84 Italian Steakhouse: PAGE 16

Designers and Friends: A Collaborative Refresh in Osgood: PAGE 28

Family Affairs: O'Day Cache + Proper: PAGE 42

Our Journey to Knife River Cabin: PAGE 58

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 67

Ready, Set, Run: An Essentia Health Orthopedic Physician's Guide to Running Injury-Free: PAGE 70
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april 2022 - midwest nest

4/1/2022

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Edition 55: Spring Snuggles

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Cabin Chef: Meet the Author: PAGE 16

Modern Makeover: A + A Home Designs: PAGE 28

My So-Called Instagrammable Life: A "Real Life" Perspective Behind an Insta-Worthy Home: PAGE 40

Tips for Hanging Art: PAGE 54

Neck of the Woods: Downtown Fargo: PAGE 61

A Leader in All Things Aesthetics: Center for Plastic Surgery: PAGE 66
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March 2022 - Midwest nest

3/1/2022

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Edition 54: Marching Forward

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Reaping the Rewards: Rocking Horse Farm Pocket Parks: PAGE 16

Mastering Menswear: Curated Mens by JM: PAGE 26

A Legacy Built to Last: Dawson Insurance + The Ford Building: PAGE 38

Beauty Inside & Out: Skin Medical Aesthetics Clinic: PAGE 54

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 63

New Technology Provides Opportunity to Detect Lung Cancer Earlier: Essentia Health: PAGE 66
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February 2022 - midwest nest

2/2/2022

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Edition 53: Minnesota, Nice!


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Custom Chocolate Confections: Elu Dessert Kitchen: PAGE 16

The Industrial Farmhouse: EPIC Homes + Lindsey Grace Interiors: PAGE 28

Revitalized Branch Ready for Customers: First International Bank & Trust Completes Renovation of South Fargo Branch: PAGE 40

Working at Weyer: Weyer Companies: PAGE 52

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 65

Home Tailored to You:  The Furniture Mart: PAGE 68
With Valentine’s Day, the month of February is all about love. Let's all remind ourselves that love can take many forms, and all of them are worth discovering. Be sure to celebrate not only the love you have for others, but the love you have for yourself. Although self-care is important year-round, let's use Valentine's Day as an excuse to treat ourselves this month! 

​​​With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor​
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JANUARY 2022 - MIDWEST NEST

1/3/2022

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Edition 52: Minnesota, Nice!

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Developments in Dilworth: The Rail District: PAGE 16

A Fresh Start: Creating My Happy Place: PAGE 34

House of Creatives: Red Buffalo Barbershop + Zoltar Tattoo: PAGE 48

Passion + Pottery: Livin' the Dream Pottery: PAGE 60

Neck of the Woods: PAGE 69

​Making a Difference Together: Giving Heart Day Charity Spotlights: PAGE 72​
For the New Year, we decided it would be nice to take a look "across the river" and share with our readers some new and not so new businesses, and one beautiful remodel from the Minnesota side. As a North Dakota resident living in Fargo, I have to admit that I get into my same routines and thoughts of all things Fargo. It was a good reboot to reopen my mind and to learn about how the Minnesota side of our community is growing and changing. The Rail District in Dilworth is a beautiful new development that complements the area and we are excited to share pictures and their stories with you. I love all the old good feels the businesses in this edition capture while doing business in the new age. Although we are only able to share a small sliver of some of these Minnesota gems, I hope you will all take a peak at what is happening across the river -- no matter what side you are on.

​​​With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor
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DECEMBER 2021 - MIDWEST NEST

12/6/2021

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Edition 51: Magical Merriment

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Embracing the Season: 701 Eateries: PAGE 16

The Cozy Craftsman: Dabbert Custom Homes: PAGE 28

A Sweet Escape: Sweet Dreams Confections: PAGE 40

Holiday Reading Indulgences: Reading for Sanity: PAGE 54

Neck of the Woods: Artist Feature Chad Kartenson: PAGE 63

The Power of Park:
 Park Co., Realtors: PAGE 63
​This month's save the date is full of lots of fun holiday events and more. I am so happy to see these events coming back to the community, and we are hoping to be able to showcase some of them next year!  

Next month will be the start of a new year, and the crew at Midwest Nest is excited to keep inspiring our readers to connect with the community by capturing cuisine, art, design, culture and worldly inspiration. We want to continue to encourage our readers to become more involved in this community, follow their passions and support regional businesses. See you all next year!

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​​With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor

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NOVEMBER 2021 MIDWEST NEST

11/1/2021

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Edition 50: Grateful Gatherings

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Honing His Craft:  The Road to Washington DC: PAGE 16

Curating Kitchens: Cultivating Community: PAGE 26

Beauty in Big Sky: PAGE 38

Mezzaluna: Fargo's Downtown Gem: PAGE 56

Peace of Mind for You and Your Children: PAGE 68
The temperature is dipping down fast, the holidays are quickly approaching and everyone is getting busier. As we embrace our own traditions with friends and family, let's make sure we take the time to be grateful for these opportunities and know that not all holidays and celebrations have to fit a conventional mold. Not everyone spends the holidays with family, not everyone spends it with friends -- and that's okay. Everyone should share the joy and compliments of the holiday season in ways that make them happy. Be kind to those who celebrate differently than us and offer a spot to those who may have lost loved ones.  There is always room to create new traditions of joy, cheer and love.

​​With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor
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October 2021 Midwest Nest

10/29/2021

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Edition 49: Fall Into Fun

Midwest Nest Magazine October 2021

Fall Flavors: page 16

4TH ANNUAL DESIGN CHALLENGE: PAGE 28

PLAINS ART MUSEUM’S 5TH ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE DINNER: PAGE 48

IT'S PRONOUNCED...
HIAHLI: PAGE 70

Our 4th Annual Interior Design Challenge at Scheels Home & Hardware was a success! Congratulations to the judge's choice and people's choice winners and a huge thank you to all the participating students, teachers and designers who helped make this fun event possible this year. Grab your favorite fall drink and enjoy yourself as you view all six student creations and then transition into the beautiful photography of the 5th Annual Progressive Architecture Tour with the Plains Art Museum. The dynamic designs and architectural diversity of the homes on this year's tour are truly remarkable.
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With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor
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September 2021 Midwest Nest

9/30/2021

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Edition 48: Savoring Summer

Midwest Nest Magazine September 2021 Issue

Cooking in Color: Page 16

A Timeless take on the 1920's: PAGe 30

A Passion for Gathering: PAGE 46

Welcome to a world filled with beautiful music: PAGE 56

Confronting Hunger Head On: PAGE 62

The "eyes" have it: PAGE 69

We had a blast at the Plains Art Museum Summer Gala and are now switching gears to focus on our 4th Annual Design Challenge, happening this month! We have enjoyed putting together this event every year, and I am so proud of our team for winning the 2020 Best Niche Promotion or Contest, awarded for the annual Design Challenge. This year, we have partnered with SCHEELS Home & Hardware and are giving students from NDSU's interior design program the chance to showcase their talents. Led by NDSU interior design professor Susan Rey-Degges and coached by SCHEELS design experts Morgan Diehl-May and Leah Martin, the student design teams will have four hours to put together a vignette at SCHEELS Home & Hardware on Sept 12, 2021. I hope to see you there cheering on your favorite team!

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher/Editor
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August 2021 Midwest Nest

8/31/2021

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Edition 47: Beauty on Broadway

August 2021 Midwest Nest Magazine

A New Local Landmark: page 16

Midwest Mediterranean: PAGE 34

The Jasper Hotel Collection: PAGE 46

842 Foundry: PAGE 60

Touching Countless Lives: PAGE 72

This month, a bulk of our focus has been on the downtown area with two beautiful stories on the new Jasper Hotel and Rosewild restaurant on Broadway. We are also ready to dance, dine and mingle at the Plains Art Museum Gala - we hope to see you there. Although it feels like summer is flying by fast, we still have weeks left of enjoying the sun and warm weather. And once it all does disappear, Fargo has us covered with tons of upcoming fall and winter events! I have to say, some of the best memories come from days with snow on the ground and that cold wind in the air.

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher, Deputy Editor
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July 2021 Midwest Nest

8/2/2021

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Edition 46: Sun's out, funs out!!

Midwest Nest Magazine July 2021, Edition 46

Plains Art Museum: Page 16

Audra Mari: PAGE 26

The Dark Horse: PAGE 26

CASSELTON'S EAST VIEW: PAGE 52

The Heart of Fargo: PAGE 66

Golden Comfort: PAGE 76

Fun is everywhere in the upcoming months and we are so happy to be able to share it with our readers. We are proud to announce that Dan Francis is a co-chair to the Plains Art Museum Summer Gala: Take Two Déjà Vu presented by Bell Insurance on August 13. Read about the event in this issue and enjoy the beautiful photos captured at the previous Galas. Although it is months away, we are finalizing details to our 4th Annual Design Challenge and we have partnered with SCHEELS Home & Hardware to bring you a full day of fun on September 12. More details will be announced soon!

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak | Publisher, Deputy Editor
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June 2021 Midwest Nest

6/30/2021

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Edition 45: Brewing up Friendships

June 2021 Issue of Midwest Nest Magazine

Painter on the Prairie: Page 16

Brewing Up Friendships: PAGE 28

Thai Crafted with Love: PAGE 42

A Timeless Take on Industrial Inspiration: PAGE 54

Making the Best of the Times: PAGE 66

​Do Gooders Conference 2021: PAGE 16

Summer is here, time to enjoy new fun hangouts that have opened and are opening soon in our community. Last month, we featured 701 Eateries and this month, take a tour of the newly renovated Fargo Brewing Company. We can't forget about the businesses already thriving, so we are teasing your taste buds by featuring dishes from Leela Thai Cuisine. They were even so kind to share their Thai iced tea and coffee recipes with us so enjoy!

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak  |  Publisher, Deputy Editor
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May 2021 Midwest Nest

5/28/2021

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Edition 44: Pets, Projects, Playtime

​I'm writing this in April, crossing my fingers that there is no more snow in May! Ha!
May 2021 Midwest Nest Magazine

701 Eateries: Page 16

Windsor Waffles: PAGE 30

Office in the Attic: PAGE 41

A Family Fair: PAGE 50

Hope Boldly: PAGE 63

Be Fast: PAGE 69

Plants for Patients: PAGE 76

With Spring comes renewal and we are excited for the upcoming Spring Parade of Homes and showcasing the completion of 701 Eateries. This is why I love my job as a publisher - helping to promote area businesses and share people's dreams coming true!  Find some inspiration this month from Dan Francis and his wife, Amanda, whom recently embarked on a personal remodel project to their home, originally built in 1907. Let's all stay busy bees and bring our projects to bloom!

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak  |  Publisher, Deputy Editor
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April 2021 Midwest Nest

4/29/2021

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Edition 43: Spring Seasoning

Recipe for a Delightful Spring

April 2021 issue of Midwest Nest Magazine

Jared Eischen: page 16

Your Passport to Flavor: PAGE 30

R.D. Offutt Company: PAGE 40

Contemporary Meets Farmhouse: PAGE 56

Fargo to L.A.: PAGE 66

Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe: PAGE 76

My team and I are excited for warm weather and the new experiences waiting for us all! Our recipe for a delightful spring are:
  • Caring friends
  • Star gazing
  • Late night talks
  • Early morning coffee
  • Hope in the air
  • Sunset kisses
  • Evening walks
  • Late sunsets
  • Summer on the horizon
  • Inspired growth 
  • Cherry blossoms and the sun
  • Live life in full bloom
  • Petal power
  • Spring into resilience
  • Warmer wishes
​We encourage our readers to add some of these ingredients to their daily lives!

With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak - Publisher, Deputy Editor
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March 2021 Midwest Nest

4/1/2021

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Edition 42: until again, lover

The changing of the seasons, the ending of one, and the beginning of the next...
March 2021 Midwest Nest Magazine

Meet JACK: page 16

The FIGHT IS ON: PAGE 30

The Log Cabin Lake Life: PAGE 38

Shouse on The Prairie: PAGE 50

The SCHEELS Design Studio: PAGE 62

Learn. Sustain. Enjoy: PAGE 74 

Stay warm as we explore inside a cozy cabin on Lake Sybill and a made for TV shouse on the prairie.  Turn on tunes from Jack Yakowicz as you read about his music journey and his appearance as our first centerfold model!  As you make your way to the ending of this edition, you'll see some magic that SCHEELS can create for your very own home.
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Until again, I will be dreaming of all the memories winter has blessed me with.
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  • Susan Hozak  |  Publisher, Deputy Editor
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February 2021 Midwest Nest

3/1/2021

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Edition 41: get involved - give to love, love to give

Giving Hearts Day is more than one day. It leads to a lifetime of generosity.

Individuals, businesses, and schools alike are called to share in the joy of giving. We encourage you to immerse yourself in the celebration, whether it be through your time, talents, or voice. With nearly 500 charities participating, there is an abundance of ways to help. We have the resources for you to maximize your efforts with the charity(ies) your heart chooses.
February 2021 issue of Midwest Nest Magazine

Tech Savvy Rocking Horse Farm: PAGE 18

Blackbird Woodfire Pizza: PAGE 26

Urban Prairie Homes: PAGE 38

Assembling the A-team: PAGE 50

Bringing Bell Insurance to Broadway: PAGE 62

Lunch Aid: PAGE 70

Heart Health: PAGE 76

Find your role in the wave of giving that is flooding the region. Give wholeheartedly this Giving Hearts Day.
  • givingheartsday.org
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Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.  Since the first event in 2008, generous donors have given more than $90 million, 100% of which goes directly to participating charities.  Giving Hearts Day 2021 will be held on Thursday, February 11.  Join us!
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January 2021 Midwest Nest

1/31/2021

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Edition 40: Here's to Growth + Comfort + Strength in the New Year

​Cheers to a New Year and I hope comfort comes to all after everything we have had to endure last year.  I hope 2021 is a time for us all to grow and reflect on what we learned from the past year.  ​
January 2021 issue of Midwest Nest Magazine, Edition 40 of Midwest Nest

Comfort Foods + Classic Drinks: PAGE 18

We Could All Use an Escape: page 34

Edgewood Refined Farmhouse: PAGE 42

Bringing Colorado Design to the Midwest: PAGE 54

North Dakota First-Ever Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center : PAGE 66

Bigger and Better Than Ever: PAGE 70

A Passion Discovered: PAGE 76

This may be the year you discover a new passion, such as the story with Amanda Kreidlkamp who stumbled upon her love for art after taking an art class to relieve stress while attending nursing school.  If you're looking for some relief and an escape, live-action game experiences are available at Puzzled Escape Room and Fargo Escape Room.  For inspiration to those cooking more at home, check out ramshacklepantry.com for recipes and interesting history behind some of the most popular dishes.  The unpredictability and stress of last year will only add to our strength and allow us to realize what and who are important in our lives.  Here's to us all shedding the weights that have been holding us down and to flying high in 2021!
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With Midwest regard,
  • Susan Hozak  |  Publisher, Deputy Editor
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December 2020 Midwest Nest

12/31/2020

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Edition 39: In Gratitude, We Thrive

​As the year is coming to an end, I’m realizing more and more how much I am grateful for!  Despite so many changes coming at all of us, I hope the rest of the community is able to find some things within each and every day for which to be appreciative and grateful.
Midwest Nest Magazine, December Midwest Nest, Edition 39 of Midwest Nest Magazine

A Christmas to Remember: Page 16

Baking a Legacy: PAGE 28

Erhard - Midcentury Modern Retreat: PAGE 38

Styles that Celebrate the Season: PAGE 52

Is It Time to Refinance?: PAGE 64

Ending Cycles of Poverty Two Generations 
at a Time: PAGE 70

The Art of Giving: PAGE 80


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November 2020 Midwest Nest

12/5/2020

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Edition 38

After the hustle and bustle of this year's Design Challenge, my team and I are ready to head into the festivities of the holidays and onto the final two amazing issues of 2020!
Midwest Nest Magazine, Edition 38, November 2020 Midwest Nest

Providence at Prairie Farms: page 16

MidceNtury Marvels: PAGE 32

8th Street Geometric Charm: PAGE 34

Stern Home: PAGE 44

Mahira's Story: PAGE 60

CBD HempDropz Store: PAGE 70

Gynecology for all Women: PAGE 78

Matthew's Voice Project: PAGE 82

This month, the Midwest Nest crew was flattered to be a part of Dan Francis' artwork gracing our cover. We had such a had such a blast during its creation! Throwing it back to days gone by, the word flashback gives a whole new meaning, especially as we enter into this new holiday season. With so many of these new changes among us, celebrations and gatherings are not like they use to be, and we are hoping to offer up a bit of sweet nostalgia of simpler times for our readers to enjoy.

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October 2020 Midwest Nest

10/30/2020

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