# Meet Fargo

> A modern Fargo, ND city magazine.

Meet Fargo profiles the people, places, and businesses shaping life in Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo.

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## Recent articles
- [Step Inside the SunSet Valley Lifestyle](https://meetfargo.com/articles/step-inside-the-sunset-valley-lifestyle) — There is a difference between seeing a neighborhood on a map and standing inside the place it is becoming.
- [South Fargo’s Next Generation of Apartment Living Is Coming Soon](https://meetfargo.com/articles/south-fargo-s-next-generation-of-apartment-living-is-coming-soon) — Opening this fall, Grand 52 and The Mill will offer modern apartments, upscale amenities, and easy access to some of Fargo’s most connected neighborhoods.
- [When Should You Seek Speech Therapy for Your Child?](https://meetfargo.com/articles/when-should-you-seek-speech-therapy-for-your-child) — Many parents and caregivers are told, often by well-meaning friends, family, or their child’s medical provider, that their concerns for their child’s talking, listening, understanding, or social skills will resolve with time and they should “wait and see.”
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- [The Red River Valley Fair Is Worth Exploring All Over Again](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-red-river-valley-fair-is-worth-exploring-all-over-again) — The Red River Valley Fair rises over West Fargo like the summer landmark that it is. 
- [How Folkways is Creating a Community You Want to Linger in](https://meetfargo.com/articles/how-folkways-is-creating-a-community-you-want-to-linger-in) — My sense of home is more than an address.
- [The Roof Is No Longer Just a Roof](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-roof-is-no-longer-just-a-roof) — For years, most homeowners thought about their roof in one of three moments: when they bought the house, when a storm rolled through, or when water started dripping where water was not supposed to be.
- [When Experience Matters Most](https://meetfargo.com/articles/when-experience-matters-most) — For years, the real estate industry has focused on everything leading up to the closing.
- [Why High Performers Crash](https://meetfargo.com/articles/why-high-performers-crash) — From the outside, high performers look like they have it together.
- [Built Around the Way You Live](https://meetfargo.com/articles/built-around-the-way-you-live) — For most people, building a home begins with a dream.


- [Ask the Expert: Vita Roofing](https://meetfargo.com/articles/ask-the-expert-vita-roofing) — Vita Roofing is the Red River Valley’s trusted leader in residential and commercial roofing.
- [Shareen Mossa Is Here to Help People Find Their Way Home](https://meetfargo.com/articles/shareen-mossa-is-here-to-help-people-find-their-way-home) — Shareen Mossa knows what it feels like to step into unfamiliar territory.
- [Meet the Maker: Marie’s Beading](https://meetfargo.com/articles/meet-the-maker-marie-s-beading) — There’s just something about summer and beaded florals that is the perfect vibe, and Marie Thress of Marie’s Beading has got us all inspired!
- [Eric Christians is Built on Experience](https://meetfargo.com/articles/eric-christians-is-built-on-experience) — Eric Christians believes in listening. He’s not trying to be the loudest agent in the room.
- [The Redheaded Realtor](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-redheaded-realtor) — How Zach Sykora Is Building a Real Estate Career at 20
- [Fair Hills at 100](https://meetfargo.com/articles/fair-hills-at-100) — The Kind of Place You Don’t Outgrow There are places you visit, and then there are places that become part of your life. Fair Hills is the second kind. For nearly a century, families have been making the same trip—year after year—back to the shores of Pelican Lake in Detroit Lakes, MN. Because Fair Hills
- [The New Lab Visit](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-new-lab-visit) — A Look Inside Open Sky Laboratory In most people’s minds, getting lab work done requires AT LEAST one hour of your time where you sit in a waiting room, fill out paperwork, wait again, and finally, eventually, get called back. Open Sky Laboratory flips that on its head by focusing on time, access, and experience
- [From Fargo: Chapter Aesthetic Studio](https://meetfargo.com/articles/from-fargo-chapter-aesthetic-studio) — Before Chapter became a national name, it was something even more meaningful—it was a promise made right here in Fargo. Rejuv was built for this community, by people who believed deeply in doing things the right way. And even as the brand has grown beyond what once seemed possible, that commitment to its roots has
- [Josh Duhamel on Staying in the Game](https://meetfargo.com/articles/josh-duhamel-on-staying-in-the-game) — It probably looks like Josh Duhamel has it all. 
- [The Signature Designers at Wimmer’s Diamonds](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-signature-designers-at-wimmers-diamonds) — Jewelry, at its best, is never just about the piece. It’s about what it represents. At Wimmer’s Diamonds in Fargo, that idea is at the center of everything they carry. Step inside and you’re browsing a carefully curated collection of stories. Some speak to love and commitment. Others to strength, individuality, or everyday luxury. Each
- [The Power of Hyperbarics](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-power-of-hyperbarics) — By the Swanswon Hyperbarics team Mention this article and receive 50% off your first Hyperbarics session. *After a medical clearance from our provider Mention this article and get $100.00 off your 1st month of our PEMF Membership. Swanson Hyperbaric Medicine offers cutting-edge, non-invasive therapies designed to accelerate healing and improve overall wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen sessions,
- [Blueprint Personal Training: Achieve Your Goals](https://meetfargo.com/articles/blueprint-personal-training-achieve-your-goals) — Most people don’t fail in the gym because they’re lazy. They fail because they don’t have a plan, and no one’s really paying attention. That’s the gap Blueprint Personal Training is built to fill. When you walk into Blueprint, it doesn’t feel like a typical gym. There’s no chaos, no waiting for equipment, no wondering
- [Your Gut Is Talking To Your Brain. Are You Listening?](https://meetfargo.com/articles/your-gut-is-talking-to-your-brain-are-you-listening) — By Dr. Jake Grinaker, Owner, Strive Chiropractic Bloating after meals. Brain fog in the afternoon. Mood swings that don’t quite make sense. Energy that crashes for no clear reason. Most people treat digestive problems, stress, and fatigue as separate issues. But what if they’re all connected? They are. Your gut and brain are in constant
- [Helping Families Grow, Together: Innova Counseling Is Here](https://meetfargo.com/articles/helping-families-grow-together-innova-counseling-is-here) — At Innova Counseling Services, they combine evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a client-centered focus to meet you where you are. They believe therapy works best when it is tailored to each person’s strengths, challenges, and goals. In their supportive environment, clients work collaboratively with therapists to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting positive change
- [Meet The WE Fest 2026 Lineup: Your Backstage Pass To The Artists Heading To Soo Pass Ranch](https://meetfargo.com/articles/we-fest-2026-lineup) — Meet The WE Fest 2026 Lineup: Your Backstage Pass To The Artists Heading To Soo Pass Ranch Howdy y’all! WE Fest is back August 5–8, 2026, and this year’s lineup is one for the books. We’re talking Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, and Brooks & Dunn headlining Soo Pass Ranch, with 26 more artists ready to
- [Meet The Maker: Emily Groth](https://meetfargo.com/articles/meet-the-maker-emily-groth) — You got to meet Emily Groth in a “Meet the Maker” back in 2019 when she had a handmade business featuring macrame work as Studio 1318! This business has changed over the years under a new name, 16th Street Press, that you may have caught at our 16th Annual Unglued Craft Fest in March. We
- [Getting Ready for Spring!](https://meetfargo.com/articles/getting-ready-for-spring) — Here are a few protection gaps worth a quick check. Because what matters most deserves coverage that actually fits your life-insurance isn’t one-size-fits-all. Home When’s the last time you reviewed your home insurance? Coverage can get outdated as your home and costs change. Do you have the right “add-ons” (endorsements)? These are optional upgrades that
- [Go to the Asian Night Market](https://meetfargo.com/articles/go-to-the-asian-night-market) — It feels more like a gathering. A reunion. A space people didn’t realize they needed. That’s the Asian Night Market, which takes place on Thursday, May 30. Five years ago, the founders weren’t trying to build one of Fargo’s fastest-growing cultural events. They were just trying to find a connection. “We were all attending NDSU,” said
- [Birth Trauma](https://meetfargo.com/articles/birth-trauma) — By Dr. Jake Grinaker, Owner, Strive Chiropractic For many families, birth is a beautiful, emotional milestone. But it’s also one of the most physically intense events a human body will ever go through, especially for a newborn. During the birth process, a baby’s head and neck are subjected to significant pressure, twisting, and pulling forces
- [The Top 10 Events In West Fargo](https://meetfargo.com/articles/the-top-10-events-in-west-fargo) — Cruise Night Third Thursday of Every Month June – September West Fargo Cruise Night is one of the most popular summer events in West Fargo, drawing thousands of visitors and hundreds of vehicles to the city’s downtown each year. Held along Sheyenne Street, the event features an impressive lineup of classic cars, muscle cars, hot
- [City of West Fargo Stats](https://meetfargo.com/articles/city-of-west-fargo-stats) — 40,000 residents 15,000+ households +10% projected growth by 2028 65% family households Economic Strength & Workforce 6.2% population growth since 2020 One of the fastest growing cities in ND Served by several utility providers Electricity, Natural gas, Water and Sewer 18.2 min Commute Time 1% Unemployment Rate Labor Force Participation Quality of Life Growing school
- [Stitched Into the Fabric of West Fargo](https://meetfargo.com/articles/stitched-into-the-fabric-of-west-fargo) — Frteen years ago, Go Promo began with a simple goal: F make it easier for businesses to order branded apparel and promotional products. What started as a small home-based business in West Fargo has grown into one of the region’s largest promotional companies, now serving clients across North Dakota and in states including MN, SD,
- [701 Eateries: Brunch, Rooftop Vibes, and Amazing Lunch and Dinner](https://meetfargo.com/articles/701-eateries-brunch-rooftop-vibes-and-amazing-lunch-and-dinner) — At 701 Eateries, brunch, isn’t just a weekend add-on, it’s a summer celebration. A big part of that momentum comes from the kitchen team, including chef Lauren Zobac, formerly of BernBaum’s, who’s brought a fresh energy to the menu while keeping fan favorites intact. There’s the bison hash, one of the most popular dishes on
- [5 Signs Your Yard Is Hurting Your Home Value!](https://meetfargo.com/articles/5-signs-your-yard-is-hurting-your-home-value) — Most people don’t choose to live with a “meh” yard. It just happens. You move in. Life gets busy. The builder gave you a patch of sod and a couple of shrubs that looked decent for about 14 minutes. Then a few seasons go by, the plants do whatever they want, the lawn gets thin,
- [From Classroom To Creative Calling](https://meetfargo.com/articles/from-classroom-to-creative-calling) — Rising Dawn Ceramics Rising Dawn Ceramics is a community pottery studio founded by Kelsey Williams that offers memberships and classes open to the public. The space also functions as Kelsey’s personal studio for her own creative work. “It’s like a gym membership for pottery,” she explains. Although Kelsey stepped away from the public school system
- [Meet The Maker: Lilibet Crafty Co.](https://meetfargo.com/articles/meet-the-maker-lilibet-crafty-co) — It is SO INSPIRING to see someone locally creating a business from what they love doing—and a problem they can solve through it, especially in this crafty world! Bizzy of Lilibet Crafty Co. has been a creative force in the community and has been crafting up a fiber storm through this business she’s created, making
- [Carrie Brimhall Believes in the Importance of Relationships](https://meetfargo.com/articles/carrie-brimhall-believes-in-the-importance-of-relationships) — M State President Carrie Brimhall is navigating change and believes relationships still matter most Higher education right now feels like a constant pivot. Add a program. Cut a program. Expand healthcare. Explore AI. Strengthen the food pantry. Respond to state budget shifts. Serve more complex student needs than ever before. “The pace with which we’re
- [Jim Urlacher is All About the Clean Slate](https://meetfargo.com/articles/jim-urlacher-is-all-about-the-clean-slate) — Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year Jim Urlacher i s All About Curiosity, Culture, and Second Chances On any given morning at Discovery Middle School, Jim Urlacher stands at the front of a classroom filled with seventh and eighth graders—students who are equal parts confident and uncertain, bold and unsure, trying on identities the
- [MSUM President Tim Downs Isn’t Waiting For “Someday”](https://meetfargo.com/articles/msum-president-tim-downs-isnt-waiting-for-someday) — Tim Downs doesn’t talk like someone who’s just trying to keep the lights on. He talks like someone trying to build something. “There’s a theoretical premise for strategic planning,” Downs said. “It’s called strategic doing.” Some days are long—he’ll start at 8 a.m. and get home close to 10 p.m. But the schedule itself isn’t
- [A Concordia College Conversation with President Irvine](https://meetfargo.com/articles/a-concordia-college-conversation-with-president-irvine) — How Concordia College Is Navigating Ai, Affordability,And The Future Of Liberal Arts Colin Irvine knows the higher education landscape isn’t slowing down. “It’s astounding how complicated our sector is,” he said. As president of Concordia College in Moorhead, Irvine spends his days balancing strategy and imagination. Enrollment. Innovation. Industry partnerships. AI. Affordability. Student belonging. Athletics
- [Interior Design: Joann Sevald](https://meetfargo.com/articles/interior-design-joann-sevald) — About Joann Seval “I’m Joanna Sevald, founder and principal designer of Riegis Design Co. LLC, a design studio based in Fargo-Moorhead. If you’re like most of my clients, you’re a busy professional juggling a successful career and a full family life, and you don’t have the time (or energy) to spend evenings and weekends picking
- [Curate Your Life At Home: Tips For Functional, Personal, And Local Living](https://meetfargo.com/articles/curate-your-life-at-home-tips-for-functional-personal-and-local-living) — By Amanda Frost, marketing coordinator, folkways About Amanda Frost Amanda is an artist and community builder who serves as Marketing Manager at Folkways. You’ll often find her capturing content and sharing vendor love at Red River Market, Night Bazaar, Christkindlmarkt, and other Folkways programs throughout the year. Learn more about supporting local makers and creating