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​Real Estate Investor Training

October 16th, 2019

Friday, October 18, 7 p.m., or any time you register for.

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Just the name scares you. It’s such a big, long-term deal. You need reassurance, that and somebody to hold your hand. Interactivity, networking, lots of good advice so you don’t go underwater and that’s not the Red River we’re talking about. Free of charge.

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Just for one day art show

October 9th, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 4-9 p.m.

813 Main Avenue West, West Fargo, ND

Group exhibition featuring the work of Beau Fraase, Anne Bradley and many more. Multidisciplinary exhibition examining what the word hero really means. Afterparty held at M&J Brand Saloon with live music by Ultrasound.

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Fargo Brewing 9th Anniversary Weekend

October 9th, 2019

October 17-19

Fargo Brewing Company

To celebrate Fargo Brewing Company’s anniversary Big Boy will be doing a popup and there will be a re-release of Sodbuster Porter, available by can and tap. The second release will be Belgian Dubbel with Black Currant. Other festivities include: Chicken Sh*t Bingo, local bands, carriage rides, pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, pie eating contest, games and much more. Happy Anniversary FBC!

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Fargo Ideas: An Evening of Conversation

October 9th, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 7-9:30 p.m.

The Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, Fargo

Inspired by the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fargo IDEAS will bring the spirit of inquisitive discussion and the exchange of ideas to the Fargo-Moorhead region. Join us for an evening of conversation featuring a collection Aspen Institute experts in conversation with local leaders. 

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4-Week Pole Fit Series

October 9th, 2019

Sunday, October 13, 5:45-6:45

FM Aerial and movement arts, 508 Oak St. N, Fargo

This is a pole fitness class designed for people who are completely new to pole, people who have taken a long hiatus and want to start from the very beginning, or for people who are familiar with pole but want a conditioning class that will help build their upper body strength on both sides, while also learning the names of all the spins, grips, and holds.

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​Fergus Falls Monster Mash

October 9th, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 5-11 p.m.

The Spot, 220 W. Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls MN

Fergus Brewing Company will be debuting their newest fall brew: Toastie Ghostie. Fill your caldron with this brew and enjoy other drink specials--be sure to come in costume and listen to live music from Sonus Nexus and performances by DJ Frankenlegs and DJ Slice Launcher! Music starts at 6 p.m. 

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Author Event w/ Marcie R. Rendon

October 2nd, 2019

Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo

Rendon is the author of 'Murder on the Red River', and most recently, "Girl Gone Missing.”

Marcie Rendon is a citizen of the White Earth Nation. Her novel, “Girl Gone Missing” is the second in the Cash Blackbear series. The first, 'Murder on the Red River', won the Pinckley Women’s Debut Crime Novel Award, 2018. 

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Screenprinting Salon with Katy Seals

October 2nd, 2019

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Center for Creativity Plains Art Museum, 720 1st Ave N, Fargo

This water-based screen print workshop will focus on approaches to screenprinting that are less toxic and more fun! Through hands-on demonstrations, learn how to use common household items as part of your screen printing practice. 

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​2019 FM Crossroads Powwow

October 2nd, 2019

October 5-6

Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

Native American Juried Arts and Crafts Festival and pow wow featuring a wide variety of dance categories from children to elders. 

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​Screening of ‘First Daughter and Black Snake’

October 2nd, 2019

Saturday, October 5, 3-5 p.m.

Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall

Documentary film by MSUM Alumni Keri Pickett, followed by discussion by filmmaker and Winona Laduke. In 1993, Keri Pickett received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and in 2018 a life-time achievement award from Minnesota State University. She has been awarded grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and awarded fellowships from the Bush Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and the Target Foundation as well as…

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