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Check Out Our November Issues Today!

By Jessica Kuehn
November 16, 2018
News

Our November Spotlight Media magazines are here! You can read the current and past issues of our magazines at issuu.com/FMSpotlight.

Each magazine is available by stand distribution throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and select locations around the state. You can always read Fargo Monthly, Design and Living Magazine and Fargo INC! online and subscribe to Bison Illustrated and Design & Living Magazine to get the magazine delivered right to your door every month.

For more information about Spotlight Media’s publications, visit SpotlightMediaFargo.com/Magazines.

Fargo Monthly

FLIP YOUR ROUTINE

Just because the weather is sickening, doesn’t mean your body should take a hit as well. Why not get out there and have fun with it! Staying fit doesn’t always mean having to spend an hour on the stair stepper. We had our editor test out a few fun, alternative workouts throughout town that will make you look forward to breaking a sweat this upcoming winter.

Design & Living Magazine

COME TOGETHER

When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, we retreat indoors. This is not only where we go to relax and unwind, but also where we come together to host family and friends during the holiday season. Let us be your local guide for everything entertaining this month.

Fargo INC!

25 BUSINESS LESSONS WITH GARY THARALDSON

Gary Tharaldson is one of North Dakota’s most prominent business leaders. We talked with Gary and some of his employees to find out the secrets behind his success.

Bison Illustrated

IRON MEN

The NDSU wrestling program is often overlooked. However, it is one of the most storied programs in NDSU’s long history of athletic success. Bison Illustrated profiles how this tradition began and how it is carried on today through coach Roger Kish and his 2018-19 wrestlers.

Meet Spotlight Media’s New Employees!

By Jessica Kuehn
November 2, 2018
News

Things have certainly been changing at Spotlight Media! With our recent announcement of a big expansion coming up, we’ve been bulking up our team to better serve our clients and customers. Here are some sneak peeks of our new employees’ bios, and click on their faces or names to learn more!

Editorial & Design

Simon Andrys, Creative Director

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?
I’m from the land of hockey, but didn’t put a pair of skates on until a few months ago. Please don’t kill me, Grand Forks.

Jennifer Gades, Fargo INC! Associate Publisher

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?
Hmm…I can make balloon animals? I also come from a long line of creative marketers. My grandfather once owned a lion, a lion cub, monkeys, and a kangaroo (some of them even lived in his apartment), which all started as a marketing strategy to attract movie-goers to his theatre.

Ari Holbrook, Social Media & PR Coordinator

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
I’m a complete craft brew nerd, so I’m always trying to find a new brewery or coffee spot to check out or travel to. I also love yoga, scrolling the internet for memes, painting, and writing.

Nick Schommer, Business Development Manager

If there was a movie about your life, who would play you and why?
I would have to play that role myself.

Sales

Paul Hoefer, Senior Sales Executive

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?
I won Rookie of the Year my first year of playing Rugby at MSUM in 2003-2004. Now I get tired and sore just thinking about playing a Rugby Match.

Neil Keltgen, Associate Sales Director

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?
I tore both my pectoral muscles doing a fitness evaluation. The surgeries and recovery were a long process, but I finally have an answer for a question like this.

Nick Linder, Sales Representative

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?
It has taken me 26 moves in the last 15 years to finally have a place to call home.

Jennifer McColm, Business Development Assistant

What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I’m usually biking, practicing yoga, or working on some sort of creative project. My latest labor of love was restoring an old 56′ Shasta camper.

Ross Uglem, Bison Illustrated Contributor

If there was a movie about your life, who would play you and why?
Paul Rudd — he’s quite a bit better looking (and older) than I am but we have a similar sense of sarcastic humor.

Get A Sneak Preview Into Our Winter Issues!

By Jessica Kuehn
October 26, 2018
News

Ready to start embracing fall and winter? We’ve got a special preview of some great upcoming content for Fargo Monthly, Fargo INC!, Design & Living Magazine and Bison Illustrated. More information will be coming soon for each of our magazines, so be on the look out for that. Check out the following and other great content coming soon!

Fargo Monthly

The November cover story will be about fitness in the winter! Just because the weather is sickening doesn’t mean your body should take a hit as well. We had our editor test out a few fun, alternative workouts throughout town that will make you look forward to breaking a sweat this upcoming winter.
- Fargo Monthly got an exclusive interview with Old Dominion’s lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey before their show at the Scheels Arena on Dec. 14.
- Other stories this month include a visual guide of our area’s gyms and fitness facilities, tips for winter wellness, an interview with the husband-wife team behind Power Plate Meals and a feature on a microsanctuary in Minnesota that’s currently home to 18 chickens, six ducks and three cows.
The December issue is a staff takeover! Be on the lookout for our staff members’ favorites of the year.
The January issue will be a special Giving Hearts Day Charity Issue! It will be entirely dedicated to promoting giving back to nonprofits in our community.

Fargo INC!

The November cover story is all about entrepreneur Gary Tharaldson, including what he and his employees have learned with 25 years in business.
- Other features this month include Coffee With Kara: Orangetheory Fitness, 10 Tips for Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work and 10 Things to Think About When Building a Website.
The December issue will be a recap of the amazing people we’ve profiled in our Faces of Business features over the past year.
The January issue will be our first state-wide issue, and it will focus on workforce development in North Dakota.

Design & Living Magazine

The November issue is called “Come Together: A Local Guide for Entertaining,” and it will feature transitional tablescapes, furniture rentals, cookware essentials and a fall foliage tutorial.
The December issue will be a Global-Inspired, Local Shopping Guide to prepare you for the holidays.
The January issue will feature a look back at 2018 and experts predicting the trends of 2019.

Bison Illustrated

In November we uncover 61 years of brilliance on the mat with NDSU wrestling. We take a look at how their rich tradition was created and how the 2018-19 team looks to continue that tradition for the Bison. In that way, the Bison wrestlers are true “Iron Men.”
The December issue is entitled “Winter Is Coming.” We go inside Bison winter athletics, profiling athletes from Wrestling, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Football, Women’s Indoor Track & Field and Men’s Indoor Track & Field.
The January issue will be about Women in NDSU Athletics. With National Women In Sport Day in early February, we honor the fantastic women athletes, coaches and administration that make NDSU athletics so successful.

Take A Peek At Our October Issues Today!

By Jessica Kuehn
October 19, 2018
News

Our October Spotlight Media magazines are here! You can read the current and past issues of our magazines at issuu.com/FMSpotlight.

Each magazine is available by stand distribution throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and select locations around the state. You can read Fargo Monthly, Design and Living Magazine and Fargo INC! online and subscribe to Bison Illustrated and Design & Living Magazine to get the magazine delivered right to your door every month.

For more information about Spotlight Media’s publications, visit SpotlightMediaFargo.com/Magazines.

Fargo Monthly

BEHIND THE APRON

When it comes to dining, many of us don’t quite understand all that goes on behind the scenes of how delicious dishes get from Point A to Point Belly. We talked with a variety of chefs throughout the area and let them give us a peek into a day in their lives. Join us in exploring what it really takes to be able to don a chef’s apron.

Design & Living Magazine

KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN

October is National Kitchen & Bath Month, so of course, we here at Design & Living Magazine have decided to honor two of the most important rooms in the home within the issue. Join us a we visit three different homes that have just undergone extensive kitchen and bath renovations. Along ehe way, we’ll see a classic clawfoot tub, timeless tile and so much more. Then, meet the local interior decorators, designers and homeowners behind it all.

Fargo INC!

WHAT THIS ELECTION MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

North Dakota is under the political spotlight as we enter this election season. We sat down with Senatorial candidates Kevin Cramer and Heidi Heitkamp to discuss what this election will mean for your business.

Bison Illustrated

THE ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE.

Are you a diehard Bison fan? Stumped on what to wear on game day or in the tailgate lot and where to get it? Can’t find the right accent for your home? Looking to prove your extreme fandom for North Dakota State to your fiends and family? Well, you’re in luck, Bison Nation. We found all the gear, products, home accents and opportunities for you to live your best Bison life.

Don’t forget that you can always subscribe to Bison Illustrated! For a limited time, $5 of every subscription will go to Carson Wentz’ AO1 Foundation.

Bison Illustrated Will Be On Seats For 10/20 Game

By Jessica Kuehn
October 19, 2018
News

This is for you, Bison Nation! Spotlight Media just reached a huge new milestone, and we’re so excited to tell you about it.

The October issue of Bison Illustrated will be on all 18,000 seats at the FargoDome for North Dakota State’s game against Illinois State on Saturday, Oct. 20. Cheer on the Bison while reading our ultimate fan guide! We found all the gear, products, home accents and opportunities for you to live your best Bison life.

Here’s what Publisher Mike Dragosavich said about this in the latest Bison Illustrated:

“In the 8 years that I have been involved with this publication, I always wanted to put an issue on each seat at a Bison football game. Now that we did it, we had to make sure we made the magazine something you not only enjoy reading but would want to take home. So we thought we would make this issue more about resources and a complete guide to being an NDSU super fan! We tried to put promo codes to help you save money, a calendar to help you keep track of everything going on and a bunch of great resourceful information to keep you connected!”

Bison Illustrated Editor Nolan Schmidt is also excited about this special moment:

“We are afforded some tremendous opportunities at Bison Illustrated. We get to converse with amazing student-athletes and work hand-in-hand with a first class athletic department. However, this opportunity almost seems to be a once in a lifetime sort of thing. The fact that everyone will receive a copy of the October issue via their seat at the Fargodome is special and rare.”

Come celebrate this achievement with us and cheer for the Bison this Saturday!

Spotlight Media Is Hosting Business After Hours

By Jessica Kuehn
October 11, 2018
News

Spotlight Media is sponsoring the next Business After Hours, the region’s most effective networking opportunity. This fun event connects industry leaders, trade-show vendors and representatives from other organizations in a fun, social atmosphere. This is also a special event as Spotlight Media has a huge announcement.

Come visit our booth tonight from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn! Register online or at the door for only $35. The ticket price includes appetizers and two drink tickets.

Here’s what some of Spotlight Media’s employees have to say about this exciting opportunity:

“The Chamber of Commerce has been crucial to our growth as a company since we’ve been members almost since the conception of our business. As the main sponsor of this Business After Hours, we have a major announcement about an upcoming expansion. Plus, our booth is going to be one that you won’t want to miss.” – Editorial Director Andrew Jason

“Spotlight Media is constantly changing and growing. We are embarking on a new and exciting expansion that will take the Fargo/Moorhead area by storm and I am so excited to be a part of it. Our entire team has been working so hard and we are ready to share it with the entire community on 10/11 at the Business After Hours.” – Vice President of Human Resources Colleen Dreyer

Here’s a preview of what you can expect at Business After Hours:

Make new connections, wear your fun Halloween costume, enter to win prizes from vendors, hear all about our special announcement and more. See you there!

My Favorite Fargo Monthly Interviews

By Jessica Kuehn
October 3, 2018
News

Photos special to Fargo Monthly

Writing has always been a passion of mine, and I especially love writing features and profiles on interesting people. I’ve interviewed so many cool people both in and out of Fargo-Moorhead through freelance writing, previous jobs and here at Spotlight Media.

As part of my duties as Web Editor, I write exclusive stories for our publications’ websites, mainly Fargo Monthly, and recently I paired up with Jade Presents to interview some of the comedy and musical acts before their performances in our area.

Here are three of my favorite interviews I’ve done so far:

Brian Regan

My husband introduced me to Brian Regan’s comedy a few years ago, and I’m so glad he did. We had front row seats when Regan last visited Fargo two years ago, so we were both so excited to hear he was coming back to the Fargo Theatre. Getting to interview him was so great because he was so kind and funny. I even made him laugh a few times (even if it was out of pity, I don’t care), so basically my life goals have been achieved. Plus, he performed on my birthday, so seeing him for a second time was the perfect way to wrap up my 28th birthday.

Halestorm

I’d heard of Halestorm for years because I have a few friends who are big fans, but I didn’t really listen to their music until they performed at the Civic Center a few years ago. I’m a huge fan of Dorothy, who was the opening act for the show, and Lita Ford finished out the night full of female empowerment and killer rock music that I’ll still remember for years to come. I became obsessed with their music after that show, and I decided I definitely wanted to see them whenever they came to Fargo next. Before they performed at Bluestem with Joan Jett in August, I got to interview Arejay Hale, the drummer and brother of lead singer Lzzy Hale. He was so friendly, humble and positive, and his passion for music and the band made me love them even more than I already did. They’re known as a live band because their performances are so electric and unparalleled, and this show was definitely no exception.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

I’ve been a huge NRATNS fan since their first album came out a few years ago. Anyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am with “I Need Never Get Old” and “S.O.B.” (the later of which played during my wedding reception a few weeks ago). I was lucky enough to be part of the pre-sale for tickets, which was super exciting. I got to interview keyboardist Mark Shusterman before their show, and he was so gracious, friendly and just excited about playing music with his friends. Through some problem with my initial ticket order and the kindness of someone sitting near us at the show, my husband and I sat (well, stood and danced) in the second row. Finally seeing them perform live was basically my dream come true, and I’d highly recommend seeing them live, whether you have before or not.

Spotlight Media Had Fun At Unglued: Summer Camp

By Jessica Kuehn
September 19, 2018
News

Photos by Hillary Ehlen

The fourth annual Unglued: Summer Camp happened Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 at YMCA Camp Cormorant.

Around 150 campers attended the 21+ summer camp that had events such as sunrise yoga, water aerobics, book club, jewelry making, free pinball, drinks thanks to Drekker and Proof Artisan Distillers, an epic dance party and more. For the third year in a row, Molly Yeh, food blogger and host of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm, cooked up some meals and treats for campers.

Design & Living Magazine Editor Becca Opp and staff photographer Hillary Ehlen both attended the camp for the first time this year. Here’s what Opp had to say about this experience:

“Right away, I knew that I was finally about to get the childhood camp experience I never had,” she said. “That is exactly how it was, only better. My favorite parts of camp were definitely the people and the food, in no particular order. Molly Yeh and her crew killed it in the kitchen, and I got to meet so many awesome makers, creatives and creatives-in-the-making.”

Ehlen went to summer camp almost every year as a kid and loved it, so she knew this would be right up her alley.

“I was expecting a super fun, kind of wild weekend filled with awesome food, cocktails and people – and I’d say it was exactly that and then some,” she said. “Upon arriving we were greeted with a shot of champagne and the camp ‘orientation’ featured a dancing unicorn holding roman candles – that definitely set the tone for what the weekend had in store. Ashley Morken and her crew were so enthusiastic and did such a great job of planning the weekend right down to the tiniest little details.”

Here’s what she said were her favorite parts of the camp:

“Probably the dance on Saturday night! All of the classes they offered were also awesome, and they also gave us plenty of free time to lay on the beach so the weekend didn’t feel too busy.”

Next year the summer camp will take place Aug. 23-25. For more about this year’s adventure, check out the October issue of Design & Living Magazine!

Check Out Our September Issues Today!

By Jessica Kuehn
September 18, 2018
News

Our September Spotlight Media magazines are here! You can read the current and past issues of our magazines at issuu.com/FMSpotlight.

Each magazine is available by stand distribution throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and select locations around the state. You can read Fargo Monthly, Design and Living Magazine and Fargo INC! online and subscribe to Bison Illustrated and Design & Living Magazine to get the magazine delivered right to your door every month.

For more information about Spotlight Media’s publications, visit SpotlightMediaFargo.com/Magazines.

Fargo Monthly

WHO WHAT WEAR

There are many ways to tell a story, but clothing can often speak a world of stories and experiences without uttering a word. A ring can capture the memory of a loved one, a torn pair of jeans can memorialize a thrilling misadventure or a t-shirt can make a fun-filled vacation. We entered the closets of some of Fargo’s most stylish and let them give their clothes a platform to share their own unique stories.

Design & Living Magazine

HIGH CONTRAST HOMES

We’ll introduce you to FM area homeowners who have used dark, moody hues and pops of color to bring drama to their bright, white spaces. Then, join us as we take exclusive tours of their jaw-droppingly beautiful homes.

Fargo INC!

MEET THE FRESH FACES OF LEADERSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY

Our community is changing before our eyes and a large part of that is thanks to new leadership. From new superintendents to the new president of the Economic Development Corporation, we meet with the fresh faces of leadership in our community who will be charting FM’s future.

Bison Illustrated

HUMBLED BY THE HYPE

It’s football season, Bison Nation. 2018 will see the North Dakota State Bison go for their seventh FCS National Championship in eight years. While past teams have had plenty of attention and expectations attached to them, this year seems different. This year’s team is shaping up to be one of the most dominant in the program’s history. Is the hype surrounding this team for real? Is it warranted? It’s safe to say you should believe the hype because this Bison team is ready to dominate the standard.

Welcome Spotlight Media’s New Sales Assistant

By Jessica Kuehn
September 18, 2018
News

Photo by Hillary Ehlen

Spotlight Media is constantly growing and changing. As we’re sad to see team members leave, we’re always excited to announce our newest hires. Since all our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each member offers unique skills that help the Spotlight Media team become even stronger and more well-rounded.

Meet our new sales assistant and learn what makes her a perfect fit for our company.

Emily Freeman | Sales Assistant

Emily Freeman

I grew up in Bismarck – The lonely, uneventful two and a half hour drive away. However, my 20 some years there weren’t as uneventful.

I surrounded myself with friends and family, and within that bubble, found myself growing and evolving as each year passed. This led me to leaving Bismarck State College my first year, and finishing out my last three at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Being a double major in English and Mass Communications, I found taking the leap and moving made me read more when I didn’t have that “Bismarck” circle to rely on (English side of things) but also involving myself in the community and forming a new one (Communications side of things).

Other than that, I’m a devoted cat mom, stellar Scrabble player and even sing/play guitar in my free time.

What drew you to Spotlight Media?
Being in the major I was, I already knew about the company and a few articles they had written prior to me even beginning my job hunt. As cheesy as it sounds, I found myself reading these articles, magazine in hand, thinking about how cool it would be to see my name in there one day.

The culture, the drive and the joy to live in the city I moved to and embrace it sparked my interest early on and held it throughout my graduation. Then, luckily for me, landed the job.

What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work?
Mentioned earlier, I am a mother of two furry friends – My ragdoll cats, Louis and Finnegan. They have brought out my “crazy cat lady” side, although I’m in love with any breed of animal. Considering this, I would love to grow my little family by adding more to the mix; whether that’s a dog, bunny or pig. Call me crazy, but Brandon, if you’re reading this – Take your pick.

What’s your favorite book and/or movie?
I feel like the answer to this changes after every Netflix binge or stack of books within a 5-hour plane ride, but my solid answer that will never change this point forward is the book I received from my mom for my college graduation.

Although quite simple, I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love by Nancy Tillman is one that will always pull at my heartstrings – It’s something that made me cry in my twenties and will continue to do so in every other decade.

Share something about yourself that would surprise us.
My love for music led me to auditioning for American Idol this past year. After singing two songs for the judge, my fate was chosen and it was not my time to receive a golden ticket. However, the opportunity is one I will never forget, and knowing I had the strength to follow through the nerves was rewarding for me.

It would have been nice to meet Ryan Seacrest, though.

What’s the most useless talent you have?
Useless, impressive or straight disgusting, I can pick up anything with my toes.

Just drop a pen on the floor the next time you’re with me… I’ll show you.