Author: Gabriel Ostler

Nutrition Nation Opens in West Fargo

The store, formerly known as Bubbly Nutrition, is now in the hands of a dedicated husband-and-wife team.

Some of the offerings at the rebranded Nutrition Nation in West Fargo.WEST FARGO, N.D. – New owners, a new name, and new enthusiasm for a nutrition store in West Fargo. Bubbly Nutrition on 13th Ave South was being run by the owners of Nutrition World. Now that they feel they’ve got the business in a good place, they’ve turned it…

Brewhalla Hosts Annual Hotdish Festival

Now in its seventh year, the festival is more popular than ever.

Mezzaluna’s offering at the Fargo Hotdish Festival – inspired by pierogies.FARGO, N.D. – People flocked to Brewhalla in record-breaking numbers to celebrate perhaps the biggest staple in Midwest cuisine. The 7th annual Hotdish Festival took place today, and tickets were sold out well before it began. It was a complete experience, with over 10 local restaurants all competing for the…

Skydiving Museum Opens in West Fargo

The museum's founder says the goal of the museum is to showcase skydiving memorabilia and get more people interested in the sport.

One of the new t-shirts for the museum.WEST FARGO, N.D. – Interested in learning about the tradition of skydiving in the F-M area? Well, now, there’s just the spot for you. The North Dakota Skydiving Museum just opened in West Fargo on Main Avenue. It was created by Megan Solberg, daughter of Donald J. Solberg, who was perhaps the most…

First-Ever Winter Classic Expo Combines Fitness Events

The wide slate of activities at the expo included squats, deadlifts, and amateur boxing.

A competitor mid-squat during one of the powerlifting segments.FARGO, N.D. – Fitness enthusiasts of many different stripes filled the Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday for a first-of-its-kind event. The Winter Classic Expo combined powerlifting, strongman competitions, and amateur boxing. The event was co-sponsored by Dakota Barbell, who oversaw the lifting aspects of the program, while the non-profit Define the Fight…

“Paddle for Life” Pickleball Tournament Raises Money for Organ Donation

The tournament was hosted by Crosses for Cameron, an organization dedicated to supporting organ donation.

Some of the match play action at Courts Plus on Saturday.FARGO, N.D. – Pickleball players rallied at Courts Plus this weekend for a good cause, as Crosses for Cameron hosted the Paddle for Life Pickleball tournament. The foundation came about after 22 year old Cameron Fisher died in a tragic automobile accident. Cameron’s family says that his heart, liver, and…

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Brings Customers out in Droves

Multiple parlors in the F-M area offered special items to celebrate the holiday.

Some of the customers waiting inside The Silver Lining Creamery downtown.FARGO, N.D. – Breakfast for dinner is a staple of Midwestern cuisine. But, it turns out – ice cream for breakfast is pretty darned popular too. Saturday was National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and people turned out in huge numbers for treats despite the chilly weather. Lundy’s in West…

“Bowling While Blind” Raises Awareness, Funds

The event sought to educate the public on vision impairments in a fun and interactive way.

The North Dakota Association of the Blind receives a $10,000 check from the Lions Club ahead of Giving Hearts Day.MOORHEAD, MN – The sound of the ball hitting the pins echoed the same. But how it was delivered? Quite different. “They’ll have a rail system where the person can follow the rail and use that as a guide to their…

The Silver Lining Creamery Re-Opens With New Promises to Customers

Ownership outlined their goals for 2025 in a Facebook post earlier this week.

FARGO, N.D. – A popular downtown Fargo ice cream parlor is re-opening with some big guarantees to its clientele. The Silver Lining Creamery on Broadway has been on winter break since January 11. They’ll re-open on Saturday morning for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. They are pledging that in 2025 they will not add any artificial dyes to their…

Prospective Growers, Industry Experts Meet for Hemp Summit

There are many potential uses for industrial hemp, such as in the creation of building materials.

WAHPETON, N.D. – At the brand-new Väderstad building in Wahpeton, members of all parts of the industrial hemp industry met to discuss its viability as a potential crop for the region. Harold Stanislawski of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute says that this year’s Northland Industrial Hemp Summit is all about building relationships. “We’re willing to cooperate and collaborate with one…

Puzzle Competition at Vets Club in Casselton

The top 3 finishers received gift cards of varying amounts.

One team gets to work cracking into the mystery.CASSELTON, N.D. – Saturday, the Veterans Club in Casselton saw a different kind of competition. The establishment on Front Street hosted their first ever puzzle-solving contest. Teams paid an entry fee, then were each presented with an identical puzzle at the same time and told to get to work. The three fastest…