Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I grew up in North Fargo and moved to Palm Desert, CA, when I was 17. I spent the last 15 years exploring different places I called home but ultimately found myself back in Fargo after the birth of my daughter. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. I am a full-time remote employee with Meta and a part-time student at Minnesota State. I like to stay busy and try every day I wake up and live with intention. I prioritize being a present mother in addition to being a supportive daughter, and a dedicated and loyal employee. W ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am originally from the Reno/Sparks area and loved growing up in Nevada surrounded by the mountains. I went to college in San Diego and while it was beautiful, it was not a place I wanted to live long-term, so I moved back home and met my husband while working at SCHEELS. We still both work at SCHEELS and feel so fortunate to have found careers at the Corporate Campus in Fargo. I work in our e-commerce office and help drive sales in all of our soft goods shops. We have been in North Dakota for five years now and are adjusting to the ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I grew up in Park River, ND, and moved to Fargo after graduating from UND with a degree in Managerial Finance and Accounting. This is where I found my passion for financial accounting while working at Sterling Management, an advisor to two REITs operating in the Midwest. I have recently taken on the role of Director of Finance for Pentex Restaurant Group where I am in charge of long-term financial health and growth. My family and friends are my whole world, especially Asher, my mini schnauzer! In my spare time, I like to read as many ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am originally from Hawley, MN. My husband and I are both deputies for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. We live on my family’s farm where we raise horses, cows, chickens, goats, and pigs along with our barn cats and our two dogs, a yellow lab and a German shepherd. In my free time, I love to travel, especially to warm destinations to snorkel, spend time with family and friends, ride horses, take our dogs for walks, spend time outdoors, and hunt. Who are some people who have been influential in your journey and why? Who inspires you ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. Hi there, I’m Nicolette. I grew up on a farm just outside of Valley City, ND. Even though I am a small-town gal at heart, I also thoroughly enjoy being within a stone’s throw of an iced americano and a poke bowl. I moved to the FM area to finish school, which I did through the University of Mary’s Fargo campus, and earned a degree in Business Communications. My life is made better by the company of my husband, Patrick, our two lovely daughters Banks and Indy, and our cats, Helen and Arthur. When I have a free moment, I love spending ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Sarah! I grew up in Argyle, MN, and currently reside on a hobby farm outside of Kindred with my husband and our one-year-old son. We love living in the country with our horses, cats, and dog while updating our one-hundred-year-old farmstead. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Crookston with a degree in EarlyChildhood Education. I have worked with SENDCAA for the past 13 years in the Head Start program, where I have built my career on serving the children and families in our community. Currently, I am the Head Start Proj ..read more

Tell us about yourself. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While it is beautiful, it was a little too small for the life plans I had. I attended college in Duluth, MN where I worked briefly before coming out to Fargo to work for the police department. I currently live in Glyndon, MN, with my husband and our rescue pup named Mala. I worked patrol for about five years before joining the Community Engagement Team where I focus specifically on mental health-related calls for service. I work closely with our mental health resources in the area ..read more

Trends, Tips, & Advice from Insure Foward Agent Camden Caraveau About Camden Born and raised in Billings, MT, Camden Caraveau joined Insure Forwardin 2023 as an insurance sales agent. His academic background includes a business management degree from NDSU. He is deeply committed to assisting businesses of varying sizes in offering their employees substantial benefits. Caraveau specializes in a strategic approach to employee benefits, encompassing health, vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance. This strategy not only delivers immediate value but also adapts to the evolving needs ..read more

By NorthStar Technology Group In today’s business landscape, data is the very lifeline that fuels decisions, drives innovations, and shapes strategies. However, organizations often find it challenging to effectively manage the massive amounts of data they hold. That’s where data management comes into play. Data management is all about collecting, storing, and analyzing data in the most efficient way possible to help businesses make informed decisions, optimize operations, and unlock invaluable insights. Read on as we look at the consequences of improper data management and discuss how organiza ..read more

Business Banking Officer, VP Fargo – Urban Plains 2754 Brandt Drive South, Fargo Phone: 701-281-5600 Email: gregs@starionbank.com Any seasoned farmer or rancher knows how much their world has changed in the last few decades. Markets are more volatile. Equipment and treatment prices cost more. Profit margins are slimmer.  It’s created a perfect storm of debt leverage and consolidation. Family farms and ranches are quickly disappearing instead of passing on to the next generation.  The good news is there is a growing movement to reverse this trend. More and more producers are ..read more