The Softer Side of Travel

By Carole Hemingway I’ve been fortunate to have lived in so many beautiful places after my second divorce. At the time, I put all my worldly possessions into storage and decided to live out of a suitcase for the next 17 years. With no possessions to drag me down, I...

Look What She Did: Randi Heisler

Rugby, North Dakota’s downtown is booming—three new businesses are opening there this fall and fellow downtown business owner Randi Heisler couldn’t be more excited. “I am really excited about more women opening businesses in our downtown. I am a true believer that a...

Look What She Did: Julie Stavn

Awards are nothing new to Julie Stavn. She’s racked up an impressive list of awards during her more than three decades as a cross country and track coach at Bismarck’s Century High School. Besides coaching her teams to regional and state titles, Coach Stavn has been...

Look What She Did: Thea Jorgensen

Thea Jorgensen is passionate about fitness and about helping others. Two years ago, she combined those passions to start Thea Ward Fitness, a private training studio in Bismarck. Although her business is still young, she’s already being recognized for her work. This...

24 Years and Still Poppin’

By Lexi Kerzman Capital A’Fair has been a favorite summer event in the Bismarck-Mandan area for 43 years. It takes place on the capitol lawn in Bismarck, North Dakota each August and attracts vendors and customers from all over the country. There is live music and...