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The InForum Business Beat Podcast

Forum Communications Co.

Business and economic news, plus interviews and perspectives from the Fargo, North Dakota metro. Brought to you by the business reporting team at The Forum and hosted by reporter Thomas Evanella. Learn more: www.inforum.com/business

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13:50

Why a Texas blockchain company is breaking ground on...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/09/30

Applied Blockchain broke ground on a nearly $100 million, 180 megawatt high-performance computing center Thursday, Sept. 8 in Ellendale, North Dakota. The groundbreaking in Ellendale closely follows the opening of a similar facility in Jamestown, which went online earlier in 2022. What brought the Texas company to North Dakota, and how do locals feel about this new facility? Host Thomas Evanella breaks it down.

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19:58

A beer brewed with ingredients grown entirely in Clay...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/09/23

John D. Peterson and his business partner, Art Weidner, own Mainline Hops Farm located near Sabin, Minn., and have supplied hops to a handful of small breweries in the region, including Junkyard Brewing and Revelation Ale Works. Peterson joins host Thomas Evanella to discuss the business of growing hops, the peaceful joy of operating a hobby farm, and his desire to see a beer made entirely from ingredients grown in Clay County.

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16:27

A new shop adds street fashion and skate culture to...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/09/17

A new small business is offering a slice of the West Coast in downtown Fargo. Ninja Skate and Versatile Outlets opened at 413 Broadway on Monday, Aug. 22. Shop owner Angie Granheim, who grew up as a teenager in Fargo before spending a decade in Los Angeles, said her goal was to bring a piece of California culture back to the Midwest. Reporter and host Thomas Evanella talks about the new shop and how it stands out among the Fargo metro's boutique retail options.

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16:08

It costs a lot more to build a house these days, but...

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2022/09/10

Across the country, housing market conditions are “unlike anything the industry has ever seen.” In Fargo-Moorhead and the surrounding area, construction costs more than doubled from 2020 to 2021. Buyers are undeterred. The story behind how the local housing market is plowing ahead despite national challenges.

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14:46

Female entrepreneurship is sparking an economic surge...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/09/03

Nationwide, entrepreneurship is on the rise. Since the start of the pandemic, millions of Americans have left their corporate jobs in favor of something more flexible and something that fuels their passions. Women are at the center of that surge, and Fergus Falls — a community of around 13,000 people just a 45-minute drive from Fargo-Moorhead — exemplifies the trend. Forum Communications Chief Content Officer Mary Jo Hotzler joins host Thomas Evanella to talk about it.

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14:38

Should your aging relative stop driving? Here's where...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/08/27

Many families struggle with watching a parent or grandparent lose their ability to drive safely. When should they decide to take the keys? Reporter Tammy Swift talks with host Thomas Evanella about a recent story profiling Joy Tandberg of Dak-Minn Driving and Home Evaluations, LLC. Tandberg works with people whose driving has been affected by factors like age, injury or progressive disease and helps determine if they can still safely get behind the wheel.

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16:47

Do air travel horror stories have you worried? Here's...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/08/20

We've all heard the horror stories about flights delayed for days and consumer money lost as airlines scramble to regain their footing following the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. It might make you a little shy to pull the trigger on your next big vacation. But it's not all bad, says Kyle Potter, executive editor for The Thrifty Traveler, and there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure your next landing is a happy one.

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18:09

Can we build better houses using hemp? A Fargo...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/08/13

We've seen hemp used in a variety of products like lotions and foodstuffs, but a Fargo company is promoting something different: hemp as a construction material. The company, Grass Roots Development, recently built two tiny houses to help demonstrate and study the benefits of "hempcrete," a product made by mixing hemp fibers with lime and water. Hempcrete is about the consistency of chicken salad and was poured into forms to construct the walls of the houses. Once it cures, it will provide better

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14:11

Are you grossed out by your stanky garbage bin? This...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/07/29

Bee Fresh Bin Sanitation officially kicked off on May 31, the last day of school. Since then, the fluorescent yellow-and-black trailer can be spotted buzzing around the metro area to rinse, power-wash, disinfect and deodorize garbage receptacles around the F-M area. Keith Urlacher of Bee Fresh joins host Thomas Evanella to talk about the dirty business of bin cleaning.

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14:30

How small town North Dakota woman Dot Henke turned...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/07/22

Dot Henke was a small town woman living in Velva, North Dakota. A farm girl from the start, Henke knew some things about hard work. Find out how this notoriously low-key, media-shy, down-to-earth Midwestern woman turned her pretzel recipe into a mind-blowing business deal that ended in a $1.2 billion sale.

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17:02

Affordable child care isn't just good for families....

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/07/16

Affordable, high-quality child care is something of a premium commodity in the Fargo area, as young families struggle with long waiting lists and high costs. But that isn't just an issue for those who count on quality care to help their families function. It's also an issue for the employers that would hire them. Robin Nelson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley, joins host Tammy Swift for this episode to talk about the issue of child care access and how it has ripple effects across

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14:31

How one business in Fargo is helping local...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/07/08

Forum Business Reporter and podcast host Thomas Evanella has the latest in business news from around the Fargo-Moorhead area. The InForum Business Beat podcast is a product of Forum Communications, brought to you by business reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. For more, go to InForum.com/business.

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14:55

What's next for the booming town of Horace?

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/07/01

The town of Horace, once a sleepy rural bedroom community, is seeing an explosion in population and is expected to reach 5,000 residents by the end of the year. While city leaders welcome the growth and new businesses, they're also working hard to maintain Horace's small-town feel. Business reporter Helmut Schmidt recently reported on the boomtown of Horace and joins the show to break it all down.

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13:00

Bill Gates is tied to a farmland purchase in North...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Farm land changing hands isn't uncommon, especially in a state as focused on agribusiness as North Dakota. But when AgWeek broke the story recently that a recent land sale is tied to billionaire Bill Gates, people took notice. Why, and why do these transactions matter? AgWeek Editor Jenny Schlecht joins the show to talk about this story and why it matters to rural North Dakotans.

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12:42

'Glamping' business in Fargo helps campers tap into...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/06/17

Could you get into "glamping"? It's a style of camping that has now come to Fargo. Combining the ideas of glamor and camping, this new business, created by local twin sisters, is up and running with a variety of themes.

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16:10

Is it time to buy an electric vehicle? Here's what...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/06/10

With gas prices skyrocketing, you might think about getting an electric vehicle as a way to save money. But is it the right purchase for you? InForum digital producer Kris Kerzman talked with several EV owners about it for a recent story and he joins host Thomas Evanella to talk about it.

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16:50

Unions are surging in strength nationwide. Why? And...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/06/03

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things, one of which appears to be a surge of unions popping up in businesses that were not unionized prior to the pandemic. InForum Business Reporter Thomas Evanella delves into why this is happening and why some believe North Dakota is about to see more of it.

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15:10

Mas Tequila, Punk Chef Pizza and District 64 set to...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/05/27

This week, reporter Helmut Schmidt joins host Thomas Evanella for a recap of a busy week in local restaurant/bar openings and closings. Mas Tequila, Punk Chef Pizza and District 64 announced openings as two longtime local spots, Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse and Speak Easy, announced their closings. InForum is proud to be part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

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13:20

These 'kid bosses' are showing grown-up entrepreneurs...

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/05/19

In this week's episode of the InForum Business Beat Podcast, we talk with reporter Tammy Swift about her reporting series on 'kid bosses,' young local entrepreneurs who are developing successful businesses at a young age. InForum is proud to be part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

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12:32

What exactly is a 'cat cafe'?

The InForum Business Beat Podcast ·

2022/05/18

In our first-ever episode of the InForum Business Beat Podcast, host Thomas Evanella talks with reporter Tammy Swift about a new cafe opening soon in Fargo that allows you to get a cup of coffee and, just maybe, head home with a new feline friend. InForum is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.com.

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