South China farm awarded grant from United States Department of Agriculture - WABI
Mar 6, 2019
Fredrikson Farm will receive roughly 225 thousand dollars from the USDA's Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant. The funds will be used to expand the production, marketing, and sales of goat's milk cheese. Overall the project will increase wholesale and retail revenue to the farm, grow the consumer base, and allow Fredrickson Farm to hire more staff. ...
Obituary - Pedro Ruiz III - Crookston Daily Times
Mar 6, 2019
Pedro was born on January 27, 1995, in Fargo, ND, to Pedro Ruiz Jr. and Virginia M. Ramirez. He lived with his mom and sisters in McAllen, TX, and later with his grandmother Maria V. Martinez, before moving to North Dakota to live with his foster parents, Sara & Rick Almer. He attended school in Fargo and graduated from West Fargo High School. After high school he started working for BNSF Railroad, where he had been employed for the last four years.Pedro met MonaLisa Perez in 2012 and fell in love, had their first child, Aaliyah Virginia Ruiz in 2014, and are expecting their second child in September. He loved his family time, being one of the most important things he valued. Just hanging out and sharing meals with family and watching movies. Pedro also loved music. It was everything to him, when he was happy, mad, sad, he would turn on his music for relaxation. He always said his peace was driving and listening to music. Everyone that knew him, knew that he never hesitated to try something new, always pushing things to their limits.Pedro is survived by his loves; girlfriend of 5 years, MonaLisa and daughter, Aaliyah, his son due in September, Pedro Ruiz IV, sister, Princess Victoria Ruiz, Crookston, MN, half sisters, Jeanelle Nicolce Roma, Crystal City, TX, Mary (Al) Ramirez, McAllen, TX, Virginia Ramirez, McAllen, TX, father Pedro Ruiz Jr., grandfather, Pedro Ruiz Sr., grandmother, Maria V. Martinez, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandmother. Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral HomeHalstad, Minnesota (218-456-2000) www.fredriksonfh.com ...
Prairie Business magazine announces 2017 40 Under 40 list - Inforum
Mar 6, 2019
They include entrepreneurs, industry experts, executives and nonprofit leaders, business owners, patent holders, government officers and community trendsetters. Tom Dennis, editor of Prairie Business, said the list "showcases some of the exceptional talent" we have in the region. "These high achievers bring dynamism to our communities, and their creativity helps our region prosper and grow. They have our respect and congratulations, as well as our best wishes for continued success," he said. Those making the list from Fargo and the surrounding area include: • Justin Axness - Owner and President, TF Powers Construction Co., Fargo • Jim Boulger - Owner and Funeral Director, Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo; Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home, Hillsboro, N.D.; Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred, N.D. • Patrick Gulbranson - Chief Executive Officer, Family Healthcare, Fargo • Scott Holdman - Director, Impact Foundation's Impact Institute, Fargo • Jonathan Holth - Co-Owner, The Toasted Frog Restaurants, Grand Forks, Bismarck and Fargo • Naomi Keney - Vice President/Director of Credit Risk, First International Bank & Trust, Fargo • Brad Lindblad - Business Intelligence Strategist, Gate City Bank, Fargo • Cody Marshall - Co-Founder and Vice President of Services, Stoneridge Software, Barnesville, Minn. • Dustin Scott - City Engineer, West Fargo, and Project Manager, Moore Engineering, West Fargo • Elise Siverson - Tax Manager, Eide Bailly, Fargo • Jeremy Straub - Assistant Professor of Computer Science, North Dakota State University, and Associate Director, NDSU Institute for Cyber Security Education and Research, Far...