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5 things Kickstarter taught me

Jackson Ridl is an intern at Emerging Prairie, and successfully launched the Enchanted Highway Kickstarter campaign this summer. He is currently working on a project to create a Fargo flag.…

Three things I learned at the Game Developers Conference 2015

Editor’s Note: Part 1 of a two part post from CJ Schnase on his experiences at the 2015 Game Developers Conference 2015. CJ Schnase is a local entrepreneur and co-founder…

8 things you think about Fargo, North Dakota — that you shouldn't

Emerging Prairie’s Greg Tehven recently had a piece featured in the TED blog.  Here, we feature a fuller version of his article. Fargo, North Dakota, has a skewed reputation. This…

Gigabit Internet installed in CoCo Fargo coworking space

As we announced last month, Emerging Prairie is partnering up with Minneapolis-based coworking provider CoCo as they open a CoCo Fargo location in the historic Merchants National Bank Building at 112 ½ North…

Second annual Health Pitch event set for August 14

Health Pitch, a regional event that showcases innovative health care ideas, is set for its second annual appearance in Fargo on August 14, 2014. Family HealthCare, a patient-centered non-profit, is…

Fargo Startup House to launch at 1 Million Cups

Coming off its record setting crowd of 351 people at the last 1 Million Cups event, Emerging Prairie is keeping the excitement going with this week’s 1 Million Cups event.…

Startup Community Pillars: Myriad is mobilizing

This feature was written by Conner Scott, an Emerging Prairie contributor and NDSU student. Jake Joraanstad and Myriad Mobile are considering it their personal responsibility to make the Fargo-Moorhead area…

1 Million Cups goes back to school with BreadVault

Emerging Prairie guest writer Conner Scott is at it again, this time with his thoughts on last week’s 1 Million Cups Fargo event. Those who attended 1 Million Cups Fargo…

Startup Community Pillars: The GFMEDC is “all about Jobs”

Emerging Prairie brought guest writer Conner Scott back for another round today. Conner met with the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation’s (GFMEDC) president, James Gartin, to learn about this…

The 5 biggest health risks of starting a business

Making your startup a success takes passion and dedication, but what are the risks of all those late nights and long days sitting at your computer? Your well being may…