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Fireside Chat

Conversation with Nikki Berglund & Ryan Nitschke
2026-11-16 17:30:00 2026-11-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago Fireside Chat What does it take to turn a passion for good food and memorable experiences into a growing family of local restaurants? Moorhead Public Library - Fireside Commons

Monday, November 16
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Moorhead Public Library

Fireside Commons

What does it take to turn a passion for good food and memorable experiences into a growing family of local restaurants?

Pull up a chair with Fargo natives Nikki Berglund and Chef Ryan Nitschke, the business partners behind Luna Fargo, Sol Ave Kitchen in Moorhead, and four food and drink concepts inside Brewhalla. Together, they earned James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur nominations in both 2023 and 2024, building businesses rooted in creativity, community, and a love of bringing people together.


Join us around the fireplace to hear the story behind those businesses: how they got started, the risks and decisions that shaped their growth, and what they’ve learned about working together along the way. We’ll talk about the messy middle, the missteps, the wins, and what it takes to keep creating experiences people come back for.


Fireside Chats at the Spark Center make room for honest conversation about building something. Bring your questions, connect with other curious people, and settle in for a conversation with two entrepreneurs helping shape the flavor of Fargo-Moorhead.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Spark Center |

TAGS: | #entrepreneurship | #entrepreneurs |

Moorhead Public Library
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Phone: 218-233-7594
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Megan Krueger
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Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is MOOSE!
Cancelled
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Fireside Commons
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MOOSE!
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireside Commons
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Fireside Chat - Conversation with Nikki Berglund & Ryan Nitschke
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fireside Commons
What does it take to turn a passion for good food and memorable experiences into a growing family of local restaurants?
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Spotlight Storytime - With Rep. Heather Keeler!
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This Storytime will feature MN House Representative Heather Keeler sharing books by Indigenous authors!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is DINOSAURS!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is DINOSAURS!
Spark Bites - Smart Financing: Choosing the Right Loan for Your Business
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Spark Bites: Entrepreneur Essentials is a lunchtime learning series hosted by the Spark Center for Entrepreneurship.
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.
Still Waiting for Outlander Book Club - New date due to Veterans Day!
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books related to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Run for the Hills" by Kevin Wilson.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is DINOSAURS!
CredibleMind, a mental health resource for all ages - with Clay County Public Health
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall North
Join us to learn about CredibleMind, a mental health resource for all ages that is free for users and available 24/7! Staff from Clay County Health will describe CredibleMind and how to use it.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireside Commons
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
FRC Office Hours - (Clay County Family Resource Center)
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Loft
Stop by the FRC table to discover the resources they have available for our community members! Find more information about the FRC on their website at https://claycountyfrc.org.
Rising Voices - Celebrating Minnesota's Youth Poets
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Presentation Hall
Hear from members of Minnesota’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate cohort: Youth Poet Laureate Sienna Lee, and Emerging Voice poet Isabel Baumgart, along with Rochester Poet Laureate Jean Prokott.
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Learn About a Local Writing Group! - A Special Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Join us to learn more about the Moorhead Friends Writing Group, with current members on hand to talk about the benefits of joining a writing group, and the basics of self-publishing.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Tue, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Teen Crafternoon! - Come make crafts to decorate the library for the holidays!
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spark Center
Come join us to make ornaments and paper chain garlands to help us decorate the library for the holiday season!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is FAMILY!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is FAMILY!
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The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Fri, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireside Commons
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Spark School: Startup Smart - Walk through the basics of starting a business
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Have a business idea but aren't quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've already started something and are wondering if you've missed a few important steps along the way? This class is for you!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is FEELINGS!
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - First Wednesday of the month at Moorhead Public Library
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fireside Commons
Whether or not you are facing a crisis, the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is FEELINGS!
Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.
Decades in Motion Walking Group - Join us to walk the loop on the first Thursday of the month!
Thu, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Loft
Join us for a new walking club for ages 55+ on the first Thursday of each month, sponsored by D&M Industries. Stick around afterwards for refreshments and our Senior Social!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is FEELINGS!
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fireside Commons
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Holiday Open House - See the Holiday Lights Parade in a New Light!
Sat, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
See the Holiday Lights Parade in a new light with the Friends of the Moorhead Library, including an open house, mini book sale and parade watch party.
Craft Connection - Monday Meetup
Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Office Hours - Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at The Loop
Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit with staff from Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership during their Office Hours at Moorhead Public Library. CAPLP offers a variety of resources for community members.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is PENGUINS!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is PENGUINS!
Spark Bites - Start from Scratch: How to Start a Food Business
Wed, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presentation Hall South
Starting a food business requires more than a great recipe. In this session, we will cover different ways to start a food business, common mistakes and more!
Still Waiting for Outlander Book Club
Wed, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss popular books or those similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman.
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
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