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May 2025 · Vol. 10

Beyond the 9 to 5

The side hustles, second acts, and lives built beyond the day job.

13 stories this issue
GalleryWellTold: Where Mission Meets StoryMay 20
PeopleNonprofit

WellTold: Where Mission Meets Story

Too many conferences are filled with great speakers who inspire and motivate in the moment, and yet the inspiration evaporates quickly as attendees return to their everyday lives and endless to-do lis

Gallerygener8tor’s Most Recent gBETA CohortMay 20
TechStartups

gener8tor’s Most Recent gBETA Cohort

gener8tor, a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator, in partnership with the North Dakota Growth Fund and 50 South Capital, has been working in our state to assist startups in our area

GalleryArtists Are Business Owners TooMay 20
PeopleRetail

Artists Are Business Owners Too

It’s like treasure, you know. There are so many little bits and pieces to play with and it’s an excuse to hoard all kinds of weird stuff,” Crystal Thorson laughs cheerfully while restocking her earrin

GalleryBeyond The 9 to 5May 20
PeopleFounders

Beyond The 9 to 5

At Folkways, building community isn’t just part of the job—it’s the job. From curating immersive events like the Red River Market to fostering creative entrepreneurship through local partnerships, the