Amanda Nelson - State Farm Agent

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there! 👏

A special shoutout to Nick—one of the best around. We hope your day is filled with family & fun 😊

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head over to Felton Days! 🌟

We donated this awesome Americana Fireworks Viewing Basket 🇺🇸 Perfect for catching the fireworks on Saturday night! See you there!

The wind was wild, the sun was working overtime & the doggos were living their best lives. 🐶☀️

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us at Bark in the Park!

Hey, Sign Pro of Fargo! Huge shoutout to you for your design reccomendations & quick service. Justin was awesome to work with!

Sleek graphics that make your business stand out from the crowd. Big thanks to Amanda Nelson - State Farm Agent for trusting us with your brand!

Swapped our Friday morning meeting for a walk around the MSUM campus!

A great way to start our day! Happy Friday to all 😊

We were honored to return & help celebrate the graduating class of the Moorhead Career Academy. A special shoutout to Randy & Karla Schellack for all they do ❤️

Wishing every graduate the very best as you head into your next chapter! Your future is bright! ✨

Thanks to quick thinking and wonderful neighbors! Thank you, Blake & DJ ❤️

What began as a routine day of inspections quickly turned into a moment of decisive action for Building Inspectors Blake Krueger and DJ Stephan.

On May 11, as they were driving south on 20 St, a thick cloud of black smoke rising above a nearby neighborhood caught Blake’s eye. Without hesitation, DJ accelerated toward the source. Flames were pouring from the back of a home, and no first responders had arrived yet.

They were the first on scene.

Blake immediately called 911 while DJ pulled up in front of the burning twin home. Blake ran south to alert the neighboring homeowner, whose own property had already begun to burn. She was unaware of the danger, and despite initial reluctance, Blake was able to convince her to leave her home. At the same time, DJ raced to the front door of the burning home. When the locked door wouldn’t open, he rang the doorbell and pounded repeatedly, checking to see if anyone was inside. Moments later, the homeowner’s son burst out the door with his dog and a few belongings, shaken and panicked. DJ and Blake quickly helped calm him, confirming he was the only person inside.

Another neighbor, noticing the smoke, ran over to help. Blake stayed with the resident while DJ sprinted to the north unit of the twin home, where he found another confused homeowner just opening her door. He guided her safely to the boulevard.

Within minutes, police arrived, followed by fire crews who took control of the scene. But in those critical early moments, the coordinated, instinctive response from Blake and DJ had ensured that everyone, including pets, were safely evacuated.

Reflecting on the experience, both say the speed and intensity of the fire stands out the most. They shared how quickly a home can become overwhelmed by heat and smoke, emphasizing the importance of getting out immediately and hope residents take away just how important it is to have an emergency plan, working smoke alarms, and an understanding of how to operate all windows and doors.

Looking back, both express a similar sentiment: gratitude. Gratitude that they saw the smoke when they did. Gratitude that they were close enough to act. Gratitude that everyone made it out safely.

“I’m glad we were able to help alert everyone,” DJ said. “Even if we provided comfort for just a few seconds in a chaotic moment, that matters.”

Blake echoed the feeling: “We were just thankful to be in the right place at the right time and being able to make that call, and able to help.”

Their quick thinking and steady teamwork made all the difference that day. Kristie Leshovsky, Community Development Director said, “They create safe spaces every day for people, but that day, their actions may have saved lives in real time.” A powerful reminder of the everyday heroes who often don’t see themselves that way at all.

Nothing humbles you faster than your AC going out in the middle of a heatwave 🥵

We can’t thank Legacy Plumbing enough for coming to our rescue! Their team was quick, professional & SO easy to work with. Truly top-notch service 🙌