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Katie Marie Hamness was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on December 19, 1987. Hamness is attending Minnesota State University Moorhead to pursue a BFA degree in graphic design and a BS degree in journalism. After graduation, she plans to work as a graphic designer and ultimately, through hard work and promotion, become an art director for a graphic design firm or magazine corporation. Hamness is currently serving as the president of MSUM’s clubDesign student organization and in the spring of 2010 her artwork was showcased and judged by Clarence Morgan in the student art exhibition at MSUM. In September 2010 Hamness’s artwork from Scotland was shown at the “Lang May Yer Lum Reek” exhibition at the MSUM gallery. Some of her writings have been published in the Fargo-Moorhead “ArtsPulse” publication and in “Underground Paranormal” magazine, which is circulated nationwide. She currently lives in Fargo, North Dakota, where she works as a freelance designer, as well as a graphic artist and assistant photographer for MSUM.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Green!

Story by Katie Hamness MSUM Journalism and Graphic Design The bride bought a dress that can be worn again, guests carpool in hybrid vehicles and are seated in an outdoor garden instead of a big, energy-sucking reception hall. A “green … Continue reading

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Trash that Dress!

Story by Katie Hamness. Photos by Katie Hamness and Shawn Coulter Photography MSUM Journalism and Graphic Design When you think of great combinations, bridal gowns mixed with mud, water, dirt and grass is not the first thing that jumps to … Continue reading

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Bras on Broadway: In honor, humor and hope

Story and photos by Katie Hamness MSUM Journalism and Graphic Design For one night out of the year, wearing just a bra, is OK. The fifth annual Bras on Broadway event was held Oct. 21, at the HoDo hotel and … Continue reading

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The Nail Bar: a different kind of bar

Story and photos by Katie Hamness MSUM Journalism and Graphic Design The Nail Bar of Chelsa Alene Salons may look like an upscale boutique lounge at first glance…and that’s exactly what it’s supposed to look like. This new nail salon … Continue reading

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Get Pampered. Get Pretty. Get Polished.

Story and Photos by Katie Hamness MSUM Journalism and Graphic Design Downtown Fargo is a bit more polished now. Polished Nail Spa opened in June and is located at 102 Broadway. The salon offers manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements, like … Continue reading

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Brad Bachmeier: artist, professor and inspiration to our region

Story and photos by Katie Hamness MSUM Journalism & Graphic Design Combine talent, knowledge, and passion together and the outcome will be Brad Bachmeier. Bachmeier is a well-known and respected artist and ceramics and art education professor at MSUM. He … Continue reading

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