Alma Maters
She graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College with a degree in communication arts and design, not spelling.
Who is Ryley?
The AAF-ND ADDYs are traditionally held on the last Friday of this month, usually during Lent, much to the chagrin of Catholics hoping for a delicious steak.
What is February?
In my first month, The Promersberger Company came into existence. In fact, that was on my very first day. All I’m sayin’ is, I created the place.
Who is Ken?
A print campaign for MICO all but guaranteed that readers would spend several minutes looking at the ad. Well, at least those readers who couldn't resist doing this type of puzzle.
What is Sudoku?
From 2007 to 2016, the PCO Christmas party was held here six times.
What is Stoker's?
We're not sure how we feel about that Fighting Hawks nickname for this alma mater of Donna's. So Sioux us.
What is the University of North Dakota (UND)?
This local TV news anchor teamed up with Dan Hammer to host the ADDYs, a few years before she got Goetz'd.
Who is Robin Huebner?
In my first month, Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African American U.S. president.
Who is Bryce?
Yes, PCO designed the logo for this dental office, appropriately located at the intersection of I-94 and Veterans Boulevard. The gigantic toothbrush outside the place was, um, somebody else's idea.
What is Crossroads Dental?
PCO got a bargain price to hold its Christmas party at Monty's in 2014 after this originally-planned location had been mistakenly double-booked. We eventually wound up there, in 2019.
What is the Boiler Room?
Nicole graduated from Bemidji State. Her parents both graduated from this school, the most common alma mater among current PCO staff members.
What is Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)?
The 2020 ADDY ceremony, held just in time before COVID canceled everything, occurred here.
What is the Avalon Events Center?
In my first month, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Meanwhile, in Fargo, Mitch Raile’s stories were devastating Jon’s supply of red ink.
Who is Mike?
An ad teasing the return of the Pettibone Traverse telehandler featured a headline and imagery related to this card game.
What is Poker?
The Bison football helmet gifted to Ken and Jan by the staff was signed by this follicly-challenged former NDSU head coach.
Who is Craig Bohl?
Rhonda has a bachelor's degree from this Kansas university. No word on if Ross, Joey or Phoebe also graduated from there.
What is Friends University?
If you're looking for Ken Promersberger's name on the program these days, be sure to check the first half of the list of previous recipients of this AAF honor.
What is the Silver Medal Award?
In my first month, Donald Trump purchased the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants. He sold them almost 19 years later, just a few months after launching his bid for the presidency.
Who is Jon?
Billboards, radio ads, print ads and social media were all rolled out to promote a tradeshow giveaway of this Summers product.
What are Rolling Baskets?
Forget the main course. This appetizer has been the most common recurring staple of the annual Christmas party. A little birdie told us Ken kind of likes them.
What are Deviled Eggs?
This fall, Abby Promersberger committed to play Division 1 hockey at the University of St. Thomas, Mike's alma mater, located in this city.
What is Saint Paul?
Paul Bougie enthusiastically recited this Rodney Dangerfield movie quote to conclude the AddyShack-themed awards almost 15 years ago. Respect.
What is "We're All Gonna Get Laid"?
In my first month, the movie "La La Land" hit theaters, as did "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Who is Shaniah?
Going once. Going twice. We sold this auction company on building their website.
What is Steffes?
The very first PCO toolbucks auction, and live music (which “wasn’t too loud, right?”), were the highlights of the party held at this venue.
What is the Sanctuary Events Center?