The Good Life – July-August 2017

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26 / THE GOOD LIFE / urbantoadmedia.com
BY: MEGHAN FEIR • PHOTOS BY: URBAN TOAD MEDIA As the mayor of Dilworth, Chad Olson has a lot of responsibility, but that role is only one of the many titles he holds. Olson has honorably served in the Minnesota National Guard for 20 years, is a dedicated social studies teacher at Moorhead High School, owns his own residential insect control business called Mosquito Man, and, most importantly, is a caring husband and the father of two boys. On a lovely evening in May, I had the opportunity to sit down outside of Drekker Brewing Co. with Olson as he savored a dark brew of coffee-flavored beer. While we chatted, his wife and kids drove by in their van as the sun slanted warmly on the bustling Fargoan streets. He even swatted a mosquito at our table, free of charge. Good Life: How do you feel about interviews? Chad Olson: Okay, I can do city interviews, like government stuff. That’s not a problem. But I did a little research on what you talk about, and I’m like the last person you want to have a beer with. I’m sorry. GL: I’m having water, so it’s fine. GL: What is the population of Dilworth? CO: The last census was 4,024. Current estimate is about 4,400. GL: Good, good. That’s correct. When was the last census? CO: The last census was 7 years ago in 2010. GL: You’re good. GL: Since the ‘90s are making a comeback, what’s one thing you’d love to make popular again from the ‘80s or the ‘90s? CO: Hair metal. Mötley Crüe. Poison. Skid Row. The music of the ‘80s and ‘90s would be fantastic. GL: What about the hair? CO: Let’s bring hair back. I just want some hair back. GL: Which is the correct way to hang toilet paper — over or under? CO: Which way doesn’t it break, ‘cause that’s the key. GL: Wouldn’t it mainly depend on which ply it is and the brand? CO: Can I go check? I’m going to say under because usually things top down have a tendency not to work. GL: Wrong answer. I’m out of here. CO: Now my house is going to get toilet papered. GL: And it’s all going to get thrown over your house, not under. GL: If you could only ever watch one movie for the rest of your life, which movie would you choose to watch? urbantoadmedia.com / THE GOOD LIFE / 27
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