Fargo florists gear up for Valentine’s Day rush

Fargo florists gear up for Valentine’s Day rush

FARGO — Valentine’s Day is now less than three weeks away. You might not have started planning yet, but local florists started weeks ago. The green stems and colorful petals inside Shotwell Floral in Fargo are a stark contrast to the cold, snowy scenes outside. "We have been in business since 1888," said Elaine Shotwell, vice president of Shotwell Floral. And these folks know flowers. "Over 80 arrangements each day (during) Valentine’s week," s…