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High Plains Reader is the Fargo region's independent news, arts and entertainment newsweekly. HPR hits stands the Third Thursday of every month and is available free of charge. In its 28th year, the Reader is the go-to source for news, in depth journalism reports, music, theatre, arts, food, beer, wine and culture in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. HPR also has the region's most complete and accurate events calendar. Read more here at hpr1.com and follow us on Twitter at @hprfm.

Additional or back copies may be purchased at HPR’s office for $5. No one may have more than one current issue of the High Plains Reader without permission of HPR management. Theft of HPR publications will be prosecuted.


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