August 8th, 2018
August 16-18
Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway, Fargo
Can you believe that the Hotel Donaldson is celebrating 15 years already? They’re dedicating a whole weekend of festivities for Dale Days this year. The fun starts Thursday expect “throwback specials,” hotel tours, and see live street artists at work. Evening patrons can anticipate a live music set from Dead Horses Thursday night.
August 8th, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
Did you know there were more casualties from the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918 than casualties from WWI? Find out more from MSUM Biosciences professor Dr. Andrew Marry at this fascinating lecture.
August 8th, 2018
Monday, August 13, 6-7 p.m.
Comstock House, 506 8th St S, Moorhead
Designed for all levels of yoga enthusiasts instructor Amanda Nordick will lead this yoga session on the lawn of the historic Comstock house. Class may be canceled in case of rain or temperatures dipping below 60 degrees. A small number of yoga mats are available.
August 8th, 2018
Sunday, August 12, 1:30-6:15 p.m.
ND State Capitol Building, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck
A little bird told us that green is the new black. Renewable Energy Rally will include music, food, electric vehicle displays and speakers. Speakers include: Former ND congressional candidate Chase Iron Eyes, chair of Dem-NPL Renewable Energy Caucus Brad Magnuson, and Phyllis Young organizer for the Lakota People’s Law Project and former Standing Rock tribal council member. Speakers start at 5:30.…
August 8th, 2018
Friday, August 10, 10 p.m.-Howling
Sidestreet Grille & Pub, 404 4th Ave N, Fargo
Be sure to wear your dancing shoes Friday night as Twin Cities roots rockers join forces with The Pat Lenertz Band for an Americana jamboree like no other.
August 8th, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sanctuary Bar and Bistro, Kragnes
Hosted by Miranda Madsen and Raven Knight headlines. Keep an eye out for Jack Lament, Cleo Rockelle, SHEa Hazard, Heidi Mi-Feelings, Leah Aaliyah, and your director, the hot mess herself, Tequila Mockingbird! 18+, 9 p.m., $8.
August 1st, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 12-7 p.m.
Red River Valley Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo
It’s no wonder Chalk Fest is one of the Arts Partnership’s favorite activities. This free event not only encourages everyone to chalk the town--er--zoo it also includes zoo admission! Participate in a series of activities and check out local tunes and local artists in action.
August 1st, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 4-7 p.m.
Growing together: A community Garden ministry, 3910 25th St S, Fargo
A partnership between First United Methodist, Olivet Lutheran, and New American Families. Every week, during growing season, Growing together gathering garden to gathers,garden, eat, and form friendships. Cucumber Fest is part of a “Field to Fork” series that will take place the first Tuesday of August, September and October. These festivals are provided in partnership by the NDSU…
August 1st, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 7-9 p.m.
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
Theatre B will provide a bit of a “sampler platter” by performing a scene from each of the upcoming shows this season. Annual memberships and flex pass sales are available for purchase at the event. This event is free and open to the public. There will be a cash bar onsite and snacks courtesy of Mosaic.
August 1st, 2018
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Buffalo River State Park, Glyndon MN
Pack up your watercolor paper or drawing pad and ready, set, draw. Immerse yourself in the prairie with this one-of-a-kind art class. Pens and watercolor will be provided. Come for one or both sessions. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling the Buffalo River State Park office at (218) 498-2124 or emailing paula.comeau@state.mn.us. Cost $15.
Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.com A midnight wedding ceremony at the Clay County Courthouse in Moorhead on August 1, 2013 was more than a romantic gesture. Eighteen couples made history on that day by exchanging vows in the…
By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.edu On March 11, 2024, we celebrated the 121st birthday of bandleader Lawrence Welk. He was born March 11, 1903 in a sod house near Strasburg, North Dakota, and died on May 17,1992. The…
Saturday, May 117 p.m., gates at 5 p.m.Outdoors at Fargo Brewing Company610 University Dr. N, FargoWisconsin’s finest export, The Violent Femmes, started out in Milwaukee in 1981 as an acoustic punk band, and they’ve been…
Is this a repeating pattern?By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comThere’s a quote circulating around the world wide web, misattributed to Sinclair Lewis: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a…
by Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comAccording to my great-grandfather many years ago, my French ancestors migrated from Normandy to Quebec to Manitoba to Wisconsin to Minnesota over the spread of more than two centuries, finally…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com In this land of hotdish and ham, the knoephla soup of German-Russian heritage seems to reign supreme. In my opinion though, the French have the superior soup. With a cheesy top layer, toasted baguette…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com It is not unheard of for bands to go on hiatus. However, as the old saying goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” That is why when a local group like STILL comes back to…
Now playing at the Fargo Theatre.By Greg Carlson gregcarlson1@gmail.comPalme d’Or recipient “Anatomy of a Fall” is now enjoying an award-season victory tour, recently picking up Golden Globe wins for both screenplay and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com There’s no exaggeration when we say that this year’s Plains Art Gala is going to be out of this world, with a sci-fi theme inspired by a painting housed in the Plains Art Museum’s permanent…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to interview two mysterious new game show hosts named Milt and Bradley Barker about an upcoming event they will be putting on at Brewhalla. What…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By John Showalter john.d.showalter@gmail.comThey sell fentanyl test strips and kits to harm-reduction organizations and…
JANUARY 19, 1967– MARCH 8, 2023 Brittney Leigh Goodman, 56, of Fargo, N.D., passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 8, 2023. Brittney was born January 19, 1967, to Ruth Wilson Pollock and Donald Ray Goodman, in Hardinsburg,…
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Dismissing the value of small towns for the future of our nation is a mistakeBy Bill Oberlanderarcandburn@gmail.comAccording to U.S. Census projections, by the middle of this century, roughly 90% of the total population will live…
