Hemp laws in the weeds
Audra Maurer never used marijuana until Minnesota businesses started to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC products. “The first time I was pain free was using…
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Government shutdown ends, but at what cost?
by HPR Contributor | Nov 14, 2025
Forty-three days after the government closed, Trump signed a package of bills to reopen it on Nov. 13. Most non-essential services are now funded…
Read NowFired Up Fridays: protestors persist for months
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Oct 13, 2025
Dismissed by their elected officials, protestors gather weekly. They say they won't stop until they're heard.
Read NowLocal communities join national protests on October 18
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Oct 13, 2025
Ten North Dakota communities will participate in the nationwide No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on October 18
Read NowFirst look of upcoming Germans from Russia exhibit unveiled
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Sep 6, 2025
Upland Exhibits specializes in museum-quality exhibits and was chosen for its expertise in captivating storytelling, innovative exhibit solutions and creative functional design.
Read NowDairy Queen Miracle Treat Day returns July 31
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Jul 29, 2025
Dairy Queen restaurants across the country will raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals during Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 31. At least…
Read NowFargo Public Library to host science events for teens and kids
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Jul 24, 2025
The Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum teaches kids how rivers work at this interactive event.
Read NowCivil rights rallies scheduled across North Dakota on July 17
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Jul 13, 2025
North Dakotans will take part in a nationwide civil rights rally on Thursday, July 17. Protests, marches, rallies and acts of service are scheduled…
Read NowFargo Park District hosts Kids Triathlon on July 9
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Jul 7, 2025
The Fargo Park District will host the Kids Triathlon on Wednesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at…
Read Now‘No Kings’ protests planned in North Dakota on June 14
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Jun 9, 2025
These national days of action are scheduled by a coalition of pro-democracy groups across the country.
Read NowPro-worker rallies planned for May 1 and May 3 in region
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 30, 2025
Pro-worker rallies are scheduled for May 1 across the region.
Read NowProtestors say “Let them eat cake” in Fargo on April 26
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 24, 2025
Local groups will speak out against current and projected federal budget cuts in downtown Fargo this Saturday, April 26. The Red River Valley chapters…
Read NowBill that restricts library materials awaits Governor Armstrong’s signature
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 23, 2025
Senate Bill 2307 has passed, despite testimony against it from North Dakota residents and library professionals. The bill, which restricts access to library materials,…
Read NowBismarck/Mandan town hall scheduled for April 26
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 21, 2025
The public and the North Dakota congressional delegation, including Senator John Cramer, Senator John Hoeven and Representative Julie Fedorchak, are invited to a town hall…
Read NowMinot pro-democracy rally scheduled for April 19
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 18, 2025
Citizens will rally in support of democracy and civil libraries in Minot on April 19 from 3-5 p.m. The event will begin at Minot City…
Read NowPro-democracy rallies scheduled in Grand Forks and Fargo on April 19
by Alicia Underlee Nelson | Apr 16, 2025
Grand Forks and Fargo-Moorhead will host pro-democracy rallies on April 19. These gatherings are just the latest in a string of protests against President…
Read NowProtests planned across the region April 4 and 5
by HPR Contributor | Apr 3, 2025
Protests against President Trump’s policies are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota on April 4 and 5.
Read NowStanding Rock v. U.S.
by Winona LaDuke | Jan 17, 2025
It’s been eight years since the Water Protectors were cleared off the banks of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers. It was a bitter ending…
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