April 15th, 2026
By John Showalter
As hip-hop started to make its way into the national spotlight in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was largely split into two camps, “East Coast” and “West Coast”. Not content to be left out of a burgeoning new musical genre, the other parts of the country began to join in. It is against this backdrop that Aaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, made a name for himself.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Tech N9ne has established…
April 15th, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 7-10:30 p.m.
The Aquarium Fargo, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
Formed in 2017 and inspired by acts such as The Replacements, Pavement, Television and R.E.M., Minneapolis-based Products Band brings their Midwest indie sound to Fargo. Shine up your dancing shoes, as DJ Petty Things will be playing punk tape cuts between sets. aquariumfargo.com
March 16th, 2026
The Slow Death at The Aquarium
Saturday, March 21, doors at 7:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
The Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger Four, The Raging Nathans, Tiltwheel and more. The good news? They’re coming to The Aquarium and are sharing the stage with local heroes Hevvy Swetter, Tomb Psychology and Trash Boyardee.
March 2nd, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway
FM Opera’s Artistic Director and tenor Joshua Kohl will be sharing the stage with internationally-renowned tenors Anthony Ciaramitaro and Luke Norvell to perform a variety of selections from “Romeo and Juliet,” “La Traviata,“ "Tosca” and a number of other favorites. For ticketing info please visit fmopera.org.
“The Three Tenors brought not only exceptional talent to millions of listeners around the world, but they…
January 12th, 2026
Saturday, January 17, doors at 7:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
The Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger Four, The Raging Nathans, Tiltwheel and more. The good news? They’re coming to the Aquarium and are sharing the stage with local heroes Home State, Hevvy Swetter, and Trash Boyardee. aquariumfargo.com/
September 16th, 2025
By Sabrina Hornung
Dakotah Faye is a hip-hop artist from Minot, North Dakota, and he’s had a busy year. He’s released two albums. This summer he opened for Tech N9ne in Sturgis and will be opening for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at the UP District Festival Field in Fargo on September 25. At press time, he’s also preparing for his “Dog Days” tour.
He grew up listening to hip hop, for which he thanks his mom. She not only introduced him to Dr. Dre and Wu-Tang Clan, but…
August 19th, 2025
By John Showalter
Bluegrass is a genre of music that is often associated with the American South. Many people would express incredulity at being told there is a thriving bluegrass and folk music community in the Upper Midwest. That is one misconception that Aaron Niehaus, among others, seeks to dispel with Red River Roots, a music festival occurring in September at Crooked Lane Farm. Niehaus plays in a Fargo bluegrass band called Kohlrabi Soup that performs…
June 9th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
The Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends traditional polka sounds with modern rock and pop music. The concert will be held outside the Moorhead Public Library (118 Fifth Street S. in Moorhead) from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food will be available for purchase.
The series…
February 18th, 2025
Mooncats and Pert Near Sandstone play Empire Theatre
By Sabrina Hornung
The MoonCats describe themselves as “Americonscious Campfire Folk.” They have a clear acoustic folk sound with a sense of whimsy — think Roger Miller meets John Prine meets Old Crow Medicine show —with more toe tapping, sing-along, North Dakota charm than you can shake a stick at. They’re a three piece Americana band hailing from Bismarck to Pick City, but their origin story reaches back to…
November 13th, 2024
By John Showalter
Local band Zero Place has been making quite a name for itself locally and regionally in the last few years. Despite getting its start during a time it seemed the whole world was coming to a stop with the COVID pandemic, the band shows no sign of slowing down with the release of their second album, “Darko,” on the horizon. That should be no surprise, though. Lead vocalist and guitarist Zander Ness is no stranger to making music.
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By Bryce Vincent Haugen There are three Fargo Park Board seats up for election June 9. Park Board President Vicki Dawson and long-time member Dr. Joe Deutsch announced their reelection bids, but board member Aaron Hill is vacating…
By Michael M. Miller Francie M. Berg, native of Hettinger, N.D., edited an impressive book, “Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota,” published in 1983. She grew up on a ranch near Miles City, Montana. Her son, Richard Berg, is…
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.Fargodome, 1800 University Dr. N, FargoHeralded as "The Nicest Man in Stand-Up" by The Atlantic, Nate Bargatze is also one of the top-grossing comedians, breaking both streaming and attendance records. Now…
By Sabrina Hornung In the last week of March, we heard about an AI education droid visiting the White House as the first lady made a pitch to replace teachers with androids. In an interview with conservative commentator Benny…
About the leader who sits so far-right from God he can’t see Him I have been reading Harvard PHD Heather Cox Richardson for more than a decade because she knows how important Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is in the study…
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 Gion A brand new food event called the "ONE BITE Challenge" will launch in downtown Fargo on May 23. Rocky Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Community Partnership told us more. HPR: Hi Rocky. Thank you for…
By John ShowalterAs hip-hop started to make its way into the national spotlight in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was largely split into two camps, “East Coast” and “West Coast”. Not content to be left out of a…
By Greg CarlsonKristen Stewart’s critically well-received directorial debut should do better in its second life on digital streaming platforms and VOD than it did during the very limited theatrical release it received stateside…
Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2-8 p.m.Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave. N., FargoAmarok Tattoo is working with our pals at Drekker Brewing/Brewhalla to celebrate ink and everything odd and a little macabre. See some of the best in the…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
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 Ellie Liverani In November 2025, the FDA initiated the removal of the “black box” warning from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The “black box” warning is a FAD safety warning for healthcare providers and patients…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Jim Fuglie Okay, here I go again, warning (whining? complaining?) about another threat to the North Dakota badlands. Sorry. Please put up with me for a few hundred more words. Now, some folks I don’t think want to put a…
