April 15th, 2026
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 joining us for this interview. Tell us about your role at the Downtown Community Partnership.
Rocky Schneider: I’m the Executive Director of the Downtown Community Partnership, and I also administer Downtown Fargo’s Business Improvement District. Our focus is…
March 23rd, 2026
By Sabrina Hornung
There’s a Bosnian saying that states simply, “It’s a sin to throw away bread,” which really resonates with me — especially growing up with grandparents who lived through the Second World War and the Great Depression. Full disclosure: I’m fascinated by the Great Depression, including the recipes that came from it. Famine food is interesting to me and a timely topic, especially when grocery prices are at an all time high and we’re wasting more food now than…
March 16th, 2026
By Rick Gion
For those folks with busy lives who can’t afford or attend culinary school, community cooking classes are a good way to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen. Cookbooks, instructional online videos and watching foodie TV can certainly be helpful, but getting hands-on training can expedite the learning process. Fortunately, Fargo-Moorhead has a lot to offer in this department.
To elevate the experience, some of these classes even feature local food celebrity instructors.…
February 23rd, 2026
Friday, March 13, 4-10 p.m.
Brewhalla, Fargo, 1702 1st Ave. N., Fargo
Polish up those dancing shoes and come hungry for this ticketed event you won’t want to miss. Expect unlimited samples paired with wine and beer from 20+ creameries and area vendors packing everything from local gold to rare and limited releases. Keep an eye out for Live demonstrations and interactive opportunities. DJ LNZ is providing the beats and will keep the energy rolling .tinyurl.com/hcew293y
January 12th, 2026
By Rick Gion
Since the much-dreaded Covid years, there has been much ebb and flow in the Fargo-Moorhead restaurant scene. In 2025, that trend continued with some major additions and closings. Let’s start the New Year on a positive note. This column will begin by discussing the many restaurant openings.
Taco John's, located at 4522 26th Ave. S., in Fargo and operated by Pentex Restaurant Group, has been a long-awaited affair. Although the public opening took place in early January 2026,…
November 18th, 2025
By Mandy Dolney
This cake will be on the menu at Nova Eatery through Thanksgiving served with maple crème anglaise Ice cream. It uses pumpkin pie pumpkins grown locally at Ladybug Acres and local apples grown by Becky and Arland from Valley City.
For those up for trying their hand at making it at home, I suggest maple nut or vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream would be great too!
Upside down apple and pumpkin cake
Topping:
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup brown…
November 12th, 2025
By Rick Gion and Andrea Baumgardner
Many of us food fans miss our local favorite Nordic-Jewish deli in downtown Fargo. Yes, that means BernBaum’s, which unfortunately closed last fall. Specifically, missed goods include bagels, egg bake, salads, sandwiches, soups, and sweet treats. The list could go on and on.
But don’t fret, my friends. BernBaum’s is back in the form of a new cookbook. If you haven’t heard by now, Chef Andrea Baumgardner has a new…
September 16th, 2025
By Rick Gion and Nichole Hensen
The wait is finally over. Those who have visited Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Cafe lately know about the recent major additions and renovations that have taken place over the past several months. There have also been some delicious additions to the menus. Nichole Hensen, owner of Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Cafe, sat down with the High Plains Reader to tell us about the improvements to her popular bakery and restaurant.
HPR: Tell us about the…
August 19th, 2025
By Rick Gion
There seems to be a renaissance in Italian restaurants in the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. It’s a welcome change from just sporting an Olive Garden as a lone option. No offense to Marilyn Hagerty’s favorite spot, but Olive Garden just doesn’t please a traveled palate. The two additional restaurants of celebration here now are Spaghetti Western and Ziti’s Italian American. Lately, time has been spent at both.
Spaghetti Western does take the top cannoli…
July 15th, 2025
By Rick Gion and Simone Wai
The Red River Market returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday, July 12. The event will take place every Saturday except July 19. (That date will be moved to Sunday, July 20, due to the Downtown Fargo Street Fair.) Rick Gion asked Simone Wai, co-founder of Folkways, the non-profit placemaking organization that organizes the Red River Market, what’s in store for this season.
High Plains Reader: Please explain to readers a bit about this…
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By Bryce Vincent Haugenbrycevincenthaugen@gmail.comThe High Plains Reader has compiled a guide to inform West Fargo voters about candidates and issues. On June 9, West Fargoans will elect a new mayor —who is running unopposed — as…
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 As the school year comes to a close, a new crop of young people are starting a new chapter in their lives. As a former young person, I’d like to offer my unsolicited advice. As cliche as it may sound, be the…
By Ed RaymondWere women created to do the work of God?One of the first requests made by new Pope Leo XIV was to invite an expert on the alt-right conservative Catholic organization known as Opus Dei to brief him about its…
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 ShowalterIt’s that time of year again. The long-running battle of the bands at The Aquarium, Battle of the Hamm’s, is entering its twentieth year, and local bands will be facing off against last year’s champs,…
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By Greg Carlson The perpetually busy documentarian Morgan Neville profiles the perpetually busy producer Lorne Michaels in another of the moviemaker’s sturdy celebrity profiles. Following closely on the heels of nostalgia…
By Sabrina Hornung The Plains Art Museum has been a trailblazing force in the North Dakota art scene since its inception and it’s not slowing down any time soon. In fact, this summer they are preparing to break ground on a major…
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…
