June 24th, 2026
July 8th, 5:30-8 p.m.
Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead
We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Minnesota style. Moorhead Parks and Recreation and HCSCC are hosting the ultimate potluck. Whether you’re bringing lefse, tamales or a Jell-O salad, be sure to bring a dish to share. This event is free and open to the public. There will be live entertainment as well as a presentation from research historian and outreach director Markus Krueger. Invite friends to join you in…
May 26th, 2026
By Rick Gion
The scarfing of canned fish and seafood products by online food influencer types is hard to miss on social media these days. Some of the consumed morsels range from exquisite to downright nasty. However, there are many reasons why eating tinned fish is a popular food trend. Items in these cans can be delicious and the health benefits can be just as rewarding.
Call me crazy, but eating tinned fish isn’t abnormal and ventures back a while. I’ve been consuming kipper snacks…
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…
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Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available…
By Jeff Armstrong Despite a history dating back many centuries and a reputation as fierce resistance fighters, the Kurds remain the largest stateless nation in the world. Divided by colonial post-WWI borders and subsumed into four…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By John Strand It took us over 30 years for us to reach out and ask for your help. The High Plains Reader has always been subscription free and paywall free. Our content has — and always will be — free to access for all of our…
By Ed RaymondCongratulations! A world record held by Trumplican Party and NRA!During the Minnesota Legislature’s discussion of gun controls, Republican State Senator Drew Roach of Farmington said he would never ban assault…
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…
July 8th, 5:30-8 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Minnesota style. Moorhead Parks and Recreation and HCSCC are hosting the ultimate potluck. Whether you’re bringing…
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m.Parachigo, 14 8th St. S., Fargo Inspired by folk and rock influences, Bielanski's upbeat catchy tunes have gone worldwide — literally. He’s played 2,500 shows, 311 of which were performed last year alone.…
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By Greg Carlson The feature directorial debut of established internet phenomenon and entertainment hyphenate Hayley Kiyoko — known unironically to her fans as “Lesbian Jesus” — carries with it a curious backstory becoming more…
By Jacinta Zens I recently sat down for a chat with ceramicist Louie Albertson, Clay and Studio Program Manager at the Plains Art Museum. Before the interview, I had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit as a colleague when I…
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 Eli Liverani It was in the mid-90s when I heard of homeopathy for the first time. I was at university, and it was through word of mouth. Some friends were seeking homeopathy to solve minor health issues, such as weight gain,…
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…
Chris M. Stoner I was recently dismissed from my role as drag show director and emcee for Dakota OutRight, a role I had been fulfilling for more than two decades. The reason given? My political commentary during shows, while…
