January 29th, 2016
The Minneapolis punk trio, who were inspirational behind the feminist riot grrrl movement, will play Fargo for the first time since reuniting in 2015. The band formed in 1987 and released three albums in the ’90s before playing their last show in 2001. New York City band Ageist featuring Moorhead native Eric Odness and the Hold Steady's Bobby Drake will open for them.
January 29th, 2016
Border Battle Bike Race on the Red River returns this winter. The 10K course takes riders through bike paths, prairie tundra and on the frozen Red River. The race offers two categories for participation, skinny bikes (tires less than three inches) and fat bikes. A post-race party will be held at Great Northern Bicycle Co. where riders will receive a meal, a beverage and a shirt for participating. Awards will be given to…
January 29th, 2016
A benefit show for Project HART will be held with a variety of bands performing. Project HART is a transitional housing program for homeless veterans where residents work toward independent living. Kipp G, Crab Legs, Too Fast for Frank and Hannah Westerholm will perform. There is a $5 donation fee.
January 27th, 2016
In their third year, LaserFest offers pulsing beats, incredible imagery and dazzling laser light effects with music from over five decades. The show offers everything from rock, pop, metal and alternative. Tickets can be purchased online at the MSUM box office or at the door.
January 27th, 2016
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At the closing reception of the Hysterical Sublime exhibition, which features recent artwork from student artists examining our interaction with data in the contemporary world, a select group of artists will speak about their creative studies in photography and digital media. The event is free and open to the public.
January 24th, 2016
Edmonton indie rocker Calvin Love will perform at January’s Aquarium night at Dempsey’s. Love has toured through Fargo before and recently released “Super Future,” his first album for Broken Social Scene’s record label Arts & Crafts. There is no cover charge for the show.
January 24th, 2016
Ugly Food of the North presents a community conversation about the role of chefs in the sustainable food movement. Topics are to include sourcing locally, reducing food waste, controlling food and labor costs and other challenges. Local chefs, such as Brian Diumenti from the Hotel Donaldson and Emily Swedberg from Lucid Bakery, will be present to give their insight on topics. Following the talk will be an informal social…
January 21st, 2016
The Laughing Girls, Shari and Jessica Lindsley’s collaboration that seeks to shine a spotlight on local writers, present a poetry reading featuring Jill Kandel, April Knutson, Robin Jewel Du Pont and Erika Dyk. The event is hosted by Michelle Pearson and also includes open mic. There is a suggested donation of two non-perishable items for Great Plains
January 16th, 2016
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Two exhibits will be presented and explore the effects of the doctrine of Manifest Destiny. Artist Laura Youngbird of Breckenridge, Minn., will be there to discuss her exhibit “Manifestation.”
January 16th, 2016
Hosted by the Fargo Human Relations Commission, the event celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with performances by Buffalo River Singers, Bhutanese Dancers and Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus. The Fargo Human Relations Awards will be presented as well.
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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 Rev. Salomon Joachim, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah, North Dakota., delivered an address to the Western Conference of the Dakota District of the American Lutheran Church in 1939. His presentation was…
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…
By Ed RaymondWhy do women make up only 2% of humans on death row? In the 16th Century, when the Roman Catholic Pope refused to grant Henry VIII of England a divorce so he could marry the beautiful Anne Boleyn, he told the Pope and…
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 Blaise Balas As many Fargoans will tell you, it is almost vanishingly rare that our town gets any kind of major recognition, let alone placement in a movie. Movies are reserved for New York, Chicago, Boston — you know, the big…
By Sabrina Hornung Something wicked (and wonderful) this way comes to this year’s Plains Art Gala. With the theme being “Nightmare at the Museum,” the Plains Art Museum is partnering up with Drekker and Brewhalla as…
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 Chris M. StonerBryon Noem deserves to feel shame. Not for his bimbofication fetish. As a drag queen for nearly a quarter of a century, I whole-heartedly think people should do more exploration of their gender and sexual…
