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​Race the Red

June 10th, 2017

Monday, June 12, 6:30-9pm

409 Broadway N, Fargo

Kayakers and canoers will paddle upriver to turnaround point, grab a koozie, return downriver to finish. Races begin at the south boat ramp at Dike East, 100 2nd ST S. $15/person. Canoe/kayak rental, $15. Drawing for a 12′ Angler kayak! Pre-registration: riverkeepers.org/projects-activities/racethered What’s a koozie?

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Front Porch Chats

June 7th, 2017

Sunday, June 11, 2pm 

Stutsman County Memorial Museum 321 3rd Ave SE, Jamestown 

Explore the history and culture of Jamestown and the James River Valley on June 11 and every Sunday this summer, through August 27. Each chat has a different topic and speaker. Admissions to both the chat and museum are free. Cookies will be served.

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​148th Annual White Earth Reservation Celebration and Pow Wow

June 7th, 2017

June 9-12

3258 US Highway 59, Waubun, Minn.

Community feast and blessing of the White Earth Pow Wow Grounds, Friday, June 9, 11am, feast at 12 noon. Celebration from June 10 at 8am. Singing, dancing in beautiful traditional dress, music and drumming, Princess and Brave Contests. 218-261-1599

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​Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping

May 31st, 2017

June 6, 7, 8, 7:30pm & 9, 9pm

MSUM Hansen Theatre, 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead

Sequel to last year’s Church Basement Ladies. Focuses on the church ladies as they find strength in one another, dealing with the joys and upheavals of the Luther League banquet, the church-sponsored missionary night, and a Vikings Super Bowl Sunday. 

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​Happy Harry’s Rib Fest

May 31st, 2017

June 7-10, 11am-11pm

Fargodome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo

Ribs, chicken, pulled pork. Some of the greatest rib cookers and contraptions in the country. $5 admission, $5 parking except at lunchtime, 11am-1pm, when admission, parking, and side dishes are free. Great music every night, fun and games for kids of all ages. 

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​Noir 10

May 31st, 2017

June 3, 7:30-10pm

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo

A whodunnit photo mystery presented by Anne Bradley and Kari Lugo. 10 photos inspired by 1940s noir film will be exhibited, within these photos a mystery unravels. Can you solve the mystery?

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​No Back Seat Driver

May 31st, 2017

June 5, 6, 7 and 9 at 6:30pm, and June 10 and 11 at 1pm 

Reid Auditorium, Capitol grounds, Bismarck ND

The historical musical by Charles Barber and Andrew Miller. Celebrates the love story and political adventures of U.S. Senator William “Wild Bill” Langer, and his wife, Lydia Cady Langer, the first woman to run for Governor of North Dakota. Admission is free.

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​Guided Shamanic Journey

May 31st, 2017

Sunday, June 4, 4:30-5:30pm

The Spirit Room, 111 Broadway N, Fargo

Shaman Butterfly guides us to growth, transformation, creativity, beauty, gentleness, and overcoming obstacles, not in any particular order. Drumming to aid us on our journey, blankets and pillows available for our comfort, $10-$20 suggested donation.

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​Beach Bash Dance Party

May 31st, 2017

Saturday, June 3, 10pm-1:30am

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway upstairs, Fargo

Do not miss. You’re encouraged to wear beach duds, bartenders mixing a special shot in commemoration. Beavage and Cleavage last performed at the F*ck 2016 Party, which we missed. 21+, no cover.

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Drone Focus Conference

May 24th, 2017

May 31-June 1

Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St N, Fargo

A platform for you to build your business, your unmanned expertise, or network with fellow enthusiasts. Even more useful, on May 30 and June 2, Part 107 Drone Ground Training Course. https://www.emergingprairie.com/dronefocusconferen...

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