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The Sad Off: Experimental Comedy Show

July 19th, 2017

Friday, July 21, 8pm 

Red Raven, 916 Main Ave, Fargo 

It’s a ha-ha sad, not a cry-cry sad. Five stand-up comics try to out-sad each other. Free of charge, benefits First Link, the suicide prevention hotline (call 211). We’ll be there. We only get laughed at when we’re not trying to be funny. 701-478-7337

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​The Melvins with Spotlights

July 19th, 2017

Friday, July 21, doors 9pm, show 10pm-1am

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway upstairs

Unmissable performance in support of their new double album A Walk With Love and Death. “You’ll sleep with the lights on after listening,” says drummer Dale Crover. 21+, expensive but worth it: $18 at Dempsey’s, Orange Records, or ticketweb; $20 door.

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​Sensual Bachata for Couples

July 15th, 2017

Saturday, July 15, 4-9pm

The Spirit Room, 111 Broadway, Fargo

Bachata is a simple dance from the Dominican Republic with “almost every move” possible in its four-beat sequence. Workshop designed to help couples find their rhythm. Partner required, space for 20 couples. Techniques learned can be used in several other dances. 701-237-0230

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​104th Annual Clay County Fair

July 13th, 2017

July 13 - 16, Thursday through Sunday

Main Ave E & 6th St NE, Barnesville, Minnesota

A four day celebration featuring 4H exhibits, entertainment including minnow races, a ranch rodeo, demolition derby and so much more.

http://www.mnclaycountyfair.com or call (218) 354-2675 for more information

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​2017 Red River Valley Fair

July 13th, 2017

July 11-16, Tuesday through Sunday, 11am-9pm

1805 W Main Ave, West Fargo

ATMs in fairgrounds; Baby Care Center; tickets $5, $10, under 5 free; get your hand stamped to get back in; auto racing at 6pm, concerts at 8pm; Information Building, friendly knowledgeable staff; lost & found 701-282-2200; service dogs only; smoking area, wheelchairs available.

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Oslo’s hidden gem

July 12th, 2017

By Mrisha Sharma

mrishamsharma@gmail.com

Photos: Mrisha Sharma

“I really enjoy being a functional human being in the society, still living like this. This way of life is actually working out and I am actually happy with it.”

Ida Frisch and her boyfriend, Martin Osvold, are temporarily crashing in an art studio in Hausmania, located in the center of Oslo, Norway. Hausmania was an abandoned building occupied by squatters until 1999. Now it is a cultural center for artists and musicians in…

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Red River Market

July 6th, 2017

Saturday, July 8, 10am-2pm 

409 Broadway N, Fargo 

All winter we missed the Red River Market and we’re so glad to see their trademark vintage Chevrolet pickup, every Saturday this summer and fall. Experience the joys of locally produced food; see the friends you somehow only run into at the market.

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4th of July @ Bonanzaville

July 3rd, 2017

Tuesday, July 4, 7:30am till late

1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo

Vietnam Veterans 5k/10k run/walk; historic shooting of the anvil; train & wagon rides; face painting; fireworks. 

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​Blues, Beer, and BBQ!

June 29th, 2017

Friday, June 30, 5-10pm

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

29409 170th St, Detroit Lakes

Minnesota blues legend Lamont Cranston, with special guests The Soulmates. Scenic lift rides, lifts open noon-8pm. Proceeds to fund Kiwanis Scholarships at MSCTC, one of the nation’s highest-rated community colleges. Rain or shine, tickets $10.

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​Streets Alive

June 22nd, 2017

Sunday, June 25, noon to 5pm

HQ: Great Northern Bicycle, 425 Broadway N, Fargo

Route this time is entirely on the Fargo side, including newly reconstructed 2nd Street. Play, engage in a more physically active lifestyle, experience your community in a new & strenuous way. Activity Alley, Yummyland, Baby and Me, Zoomobile. 701-280-1796

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