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DUCKS UNLIMITED ICE FISHING CONTESTS

December 1st, 2023

Every day in December 2023, 12 noon to 3pm

Mille Lacs Lake, Garrison Township, Minn.

All fish must be caught by hook and line. No spears will be allowed. All fish entered must be brought to the judges stand immediately and be alive. You may register as many fish as Minnesota laws allow you to keep, but only one fish per contestant is allowed in the weigh-in line. All prize winners may be required to take polygraph exams as part of contest requirements. No motorized vehicles are allowed in…

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​ADAM CAROLLA

November 25th, 2023

Thursday, November 30, 8-11pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway, Fargo

The comedian, actor, radio personality, television host and NY Times best-selling author. He currently hosts THE ADAM CAROLLA SHOW, which holds the Guinness Book of World Records for “most downloaded podcast." He is, of course, quotable. “Figure out what to do, then take a nap.” “This whole country is founded on the principle of 'if you are not hurting anyone, and you're not fucking with someone else's shit, and you…

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​BURN THE BIRD

November 21st, 2023

Thanksgiving Day 5k/10k

Thursday, Nov 23, 8:30am

400 1st Ave S, Fargo

Each year, the YMCA partners with SoleMOTION to bring you the Annual Burn the Bird Thanksgiving Day Run! Get fresh air and a good “burn” going with the 5K run/walk/crawl or the 10K run before sitting. Run or walk, just plan on coming out with 1,000 of your closest friends. Race date estimated (weather permitting). As a general rule, an average-sized runner will burn about 100 calories per mile. So if your goal is to…

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​ND STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

November 16th, 2023

The Fargodome: Championship Matches Saturday, Nov 18, 5pm

The three-day event will begin Thursday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m. After the first match of a session, the next match will begin 25 minutes after the completion of the previous match, but not earlier than the scheduled time. The Class B tournament will be seeded by the head coaches of the eight qualifying teams via an electronic process. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES: 5:00 p.m. Class A…

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​FOLKWAYS CHRISTKINDLMARKT

November 15th, 2023

Fargo City Civic Center

207 4th St N, Fargo

Nov 17, 4pm to Nov 26, 5pm

Six days of festive cheer to start the holiday season! Christkindlmarkt is an indoor and outdoor event with local vendors, live music and dance performances, and community gathering spaces. Daily live musical performances, roaming characters, captivating poi, photo shoot with Santa and more. ⁠A glimpse of the holiday performers: Fargo Flow, Brass Interference, DJ PrettyRicky, the CropDusters, and more!⁠…

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​PLAINS ART MUSEUM FALL PARTY

October 22nd, 2023

 Thursday, November 2, 6-9pm 

704 1st Avenue North, Fargo 

Join us as we celebrate the opening of recent exhibitions. An eventful night full of live music, food, drink, fun and art as we welcome Amy Fill, Gallery Director at the University South Dakota, to discuss Oscar…

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​NDSU TRANSFER SHOWCASE

October 18th, 2023

Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:30am-2pm 

Register now at ndsu.edu/visit

“Thinking about transferring to NDSU? Learn about the admission process, scholarships, financial aid, academic offerings, student organizations, internships. You will also have the opportunity to tour campus, meet with an academic department and eat at one of our dining centers. Optional individual appointments with the Office of Admission…

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​PHOBOPHILIC ALL-AGES HOME SHOW

October 17th, 2023

With Benefactor, Hanging Wound, and the openers Disembodied Humanity

Sat Oct 21, 5:30pm doors, 6pm music; $10 advance, $15 at the door

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N upstairs, Fargo; 701-235-5913

In between tours and back home in Fargo, the juggernaut of death metal that is Phobophilic will commit an All Ages night of mayhem. Hear their greatest successes: ‎Enveloping Absurdity, ‎Undimensioned Identities, ‎Horrific Manifestations, Nauseating Despair, Survive in Obscurity, and…

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​SOURDOUGH STARTER DEMO AT RED RIVER MARKET

October 17th, 2023

Saturday, October 21 at 11:00am

Broadway Square, Downtown Fargo

Learn how to start and maintain your own sourdough culture. Starter samples will be provided. "I guess you could say it was a hobby that turned into a passion," said Loni Larson in an interview with Tammy Swift. Years ago, Larson took a two-week course at the San Francisco Baking Institute, bought a Belgian oven with stone shelves and got started. “You should bake at least every week. You really have to do it consistently…

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High Plains Reader Fall Calendar

September 22nd, 2023

photo credit: Jessica Gavin

September

Oktoberfest: 

Now-October 3

Wurst Bier Hall

Stein-holding competition, happy hour Mon-Fri from 4-6, wear your dirndl or lederhosen, German music.

https://wurstfargo.com/

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

September 21-October 21

501 Fernwood dr, Bismarck

Bismarck family favorite, hay bale mazes, a pumpkin cannon, buy 40 varieties of pumpkins and holiday decor.. https://papaspumpkinpatch.com/

Acres of Terror

September 21- October 28

108 HWY 18 S, Leonard ND

Can you believe…

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