Culture

Happy 50th Birthday, Duffy’s Tavern!

March 15th, 2017

The “rookie door,” the test of whether you are a newbie or a seasoned patron, is just one of the quirky traditions that come with the territory at Duffy’s Tavern, turning 50 in its Fargo location Friday, March 17th. Yes – that is St. Patrick’s Day!

A neighborhood pub with an eclectic crowd and friendly bartenders, Duffy’s has been a staple of near-downtown Fargo for fifty years.

Brian Quigley has been coming to Duffy’s since 1968. The bar has changed, according to Brian:…

Moorhead urban legend

March 8th, 2017

The telling of urban legends has become a sort of modern folklore among people of any given time. Though the stories are usually fictional, they are surprisingly often inspired by a sliver of truth of something that might have happened in the past.

Perhaps at one time, some of these stories were completely true. But, through time and the oral passing of a story from person to person, the stories have evolved in a way, taking on a life of their own. They have been transformed from fact to…

Shamrocks and leprechauns: The F-M St. Patrick’s Parade Turns 21

March 8th, 2017

In its 21st year, the Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Parade is set to bring lots of green downtown Fargo on Saturday, March 11th. This free parade will feature walking groups, Irish family clans, floats, and a replica Viking ship manned by the Sons of Norway. Yes, even the Norwegians get in on the fun.

I would guess that the actual amount of Irish-blooded participants is not that high, but it does not matter, as the saying goes, “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” However,…

PolyAware

March 8th, 2017

I’m polyamorous and I live with my two girlfriends, who both mean the world to me. They contribute to making me a better person by challenging me when I’m wrong, supporting me when I try something new, and comforting me if I fail. It has been a relationship built on trust, consent, family meetings, and more happiness than I’ve ever had at any other point in my life.

That said, it’s really hard to share any of that with people I meet. It’s easy to talk about my girlfriend,…

Expensive computing

March 1st, 2017

In January, I told you about some cheap ways to get into computing. The all-in-one computers work real well for email or browsing the web.

This time we'll talk about the more expensive kind. The two companies most involved in producing Central Processing Units (CPU) are Intel Inc. and AMD Inc.

CPU's are the heart of your computer. They reside on the printed circuit board on your machine. The two companies have provided the majority of CPU's for our computers and laptops for many years.…

Celebrating trans people of color

March 1st, 2017

February was Black History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history. While that month has come to an end, our ability to celebrate does not. I wanted to take some time to address some amazing trans individuals of color and share where one can find their work.

Before I get to that, I want to be honest and have a real conversation about race, because that doesn’t happen enough in North Dakota. After all, as a state we currently have a 90% white…

Beer, bacon and fun

March 1st, 2017

Are you tired of staying in your house all day, just to shield yourself from the cold air outside? Are you ready to go out and have some fun while you sample some beers and try some wonderful bacon dishes like a bacon tater-tot hot dish, candy-covered bacon, or rice crispy bars with smoked gouda and bacon? If so, then come on out to Bernie’s Wine & Liquors’ Bacon & Beer Festival.

This year will be the fourth year of the Bacon and Beer Festival at the Scheels Arena, and will consist…

Defending art and heritage at Arbor Park

March 1st, 2017

There’s still time for community members in Grand Forks to prepare for the June 20th vote that will determine the fate of Arbor Park. Development groups have proposed construction of new condominium and commercial buildings within the park space, while others are staunchly opposed to altering one of the city’s iconic green spaces.

Arbor Park lies on South 4th Street in downtown Grand Forks, and was created from 2000 to 2001, after the flood of 1997. The park includes many sculptures…

Warm up at the Red River Winter Market

March 1st, 2017

I don’t know about you, but I have spring fever. So to get us through until spring and the full-fledged Red River Market, there will be a winter version to bring some warmth to what we hope is nearly the end of winter here in Fargo.

Featuring everything from homemade hot sauce, to local honey, to Alpaca wool, and so many more vendors featuring bakery, household, and crafts, the Red River Winter Market is Saturday, March 4, 10am to 2pm in the historic Stone Building (formerly the…