July 7th, 2016
Registration begins at 6pm, with the half-mile Walk beginning at 7pm. Those wishing to participate must make a minimum donation of $25.
“We feel this 15-acre gated park is the perfect setting for our exclusive, family-friendly annual pet party,” Special Events/PR Coordinator Heather Klefstad says of Rheault Farm. “We will have goodie bags for the first 200 people/pets that register, including treats, toys and more.”
Free food will be provided by MSUM Catering, along with music…
July 6th, 2016
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Fortuna and Alkabo are the farthest towns you can drive to from Fargo and still be in the state of North Dakota.
Seven hours away in the northwest corner of Divide County, the two towns have fewer than 30 residents combined, Fortuna at 22 and Alkabo at 7. They lie as the furthermost outposts in North Dakota, but make no mistake: Interest and adventure still find outlets in the northwest corner.
Writing Rock
An extreme outlier of the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s historic…
June 30th, 2016
By Georgia Burnside
burnsidegeorgia@gmail.com
Over the past several years the drone industry has grown rapidly. The origin of much of this development was in North Dakota, as hundreds of businesses flock to the area to do research and development of unmanned aircraft and their accompanying technologies. The essential capital of drone development is the Grand Forks Air Force base, which has been flying exclusively drones since 2013.
There are many commercial uses for drones. Where they may…
June 29th, 2016
If you are a fan of underground comedy or the late-night programming block Adult Swim on Cartoon Network, you might recognize the name David Liebe Hart. If not, let me give you an introduction. David Liebe Hart is a triple threat: actor, singer, and puppeteer. He is in contact with extraterrestrials and is keen to share those experiences, as well as stories of his childhood, chequered love life and more, through stand-up, song, and puppet shows.
While he might not necessarily be a…
June 23rd, 2016
By Ben Rodgers
Chuck Klosterman poses the big questions that no one is asking in his latest book, “But What If We’re Wrong?” One of those questions regards the potential blight of football as it is known today, hundreds of years in the future.
His ninth book hit the shelves earlier this month. In it, Klosterman, the lauded pop-culture critic and North Dakota native, aims to look back at widely held beliefs in today’s society as if it were hundreds of years in the future to see…
June 15th, 2016
We need bees. They pollinate, enabling plants to reproduce. The Plains Art Museum is engaged in the fourth year of a project to educate our community on the importance of bees.
The Defiant Gardens Pollinator Project began with a summit, hosted by the Plains Art Museum under the direction of Former CEO Colleen Sheehy. By 2010, Minneapolis-based Artist and Ecologist Christine Baeumler joined the project.
According to Melissa Kossick, Communications Coordinator and Media Producer for The…
June 15th, 2016
Anyone who has lived in the Fargo-Moorhead area for any amount of time is probably well aware of our infatuation with all things Scandinavian, especially the Vikings. It only makes sense, with so much of the population around here having ancestry that hails from the frozen north.
Even as someone who claims no Scandinavian heritage myself (German and Scottish), I have to admit the craze for all things Nordic is infectious, not even just here but in pop culture (Thor from the Avengers? …
June 9th, 2016
Multi-award winners
Meyers’s clean sweep
Bert and Klaus Meyers, owners of Dempsey’s and Wurst Bier Hall, made a clean sweep, bringing home five awards. Awards went to Matt Bengston at Wurst for Best Server. Alison Buecksler of Dempsey’s received Best Bartender. Dempsey’s received awards for Best Karaoke Bar. The Aquarium, located above Dempsey’s, received Best Small Venue. Wurst Bier Hall also received the Best Lunch award.
Sidestreet
Sidestreet won Best Bar and bartender Andrew…
June 2nd, 2016
Mike Dalager
Illegal tattoos in Cuba? Yes please…I’ll take one. That’s right. Tattooing is illegal in the entire country of Cuba. Not one license has ever been issued.
Tattooing has had a rough history around the world anyways but to think that nowadays we aren’t forward-thinking enough to let people decide on their own what or what not to permanently affix to their own bodies, is just ludicrous at best.
I am a big proponent of freedom of choice and maybe I have a biased opinion,…
June 1st, 2016
By Alex Huntsberger
ahuntsberger@gmail.com
After 10 years of presenting edgy, contemporary theatre at 716 Main Avenue, Theatre B is moving out. Their 2016-2017 season will be presented at a series of temporary venues around town. Meanwhile, the company is searching for a new permanent space to call their “forever home.”
“We’ve been having some really interesting conversations,” said Artistic Director Carrie Wintersteen, regarding the search. “Part of it is helping people…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comNorth Dakota communities will join a “nationwide day of defiance” against authoritarianism and President Donald Trump’s policies on Saturday, June 14. A range of "No Kings" events…
Back-to-school season is on the horizon, but there's still plenty of summer left. Check out our favorite August attractions and events in North Dakota and western Minnesota. And if if you missed them, here are a few excellent May…
June 21, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N., Fargo“We Watch Shudder,” Fargo’s favorite horror podcasters, bring on the darkness during the longest day of the year. The Darkest Day of Horror Film Festival features…
Fighting the good fightBy Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Over two thousand rallies took place nationwide June 14 as part of the “No Kings" protest. Ten of those protests were held in North Dakota, with thousands in attendance.…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWe need Paul Revere on a Harley: “ants and autocrats are coming!”The Asian needle ant has been nesting in the American South since at least 1932. It probably hitched a ride on a freighter from…
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 Gionrickgion@gmail.com The weather warmed up quickly here in the upper Midwest this spring, sparking prime eating season. This means burger battles, food trucks and lake-season food travel. The 2025 Downtown Fargo Burger…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comThe Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The June 9 death of musician Sylvester Stewart, known much better by stage name Sly Stone, saw an outpouring of tributes, memorials and appreciations from some who knew him personally and many…
By Deb Wallworkdwallwork@icloud.comI first met Catherine Mulligan at a party at her house. It was a small gathering, spontaneous, just a few people over for dinner. Directed toward a stack of plates and bowls and a big pot warming…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comAct Up Theatre, in partnership with Minnesota State University Moorhead, will present “The Sound of Music” on June 10-14. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. at the Minnesota State Moorhead’s…
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…
The drug that keeps re-purposing itselfBy Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com There is a drug that is getting a lot of attention nowadays all over the world. It has various commercial names (Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus), but…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.com Working in the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin is so different from my home in Fargo. I'm not judging, because the people working and living in western North Dakota are very…
