April 11th, 2016
Downtown Fargo buildings have a rich and varied history, and 98 eighth grade social studies and history students from the Ben Franklin Middle School are creating digital histories of many downtown Fargo buildings through videography and interviews. The students are electronically documenting how each property has changed over time. The finished products will be presented at the Fargo Theatre during a special event on April 21.…
March 31st, 2016
By Ben Haugmo
Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to ring it in than with a round of gardening?
To ensure the plants grow strong and healthy, it’s often recommended that one apply a form of fertilizer. Rather than taking the chemical route or waiting for leftovers to decay, why not try a unique alternative with Bison Compost?
Thomas Duenow founded Bison Compost three years ago in collaboration with North Prairie Bison Ranch outside Leeds, N.D. In the excess manure…
March 30th, 2016
Richard Preston of Fargo, owner of 7th Avenue Auto Salvage, purchases vehicles in need of repair, fixes them, and then donates them to the YWCA Cass Clay Women's Shelter and has been doing so for seven years. Over time, Richard estimates he's donated 10 to 12 cars to the women at the YWCA.
Richard, a Hillsboro, N.D. native, graduated from high school in Hillsboro and went on to college at North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. He is married to Arlette Preston, a franchise…
March 30th, 2016
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Anyone who has lived in the Dakotas for an extended period of time is aware of the long history we have with the original inhabitants of this land. It has been a tumultuous time for the Ojibwe, Sioux, and other tribes in this part of the country. Only a few hours’ drive can take someone from Fargo to the site of Wounded Knee, where Sitting Bull lost his life. But despite all these hardships, the Native Americans have been able to keep their cultures alive. And one way this has been…
March 24th, 2016
Kyle Jameson started his venture in leatherwork nearly a decade ago. Frustrated because he couldn’t find a belt to his liking, with a little encouragement from a friend and an eye for DIY, he took matters into his own hands and started his leatherworking venture, which eventually led to Jameson Leatherworks. 
Stylistically, he tends to stay away from the traditional cowboy floral motifs, focusing on classic design cues with clean lines and oldschool tattoo flashinspired…
March 16th, 2016
Dino-mite!
Barnes County Museum showcases fossil exhibit
On Tuesday evening a truck showed up at the Barnes County Museum in Valley City North Dakota, eleven large well packed crates were unloaded with the help of three Paleontologists,a host of volunteers from both the museum and the Elders of Mammott and Jensen
Earlier this year the folks at the museum lost an old friend, a 65 million year old friend that happened to be a 26 foot long Triceratops that was over 90% complete. Fortunately…
March 7th, 2016
In this chilly twilight between winter and spring time, Lincoln Elementary students are learning that life can still thrive outdoors.
On February 25, Anne Durbin and Linda Wolfe’s fifth grade classes made an early morning bus trip to Buffalo River State Park to learn about how animals live during the colder months.
Before they set off, though, preparations had to be made.
“The field trip requires that Mrs. Wolfe and I ensure that all students have appropriate winter clothing for an…
March 7th, 2016
Who would have thought that what started out as a concept for a halloween radio stunt in 2003, would lead to thousands of miles travelled, hundreds of towns visited, and five books worth of material. “Ghosts of North Dakota” photographer, author, and webmaster Troy Larson can’t believe it either.
The initial idea was that he and GND partner Terry Hinnenkamp (who both worked in radio at the time), stay in an abandoned place for the night, the concept involved a “House on Haunted…
March 2nd, 2016
Dempsey’s Public House celebrates its tenth anniversary
by John Strand and Tom Bixby
After Ralph’s Corner closed, was there ever going to be a bar and music venue where we could hang out with friends and feel at home? And for the musicians, a venue where talented but untried bands could get their start? We weren’t optimistic. And then it happened -- not all at once, and it took years of hard work. How does a successful business evolve? HPR asked Bert Meyers, co-proprietor of…
February 26th, 2016
By Ben Haugmo
The 6th annual Fargo-Moorhead Comic-Con is coming up, bringing with it vendor and attractions to suit fans of all ages.
The guest of honor this year is comic book artist Robert Atkins, who has worked on publications like Deadpool, GI Joe, Spiderman, and others. Atkins has accepted commissions in advance for FM Comic-Con, so attendees can pick up their physical prints at the convention, and get them signed if they so…
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By Bryce Vincent Haugen By his own account, Edwin Chinchilla is lucky to still be in the United States. As a 12-year-old Salvadoran, he and his brother were packed into a semi with a couple dozen other people and given fake…
February 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.March 1, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site504 3rd Ave. S.E., Jamestown, NDThe 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse and the 164th Infantry Remembrance Association are joining…
February 21, 6-8 p.m.Turtle River State Park, Arvilla, NDEnjoy a self-guided hike in the picturesque woods of Turtle River State Park. The trails will be lit with luminary candles. After the hike, warm those bones by the fire at…
By Sabrina HornungThe quote, "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command” from George Orwell’s iconic novel “1984” has come up in conversation more times than…
By Ed Raymond‘Dakota Attitude’ should be read by all North Dakota studentsI have been meaning to write about this book by James Puppe for several years, but the world has been in such a mess I thought I should write about …
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 GionSince the much-dreaded Covid years, there has been much ebb and flow in the Fargo-Moorhead restaurant scene. In 2025, that trend continued with some major additions and closings. Let’s start the New Year on a positive…
Saturday, January 17, doors at 7:30 p.m.The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, FargoThe Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include members of The Ergs!, Dillinger…
By Sabrina Hornung There's a certain kind of magic to the Fargo Theatre. It’s a place to escape to for the small fee of the price of admission. It's a place of shared communal joy (or any other kind of shared emotion for that…
By Jacinta ZensIt may sound cliché, but the 90s in Minneapolis were pretty magical. Underground punk and hip-hop shows occurred weekly, zines were all the rage, colorful, exquisitely executed graffiti started popping up everywhere…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
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…
By Ellie Liverani In January 2026, the 2026-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans were released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They are supposed to be revolutionary and a “reset” from the previous ones.…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Vern Thompson Benjamin Franklin offered one of the most sobering warnings in American history. When asked what kind of government the framers had created in 1787, he replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Few words…
