August 13th, 2024
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia.underlee.nelson@gmail.com
I am stretched out on the window seat in my hotel room, watching a gentle rain paint the sidewalks of downtown Columbus. “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac spins on the turntable I borrowed from the front desk at The Junto, an almost impossibly well-stocked boutique hotel along the banks of the Scioto River. Its gracious confines contain two restaurants (wood-hearth Little West Tavern and the rooftop Brass Eye), a coffee shop, walk-up…
November 22nd, 2023
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia@hpr1.com
Even if you don’t love Christmas movies, you’d have to be a Grinch not to notice that holiday films get the vibe right. This heady cocktail of twinkling lights, softly falling snow, and cozy shops all aglow (spiked with a spoonful of nostalgia) keeps us coming back for more.
The Fox Cities have perfected their unique holiday ambiance. These 19 east central Wisconsin communities clustered around Lake Winnebago and the Fox River temper Hallmark…
September 27th, 2023
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia@hpr1.com
Minot’s unique vibe sets it apart. A steady stream of new faces at Minot State University and Minot Air Force Base keeps the community’s energy feeling younger and more diverse than many other North Dakota cities its size. A thriving art scene and strong contingent of locally owned shops build on the curious, cultural atmosphere that college towns do so well.
Located four hours northwest of Fargo and just under two hours from Bismarck, Minot is…
August 17th, 2023
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia@hpr1.com
Medora advertises a classic trio of experiences—Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the Medora Musical and casual blufftop dining at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue. So if you haven't been to North Dakota's top tourist attraction since before the pandemic, you might think there's nothing new out west for you.
But you'd be mistaken. Medora has added several hotly anticipated amenities and attractions and a few new shops and restaurants that make a weekend…
February 14th, 2023
By Madeline Luke
mzlnd@yahoo.com
The Anne Krapu-High Plains Reader Journalism Scholarship has awarded Laura Simmons of Fargo $3000 in grant and internship for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 grant cycles. Ms. Simmons is in her sophomore year at the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. Which is a nationally top-ranked program.
She has written articles for the High Plains Reader on pressing issues for North Dakotans, including the proposed Summit…
January 7th, 2023
By Rick Schlecht
kathyja49@drtel.net
Who among us mystery buffs and sleuths are not familiar with the Hasbro board game, CLUE? Its host of unusual suspects contemplating a crime in some room within a mansion, with access to weapons of opportunity, was sure to push our brain pans to the extreme limit, digging for clues exposing the culprit.
However, real life is not a board game and not every crime can be solved. Some become a 'cold case file.' One such case in North Dakota turned 97 years…
June 17th, 2022
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia@hpr1.com
Photos by Tylar Frame Photography
In-person events are back. After years of donning comfy sweats and yoga pants and avoiding other humans for the sake of public health, figuring out what to wear can feel a little overwhelming.
I asked Courtney Schur, owner of Carmine & Hayworth Vintage in Fargo, to give us a jolt of inspiration. She sells some of the region’s most fabulous vintage looks and can help us inject a little glamor and fun into our…
July 14th, 2021
Sabrina Hornung
15 July 2021
If these trails could talk, what would they say?
Well.. depending on the trail and if the trail is marked with the green metal Talking Trails sign, we’re a lot closer to finding out.
“So rather than reading signs, we connect guests with the whole story, just by dialing in, so that you can access the content by dialing in on the phone number with the talking point number that's found on the sign or you can download the talking trail mobile…
July 13th, 2021
Alicia Underlee Nelson
alicia@hpr1.com
I’m not normally someone who waits for ships to come in. But after just a few hours in Duluth, I’m a believer.
The giant freighters laden with iron ore, limestone and coal approach the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin (the largest freshwater…
July 13th, 2021
By Amy Piper
submit@hpr1.com
Lake Michigan sunsets are intoxicating in Ludington. The evening waves kiss the sugar-sand beaches at Stearns Park Beach. A visitor comments on the large number of people arriving to watch the sunset. “Yes, it’s the best free entertainment in town,” the local replies with a smile. “We also come to greet the S.S. Badger when it arrives.”
So, you’re thinking about a road trip to Michigan, but it seems like such a long drive. And maybe you’re not…
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By Dr Christopher Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Sollera For nearly fifty years, this region has known us as Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. We have answered late-night calls. Sat in hospital rooms. Walked with victim survivors…
By Michael M. Miller Francie M. Berg, native of Hettinger, N.D., edited an impressive book, “Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota,” published in 1983. She grew up on a ranch near Miles City, Montana. Her son, Richard Berg, is…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By Sabrina Hornung As the school year comes to a close, a new crop of young people are starting a new chapter in their lives. As a former young person, I’d like to offer my unsolicited advice. As cliche as it may sound, be the…
By Ed RaymondWere women created to do the work of God?One of the first requests made by new Pope Leo XIV was to invite an expert on the alt-right conservative Catholic organization known as Opus Dei to brief him about its…
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 GionThe scarfing of canned fish and seafood products by online food influencer types is hard to miss on social media these days. Some of the consumed morsels range from exquisite to downright nasty. However, there are many…
June 3-6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.FARGODOME, 2800 N. University Dr., FargoDo we dare call RibFest the ultimate summer kickoff in Fargo? Well, we just did. Enjoy succulent ribs, pulled pork, brisket and so much more. Featuring top notch…
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By Greg Carlson The cinematic precocity of director Kane Parsons is quickly emerging as one of the year’s big moviemaking stories. The 20-year-old filmmaker’s “Backrooms,” an unsettling journey through the looking glass,…
By Sabrina Hornung The Plains Art Museum has been a trailblazing force in the North Dakota art scene since its inception and it’s not slowing down any time soon. In fact, this summer they are preparing to break ground on a major…
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 Eli Liverani Cholesterol is probably one of the first molecules I have ever heard of in my childhood. Most of the relatives on my mother's side had high cholesterol in their blood, and apparently, levels above a certain range…
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 Jim Fuglie I was out for a walk on a fine Bismarck spring evening, strolling down 4th St. alongside the state capitol grounds, when I noticed some dirt work being done on the spot where the former governor’s residence had…
