June 23rd, 2026
Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available at various sites in Fargo and West Fargo, as well as a number of rural communities throughout North Dakota and Minnesota as part of the organization's Hunger Heroes Summer Meal Program. All meals meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutritional…
June 22nd, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
The Republican Party of Minnesota nominated business executive and Army veteran Kendall Qualls for governor at its convention in Duluth the last weekend of May. Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, one of several challengers for the endorsement, initially said she would drop out if she wasn’t nominated, but decided at the filing deadline to compete in the party primary, which will also feature MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a MAGA darling.
Earlier in the year, the…
June 15th, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
By all accounts, Democratic-Farmer-Labor U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar — first elected in 2006 — is the most popular active politician in Minnesota, whether she’s judged by polling or by her four electoral landslides. When two term Minnesota Governor Tim Walz decided to step away from his bid for a third term, Klobuchar quickly announced her gubernatorial candidacy, clearing what otherwise might have been a wide-open DFL field. She earned the endorsement at the…
May 26th, 2026
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 through courtrooms. Supported families navigating safe parenting time. Educated classrooms. Listened.
And we are still here.
We are now known as Sollera.
When organizations change their name, people often assume something big or disruptive must have happened, a…
May 26th, 2026
Monday, June 1, Noon-7 p.m GA
Island Park Pool, 502 1st Ave. S., Fargo ND
Who’s up for spending their summer poolside? Starting June 1, you can do just that at Island Park Pool. As for the rest of Fargo’s pools, those open June 8. Lap swim runs 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. and resumes from 7 to 8 p.m. General admission swim is open noon-7 p.m. Looking for a pool pass? Look no further and register online.
May 19th, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
brycevincenthaugen@gmail.com
The High Plains Reader has compiled a guide to inform West Fargo voters about candidates and issues. On June 9, West Fargoans will elect a new mayor —who is running unopposed — as well as two new commissioners from four candidates. (The two incumbents declined to seek reelection.)
Voters will also elect three park board members from four candidates. Two park board members are vying for reelection and one decided against it.
Four…
May 19th, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
In order for Fargo School District residents to become informed about the candidates and issues ahead of the June 9 election, the High Plains Reader has compiled a Voter Guide featuring six out of the seven candidates for School Board.
There are four incumbents (Melissa Burkland, Katie Christensen Mineer, Greg Clark and Robin Nelson) and three challengers (Jolene Garty, Carissa Geske and Paul Mohror) competing for five spots on the board. Board member Nyamal Dei…
April 15th, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
There are three Fargo Park Board seats up for election June 9. Park Board President Vicki Dawson and long-time member Dr. Joe Deutsch announced their reelection bids, but board member Aaron Hill is vacating his seat to run for city commission. Emily Secor May, Andrzej Noyszewski and Tyler Sand have also announced bids.
In addition to providing a biography, we asked each of the five candidates in the race three questions. First, how does their background prepare…
April 15th, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
High Plains Reader has assembled a Voter Guide to introduce readers to candidates in the June 9 Fargo election. Here we’ll meet candidates for mayor and Fargo City Commission. Each candidate answered the same three questions.
Additional coverage of Fargo and West Fargo candidates
Look for additional coverage of the Fargo Park Board online at hpr1.com. In our May issue, we will cover the Fargo School Board race and interview candidates for West Fargo Mayor, West…
March 31st, 2026
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
On Palm Sunday two thousand years ago, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey to directly take on the authoritarian Roman rulers of the region, according to Christian scripture. It was an overtly political act, standing up to those who ruled by fear and subjugation, said Matt Peterson, senior pastor of Moorhead’s Trinity Lutheran Church, the city’s largest Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation.
Peterson was one of 14 local pastors — …
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Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available…
By Jeff Armstrong Despite a history dating back many centuries and a reputation as fierce resistance fighters, the Kurds remain the largest stateless nation in the world. Divided by colonial post-WWI borders and subsumed into four…
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 John Strand It took us over 30 years for us to reach out and ask for your help. The High Plains Reader has always been subscription free and paywall free. Our content has — and always will be — free to access for all of our…
By Ed RaymondCongratulations! A world record held by Trumplican Party and NRA!During the Minnesota Legislature’s discussion of gun controls, Republican State Senator Drew Roach of Farmington said he would never ban assault…
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…
July 8th, 5:30-8 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Minnesota style. Moorhead Parks and Recreation and HCSCC are hosting the ultimate potluck. Whether you’re bringing…
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m.Parachigo, 14 8th St. S., Fargo Inspired by folk and rock influences, Bielanski's upbeat catchy tunes have gone worldwide — literally. He’s played 2,500 shows, 311 of which were performed last year alone.…
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By Greg Carlson The feature directorial debut of established internet phenomenon and entertainment hyphenate Hayley Kiyoko — known unironically to her fans as “Lesbian Jesus” — carries with it a curious backstory becoming more…
By Jacinta Zens I recently sat down for a chat with ceramicist Louie Albertson, Clay and Studio Program Manager at the Plains Art Museum. Before the interview, I had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit as a colleague when I…
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 It was in the mid-90s when I heard of homeopathy for the first time. I was at university, and it was through word of mouth. Some friends were seeking homeopathy to solve minor health issues, such as weight gain,…
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…
Chris M. Stoner I was recently dismissed from my role as drag show director and emcee for Dakota OutRight, a role I had been fulfilling for more than two decades. The reason given? My political commentary during shows, while…
