December 16th, 2025
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
Audra Maurer never used marijuana until Minnesota businesses started to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC products.
“The first time I was pain free was using legalized hemp edibles,” said the 36-year-old Moorhead resident who was attending a fundraiser at Junkyard Brewing, which sells a variety of THC drinks it makes in-house.
Those products, including all intoxicating hemp-derived drinks, gummies, vapes and oils will no longer be…
November 14th, 2025
By Bryce Vincent Haugen
For the first nine months, the dysfunction of the Trump administration and Congress was a four-time-zone-away abstraction for a Moorhead native living in Alaska’s interior. But it became all too real when the federal government shut down on Oct. 1. Bureau of Land Management records specialist ML, granted anonymity for fear of reprisal, joined about 700,000 federal workers furloughed without pay. Another 700,000 workers, those considered essential, were required…
October 13th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Ten North Dakota communities will participate in the nationwide No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on October 18. The grassroots movement is a nonviolent protest against President Trump’s actions, including sending National Guard troops into U.S. cities without the consent of state and local authorities.
Over 2,500 rallies, protests and community actions are scheduled across the country, including events in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Valley…
October 13th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
The silvery trills of a trumpet duet announce the Friday afternoon protest outside the downtown Fargo Post Office long before it comes into view. Nearly 70 protestors are lined up along the sidewalk in a neat row. Their signs, chants and clothing voice support for federal workers, immigrants, the people of Ukraine and Palestine and their LGBTQIA+ neighbors. They call for the preservation of women’s rights and civil liberties and the…
October 6th, 2025
Press release
Celebrate Dinosaur Day on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (612 E Boulevard Ave. in Bismarck). This free, family-friendly program is open to all ages. A preschool-friendly dinosaur program begins at 10 a.m., featuring music and movement activities for young learners. Throughout the day, visitors can assemble foam dinosaur puzzles, get temporary tattoos, and have an up-close look at fossils and bones. North Dakota…
September 29th, 2025
Press release
The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC), NDSU Libraries, has partnered with Upland Exhibits of Newton, Kansas, to design, fabricate and install a permanent exhibit showcasing the history, culture and legacy of Germans from Russia. Early renderings are now available, offering the public a first look at the vision for this major cultural project.
Upland Exhibits specializes in museum-quality exhibits and was chosen for its expertise in captivating storytelling,…
July 29th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Dairy Queen restaurants across the country will raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals during Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 31. At least one dollar from every Blizzard Treat sold during the event will benefit local children’s hospitals. Stores in Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, Horace, Casselton and Hawley will take part in the event. Diners can check the Dairy Queen website to search for additional participating restaurants by…
July 24th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Area children ages 10 and over are invited to join the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum to explore how rivers work at two Fargo Public Library locations this summer. Stream Table Workshops will be held at the Northport Library (2714 Broadway N.) on Saturday, July 26 and at the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32nd Ave. S.) on Monday, August 4. Both events take place at 11 a.m.
The workshops feature a mobile EmRiver Stream Table, so students can see and…
July 15th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
North Dakotans will take part in a nationwide civil rights rally on Thursday, July 17. Protests, marches, rallies and acts of service are scheduled in Bismarck, Bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Valley City. Events will also be held in all 50 states.
The July 17 gatherings are part of the “Good Trouble Lives On” day of action. The name is inspired by the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who passed away on…
July 7th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
The Fargo Park District will host the Kids Triathlon on Wednesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Madison Park and Bicycle Playground, located at 3010 11th Avenue N. in Fargo.
Kids 12 and under are invited to bring their own bikes to test their skills by biking, tackling an obstacle course and completing a disc throwing activity. They’ll also create their own medals in the craft area. Training wheels are welcome.…
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By Bryce Vincent Haugenbrycevincenthaugen@gmail.com Audra Maurer never used marijuana until Minnesota businesses started to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC products. “The first time I was pain free was using legalized hemp…
By Michael MillerAs the holiday season approaches, I extend Yuletide Best Wishes and a special “Weihnachten” greeting to you and your family. I would like to share with you Christmas memories from our Germans from Russia…
Now-Feb 26All three Fargo Public Library locations have mitten trees and they’re accepting new or very gently loved clean gear for the cold. Handmade or purchased gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and warm socks are appreciated.…
By Darrell Dorganddorgan695@aol.com I’ve been digging around for information on a company called High Plains Acres. High Plains, which has a presence in Jamestown, Bismarck and five North Dakota counties, owned thousands of acres…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWill we move up from Homo sapiens to Human empathians? The big question is, will the world’s billionaires who are now Homo sapiens gain enough human empathy to save the world from themselves —…
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 Mandy Dolneymandy@ksbsyndicate.com This cake will be on the menu at Nova Eatery through Thanksgiving served with maple crème anglaise Ice cream. It uses pumpkin pie pumpkins grown locally at Ladybug Acres and local apples grown…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Dakotah Faye is a hip-hop artist from Minot, North Dakota, and he’s had a busy year. He’s released two albums. This summer he opened for Tech N9ne in Sturgis and will be opening for Bone…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The brilliant film essayist and documentarian Raoul Peck tackles the looming shadow of contemporary American and international totalitarianism in “Orwell: 2+2=5.” Following a May debut at…
The holidays are fast approaching. If you’re on the lookout for finding your loved ones something truly special and unique, we sought out some of the area’s independent and creative hotspots.VINTAGE AND ANTIQUESMoorhead Antique…
Press release“Shakespeare with a sharpened edge.” To launch its 2025 – 2026 season, Theatre NDSU is thrilled to team up with Moorhead-based organization Theatre B to perform a co-production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and…
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 Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com At the beginning of the movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch is introduced as having a smaller than average heart, but as the movie progresses, his heart increases three…
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 Chandler Esslinger Across North Dakota right now, a familiar conversation is resurfacing. We hear the argument that harm reduction “enables” people, that syringe access encourages drug use, that naloxone keeps people…
