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.…
June 9th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
North 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 (including rallies, protests, theatrical performances and food drives) are planned in Bismarck, Fargo, Bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston.
These national days of action are scheduled by a coalition of pro-democracy groups…
April 30th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
More than 1,000 pro-worker events are planned for Thursday, May 1 across the country, including rallies in Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks, Minot and Jamestown. East Grand Forks and Bismarck will host protests on Saturday, May 3.
These happenings, which may include rallies, marches, protests, speakers, town halls, pledges and mutual aid campaigns, are part of a national day of action centered around International Workers Day on May 1. Events are planned by local…
April 24th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Local groups will speak out against current and projected federal budget cuts in downtown Fargo this Saturday, April 26. The Red River Valley chapters of Fearless and Indivisible will lead a protest from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the northeastern corner of the intersection of Roberts Street N. and 2nd Ave. N.
Anyone is welcome to join the event. The planners emphasize non-violence. Publicity materials for the event advise participants to “bring your signs and…
April 23rd, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Senate Bill 2307 has passed, despite testimony against it from North Dakota residents and library professionals. The bill, which restricts access to library materials, now awaits Governor Armstrong’s signature. But those speaking out against SB 2307, which prompted protests and read-ins across the state, say there’s still time to persuade the governor to veto the bill.
According to the ACLU, “Senate Bill 2307 would require a public or school library to…
April 21st, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
The public and the North Dakota congressional delegation, including Senator John Cramer, Senator John Hoeven and Representative Julie Fedorchak, are invited to a town hall meeting on Saturday, April 26 from 1-3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Horizon Middle School, located at 500 Ash Coulee Drive in Bismarck.The program will focus on the Trump Administration’s federal policies.
Individuals are invited to share questions and concerns through the event…
April 18th, 2025
By Alicia Underlee Nelson
Citizens will rally in support of democracy and civil libraries in Minot on April 19 from 3-5 p.m. The event will begin at Minot City Hall (10 3rd Ave. S.W.) and participants will walk toward Broadway. Protests will also be held in Grand Forks and Fargo on the same day.
The Minot event is part of the 50501 Movement's National Day of Action on April 19, which seeks to build community and speak out against the Trump administration’s policies. The 50501 Movement…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comDairy 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…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comFM Pride Week returns to the Fargo-Moorhead metro August 3-10. A snapshot of events are listed below. Discover event descriptions and locations as well as volunteer opportunities online at…
Monday, August 11Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo “Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com On July fourth, Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest took place at Coney Island. The winners, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, reigned victorious. Chestnut earned his 17th title by…
By Ed Raymondfargogadly@gmail.comNotes about terror, tyranny, torture, freedom, laws, lies, and truthWhen Vice President Mike Pence needed an answer to a question about the 2020 presidential election that might end American…
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 Gion and Simone Wairickgion@gmail.com The Red River Market returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday, July 12. The event will take place every Saturday except July 19. (That date will be moved to Sunday, July 20, due to the…
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 When I first heard the premise for “Oh, Hi!” — which has been described as a “romantic comedy” if you imagine a twisted sense of the term — visions of two Stephen King novels popped…
Press ReleaseTouchmark at Harwood Groves will host a special artist reception featuring renowned glass artist Jon Offutt on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the community’s auditorium. The event celebrates Offutt’s temporary…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comPhoto by Yvonne Denault There is something intimate and personal about plays. Even in our age of multimillion dollar Hollywood productions and droves of streaming services, watching actors…
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 Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comCaregivers for school-aged children and teenagers are encouraged to bring them to back-to-school immunization clinics scheduled for every Tuesday in August. Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH)…
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…
