May 11th, 2016
There were several power outages within a two-week span in Fargo. We wondered if these were signs of bigger problems within the power system or just because of the recent warmer weather. For answers, we spoke with Mark Nisbet, North Dakota Manager for Xcel Energy, to find out what they’ve learned about the outages.
High Plains Reader: There have been a lot of outages in the Fargo area in the last few weeks. Can you tell me how many and why this is happening?
Mark Nisbet: Over the last…
May 11th, 2016
John Gehrke drives truck around the country, hauling lumber, steers, electronics, building materials, hay and almost anything that can ride on a flatbed trailer.
Including honeybees.
Gehrke said he started hauling bees 25 years ago and enjoyed it. He continues to transport the pollinators between California and North Dakota, about 408 to 512 hives per load.
“I think it will keep me busy until I decide to retire,” Gehrke said.
North Dakota is the nation’s top honey producing state,…
May 10th, 2016
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will make a stop in Fargo on Friday, May 13 for what his campaign is billing as a "A Future to Believe In Fargo Rally". The event will be held at the Ramada Fargo Convention Center with doors opening at 11 am. The Ramada is located at 1635 42nd Street South in Fargo.
The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. You can RSVP for the event at https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/rally/gpgb4g
Admission is…
May 6th, 2016
For the fourth year in a row, North Dakota ranks as one of the deadliest states in the nation for worker fatalities, according to an annual report just released by the AFL-CIO.
North Dakota ranked 49th out of 50 states in the 2016 Death on the Job Report with 9.8 deaths per 100,000 workers behind only Wyoming which had 13.1 deaths per 100,000 workers.
The next closest state to North Dakota is Alaska, at 48th with 7.8 deaths per 100,000 workers. The statistics are for the year 2014, due to…
May 4th, 2016
It’s a bit odd, how connected we feel with the rest of the world because of the internet, but once you step out of the U.S. and see the internet in China, you realize how completely different it is. Your standard Facebook, Twitter, Google, or any Google product are all blocked by the great firewall of China.
And the apps used in China couldn’t be more different. Not just what they are, but how they work and the vision driving their growth and adoption. And perhaps it’s this vision…
May 4th, 2016
By Cindy Gomez-Schempp
Four painful months have passed since December 25, the day when John Torres, a Mexican-American man was jumped by a group of white males in Crookston, Minn., outside Captain Crook’s Bar. John was there with family to celebrate Christmas, but he was later attacked outside the bar and needed to be rushed to Altru hospital with a fractured skull and bleeding from his ear.
His widow, Rita Saenz and their four children John Henry Jr 15, Brandon 13, Jennifer 10 and…
April 27th, 2016
The City of Fargo was asked this week to have police and firefighters carry Narcan, which can reverse overdose effects, to combat the recent epidemic. They decided to have firefighters carry the drug, not police. The city also issued a statement from Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. HPR spoke with Mayor Mahoney about who should carry Narcan and how the city is fighting back against the rise in opiate overdose deaths in the city.
HPR: Why did you issue the statement now? Was it with regard…
April 25th, 2016
In recent years environmentalism has come closer to the forefront of political and social discussion. Ever since science has become more vocal about humanity’s effect on the natural world there has been passionate discussion about the subject running the gamut from what needs to be done to accusing environmentalism of being an ideological ploy. In any case there will be a lot of change and a lot of risk no matter what is done.
No discussion of mankind’s effect on the environment…
April 20th, 2016
David Cross is no stranger to either the big screen or the small screen -- whether he is writing, producing, or starring. Most may recognize the popular comedian as Tobias Fünke, on the hit television series “Arrested Development.” He made his debut in the early 90s on The Ben Stiller Show, which eventually led to the cult favorite HBO sketch comedy series “Mr. Show” in which he partnered with fellow comedian Bob Odenkirk.
He has released two albums on Subpop records and has…
April 20th, 2016
HPR spoke with Malini Srivastava, Assistant Professor of Architecture at NDSU and the efargo project lead for NDSU to learn more about efforts to promote energy efficiency in the community.
HPR: What is efargo?
Malini Srivastava: efargo is a partnership between NDSU, the City of Fargo and the two utilities, Xcel Energy and Cass County (Electric Coop). We established the partnership to participate in the Georgetown University energy prize competition. It’s a national competition to see…
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By Winona LaDukewinona@winonaladuke.comIt’s been eight years since the Water Protectors were cleared off the banks of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers. It was a bitter ending to a battle to protect the water; and for most of us…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Rodeo is a family tradition for sisters Kate and Tera Flitton. The duo performs under the moniker Stellar Trick Riding Cowgirls. The Utah natives will be performing along with bareback riders,…
Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. doors open at 7 p.m.Fargo Theatre, 314 N Broadway, FargoCheck out this cult classic on the big screen as a live band performs along with David Bowie’s vocals, all while basking in the Art Deco glory…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com I feel like reading a newspaper is the equivalent of listening to music on vinyl. Not only is it analog, it’s an experience. I might be a little biased, but there's something about the rustling…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comA column on How Trumusklicans are trying to change historyIt took William L. Shirer a couple decades to write and then publish “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany,”…
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 Gionrickgion@gmail.com Photos by Rick GionLiving in downtown Fargo has its perks. One of them is taking walks along Broadway and peeking into the restaurants and shops for a glimpse of what’s new. Sometimes this makes a…
Mooncats and Pert Near Sandstone play Empire TheatreBy Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comThe MoonCats describe themselves as “Americonscious Campfire Folk.” They have a clear acoustic folk sound with a sense of whimsy — think…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Making her feature directorial debut, Rachael Abigail Holder guides “Love, Brooklyn” to a satisfying conclusion, even if some viewers might have hoped for a different outcome for the…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comPhoto by Chad Nodland, "Artistic Freedom"On January 19, 2025, the last full day of Joe Biden’s presidency, he commuted Leonard Peltier's two consecutive life sentences to home confinement at his…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to interview two mysterious new game show hosts named Milt and Bradley Barker about an upcoming event they will be putting on at Brewhalla. What…
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 Josette Ciceronunapologeticallyanxiousme@gmail.com What does it mean to truly live in a community —or should I say, among community? It’s a question I have been wrestling with since I moved to Fargo-Moorhead in February 2022.…
By Faye Seidlerfayeseidler@gmail.com Somewhere lost in the cultural scuffle of what it means to be transgender is that it is an absolute joy to experience the world in such a way. When you take away the societal prejudice and…
By Gilbert Kuipersgilbertkuipers@outlook.com I live in North Dakota District 24 and have been challenging the district Republicans about their understanding of climate science for years. There has been no serious response to my…
