June 23rd, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Congratulations! 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 weapons such as the AR-15 or ban high-capacity magazines because gun ownership and the Second Amendment is a “God-given right.” He didn’t say where he found this directive in the Bible approved by God or when God informed him by text that He blessed…
May 18th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Were 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 activities in Argentina. Opus Dei translates from the Latin to mean “Work of God.” Although Leo is called the American pope, he spent roughly two decades in Peru as a leader in South America. He is concerned about the policies of Opus Dei in Argentina concerning…
May 11th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
We have trillions of reasons why the world is a mess
Medical researchers have determined that the normal adult human body contains about thirty trillion cells and that at least four million of them are replaced each second we live. How’s that for openers? A perfect time for mutations to take place.
A mutation is any heritable alteration of the genes or chromosomes of an organism. The worst mutation taking place among Homo sapiens — so far — was the famous Black Plague…
May 4th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Are we learning from chimps or are they learning from us?
Here we are, involved in a number of wars in a dozen Middle East countries, and researchers in Uganda’s Kibale National Park have discovered that a large chimpanzee group, our close relatives, is involved in a serious civil war. Chimp groups have been battling about home territory for hundreds of thousands of years, but it’s the first time a chimp group has been observed having a civil war between members of the…
April 24th, 2026
About the leader who sits so far-right from God he can’t see Him
I have been reading Harvard PHD Heather Cox Richardson for more than a decade because she knows how important Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is in the study of our history. She published “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” in 2023. My copy is marked up and underlined from her foreword to her last sentence. Here are a few memorable lines from her foreword after years of Trumplicanism:
A country…
April 15th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Why do women make up only 2% of humans on death row?
In the 16th Century, when the Roman Catholic Pope refused to grant Henry VIII of England a divorce so he could marry the beautiful Anne Boleyn, he told the Pope and Vatican to go to Hell and formed the English Anglican Church. Then he took possession of most of the Catholic monasteries and properties. England was polarized. Supporters and dissenters quickly formed. As an example, Elizabeth Barton spread the word that if…
April 8th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Do Christians represent diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) people?
Perhaps the “rapture” is on its way. A critic of Project 2025 which Donald Trump “knew nothing about” prior to the 2024 election is moving forward at a fast pace. Actor Mark Ruffalo defined it this way: “Project 2025 is not a game, it’s white Christian nationalism. It is the Sharia law of the ‘Christian’ crazy people who aren’t Christian at all, but want to control every aspect of your life…
March 30th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
What if eight billion people looked and acted like Adam and Eve?
So, we have different fingerprints and DNA. We can transfuse people’s blood and implant organs with some limitations. With facial recognition equipment, we can identify a criminal blocks away or limit or allow access to rooms and areas. Now we have a political party that wants to eliminate DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion). It’s a framework of policies designed to promote fair treatment, full…
March 25th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
The bells are ringing for everybody on the planet
As ICE, the worst of the worst law enforcement agencies in the Divided States of America, continues to use unconstitutional procedures to find the worst of the worst Black, brown, Native American, Asian and others among the 22 million undocumented illegal aliens, the worst of the worst presidents the United States has ever had continues to tell lies 24-7. Trump’s “Make America Great Again,” worst of the worst MAGA gang…
March 16th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Bernie Sanders is on the world’s longest and oldest walkabout
Adolescent Australian Aboriginal males often volunteer to challenge the transition to adulthood by performing well (that means staying alive) in a six-month trial in the Australian outback called the walkabout, complete with spear, jug, knife, boomerang and courage. The purpose of the walkabout is a coming of age ceremony, turning a boy into a man who can be relied upon to find food, water and shelter.
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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…
