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All about disaster capitalism in a Christian nation

by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | November 29th, 2017

…What happens when the eight richest men in the world possess wealth equal to the bottom half of the entire world population?There I was, in a pew at Cormorant Lutheran Church on Sunday morning, when I got the Christian view of acquiring wealth in a Christian country. A quote from…

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Food for thought

by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | November 29th, 2017

…Our opinion: Culinary traditions are passed from one generation to the next.There’s something communal about food, whether it be the preparation or consumption. It’s a matter of working together and enjoying the fruits of our labor. It’s nourishing your loved ones, it’s sustenance, and it’s love, whether it’s a decadent…

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Don’t advertise CBD hemp oil, regulators say

by C.S. Hagen | News | November 29th, 2017

…Why was Lonna Brooks’ store targeted?BISMARCK – Shortly after stocking her shelves with cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil, business owner Lonna Zacher Brooks publicized her product online and in a news story.And then, although police reject the term, Brooks’ store was “raided.” Her CBD oil was confiscated in May from her…

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‘Hard-charging Democrat’ stands up to Cramer

by C.S. Hagen | News | November 29th, 2017

…Former Democrat Caucus chair talks about his campaign for CongressFARGO – Ben Hanson is young, but politically, he’s already made a name for himself. He’s the “hard-charging Democrat opponent” running for the state’s only position in Congress.He’s running against Kevin Cramer, bestower of the title and the congressman “too many…

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​Fargo SantaCon: 8 years of Santas helping the homeless and veterans

by Brittney Goodman | Culture | November 29th, 2017

…Fargo SantaCon for Charity is a holiday-themed pub crawl that raises money and collects needed items for the Gladys Ray Shelter and Veterans Drop-In Center.For the eighth year, a small group of friends organize this event, in the spirit of fun and giving. Pub crawls may be plentiful in Fargo,…

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Last call forever: farewell to the Nestor

by Brittney Goodman | Culture | November 29th, 2017

…Art by Kim JoreLive music, worn carpet, colorful bar flies, writing on the bathroom walls, a strong drink pour and trusted bartenders come to mind when the Nestor Tavern is mentioned. Whatever your memory of the Nestor Tavern, a part of Fargo’s entertainment history has passed with its closing.The Nestor…

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Barbershop chorus goes international

by Brittney Goodman | Music | November 29th, 2017

…Fargo-Moorhead’s barbershop chorus, Great Plains Harmony (GPH) has earned a spot in the prestigious and competitive Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition in Orlando, Florida in July 2018. They will be competing against 30 choruses from around the world.To earn this honor, the GPH competed against 18 other barbershop choruses from…

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Winter reading assignment: North Dakota’s geologic legacy

by Jim Fuglie | Writer's Block | November 29th, 2017

…John Bluemle’s new book, “North Dakota’s Geologic Legacy” (actually published in 2016 and now in its second printing), is the culmination of a career of more than 40 years he spent with the North Dakota Geological Survey, researching all facets of North Dakota’s geology, and carrying the title of State…

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​Baker finds sunshine and rain in “The Florida Project”

by Greg Carlson | Cinema | November 29th, 2017

…Sean Baker’s gorgeous “The Florida Project” skitters and scampers like the attention span of its tiny protagonist Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), a six-year-old wonderer/wanderer who lives with her mom in a sketchy motel imaginatively named the Magic Castle. Situated on the fringes of Disney’s Orlando empire, the Magic Castle houses many…

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Wine cellaring 101: your guide to aging wines

by Megan Bartholomay | All About Food | November 29th, 2017

…There’s a common misconception that all wine gets better with age. And there are lots of cliches and dumb birthday internet memes with Leonardo DiCaprio toasting you with a glass of Champagne saying something along the lines of, “Like a good wine, you’re only getting better with age.” Um, not…

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