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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | February 15th, 2024
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comPoliticians could learn a lot by watching dung beetles work for a livingThe 400,000 species of beetles is the largest order of insects discovered on Planet Earth, so far. Insect researchers believe that the orders of bees, wasps and ants may be larger, but no one has counted…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | February 15th, 2024
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comMAGA Throwaways: helmets, reason, masks, regulations, seatbelts, and booksThere was a time when troops in trenches and foxholes moved from killing each other to recognizing the enemy was also a human being. Christmas morning during World War II in Europe was one time in between firing artillery pieces…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Saturday, March 1611 a.m.Downtown FargoWear something green and celebrate spring during Fargo-Moorhead’s premier parade. Thousands of spectators line the streets, so arrive early to snag a prime spot. This community celebration of Irish pride is celebrating 27 years of fun and it’s a whole vibe. Look for marching bands, decorated floats,…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Thursday, March 78 p.m.Fargo Theatre314 North BroadwayBlack Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic albums over the past decade. This time they will perform Pink FLoyd’s iconic album, “Dark Side of the Moon,” in its entirety. But that’s not all! They will also perform a special set of Pink Floyd’s…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Thursday, February 296 p.m.North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum612 East Boulevard Ave, BismarckCelebrate the arts in the Bismarck-Mandan community. There will be in-person painting demonstrations, a live auction, a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, music and art activities for all attendees. Proceeds will benefit local arts non-profit organizations, including Arts…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | February 15th, 2024
…Friday, February 23-Sunday, February 25Alerus Center1200 South 42nd Street, Grand ForksJurassic Quest is America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur event. Attendees will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic period and the Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to walk among dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest features over…
by John Showalter | Theatre | February 15th, 2024
…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 better way to do so than playing the part of a fellow game show host quizzing them…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | February 15th, 2024
…By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.edu Dwight Herr interviewed his father, Julius E. Herr of Wishek, North Dakota, in June 1979. Dwight provided a transcription and donated the “Life Story of Julius E. Herr” to the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection. Julius Herr was born in Wishek on July 24, 1904. His…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | February 15th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Following a 2023 South by Southwest world premiere, writer/director/star Leah McKendrick’s “Scrambled” gets a well-deserved theatrical run in U.S. cinemas. The busy and talented moviemaker, whose online presence in projects like the series “Destroy the Alpha Gammas” and the short Poison Ivy origin story “Pamela & Ivy” earned…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | February 15th, 2024
…By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com When one googles “What traits are desirable in a new employee,” some of the first words that pop up “from sources around the web” include “communication,” “team player,” “leadership,” “honest,” “reliable.” Now take these words and think: How do these words best apply to my preferred candidate…