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by Sabrina Hornung | Music | July 25th, 2018
…High Plains Reader had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Smith and Patrick Stanton of the Chicago based Indie-pop band Varsity.High Plains Reader: How did Varsity come to be?Stephanie Smith: We all sort of grew up playing music, but none of us studied music in school, none of us went…
by Sabrina Hornung | Music | July 25th, 2018
…When St. Paul based rapper Desdamona first emerged on the hip hop scene in the Twin Cities in the mid 90s she had a tough time securing a foothold. “Getting on the scene was hard and I did experience some sexism in that realm because I was a woman, like kind…
by John Strand | Editorial | July 25th, 2018
…We’d be remiss to not acknowledge the recent untimely death of Ed Schultz whose media journey was rooted right here in Fargo. No doubt a lightning rod, Schultz impacted the world like few ever do.When HPR was new to the Fargo community, Big Eddie commonly shared his microphone with voices…
by Logan Macrae | All About Food | July 25th, 2018
…Tucked away in the Moorhead Center Mall north sits a newly emerging cultural experience. A place for exploration of flavors and a wonderful environment for learning about spice, and deliciousness.A young couple from Atlanta decided to give it a go in the FM area about six months ago. The previous…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | July 25th, 2018
…Brett Haley follows “The Hero” with another intimate and small-scale drama that touches on love and loss, looking back and moving forward. Nick Offerman, who provided memorable support in “The Hero” as Sam Elliott’s drug connection, assumes lead duties as Brooklyn record store proprietor Frank Fisher. Coming to grips with…
by Särah Nour | Writer's Block | July 25th, 2018
…Last year, regional author Marcie Rendon of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation hosted a public discussion of her novel, “Murder on the Red River,” at the Plains Art Museum. Wednesday, August 1st, Rendon will be at the Fargo Public Library for a reading, author talk, and book signing. This event…
by C.S. Hagen | News | July 20th, 2018
…BISMARCK – The North Dakota Attorney General’s office announced Friday it is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for gross negligence and tortious acts during the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy in 2016.The state has already accepted a $15 million gift from Energy Transfer Partners in September 2017, and a $10…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | July 18th, 2018
…Thursday, July 26 at 5 p.m.-midnightFargo Brewing Company, 610 N University, FargoHip hop artist, community activist, and member of Rhymesayers, Brother Ali will appear with Nooky Jones at The Fargo Brewing Company. Nooky Jones was described as “Equal parts Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and Prince…” by Heavy Rotation on NPR. Also Keep…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | July 18th, 2018
…July 21-22 816 N Broadway, Abercrombie, ND 5K run, parade, vendor blender, rodeo to support Abercrombie volunteer fire department, street dance featuring Redline and much much more. Family friendly small town fun. Be sure to check out Fort Abercrombie Historic Site while you’re there!
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | July 18th, 2018
…July 20-21, 6:30 p.m.Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, FargoEarly in his career, Ryman has opened for the likes of Louie Anderson, Maria Bamford, and Nick Swardson and was invited to perform at the Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theater. He was featured as one of the…