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​Pioneers of African American cinema

by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | September 7th, 2016

…Race relations have been hot topics in the news lately, as have problems concerning economic class, sexual abuse, drugs, and alcohol, often all interrelated. Hollywood movies tend to avoid such themes as anything other than secondary plot points in mainstream action-adventures, except for a few instances of self-consciously serious films…

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​4,600 miles long and four feet wide

by HPR Contributor | Outdoors | September 7th, 2016

…By Ben Haugmobenhaugmo@yahoo.comWinding through 4,600 miles of forest and field, alongside river and railway, and over hilltops as well as fences is the North Country National Scenic Trail. Next week, the National Country Trail Association will be celebrating their annual meeting, a chance for volunteers and enthusiasts to come together…

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​Does anyone remember the Encyclopedia Britannica?

by HPR Contributor | Culture | September 7th, 2016

…By Chuck Sollyrcsolly@gmail.comI sure do. I used several of their volumes to flatten out things like my wrinkled 8th grade book report…I got a “C” on it anyway. I didn’t mean to take you back to the dark ages—the Encyclopedia Britannica is still a reference on the internet.The…

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​Welcoming Week: restaurants

by HPR Contributor | All About Food | September 7th, 2016

…By Brittney Goodman and Barry NelsonAs part of Welcoming Week, September 16-25, restaurants owned by first-generation immigrants in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth are being highlighted and promoted. This is to expand restaurant patrons’ experiences by educating them about the wonderful diversity of food and culture within our community.…

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​Probstfield Farm Living History Foundation hosts third annual supper

by HPR Contributor | All About Food | September 7th, 2016

…By Abby Goldgoldabby@gmail.comDusk at Probstfield Farm in North Moorhead brings forth a timeless feeling of a slower life, one that accompanies the rhythms of family and hard work. Imagine the bustling farm, chickens in the yard, the kitchen garden close to the house, and peonies lining the driveway. When Randolph…

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​Behind the masks and under the helmets of “Star Wars”

by Greg Carlson | Cinema | September 7th, 2016

…Jon Spira’s “Elstree 1976” rounds up a group of bit players, extras, and background performers who just happened to be part of “Star Wars” before anyone had a clue that the film would become a popular cultural juggernaut. In the North London studio location where many sets had been constructed,…

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​Concerned Citizens of Buffalo file appeal to block hog farm

by HPR Contributor | News | September 7th, 2016

…By Matthew MusacchiaOn September 1st, the Concerned Citizens of Buffalo, a group opposed to the proposed hog farm near Buffalo, North Dakota, announced from the front of the Cass County Courthouse that they plan to file an appeal against the North Dakota Department of Health. The appeal seeks to challenge…

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​Income inequality, wars, and $400,000 helmets

by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | September 7th, 2016

…Will we ever get our priorities straight?The Pilgrims of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were the first Americans to pledge support of wounded war veterans after members of their “militia” were killed and wounded during the massacre of native Pequots in 1636. Caring for our veterans after 400 years of war…

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Odell Brewing invades North Dakota

by John Strand | Beer Snob | September 7th, 2016

…By Chris Larsoncjlarson75@gmail.comNorth Dakotans are nationally known for our appreciation of adult beverages. Despite our notoriety, we often get overlooked by nationally popular distillers and wineries. It seems that craft breweries have noticed us, though, as we have been blessed with numerous breweries launching into the North Dakota market in…

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Anything but anonymous

by HPR Contributor | Music | September 7th, 2016

…By Jacinta Macheel Zensjacinta.zens@gmail.comHPR: How and when did you become involved in the group Wide Eyes?SA: I joined Wide Eyes in late 2004. Little known fact: when I first met Tony & Dimitry (of Wide Eyes) they were already making music under the name, but it was a 2 piece…

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