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​Rising voices of Folk and Americana set to come together in Fargo

by HPR Contributor | Music | June 29th, 2016

…By Payton BergerFolk, Roots, and the newer term, Americana, all seem to apply to a style of music that is often overlooked in modern times. Maybe it’s a preconceived notion of simplicity and homeliness that might deter people’s interest. A somewhat understandable notion when there are so many different types…

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​Guns, drugs, and car crashes shorten American life spans

by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | June 29th, 2016

…A homicidal suicide bomber-shooterBecause of deaths by firearms, drugs, and car crashes, Americans live two years less than our fellow humans in Western Europe or Japan, the two areas that lead the world in lifespan. There are several factors, but the main one is early death by firearms. Each year…

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​Aegir is a most gracious host

by HPR Contributor | Beer Snob | June 29th, 2016

…By Steve ListopadAegir was a giant in Norse mythology who lived under the ocean in a great hall filled with gold and welcomed his guests with open arms.In honor of the gentle drowned giant who threw elaborate parties for the gods, Aegir Bryggeri (Brewery) at Flåmsbrygga offers travelers 20 of…

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​Dream on, dreamers

by Greg Carlson | Cinema | June 29th, 2016

…Once its cult bona fides were established at the 2002 Butt-Numb-A-Thon (when Eli Roth presented a VHS dub to Harry Knowles as a birthday gift), the adaptation of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” made by kids over the better part of a decade in the 1980s enjoyed a run of…

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​More than signs: Chris Orth’s neon art and brand illumination

by Brittney Goodman | Arts | June 29th, 2016

…Fargo native, and neon artist Chris Orth recently unveiled a “beacon” outdoor neon art piece on the exterior of the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead. Chris creates neon art for businesses and individuals. A self-described “neonist,” Orth is passionate about his work and asserts that neon is not only a…

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Sober high school goes statewide in Minnesota

by Chris Hennen | News | June 29th, 2016

…The following interview was edited for length and clarityPEASE Academy in Minneapolis, the nation’s oldest recovery high school, recently joined with Minnesota Virtual High School to offer sober education online for middle and high school students across the state. Exactly how does this work and why is it needed? We…

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Outlet Slam Poetry

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | June 29th, 2016

…Thursday, July 7Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave. FargoSpoken word night is returning to The Red Raven, during the first Thursday of each month. Speak, look, and listen all are welcome. Line up will be announced closer to the event and an open mic will follow the slam.

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​Cruisin’ Broadway

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | June 29th, 2016

…Thursday, July 7, 5-9pmDowntown FargoEvery kind of rare and customized historic vehicle. In June we saw several 1940s cars with wooden bodywork, including an exquisite light gray 1946 Chrysler Town & Country. Explore up and down the street. You’ll be surprised what you find, and Broadway is never busier than…

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​The Great American Trailer Park Musical

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | June 29th, 2016

…Tuesday, July 5, 8pmFormer Schumacher Goodyear Building, 409 Broadway, Downtown FargoTwo-act musical exploring the disastrous relationships between the tenants at Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. Opened Off-Broadway in 2005. Long-running, great fun. Additional performances Friday and Saturday at 10pm. All seating is general admission. www.experienceblur.com

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​Bonanzaville 4th of July Celebration

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | June 29th, 2016

…Monday, July 4, 10am-5pm, fireworks at 10:30pm1351 Main Ave W, West FargoAn old-fashioned family celebration with a barbecue picnic, horse-drawn wagon rides, pie social, caricatures, face painting, cow pie bingo, costumed historical figures, parade, inflatable games, and fireworks later in the evening. Movie, live entertainment and live demonstrations. (701) 282-2822

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