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by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | April 14th, 2016
…It’s hard to believe that the movie “Fargo” was released 20 years ago. If it wasn’t for “Fargo,” would bomber hats have such a spot on our heads and in our hearts? Would the phrase “Uffda” be spoken with simultaneous irony and sincerity? Yeah, sure you betcha—but no one else…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | April 14th, 2016
…Each year we reach out to our readers and send a poll in which they can nominate their favorite hot spots, talents and personalities in the community, so we can find out the best of the best in Fargo/Moorhead. The voting will all be done online via www.hpr1.com or via our Facebook page.Needless to say…
by Jamie Hutchinson | Music | April 13th, 2016
…Whether you’re looking for limited pressings of vinyl records or a chance to snatch up some oldies at discount prices, you’re bound to find unique experiences at each local record store as they celebrate Record Store Day 2016.“It’s a really great thing for drawing attention to local record stores,” says…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | April 13th, 2016
…None of us made it on our ownIn 1949 a poor, tall, gangly black sophomore kid in Oakland, California was cut from his junior varsity basketball team by the coach after just one tryout. After the cut, one of the coaches told him he should try for the varsity team…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | April 13th, 2016
…Following its Locarno Film Festival premiere in August of 2015, the great Chantal Akerman’s final work, “No Home Movie,” now makes its way to limited theatrical release and digital platforms in the United States.Currently viewable on Fandor – a fitting small-screen residence – the nonfiction meditation featuring Akerman’s mother Natalia…
by Särah Nour | Writer's Block | April 13th, 2016
…Last Tuesday, travel writer and English professor W. Scott Olsen presented his eleventh book, published by NDSU Press, to a sizeable audience at Zandbroz Variety. The book, “A Moment with Strangers,” is a collection of essays and photographs collected from his travels, all highlighting the central theme of brief yet…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | April 13th, 2016
…By Ben HaugmoForm and function are both on display at the ‘A Woman’s Perspective’s: Aprons Galore!’ exhibit currently at the Hjemkomst Center.The exhibit hosts hundreds of aprons from many different historical periods, demonstrating how the apron has evolved over time from a solely utilitarian garment to a platform for artistic expression.Vicky Jo Bogart…
by John Strand | News | April 13th, 2016
…Just over a decade ago, ND lawmakers enacted legislation championed by Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City to establish a state-funded addiction treatment facility with a primary focus on Methamphetamine. Share House Inc. was subsequently awarded the contract to implement and manage that pilot program, which grew over time in mission and capabilities yet…
by HPR Contributor | All About Food | April 13th, 2016
…By Payton BergerRugsan Cuisine is in a strip mall at 2424 13th Ave S. The exterior and interior are both simple and hint at the presence of simple, well-cooked food.What isn’t simple is the embracing and delicious smell of food and spices. There were a few people working behind the counter and…
by Chris Hennen | News | April 13th, 2016
…This week, North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced that taxable sales and purchases in the state are down 19% to $22.9 billion, the lowest total since 2011, affected no doubt by low oil prices. This follows a $1 billion budget shortfall which resulted in agency-wide cuts in state government and a recent…