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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | December 4th, 2015
…Of Toilets, Planned Parenthood, and Life-Saving Cell ResearchNeil deGrasse Tyson, perhaps our most articulate spokesman of what science is, outlines what it is in two relatively short sentences in his Huffington Post blog: “Science distinguishes itself from all other branches of human pursuit by its power to probe and understand…
by Rob Port | Say Anything | December 3rd, 2015
…To understand the workings of American politics, you have to understand this fundamental law,” columnist Charles Krauthammer wrote in 2002. “Conservatives think liberals are stupid. Liberals think conservatives are evil.”This is as true in 2015 as it was in 2002, if not more so, and it’s not a great situation…
by HPR Contributor | Arts | December 3rd, 2015
…By David McCoyAfter years of providing a one-stop repository for art slides and projections for all students and their departments, Minnesota State University Moorhead’s slide library will be closing its doors in 2016. To commemorate the medium and history of visual projection and the decades of work archiving, categorizing and…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 3rd, 2015
…Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-5 p.m.Rourke Art Gallery, 521 Main Ave., MoorheadOrland Rourke and son J. Bracken Rourke will have their artwork on display with most of Orland’s pieces being up for sale. The late Orland Rourke, along with his brother James O’Rourke, founded Rourke Art Gallery in 1961. J. Bracken…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 3rd, 2015
…Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.Zachmann’s Studios, 1683 Otter Tail Drive, Fergus Falls, Minn.Hinge Artist Scott Miller’s ensemble Fifth Column will perform a new composition written by Miller with acoustic instruments, computers and lighting. Miller is a composer from Maple Grove, Minn., a professor of music at St. Cloud State University…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 3rd, 2015
…Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall, Minnesota State University MoorheadNormally held in Minneapolis, Cinema Lounge is showcasing short films by independent Minnesota filmmakers on a statewide tour. MSUM Professor Ray Rea will be part of the screening and filmmakers will be present to talk about their work and…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 3rd, 2015
…Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-6 p.m.Bonanzaville, 1351 West Main Ave., West FargoThe annual Christmas celebration features cookie decorating, Christmas carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides, competitions, musical performances, Christmas desserts and beverages, photos with Santa and more; all of this at their beautifully decorated village.
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 3rd, 2015
…Friday, Dec. 4, 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 6, 12-4 p.m. Muddy Waters Clay Center, 2014 13th Ave. N., Grand Forks The Annual Winter Showcase features original, hand-crafted pottery and one of a kind pieces created by Muddy Waters Clay Center studio artists. The studio invites the…
by Krissy Ness | Beer Snob | December 2nd, 2015
…If you were having withdrawals from not being able to see your favorite bartenders from Sidestreet, fear not! Sidestreet Grille and Pub is now open in its new location, 404 Fourth Ave. N, in downtown Fargo. It’s open from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Sunday.The once-beloved, wood-paneled hangout that was…
by HPR Contributor | Music | December 2nd, 2015
…A different kind of Christmas caroling is headed to Fargo-Moorhead. Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night” takes participants on a 45-minute journey from Fargo to Moorhead as each participant plays one part of a recorded composition on either their smartphone or a portable CD player.The free event was organized by MSUM faculty…