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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | July 9th, 2015
…Is This Why God Gave Us Fingers?There is evidence that fork-like instruments were developed thousands of years ago to facilitate eating barbecue by the fireside. But 10 centuries ago Roman Catholic Saint Pietro Damiani said such instruments looked like the work of Satan, who was usually portrayed carrying a huge…
by Chris Hennen | News | July 9th, 2015
…Several high profile violent incidents occurring in a short amount of time in and around downtown Fargo had many wondering just what was going on in the downtown part of the city and if growth had finally started to show its fangs. Is it getting worse or was this just…
by Diane Miller | Music | July 9th, 2015
…“Prairie Musicians” to premiere a new season July 10No need to leave the house on Friday nights in July to enjoy and support quality local music. Just turn to channel 13 for an episode of Prairie Public’s “Prairie Musicians.”The show, which is produced at Prairie Public’s downtown Fargo studio, features…
by Diane Miller | Editorial | July 9th, 2015
…Remember that reality TV series “Boiling Points”? It was a hidden camera show that survived a few season on MTV about a decade ago.Actors would pretend they were workers in restaurants or other service-industry establishments and they’d test people’s patience essentially by being awful. They’d make people wait, sell them…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | July 9th, 2015
…A man with a vision puts his hometown on the map with the world’s largest salvaged metal sculpturesRegent, N.D., is nestled in the beautiful hills, buttes, cut banks and valleys of the southwest corner of North Dakota. It is a quiet community with strong agricultural ties, and it is notorious…
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | July 1st, 2015
…The annual MSUM Summer Cinema series returns this month with weekly Monday night screenings throughout July of classic silent movies with live musical accompaniment on the historic Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in Weld Hall’s auditorium. Each film will also be introduced by an area film specialist. Showtimes are at 7:30…
by Marie Monson | Culture | July 1st, 2015
…By Marie MonsonTwenty speakers and one music performer will share the Civic Center’s stage this month for the biggest TEDxFargo event yet. Men and women from around the country are coming to share their experiences, their art and their visions for the future with a city they know has much to…
by HPR Contributor | Last Word | July 1st, 2015
…By Dean HulseDylann Roof, the alleged perpetrator of the recent (I dare not write latest) hate crime involving members of Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., is quoted as saying he killed nine black people in hopes of igniting a “civil war.”While gun control is an expected topic for reaction to…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | July 1st, 2015
…To Pope Francis: How About The Sciences Of Climate—And Sexuality?In his encyclical on climate prepared for one billion Catholics Pope Francis urged them — and the rest of the world — to study and consider what an overwhelming majority of scientists say about the condition of the earth we are supposed…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | July 1st, 2015
…Screaming For Silence, Fifth Hour and Nine EyesFri, July 3, 9 p.m.The Garage Bar, 3108 Ninth St S, MoorheadCelebrate the eve of Independence Day with some hardcore rock ‘n’ roll. The headlining act Screaming For Silence is based out of Omaha and have a very approachable metal sound. Supporting acts…