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by HPR Contributor | Last Word | October 17th, 2024
…By Terry Kalilterrykalil@gmail.com Public libraries are making headlines nationwide and have become an unexpected target of efforts to limit individual rights, freedom of speech and critical thinking. Nationwide, Minnesota has taken a strong leadership stance in protecting Andrew Carnegie’s vision of public libraries as “dedicated to the diffusion of knowledge.”…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 17th, 2024
…By Johnathan Campbell history@nd.gov Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought I’d share three mysterious — and mildly creepy folktales — that have been shared about the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site, which housed 20 chief executives between 1893 and 1960. Folktales are one of those things that both…
by John Showalter | Cinema | October 17th, 2024
…By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comIt’s that time of year again: October, the so-called “Spooky Season” where people partake in everything macabre. From costume parties to scary movie marathons, folks can’t get enough chills leading up to Halloween. However, for one locally hosted podcast, the spirit of Halloween is a year-long affair. “We Watch…
by Sabrina Hornung | Music | October 17th, 2024
…North Dakota’s All Star Tribute to John Prine at the Fargo TheatreBy Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comOn November 3, The Radio Stars are rounding up a number of North Dakota’s finest musicians from Watford City to the Red River Valley to pay tribute to the late great John Prine at the Fargo Theatre. They…
by Jim Fuglie | Editorial | October 16th, 2024
…By Jim Fugliejimfuglie920@gmail.com As a political columnist, I know I should be writing an election preview for the issue of this paper that comes out just a couple weeks before what is being labeled, once again, as “the most important election of our lifetime.” Okay, so here goes my election…
by HPR Staff | Culture | October 16th, 2024
…By HPR Staff Halloween is upon us and we did our best to share some spooky and altogether ooky attractions as our top picks for the season. We included a 13 pack of haunts with a couple extra bonuses if you’re willing to go the distance. We stirred up some…
by HPR Contributor | All About Food | October 16th, 2024
…By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.comPhoto by Rick Gion The recent opening of Tee’s Tacos just off of 1st Avenue North on the edge of downtown Fargo is a continued sign of an emerging dining option in the metro. This Indigenous-owned restaurant is operated by Tanya “Tee” RedRoad. I’m going to make an educated…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | October 14th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com German filmmaker Nora Fingscheidt’s adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s 2016 memoir “The Outrun” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to mostly favorable reviews. Star Saoirse Ronan’s performance attracted the most acclaim, but praise was also bestowed on Yunus Roy Imer’s impressive cinematography, which paints the fierce beauty of…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | October 10th, 2024
…By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.eduOn October 11 and 12, Dr. Ann Braaten and I are presenting at the Regina and District Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ann will speak on Friday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. Her talk will be titled,“Traditional Textiles and Clothing of the…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | October 7th, 2024
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com “My Old Ass,” the title of Megan Park’s sophomore feature, probably didn’t do the movie any favors at the box office, but it is as spiky and forward as protagonist Elliott, an 18-year-old caught between adolescence and adulthood. Currently finishing up a theatrical run following a world premiere…