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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | May 1st, 2019
…The rising tide of Kardashian philosophyI have followed the life of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar since he was 18-year-old Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor covering black civil rights protests for his school newspaper, as a senior at a New York City high school. At 7’2”, he helped his high school team win 71 straight basketball…
by John Strand | Editorial | May 1st, 2019
…Now that North Dakota’s biennial legislative session is over, we can all breathe out a big sigh of relief. But that’s not to say there won’t be lingering indigestion.In retrospect, and from the vantage point of those on the outside looking in, it’s truly unfortunate to see such a disproportionate…
by HPR Contributor | Last Word | May 1st, 2019
…By Winona LaDuke winonaladuke1@gmail.comIt’s twenty years since Alex White Plume planted his first hemp crop on Wounded Knee Creek, here on the Pine Ridge reservation. Spring’s come after a winter buried in epic snow storms, and the grass is greener than ever. It’s time to plant. It’s 2019, and the…
by Ryan Janke | Arts | May 1st, 2019
…Minnesota State University Moorhead held their grand opening of Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War last Thursday at the Roland Dille Center for the Arts. The exhibition is the final installment of the Minnesota Remembers Vietnam initiative from MSUM and will run through May 25.Picturing Nam will…
by John Strand | Editorial | April 25th, 2019
…The High Plains Reader looks different this week. It feels different, too. We’re curious what you think.This is the second time we’ve shifted to a glossy, trimmed and stitched cover on our weekly newspaper. What you get in the end is something more akin to a magazine. Design-wise, Raul Gomez…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | April 24th, 2019
…Sunday, April 29, 9:30 p.m.-howlingThe Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, FargoEscape From The Zoo features Jesse from the band Days N Daze and Chad Hates George. Straight out of Houston, TX . Their sound could be described as, “raw electric ska meets grind/thrash punk [that] will leave your noggins spinning.”
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | April 24th, 2019
…Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fargo Civic Center 207 4th St N FargoRetail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $10/weekend admission includes all…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | April 24th, 2019
…Saturday, April 27Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo Celebrate Independent bookstore day and 28 years of Zandbroz Variety with 20% off all books,free coffee and donuts, gift with book purchase, prize drawings, literary trivia at 5pm and more!
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | April 24th, 2019
…Friday, April 26, 4-7 p.m.Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave N, MoorheadJunkyard is partnering with Clay Soil & Water Conservation District and Pheasants Forever to bring awareness to our community about pollinators, habitats, and urban conservation.Enjoy a Peanut Butter + Banana + Honey Lager called “Money Honey,“sow pollinator seeds and…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | April 24th, 2019
…April 25-May 18Theatre B, 215 10th St N, MoorheadA comedy with dark edges. Three new moms from different backgrounds bond over babies. Simple? Friendship, marriage, careers are anything but simple. “Cry It Out” takes an honest look at the absurdities of navigating women’s choices, family life, and job security in…