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by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | December 29th, 2025
…By Ed RaymondWe have millions of candidates from 108 Billion people on EarthWith population experts estimating that at least 100 billion Homo sapiens have lived and died on earth, that means we have had millions of blessed and cursed Great Leaders, some real bad dudes and a dominating duchess or…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | December 29th, 2025
…By Ed Raymond“When the people have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich” About 250 years ago my poor French ancestors had nothing to eat so they rebelled against the crown of Louis XVI and Queen Antoinette — after he had helped Americans defeat the British — and…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | December 29th, 2025
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWill the human species destroy ourselves with bigotry and heat?The most inspiring of our leaders in the last century was Prime Minister Winston Churchill of England at the beginning of World War II when he declared: “Never give in — Never, never, never, in nothing great or small,…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | December 29th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Available on Netflix, Marshall Curry’s “The New Yorker at 100” takes the measure of the venerable publication as a compact primer aiming to please longtime readers and potential new converts. The Oscar-winning filmmaker toggles between key historical moments and the preparation of the magazine’s centennial issue, following several…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | December 29th, 2025
…By Greg Carlson There is no rule demanding that our main characters be good human beings. Paul Newman’s Hud Bannon? A charming, selfish snake. Robert De Niro’s Travis Bickle? A ticking time bomb. Jason Schwartzman’s Max Fischer? A conniving, immature pest. And now we can add Timothée Chalamet’s mid-twentieth century…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 29th, 2025
…Saturday, January 31, mingling at 6:15 p.m. and program at 7 p.m.Fine Arts Club, 601 4th St. S., FargoThe FM Symphony is getting intimate by launching a “Small Stages” chamber music series and it’s bringing folks together via some of FMs most unique small venues. The first in the series…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 29th, 2025
…Wednesday, December 31, 9 p.m.Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. BroadwayPolish up your dancing shoes and ring in the new year with some high energy local ska/reggae with The Wicked Bees and some high quality rock and roll from Tailspin. Then toast the new year with some bubbly. Dear 2025, don’t…
by HPR Contributor | Last Word | December 18th, 2025
…By Chandler Esslinger Across North Dakota right now, a familiar conversation is resurfacing. We hear the argument that harm reduction “enables” people, that syringe access encourages drug use, that naloxone keeps people addicted and that meeting people where they are somehow protects them from the “necessary” consequences of their actions.…
by John Showalter | Writer's Block | December 18th, 2025
…By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com Almost six years ago, I interviewed local author Darrin Albert, pseudonym Blake Alb, about his debut novella “Snowcrow”, a book that explored the sinister side of snowmen. Now, as the weather grows colder and the days grow shorter, the saga of “Snowcrow” has entered a new chapter,…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | December 18th, 2025
…By Michael MillerAs the holiday season approaches, I extend Yuletide Best Wishes and a special “Weihnachten” greeting to you and your family. I would like to share with you Christmas memories from our Germans from Russia community. Please email me your Christmas memories at michael.miller@ndsu.edu. Fargo resident Sister Collette Werlinger, born…