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by John Showalter | Culture | November 29th, 2017
…Christopher Titus is never one to shy away from rattling cages. The most memorable comedians are the ones that walk that tenuous line between insanity and hilarity, between having the audience busting their guts laughing and rioting in the streets. Perhaps it’s that quality that made him stand out to…
by Faye Seidler | Culture | November 29th, 2017
…The very first thing to understand is that most activists work like hell and don’t get the appreciation they deserve. There typically isn’t glory or even thanks at the end of the day. Depending on what you’re doing the people you’re helping might even come to resent you. There typically…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | November 29th, 2017
…What happens when the eight richest men in the world possess wealth equal to the bottom half of the entire world population?There I was, in a pew at Cormorant Lutheran Church on Sunday morning, when I got the Christian view of acquiring wealth in a Christian country. A quote from…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | November 29th, 2017
…Our opinion: Culinary traditions are passed from one generation to the next.There’s something communal about food, whether it be the preparation or consumption. It’s a matter of working together and enjoying the fruits of our labor. It’s nourishing your loved ones, it’s sustenance, and it’s love, whether it’s a decadent…
by C.S. Hagen | News | November 29th, 2017
…Why was Lonna Brooks’ store targeted?BISMARCK – Shortly after stocking her shelves with cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil, business owner Lonna Zacher Brooks publicized her product online and in a news story.And then, although police reject the term, Brooks’ store was “raided.” Her CBD oil was confiscated in May from her…
by C.S. Hagen | News | November 29th, 2017
…Former Democrat Caucus chair talks about his campaign for CongressFARGO – Ben Hanson is young, but politically, he’s already made a name for himself. He’s the “hard-charging Democrat opponent” running for the state’s only position in Congress.He’s running against Kevin Cramer, bestower of the title and the congressman “too many…
by Brittney Goodman | Culture | November 29th, 2017
…Fargo SantaCon for Charity is a holiday-themed pub crawl that raises money and collects needed items for the Gladys Ray Shelter and Veterans Drop-In Center.For the eighth year, a small group of friends organize this event, in the spirit of fun and giving. Pub crawls may be plentiful in Fargo,…
by Brittney Goodman | Culture | November 29th, 2017
…Art by Kim JoreLive music, worn carpet, colorful bar flies, writing on the bathroom walls, a strong drink pour and trusted bartenders come to mind when the Nestor Tavern is mentioned. Whatever your memory of the Nestor Tavern, a part of Fargo’s entertainment history has passed with its closing.The Nestor…
by Brittney Goodman | Music | November 29th, 2017
…Fargo-Moorhead’s barbershop chorus, Great Plains Harmony (GPH) has earned a spot in the prestigious and competitive Barbershop Harmony Society International Competition in Orlando, Florida in July 2018. They will be competing against 30 choruses from around the world.To earn this honor, the GPH competed against 18 other barbershop choruses from…
by Jim Fuglie | Writer's Block | November 29th, 2017
…John Bluemle’s new book, “North Dakota’s Geologic Legacy” (actually published in 2016 and now in its second printing), is the culmination of a career of more than 40 years he spent with the North Dakota Geological Survey, researching all facets of North Dakota’s geology, and carrying the title of State…