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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…
by HPR Contributor | Wellness | December 18th, 2025
…By Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com At the beginning of the movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch is introduced as having a smaller than average heart, but as the movie progresses, his heart increases three times its size. In the story, this means that the Grinch became a kinder and more…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | December 18th, 2025
…The holidays are fast approaching. If you’re on the lookout for finding your loved ones something truly special and unique, we sought out some of the area’s independent and creative hotspots.VINTAGE AND ANTIQUESMoorhead Antique Mall2811 Main Ave S.E., MoorheadThis emporium measures 11,000 square feet and holds over 80 vendors. There’s…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | December 18th, 2025
…Now-Feb 26All three Fargo Public Library locations have mitten trees and they’re accepting new or very gently loved clean gear for the cold. Handmade or purchased gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and warm socks are appreciated. Donated goods will be distributed to community members in need during the cold months. For…
by HPR Contributor | Editorial | December 18th, 2025
…By Darrell Dorganddorgan695@aol.com I’ve been digging around for information on a company called High Plains Acres. High Plains, which has a presence in Jamestown, Bismarck and five North Dakota counties, owned thousands of acres of North Dakota farmland until early December. It’s listed as an LLP, owned apparently by U.S.…
by Sabrina Hornung | News | December 16th, 2025
…By Bryce Vincent Haugenbrycevincenthaugen@gmail.com Audra Maurer never used marijuana until Minnesota businesses started to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC products. “The first time I was pain free was using legalized hemp edibles,” said the 36-year-old Moorhead resident who was attending a fundraiser at Junkyard Brewing, which sells a variety of THC…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | December 16th, 2025
…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com The brilliant film essayist and documentarian Raoul Peck tackles the looming shadow of contemporary American and international totalitarianism in “Orwell: 2+2=5.” Following a May debut at Cannes and a fall theatrical release, the troubling and worthwhile movie is now available to rent from the major streaming services. Meticulously…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | December 9th, 2025
…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWill we move up from Homo sapiens to Human empathians? The big question is, will the world’s billionaires who are now Homo sapiens gain enough human empathy to save the world from themselves — and heat? The world currently has more than 3,000 billionaires and many millions of…