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by John Showalter | Culture | September 4th, 2019
…There has always been a certain allure about motorcycles. Even after they have become a fixture on roads everywhere they still evoke a sense of freedom, rugged individualism, and danger. It is that aura of mystique that has enthralled Dan Jacobson Sr. aka “Dangerous Dakota Dan”, well-known motorcycle celebrity emcee,…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | September 4th, 2019
…Should Tourists Pay An Entrance Fee Just To See Venice?Back in 1807 English poet William Wordsworth was so fed up with his fellow humans and their activities he wrote these famous lines in his poem “The World Is Too Much With Us”: “The world is too much with us; late…
by Särah Nour | Culture | September 4th, 2019
…North Dakota is often known for its multigenerational family farms; not so much for its animal rescues and sanctuaries. But Jessica Hawkes, a New Rockford local, is currently working to convert a 600-acre, fifth-generation homestead into the Hawkes Homestead Animal Sanctuary.“We currently house approximately 125 animals,” Hawkes says. “I say…
by HPR Contributor | All About Food | September 4th, 2019
…By Joey Haynesjoeghcafe@gmail.comFargo VegFest is an admission-free, cruelty-free, fun-filled community event, sponsored by Danielson Legal. The excitement starts right at 4 p.m., on September 8, as the first 150 people get a swag bag full of goodies. We were able to work with Lost in Fargo to create these bags, so…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | September 4th, 2019
…By Kris Gruberperriex1@gmail.comThe High Plains Reader spoke to Markus Krueger, Programming Director for the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, about the upcoming march and social honoring the 100th anniversary of our nation’s ratification of the 19th amendment.HIGH PLAINS READER: Can you discuss your involvement in the planning and development…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | September 4th, 2019
…By Jill Finkelsonjsfinkelson99@gmail.comThis week, we gained 174 New Americans in the state of North Dakota. They come from 46 different countries around the world and became citizens of the United States at the Sanctuary Event Center in downtown Fargo. As our communities grow and become more diverse, not just here in Fargo…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | September 4th, 2019
…The Radio Silence creative team that includes directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and producer Chad Villella mark a career highlight with “Ready or Not,” a rollicking horror-comedy that happens to be Fox Searchlight’s widest release to date. The movie’s thematic elasticity—which many critics peg as a timely critique…
by C.S. Hagen | News | September 3rd, 2019
…FARGO – A school shooting threat written on a student’s desk at North High prompted an investigation and will ensure a heavier police presence at the school on Wednesday.Fargo North High School Principal Andy Dahlen issued a statement late Tuesday night, saying that during eighth period a student told a teacher about…
by HPR Contributor | Editorial | August 29th, 2019
…By Gary Olsonolsong@moravian.edu “All efforts to reform the American system is capitulation.”— Chris Hedges"Without massive resistance to white supremacy and war, the U.S. empire threatens to devour itself alive and will no doubt attempt to take us with it.”— Danny Haiphong"No serious change, remotely popular sovereignty, no protection and advance…
by HPR Contributor | News | August 28th, 2019
…By Carmen Rath-Waldcarmen.rath.wald@ndus.eduYoung Logan County area farmers sat together on a recent Monday night, and talked about Tyson’s closure of its Holcomb, Kansas beef processing facility due to a fire. According to USDA, North Dakota ranks 9th in the top 10 states in the nation with the most beef cows,…