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​Stern Homestead offers insights into the lives of a German Russian farm family

by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | September 20th, 2017

…When I travel I prefer to hit the backroads, exploring sleepy highways, scenic byways and hoping I don’t end up lost.I found myself on Highway 21 heading west to Mott the spot and stumbled across The Stern Homestead. Its earthy construction grabbed my eye and upon closer inspection I saw…

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​Opening Night: ‘Wittenberg’

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…Wed-Fri, September 27-29, 8pm; Sat-Sun, 2pmComstock Theatre, Concordia College, 901 8th St S, MoorheadIt is October, 1517, at Wittenberg University in northern Germany, where students and faculty begin another academic year. A comedy that reveals the story behind the stories of Hamlet, Doctor Faustus, and Martin Luther. Sounds like Copernicus…

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​NDSU Homecoming

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…September 25-301340 Administration Dr, NDSU CampusParade, tailgating, reunions. We suggest discussion of Gov. Burgum’s conviction that universities must change radically. NDSU, we hope, will join Arizona State and Georgia State in the group of most innovative public universities. As for the game, we’re hoping for a score of zero concussions.

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​Red River Canoe Parade

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…Sunday, September 24, 2-4pmStarts from Dike East ParkA floating parade of canoes and their paddlers, decorated and in costume. Golden paddle award for best dressed vessel. Viewing areas: Heritage Park (enter from 6th Ave S in Moorhead) and river trails at 13th Ave S (enter from 12th Ave S in…

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​PBS Nerd Walk

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…Saturday, September 23, registration 10am, walk 10:30Prairie Public Downtown Studio, 207 5th St N, Fargo; 701-241-6900Marie Offutt, you came to the right place. We are and know a great many who answer to any geek or nerd description; and, if you don’t mind, also dorks and wusses who are not…

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​Junk Market

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…September 22-24Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W, West FargoThey were indoors, this year back out in the open. See numerous artisan repurposers of antique and other furniture. $5 admission, kids free, no age limit given. On Friday, 6-8pm, an evening of first looks and exclusive shopping, $20 admission.…

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​The Rourke: Live Art Auction

by HPR Staff | Best Bets | September 20th, 2017

…Friday, September 22, 6-8pm, auction starting at 7pmRourke Art Museum, 521 Main Ave, MoorheadThe Rourke’s first auction in ten years: high quality, a variety of subjects and starting prices. Register for bidding at the event or pre-register for bidding and preview the Live Auction items from 1 to 5pm on…

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​I am the Master of my Domain

by Chuck Solly | Culture | September 20th, 2017

…You could be the master but you have to pay for it. How do you get a domain name for free? If you have been reading this column for any length of time you should have learned that nothing is free. Now that you know that it is not free,…

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​Experiencing altered states at the orchestra

by John Showalter | Music | September 20th, 2017

…Fall is arriving, and that of course means that the new season of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks” series sponsored by Sanford Health is right around the corner.In the last couple concert seasons they have performed some truly gala events, with many universally recognized and occasionally bombastic pieces, such as…

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Character, or the lack thereof

by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | September 20th, 2017

…What kind of characters would charge $99 for a case of water?In the days before the solar eclipse safety glasses sold for $8.95 for a five-pack of certified glasses. The day before the eclipse the price was raised to $59. During Hurricane Harvey, some gas stations were charging $20 a…

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