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​Is History a Nightmare or a Dream?

by Sabrina Hornung | Gadfly | February 27th, 2022

…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.com Will a Political Party That Burns Books Ultimately Burn Who Reads Them?My choice for second-worst political party in modern times is the Monster Raving Loony Party organized in Great Britain by Davis “Screaming Lord” Such. His platform had two major goals: (1) tow Britain 500 miles further…

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​The Genesis of a Liberal

by Sabrina Hornung | Gadfly | February 27th, 2022

…By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail,com Three Men Who Turned Me Into a Social Liberal and a Moral CapitalistMy political beliefs were not forged by Greek philosophers, Nobel economists, politicians, and historians. They were born and matured by words of steel by three writers of fiction: Howard Pyle, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare.…

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​Midwest Love From Charlie Berens

by Sabrina Hornung | Humor | February 24th, 2022

…By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comCharlie Berens is a man of many hats. The creator of the “Manitowoc Minute” is a newsman, comedian, writer and musician. We had the opportunity to speak with the Wisconsin native about his new book “The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink, and Eat .…

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​GRHC Remembers Bob Dambach and His heart for Storytelling

by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | February 24th, 2022

…By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.eduOur Germans from Russia community has lost a shining star with the passing of Robert “Bob” Dambach. Bob was a familiar face and voice of Prairie Public as the director of television. Bob was a special colleague and a dear friend. We traveled together to film and…

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​Mike Gervais & Andy Fargo

by Sabrina Hornung | Best Bets | February 24th, 2022

…Sat. March 18, 8-howlingThe Aquarium above Dempsey’sWho wants to miss a night of techno? Heck no– not us! Stay in Crew presents DJs Lauryn Leslie 8-9:30 pm, Andy Fargo 9:30-11:30 pm, and Mike Gervais 11:30-2 am. Be sure to shine up your dancin shoes because these beats will be sure…

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​Unglued Craft Fest

by Sabrina Hornung | Best Bets | February 24th, 2022

…March 11-12West Acres Mallungluedmarket.com/the-annual-craft-festGet crafty at one of the most creative gatherings in the state. Now in its 12th year, this engaging festival is a love letter to the modern craft movement in all its quirky, passionate, inclusive glory. Shop for unique, handmade creations from 70+ artists and makers from…

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​Whose Local Breakfast Reigns Supreme?

by Sabrina Hornung | All About Food | February 23rd, 2022

…By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com It’s the Packers vs. Spartans breakfast battle of two locally established heavyweights. You guessed it: I’m talking about West Fargo’s Deaner’s Diner and North Fargo’s The Shack on Broadway. This is a serious competition so let’s get ready to rumble. In this debut column, I’ll be comparing…

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​Ashley Jewish Homesteader Cemetery: Unique Insight Into Pioneer Life

by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | February 23rd, 2022

…By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comPhoto by Sabrina HornungAll cemeteries are historically significant, this is true. One can learn a lot about ethnic and religious concentrations of the area, but once they get onto the Historic Register, it gets especially interesting. On November 17, 2015, the National Parks Service of the United States…

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​Time Machine: Bianca Stigter’s ‘Three Minutes: A Lengthening’

by Sabrina Hornung | Cinema | February 23rd, 2022

…By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.comThe only nonfiction film to be selected for the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s Spotlight section – a prestige category highlighting movies that have already premiered to acclaim elsewhere – Bianca Stigter’s feature-length directorial debut “Three Minutes: A Lengthening” is an inspired piece of cinematic archaeology. Stigter does exactly…

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​Sauna Festival

by Sabrina Hornung | Best Bets | February 21st, 2022

…February 26, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Plains Art MuseumIn the Plains Art Museum’s parking lot, a wood-fired barrel sauna will host up to six people for each one-hour session. There will be two stations in the changing tent adjacent to the sauna as well as restrooms indoors. Indoors, the Red River…

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