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by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | May 16th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com On April 24, The Forum reported that Zandbroz Variety would be closing its doors after 33 years, and the announcement hit like a ton of books. Upon hearing the news, long-time regulars and former employees, affectionately referred to as “Zandbrozians,” reconnected with fellow Zandbrozians sharing the news and eulogizing…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | April 18th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comThere’s a quote circulating around the world wide web, misattributed to Sinclair Lewis: “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” According to The Sinclair Lewis Society, it sounds like something he would agree with but there’s no proof that he…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | April 18th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com There’s no exaggeration when we say that this year’s Plains Art Gala is going to be out of this world, with a sci-fi theme inspired by a painting housed in the Plains Art Museum’s permanent collection called “Toward the Sun”by John Berkey. Berkey was an acclaimed North Dakota born sci-fi…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | March 21st, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com When the McIntosh County Heritage Museum in Ashley, North Dakota was approached by their county auditor regarding the value of the museum’s collection for the sake of insurance, the museum couldn’t give them an answer. “When I jumped on board with the McIntosh Historical Society, we found we had…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | February 15th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com When one googles “What traits are desirable in a new employee,” some of the first words that pop up “from sources around the web” include “communication,” “team player,” “leadership,” “honest,” “reliable.” Now take these words and think: How do these words best apply to my preferred candidate on…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | January 18th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comLocated in the heart of downtown Jamestown, North Dakota, The Arts Center is a hub of activity. Whether you spend a summer afternoon enjoying live music and an art market at the Arts Park, or whether you opt to take a pottery class, a Ukrainian Pysanka class, or learn how to…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | January 18th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to chat with Erin Shapiro, the new Executive Director at the Plains Art Museum. A native of upstate New York, Shapiro has worked at a number of museums throughout the Midwest and even Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives. In…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | December 19th, 2023
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comLast September, the Fargo Forum reported that the Kilbourne Group, along with Fargo’s finest elected officials, met with the Salvation Army behind closed doors to propose they leave their downtown home on Roberts Street. They have called that space home since 1904.According to that article, Mayor Mahoney says there…
by Sabrina Hornung | Music | October 10th, 2023
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comPhoto by Dave StaubleWith the release of 2022’s “This Machine Still Kills Fascists” and 2023’s “Okemah Rising.” The Dropkick Murphys have been focusing on acoustic shows for the past couple of years. Now they’re plugging back in for their latest tour.“We’ve kind of gone back to the electric thing…
by Sabrina Hornung | News | October 2nd, 2023
…Sabrina Hornung sabrina@hpr1.comPhoto credit: Kayana SzymczakLeading Voice on Climate Change to Embark on Three-Stop ND TourInternationally celebrated speaker, author, Harvard Professor of History of Science and leading voice on climate change, Dr. Naomi Oreskes will be coming to North Dakota October 3, 4, and 5 as part of her “Red…