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by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | April 27th, 2025
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comIt’s no secret that there are folks among us who make our communities a more vibrant place through both their actions and means of creative expression. Heck, you could be one of them yourself. March was a tough month for many in the F-M, as we grieve the loss…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | July 18th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com According to the 2022 census, the population of Mountain, North Dakota is around 70, give or take a few. But this small, largely Icelandic community packs a mighty punch, drawing thousands during the annual Deuce of August festival, which is held August 1-4 this year. What’s so special about…
by Sabrina Hornung | Arts | May 16th, 2024
…Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comThe Rourke Art Gallery + Museum was established June 18, 1960. This year, June 18 marks the 65th annual Midwestern Art Invitational at the Rourke in Moorhead — and consequently renders the exhibition one of the longest consecutively running invitationals in the country. Since its inception, The Rourke has been…
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…