I hope you had a Happy Halloween, despite all this stupid COVID stuff getting in the way. There were still ways to have fun while social distancing. I took a bucket full of candy and chips over to my Big Brothers/Big Sisters Little’s place. He wasn’t trick-or-treating this year, so I wanted to make sure he had some candy….
Here’s an election that people are happy to be talking about. The Red River Zoo is holding an election for mayor. The candidates are Goober the Blue and Gold Macaw, Coco Peru the Black-Footed Ferret and Milo the Two-Toed Sloth. Milo is leading the polls so far. The Zoo is using the election as a fundraiser heading into the…
A new book from an author right here in Moorhead imagines a media circus surrounding a small-town farmer and preacher who claims the Rapture is coming. American Gospel is the latest novel by Lin Enger. The MSUM English professor grew up in Minnesota. He set his new book right before Richard Nixon left office during the Watergate Scandal. A…
It’s getting colder, and we’re getting to that time of year where I love a nice hot breakfast. And since I’ve been trying a few new culinary techniques while we’re all eating at home more, I wanted to try a new take on breakfast. Forget standing over a hot griddle for a half hour trying to not burn the…
A new biography celebrates one of the most famous and beloved people to ever come from North Dakota, Peggy Lee. Peggy Lee: A Century of Song celebrates the signer 100 years after her birth. Dr. Tish Oney has researched Lee’s life for more than 15 years. Aside from being a famous singer known for her low, sultry voice, Lee…
Halloween is just over a week away. And if you want to do something on the spooky side while socially distancing at least six feet. Well…they bury the dead six feet under ground. The Day of the Dead comes right after Halloween, and I put together a little list of some of the Metro’s most famous deceased residents for a…
It’s cold and snowy out. As much as you might not want it to be that time of year, it is. But you can still get out and enjoy some fresh air if you don’t mind the snow. I went out on a run Tuesday afternoon. It was actually really nice. Just gotta make sure you bundle up. Plus,…
North Dakota’s First Lady says her annual Recovery Reinvented event is needed now more than ever this year. The event will live stream this year due to COVID-19 on October 28th. It will focus on eliminating the stigma attached to addiction, and highlighting services and methods to treat addiction and mental health. First Lady Kathryn Burgum says a state…
We’re still a dozen days out from Halloween, but some people are looking way past that to mistletoe and candy canes. And if we can’t enjoy the festive holiday spirit with each other as much this year, you could make up for it with near-lethal amounts of Christmas movies. The Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas starts this week. They’re…
We’re getting to spooky season. And you can put the fright in someone while still social distancing. All you need is a little practice. Take a look at this blood and gore. This is Amber Sander. She owns Boots and Heels in Fargo in Devils Lake. And no, she didn’t…
