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Great Plains Harmony Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The group was established on May 23, 1950.

November 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One of the area’s oldest vocal groups celebrated a very special anniversary this weekend. Great Plains Harmony hosted two concerts at the Hjemkomst Center to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. The show is called SING!, and featured multiple guest vocal groups. “It’s a participation activity. It’s something that the guys do for the love…

LIVE: John C. Reilly Joining Benefit Concert For Grand Forks Children’s Museum

March 22, 2023

Site Staff,

A Hollywood star is bringing his guitar to the Northern Valley to raise money for a new Children’s destination. Grand Forks singer/songwriter Tom Brosseau invited his friend, actor John C. Reilly, to join a long list of musicians for a benefit show this Sunday, March 26th at the Empire Arts Center for the Grand Forks Children’s Museum. Reilly is…