2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (188+ words) For almost 30 years John Lamb has been covering arts and entertainment in the Red River Valley. He started writing for the High Plains Reader in 1997 and moved to The Forum in 2002. He is an Annenberg fellow, an occasional judge for…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (699+ words) The federal government has announced help for sugar producers as an application period opens for a previously announced $12 billion farmer assistance program. Brad Thykeson, North Dakota's state director for the Farm Service Agency, was likely among the first to use…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (231+ words) FARGO " Rosewild took home the top honor at the 8th Annual Fargo Hotdish Festival, held on Feb. 1 at Brewhalla. Fourteen area eateries brought their creative twists on the signature Midwestern one-pan meal. The downtown Fargo restaurant, located in The Jasper Hotel,…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (760+ words) FARGO " There is something deeply comforting about a pot of stew simmering on the stove, especially during a late winter blizzard. Hearty and layered with delicious flavor, this Chicken Stew with Mushrooms and Potatoes is the perfect way to take…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1406+ words) FARGO, N.D. " It's late afternoon at the Moonrise Cafe and all is well. College-age kids cluster around tables to sip drinks and share battle stories about their classes. A middle-aged regular enthusiastically discusses his latest notebook art with another Moonrise patron....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (574+ words) FARGO " Heart-n-Soul Community Caf, a pay-what-you-can food truck, accepted a $25,000 gift from Gate City Bank on Thursday, Feb. 12, as part of Giving Hearts Day. The donation will allow Heart-n-Soul to provide about 2,000 meals to people in need, according to Amanda…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1018+ words) FARGO " The great wall of pasta " a collection like no other " Onee Noodle Club's signature wall contains 86 different types and flavors of instant ramen noodles and offers a self-serve experience similar to convenience stores in Japan and Korea. Owner Nicole…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (268+ words) ARREST MADE IN WEST FARGO WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE FARGO " The cost of beef has skyrocketed. Shoppers have seen it at the grocery store and in their bank accounts, but a federal plan meant to lower beef prices is now drawing opposition…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (628+ words) FARGO " Valentine's Day is almost here, and if you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious recipe to celebrate the occasion, this classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is for you. While there may be pressure to make a "grand…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1110+ words) MANDAN, N.D. " Envision this romantic setting. It's an ice-cold, misty, flurry-filled winter night in south-central North Dakota. Nine illuminated "igloos" glow from the patio of the Paddle Trap restaurant, which overlooks the great frozen sprawl of the Missouri River. I'm lucky…...