The 2015 Norsk Hostfest entertainment has been released. The Septemeber 29th opening act is Abracadabra, an ABBA tribute group, that will be performing with the Minot Symphony Orchestra. Other headline entertainers include: Jeff Foxworthy, Marty Stuart with special guest Connie Smith, Celtic Thunder,[...]
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Grand Forks Council Approves Public Art Plan
The fact that it exists at all makes it news, but the City of Grand Forks is stepping up and funding the project with $30,000. [...]Read More... from Grand Forks Council Approves Public Art Plan
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I Want it That Way – 70’s Soul Backstreet Boys Cover
If you never go into the Backstreet Boys, it could be that they were just from the wrong era. Maybe this is better.... [...]Read More... from I Want it That Way – 70’s Soul Backstreet Boys Cover
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Playing for Change Plays Lean on Me
This easily qualifies as a great performance, but there's no point in explaining what the folks at Playing for Change do, just watch the video. [...]Read More... from Playing for Change Plays Lean on Me
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Ancient Biblical Text Discovered in an Egyptian Mummy Mask
The find has yet to be independently reviewed, but if confirmed it would mark the earliest discovered fragment of the Gospel of Mark. [...]Read More... from Ancient Biblical Text Discovered in an Egyptian Mummy Mask
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Some Sundance Movies Tied to North Dakota
‘Welcome to Leith’ and ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’ both have ties to North Dakota and will be screened at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Get the details from the Grand Forks Herald. [...]Read More... from Some Sundance Movies Tied to[...]
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Acoustic Cover, Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not The Only One’
Take a short break for a musical interlude. David Wong headlines a talented string quartet in this well-covered acoustic piece. [...]Read More... from Acoustic Cover, Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not The Only One’
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Music Lessons Spur Emotional and Behavioral Growth in Children
Here’s the one-sentence recap: Music training is to the brain as weight training is to muscles. [...]Read More... from Music Lessons Spur Emotional and Behavioral Growth in Children
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Stevie Wonder to unlock “Keys of Life” at Target Center in March
Stevie Wonder will be playing Minneapolis for the first time in 27 years. Tickets go on sale January 24th. Full details from the Star Tribune. [...]Read More... from Stevie Wonder to unlock “Keys of Life” at Target Center in March
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Vikings Seek to Commission Minnesota Artists for Works at New Stadium
The Viking’s new stadium is set to open in July of 2016, and the plans for decorating the facility are starting to take shape. Part of that process involves reaching out to local artists who may have something to contribute to the[...]
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Next Time You’re at the Lake… Balance Rocks?
The guy’s name is Michael Grab, and this post is perfect for the P.B.A.. There are more people who practice this art than you might realize, but I think there are still more who make a point of kicking them over. [...]Read[...]
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Book Review: Einstein’s God
In science and religion, popular media has led us toward the idea that we must choose one or another. In Krista Tippet’s book, Einstein’s God, the reader is offered an alternative. If you don’t read the book, the review itself is well worth your[...]
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How to Suck at Your Religion
With the events of Paris still fresh, here’s a Sunday morning contemplative comic that comes with some good advice. A couple warnings, if this offends you… you’ve missed the point, and be ready, there is some mildly explicit language. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Trapped In His Body For 12 Years, A Man Breaks Free
Martin Pistorius spent more than a decade unable to move or communicate, fearing he would be alone, trapped, forever. NPR’s new show Invisibilia tells how his mind helped him create a new life. [...]Read More... from Trapped In His Body For 12[...]
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ESPN is finally available without a hefty cable package, but the bundle’s not going anywhere
Dish Network unveiled a plan for on demand video that will include ESPN. The price: $20 per month. It’s yet another step towards competition based marketplace for cable television. Chord cutters rejoice! [...]Read More... from ESPN is finally available without a hefty[...]
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Minot Woman Pursues American Idol Dreams
Relocating from Las Vegas to Minot wasn’t enough to slow down Vanessa Melvin’s music ambitions. The Minot Air Force Base resident is a competitor on this season’s American Idol. [...]Read More... from Minot Woman Pursues American Idol Dreams