'I'm in the scalping business,' Kid Rock says

NEW YORK — Kid Rock is a scalper. The 42-year-old Grammy winner, who is launching a summer tour where most tickets are priced at $20, said he's holding about 1,000 tickets from each show and reselling them on ticketsnow.com — owned by Ticketmaster — to make up for the cheaper regular price he's offering.

• Kid Rock poses

Scotch draws Friday's headlines

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Benshoof: In a summer pickle? Just ask: What would Bieber do?

We’re all probably tired of reading about him, but Justin Bieber is in the news again.

Scotch draws Thursday's headlines

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VIDEO: Trailers for movies coming to area theaters this week

Not sure what flick to catch this weekend? Check out these trailers for movies new to our area this week.

Weekend watch: Hitchville at The Windbreak

For another summer, Minneapolis-based country act Hitchville’s highlight will likely be playing WE Fest. Until that August date, the group is staying busy on the road.

• Hitchville

Weekend watch: Toppers Car Show

Summer is the time to show your stuff and that’s what members of the Toppers Car Club are doing today.

Weekend watch: Wolftree Launch Party

Fargo-Moorhead is going to have a new publication to peruse. The arts magazine Wolftree celebrates hitting the streets June 1 with a launch party Saturday night at ecce art gallery, 216 Broadway, Fargo.

Clint Black to play Fargo Theatre

Country music singer-songwriter Clint Black will play an acoustic concert at the Fargo Theatre on Aug. 29

• Clint Black in 2009

Hibbing kicks off annual Dylan Days this week

HIBBING, Minn. — The northeastern Minnesota city of Hibbing kicks off its annual celebration of native son Bob Dylan this week.

Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

LOS ANGELES — Kellie Pickler came into the final “Dancing With the Stars” episode in second place but finished in first.

• Kellie Pickler

Scotch draws Wednesday's headlines

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As gas prices increase, local scooter owners tout vehicle benefits

FARGO – It’s no secret that the cost of gas took off like a rocket last week, leading to prices of more than $4 per gallon around the Fargo-Moorhead area, some of the highest in the nation.

• Deb and Mark Tufte on their scooters
• Kymco scooters
• Suzuki Burgman

MPR to air NDSU Choir performance

FARGO – Did you miss the North Dakota State University’s Concert Choir during the Gala Concert in March? You can catch a performance of Jocelyn Hagen’s “Swimming into Winter” around 3:15 p.m. Thursday on Minnesota Public Radio, 91.1 FM.

Shooter Jennings, more add Fargo shows

FARGO – Shooter Jennings, Murder by Death and The 4onthefloor are all returning for August shows at The House of Rock.

• Musician Shooter Jennings