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FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY Local Public Libraries and the Plains Art Museum Announce Community Reading Project and Art Exhibit
In partnership, the Fargo Public Library, Moorhead Public Library, West Fargo Public Library, and Plains Art Museum are launching the Three Communities, Two Books, One Art Exhibit (3.2.1) project star...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 10:07 AM
LITERARY ENGINEER: Friday Night Alibi
I've got another terrific book to share. The cover reveal for Cassie Mae's Friday Night Alibi, which I had a chance to read. Along with being an awesome writer, Cassie Mae is one sweet gal, and is on...
Posted on 5/6/13 at 1:00 AM
HEALTHY TIDBITS Crafter's Sale: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Holiday Skywalk-from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Three Crafters....
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:26 PM
THE HISTORICAL & CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CLAY COUNTY Roger Quam revisits school shooting
Hosted by the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Roger Quam presented his newest novel The Teacher at a public reading at the Hjemkomst Center on April 13 at 2pm. About thirty-five people...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 9:14 AM
FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH FCPH Offering Free Blood Pressure Checks at West Acres Today
The week of April 1-7 is National Public Health Week. Fargo Cass Public Health will be at West Acres Mall in the Herbergers wing today, April 3 from noon-6 p.m. giving blood pressure checks, free refr...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 7:58 AM
MSUM professor unveils memoirs in native country 
MOORHEAD – A retired Minnesota State University Moorhead journalism professor will return to his native Sri Lanka to debut his written memoirs.
By By Paul Flessland, pflessland@forumcomm.com , March 26, 2013
Dan Jones to sign copies of book Thursday
FARGO – Fargo artist Dan Jones signs copies of his book, “Dan Jones: Charcoal,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Stoker’s in the basement of the Hotel Donaldson.
By Forum staff reports , March 25, 2013
Senator plans book on middle class
The Massachusetts Democrat is working on a book she plans to call “Rigged.” During a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said “Rigged” will be a “firsthand” account of how she has fought for the middle class.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2013
Weekend watch: Authors Louise Erdrich and Domingo Martinez
Concordia’s National Book Awards event is always a highlight of the local literary calendar, but this year it shines even brighter.
By Forum staff reports , March 20, 2013
Areavoices: Flute-violin-cello trio Sonic Escape to perform Sunday at Fargo Library
The Fargo Public Library welcomes Sonic Escape, a New York City-based flute-violin-cello trio, to the downtown Main Library on Sunday.
By Fargo Public Library blog on Areavoices.com , March 20, 2013
Concordia to present national book awards
MOORHEAD – Concordia College will present the eighth annual National Book Awards at an event at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Knutson Campus Center.
By Forum staff reports , March 15, 2013
Strayed toward home: ‘Wild’ author to speak at UND Writers Conference
While the crocuses bloom near her home in Portland, Ore., heavy snow falls in northern Minnesota, the place Cheryl Strayed considers her homeland.
It’s the place where her longest journey began. Where her mother died, her marriage crumbled, and the idea to hike the Pacific Crest Trail took root, a chapter of her life compellingly told in her best-selling memoir, “Wild.”
By Sherri Richards , March 13, 2013
Areavoices: Library’s organizing basics series begins Sunday
Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home or your office? Need some help creating a plan to get organized? Just in time for spring cleaning and Spring Clean-up Week, the Fargo Public Library is holding two workshops focused on helping people solve their basic organizing dilemmas.
By Fargo Public Library blog on Areavoices.com , March 07, 2013
Areavoices: Library celebrates Dr. Seuss with 'Cat in the Hat' events
It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday month and the Fargo Public Library is celebrating.
By Fargo Public Library blog on Areavoices.com , March 06, 2013
Brain-friendly food: Fargo native's book tackles Alzheimer’s
WASHINGTON - When Dr. Neal Barnard’s father started to develop dementia, everything that was important to him was taken away piece by piece.
“Nothing else matters if you can’t remember names or things you did together,” said Barnard, a Fargo native and nutrition advocate who often creates controversy with his suggestion of an all-vegan diet.
By Anna G. Larson , March 04, 2013
‘Sweet’ translation: Author Weaver discusses story adaptation to the big screen
FARGO – Young writers are often given the advice “write what you know.”
As a master’s student at Stanford University, Will Weaver took that advice and started writing stories inspired by his upbringing on a farm outside Park Rapids, Minn.
By John Lamb , March 03, 2013
5 Things Friday: 5 books to kick back with on vacation
FARGO – This month I’ve sent and received flurries of messages to and from friends: “What are you reading?”
It seems everyone is looking for the perfect tale to take on their vacation out of this ice hole. Or maybe we’re just looking for something to distract ourselves from below-zero temperatures and weekly blizzards.
By Heidi Shaffer , February 21, 2013
Areavoices: Fargo Library presents “Sweet Land” film screening Sunday
Based on author Will Weaver’s short story “A Gravestone Made of Wheat” and set and filmed in Minnesota, this hit indie film celebrates land, love and the American immigrant experience.
By Fargo Public Library blog on Areavoices.com , February 21, 2013
Areavoices: Minnesota children’s author Mary Casanova to visit Moorhead Library
The author Mary Casanova is visiting us at the Moorhead Library on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm. Programming is sponsored by Lake Agassiz Regional Library and supported in part with money from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage fund.
By Moorhead Public Library blog on Areavoices.com , February 12, 2013
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