Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography By Andrew Jason  The Red River Zoo is in our backyard, but how much do you know about what’s going on there? Well, here’s what you need to know.  In 1999, the Red River Zoo opened up with the mission of fostering “awareness and appreciation of wildlife.” Fourteen years [...]

50 Years of Standing in the Limelight By Andrew Jason Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography 50 years ago, when the MSUM Straw Hat Players first started, they performed eight shows in 10 weeks in one theatre. Since then, they’ve made it a bit more manageable, not much, but a little. Now they perform six [...]

By Amanda Ahrenholz Portraits of Conductors by Marcella Rose The FM Symphony Orchestra is on a search. What kind of search? A search for their new conductor. This year marks the 82nd year of the Symphony and the search for their sixth conductor. “Searching for a new conductor is a three year process,” explained Linda [...]

Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography By Andrew Jason Although you haven’t realized it, it’s almost guranteed that you have seen a video that Art and MaryAnn Phillips have made over the years. 30 years ago, this couple started Video Arts Studio where they have directed, produced, edited and filmed countless videos for everything as [...]

You’ve seen them perform. They’ve captivated you with their energy, voices and even their hair. Each and every one of these men and women have to be charming, witty, and pardon our French, have that certain je ne sais quoi. We’ve gathered some great frontmen/women from local bands of every genre so you can meet [...]

The Fargo Force along with cancer survivor and State Farm Agent, Jill Henning are teaming up to host two excitement filled events to help raise funds for Sanford’s Cancer Survivorship Program, embrace. Trade out the crowded restaurants on Valentine’s day for a night full of delicious food, fun and all for a good cause. They [...]