‘HUDSON BAY BOUND’ IS 2023 ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY TITLE

FARGO – In partnership with the Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo public libraries, Concordia College’s Carl B. Ylvisaker Library, Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Livingston Lord Library, North Dakota State University Libraries and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, have selected Natalie Warren’s book “Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic” as the 2023 One Book, One Community selection.

The book tells the remarkable 85-day journey of the first women to canoe the 2,000-mile route from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. 

A Minnesota author, scholar and public speaker on environmental issues, Warren canoed the length of the Mississippi River and won first place in the Yukon River Quest in the women’s voyageur division, paddling 450 miles in 53 hours. 

This year’s One Book, One Community reading project launches in August and features a variety of events including book discussions, presentations, films and other programs. The event series includes an author visit on Oct. 19 at the Knutson Campus Center Centrum at Concordia College. Further details about the author visit will be announced at a later date.

Copies of the book will be available for checkout in several formats at each of the participating libraries. For book club kits, contact Lori West at lwest@fargolibrary.org. For a list of related events and resources, visit any participating library’s website starting July 15 or visit www.1book1community.org after July 15.

All One Book, One Community events are free and open to the public. This project is made possible in part with funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and supported by Concordia Cultural Events, Friends of the Fargo Public Library, Friends of the West Fargo Public Library and the Friends of the Moorhead Library.

BONANZAVILLE AWARDED  $100,000 GRANT

WEST FARGO – On May 31st, 2023, the Cass County Historical Society -Bonanzaville USA was awarded a $100,000 capitol grant for the repair and remodel of the failing Arthur Town Hall building on its grounds. Since the 1970’s countless visitors to Bonanzaville have glimpsed the rural community of Arthur North Dakota’s past as they walk through Arthur Town Hall. The hall was constructed in the early 1890s and served as a combination hall and theater. In the spring of 2021, the hall was found to be racking and closed to the public while funds were raised to repair and update the building to continue its representation of Arthur ND in Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Village.

The Cass County North Dakota Historical Society (CCNDHS) is the cultural institution in charge of telling the county’s story, as well as preserving and collecting artifacts connected to the county’s history. CCNDHS owns and operates a museum, event center, and prairie village that sits on twelve acres of land in West Fargo, North Dakota called Bonanzaville. Bonanzaville includes a large main museum, thirty-six historic buildings, a carriage house, a car museum, an air museum, a tractor museum, an agricultural museum, and a law enforcement museum.

MSUM’S COLLEGE FOR KIDS & TEENS RECEIVES ARTS COUNCIL GRANT 

MOORHEAD – Minnesota State University Moorhead’s College for Kids & Teens received a $6,500 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) to provide need-based scholarships to area youth interested in taking summer courses in the arts. College for Kids & Teens is a summer day camp program for kids ages 8 to 18. 

“Support from the LRAC has been crucial to support our scholarship program over the years. With their support, we can increase access and reduce financial barriers to help close the equity gap in our area,” said Sean Brandenburg, MSUM youth outreach coordinator. “To date, we’ve positively impacted 54 students and hope to reach additional children in the area throughout the summer.”  

Classes are taught by expert instructors and designed to encourage exploration, adventure and creativity. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The scholarships provide opportunities for youth to develop their potential by experiencing a quality enrichment program. Four sessions run in the summer, with two remaining: July 10-13 and July 17-20. Session themes include arts and crafts, languages, creative writing, science and technology. 

For more information about College for Kids & Teens or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.mnstate.edu/cfkt.

MOORHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST OUTDOOR CONCERT JUNE 25

MOORHEAD – Don’t miss a free performance featuring Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band, playing familiar and fun music in an unforgettable concert held outside the Moorhead Public Library. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Admission is offered free-of-charge. The concert is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, June 25 from 4-6 p.m. in the library’s parking lot. 

Additional offerings for all ages will be available during the event, including activities hosted by the Rourke Art Museum and the Friends of the Moorhead Public Library. Local food trucks and other vendors will be available. This family-friendly event is made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

MOORHEAD HIGH CLASS OF 1973 50TH REUNION

MOORHEAD – The reunion will be held at the Rustic Oaks event center, south of Moorhead on Saturday, July 15 at 5:30 pm.  Woodfire pizza, appetizers and cash bar.  $20.  For more information, call 701-361-9117.