• This weekend in Newfolden, Minnesota, it’s “NewFest”, from Friday, September 5^th through Sunday, September 7^th.  Events include a parade, live music, carnival, flea market, crafts and more.  “NewFest” is this weekend in Newfolden.

• Family “Fun Day” is this Saturday, September 6^th in Argyle, Minnesota at Island Park.  The event runs from 10 am until 2:30, Saturday afternoon.

• “Blast to Brooks” is this Saturday, in Brooks, Minnesota.  Events include live music, a parade and food.

• The “Uff Da Mud Run” is Saturday, September 6^th in the Greenway space of downtown East Grand Forks and Grand Forks, near the Sorlie Bridge.  The 5K course will encompass 20 obstacles.

• Professional Bull Riding and Barrel Racing is this Saturday at the Sanford Center in Bemidji.  The doors open at 6:30pm.

• The 5^th Annual Fargo “Beer Festival” is Friday, September 5^th at the Fargo Civic Center.  Live music will be featured.

• The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s “Traveling Art Exhibit” is on display this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday at the Fosston Public Library.  The Traveling Mini Art Exhibit includes original paintings, photography, drawings, pastels, and clay pottery.

• The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s exhibit called “Hidden Splendor” is on display this weekend and through September at the council’s gallery in the RiverWalk Center of downtown East Grand Forks.  The exhibit features the work of photographer Chris Lane of Thief River Falls.

Northwest Minnesota artist Christopher Lane, of Thief River Falls, is known for his creative and eye-catching photography. His latest work is on display at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Gallery and Shop, located in the RiverWalk Center in downtown East Grand Forks, MN. Chris talks about his love of photography, influences in his life, his life experiences and education in art and the support that he has received from the NWMAC.