According to the 2000 Federal Census, 50 percent of Thief River Falls residents identify themselves as Norwegian-American, making Thief River Falls one of the most Norwegian cities in the US.

So it would seem that our area might be home to some contenders for a reality show that’s now casting for its 6th season on Norwegian television. It’s called “Alt for Norge” – or “The Great Norway Adventure.”

Here to tell us more about it is Joan O’Connor from O’Conner casting in Chicago.

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Fred Eaglesmith has made a long, successful career out of playing shows in small town Legion halls, community centers, and taverns. He and his band travel from town to town in a bus powered by vegetable oil. Eaglesmith spoke to Pioneer 90.1’s Mark Johnson in advance of a show at El Roco in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Click below for audio.

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• 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.