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Louise Erdrich talks to a master class March 22, 2013, at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Erdrich, a native of Wahpeton, N.D., was at Concordia for a National Book Awards reading after her novel "The Round House" won for fiction. Sheldon Green / Special to The Forum

Erdrich to receive North Dakota's highest honor

WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — In many of her novels, Louise Erdrich writes about fictitious families on or near an unnamed and imagined reservation somewhere in eastern North Dakota. In real...

entertainment / writing Thu, Apr 18, 2013 - 10:48am

‘Profile of a Killer’ event slated for Friday; Moviegoers can meet actors from the film, win prizes

BEMIDJI – The Bemidji Theatre is about to do something it has never done before. At 6:30 p.m. this Friday, moviegoers will be able to meet two of the actors...

entertainment Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 11:44pm

Watercolorist Joyce Martin will be honored at Gallery North with a reception 2-5 p.m. Friday. Submitted Photo

Artist Joyce Martin prepares to leave Bemidji; public invited to goodbye reception

BEMIDJI – Bemidji artists and community members will have a chance to say goodbye to Joyce Martin during the 2-5 p.m. reception Friday in her honor at Gallery North. Martin,...

entertainment / art Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 11:22pm

Zachary Quinto, a cast member in "Star Trek Into Darkness," arrives at CinemaCon 2013's Opening Night Presentation from Paramount Pictures at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 15, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Quinto trusts his instincts for good causes, Spock

NEW YORK (AP) — Zachary Quinto might be headed into other worldly places this summer in "Star Trek Into Darkness," but he says a social issue that's near and dear...

entertainment Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 12:22pm

In this Tuesday, April 2, 2013 photo shows oversized Superman comic book pages displayed on a fence outside of what was once Joe Shuster's boyhood home in Cleveland. Superman collaborators Jerry Siegel and Shuster lived several blocks apart in the Glenville neighborhood which shaped their lives, dreams for the future and their imagery of the Man of Steel. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Superman's 75th puts spotlight on Cleveland roots

CLEVELAND (AP) — The tough, blue-collar roots of Superman's creators are getting a fresh look on the superhero's 75th anniversary. Creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster lived just a few...

entertainment / art Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 9:29am

Former US poet laureate to speak in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is coming to Minneapolis. Collins is scheduled to appear at the Pantages (pan-TAY'-jis) Theatre in downtown Minneapolis on Nov. 1 at...

entertainment / writing Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 9:26am

This April 11, 2012 file photo shows Magic Johnson, right, his wife Cookie and son E.J. arriving for the opening night performance of the Broadway play "Magic/Bird" in New York. The 20-year-old son of basketball great Magic Johnson is surprised by the public interest in his being gay, something that he revealed to his supportive family several years ago. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Son of Magic Johnson talks about being gay

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 20-year-old son of basketball great Magic Johnson is surprised by the public interest in his being gay, something that he revealed to his supportive family...

entertainment Tue, Apr 16, 2013 - 10:21am

This April 14, 2013 photo shows actress Aubrey Plaza, right, as she tries to take away an award presented to Will Ferrell during the MTV Movie Awards in Culver City, Calif. Plaza approached the stage as Ferrell made his acceptance speech after winning the Comedic Genius award. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision /AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Aubrey Plaza asked to leave MTV Movie Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aubrey Plaza interrupted Will Ferrell's acceptance speech at the MTV Movie Awards, then left the building. MTV officials confirmed Monday that the "Parks and Recreation" actress...

entertainment Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 3:59pm

This April 8, 2013 file photo shows Faith Hill performing at ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hill announced Monday, April 15, on Twitter that she won't be doing the “Sunday Night Football” theme song this year. She's been featured at the top of the broadcast for six years now. (Photo by Al Powers/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Faith Hill says she won't do 'SNF' theme this year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Faith Hill is out of the football game. The country star announced Monday morning on Twitter that she won't be doing the "Sunday Night Football" theme...

entertainment / music Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 12:03pm

This film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in a scene from "42," by writer-director Brian Helgeland. Remembering Robinson's accomplishments is more important than ever, say people involved with "42" and baseball historians alike. And because he was such an inspiring cultural figure, it's more important than ever to get his story right. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, D. Stevens) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

'42' scores at home, Cruise dominates overseas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball has scored a rare hit in Hollywood, while another American institution — Tom Cruise — has delivered his latest hit overseas. The Jackie Robinson tale...

entertainment Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 10:50am

In this April 1, 2013 photo provided by Storyknife, Alaska best-selling author Dana Stabenow works at her home outside Homer, Alaska. Stabenow has announced plans to create Storyknife Writer’s Retreat. This will include a main building and six cabins where women writers will do nothing during their residency except write. (AP Photo/Storyknife, Nathan Havey) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Alaska author wants to build writers' retreat

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A best-selling mystery writer from Alaska wants to establish a residency retreat for female writers, hoping to offer women the same help she received more than...

entertainment / writing Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 10:47am

'The Avengers' takes top prize at MTV Movie Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a cast of superheroes and villains, "The Avengers" beat out its competitors to become the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards. The action romp...

entertainment Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 10:45am

Pioneer Previews for April 14: BSU Varsity Singers to perform today

BEMIDJI – The end of the spring semester at Bemidji State University is approaching and with it comes many opportunities to see and hear the varied musical groups, solo singers...

entertainment Sat, Apr 13, 2013 - 10:15pm

Volunteer Karen Ryan handles studio duties last week at KBXE in downtown Bemidji. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

KBXE: Station’s goal is building community

BEMIDJI – When KBXE celebrated its April 2012 grand opening with a live broadcast of the Great Northern Radio Show at the historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, it was the...

entertainment Sat, Apr 13, 2013 - 10:10pm

This March 26, 2013 file photo shows musician Chaka Kahn attending her birthday party in New York. Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame. The theater announced Thursday that Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige will perform in Khan's honor at its June 10 New York gala. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Chaka Khan chosen for Apollo Legends Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — R&B star Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame. The theater announced Thursday that Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige will...

entertainment / music Fri, Apr 12, 2013 - 1:52pm

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