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About Mark Matsuura

My name is Mark Matsuura. I am currently a senior at MSUM. I am a mass comm major with an emphasis in online journalism.

Fargo Freethinking

Story by: Mark Matsuura MSUM Mass Comm Major A freethin-what? “(a freethinker) makes up their own  mind on faith and human origin”, explained Jon Lindgren the president of the Red River Freethinkers, “they don’t take the word of clergy or … Continue reading

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The Dirty Hurlers A Pub Hit

Story by Mark Matsuura. MSUM Mass comm major. The Dirty Hurlers played to a typical crowd at the VFW in downtown Fargo on the Friday of Halloween weekend. Packed due to the party atmosphere of the weekend and no cover … Continue reading

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Bringing Pub Music to Fargo

Story and photos by Mark Matsuura MSUM Mass Comm Major The Dirty Hurlers are a local beer-fueled Irish pub band. “We play a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music,” John Rian, the band’s co-leader, said, describing the band. Their … Continue reading

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Drama Downtown

There is no stronger art community downtown than at the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre. Community-run and focused, the theater provides local volunteers opportunities to perform. Continue reading

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