On This Day | German Schools
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According to last official reports there are 61,198 public schools in German, attended by 9,779,356 pupils or 94 per cent. of all German children of school age, leaving only six per cent. of all other schools including home training.
— July 2, 1908 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This was Germany’s priority before it took up more world-altering ideas less than a decade later. Our local editor was no doubt publishing this comparison from the far away so we could measure ourselves with what another place, a place we were competing with and would later fight wars against, was doing.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Let’s Celebrate!
Magic City Fourth of July! @VisitMinot
Friday, July 4th
Join Visit Minot for the Magic City Fourth of July celebration featuring a parade, live music, family activities, and North Dakota’s largest choreographed fireworks show! Don’t miss the festivities starting at 10 AM, including a baseball game and festival fun at Oak Park. #MagicCityFourth #CelebrateMinot #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Corn Dog Countdown! @Straight’sCornDogs
Friday, July 18th
Get ready for the Corndog Countdown at Straight’s Ye Old Sausage & Corn Dogs in Minot! Indulge in the Magic City Classic at the North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18th. #MagicCityClassic #NorthDakotaStateFair #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Wednesday, July 23rd — Saturday, July 26th
Dive into the underwater adventure with “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot, where SpongeBob and friends are on a mission to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. Don’t miss this vibrant show featuring music by David Bowie, Lady A, and more, from July 23rd to 26th. #TheSpongeBobMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Sunday, August 17th
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, July 15th
Dive into engaging book discussions at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ Book Club on July 15th while enjoying award-winning barrel-aged beers. Don’t miss this perfect blend of literature and craft brews in downtown Minot! #BookClub #CraftBeer #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Bear’s Kitchen Food Truck at Atypical Brewery @Atypical
Thursday, July 10th
Get ready for a tasty evening at Atypical Brewery on July 10th as Bear’s Kitchen Food Truck serves up delicious bites alongside award-winning beers. Enjoy the perfect pairing of food and brew on the downtown Minot patio! #FoodTruckFun #CraftBeerLovers #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Thursday, July 3rd
Join the celebration at Blue Rider’s Hot Tots After Party on July 3rd in downtown Minot! Enjoy fiery Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and dive bar vibes as you party the Minot way. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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