On This Day | Making Media Profitable and Why We Trusted Them
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This is an embarrassing position but it is not of our making. The magazine simply failed for want of enough advertising to make it profitable to its publishers. Other additions to the paper are under consideration but none has been determined upon. That will come later and will be announced in due time.
— June 9, 1949 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Even while they were earning national accolades, the reality of making the concern profitable was ever-present. And not all the experiments and ideas worked out. But even when they didn’t, the care of and agreements with their readers and subscribers foremost on their minds. There’s a reason this media model was trusted.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Sunday, June 22nd
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing run on Sunday, June 22nd, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Celebrate your achievement with a victory pint and connect with fellow runners. #RunAndRelax #MinotRunning #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
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Trivia Night @Atypical
Thursday, June 12th
Join the fun at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for Trivia Night on June 12th, featuring 40 challenging questions and delicious bites from Papa’s Place Food Truck. Gather your team of up to six and compete for exciting prizes starting at 7 PM in downtown Minot! #TriviaNight #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #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
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Monday, July 28th — Thursday, July 31st
Dive into the underwater adventure of “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot from July 28th to 31st, where SpongeBob and friends face a volcanic challenge with tunes from legendary artists. Don’t miss this high-energy show that proves even the most unlikely heroes can save the day! #TheSpongeBobMusical #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
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