On This Day | Planning Barriers Emerging
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Now the question is… is the city planning board becoming too technical… taking itself too seriously… passing judgment on items the city engineer might be much better prepared to decide… standing in the way of progress… of course the council may override or disregard the board’s decisions but it is pretty simple for that body to hide behind the decisions of the board…
The above question is raised because a decision of the planning board is holding up the building of several housing units because the lots are not platted 66 feet wide… that is applying to contiguous lots… a ruling which may mean that some subdivisions in some blocks are legal and others are not… and that in one block you can build a house… and next door on a similar block you can’t…
— June 9, 1949 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
From its earliest moments, “planning” and the laws that enforce it, became a barrier and added expense to community development. This is the paradox our present system must address… that our efforts to plan are working more against us than for us. And the symptoms of this root dysfunction are expressing themselves in anger and apathy and development code (the DNA of a place) that’s pushing communities apart — literally — rather than allowing them to grow together. Nothing is impacting our places more significantly, and also insidiously (because of its tediousness) than “planning.”
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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
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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
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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
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Trivia Night @Atypical
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Saturday, September 6th
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🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
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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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