On This Day | Speaking up for Free Press
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There is probably not another single medium of communications so inextricably entwined with the maintenance and perpetuation of our American ideal and idea of a free people in a free society, as the medium of the printed page, collectively, the great American newspaper.
— October 20, 1960 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This is several days in a row of “Newspaper Week” coverage in this column, but it continues to show us a point of divergence… those who built and fought for the country and freedoms we enjoy today, did it with partnership with local news and journalism. And at this moment in 1960, news was still delivered — literally — by scores of small local newspapers across the country. If you’re curious about why Mark Zuckerberg is so wealthy, it’s because he successfully gathered up all the attention we used to give to these locally owned media companies.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 @BudgetMusic
Friday, November 28th — Friday, November 28th
Get ready for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 at Budget Music & Video in downtown Minot! Discover exclusive releases and make your requests by October 14th to ensure you get your favorite titles. #RecordStoreDay #BlackFridayDeals #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, November 1st
Catch Peyton Lily live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, November 1st, as she returns with her award-winning country tunes and classic covers. Enjoy cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge for a night of unforgettable music! #LiveMusic #PeytonLily #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 28th
Join the Draft Joggers for a fun run through Downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 28th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery. Enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners after the run—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Desperate Electric LIVE! @Atypical
Sunday, October 26th
Get ready for a Sunday Funday at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with Desperate Electric rocking the stage on October 26th as part of their Wildfire Season Tour! Enjoy great music, barrel-aged beer, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Drew Peterson @BlueRider
Saturday, December 13th
Experience the unique Americana sound of Drew Peterson at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on Saturday, December 13th. Enjoy a night of live music with stiff drinks and free popcorn at this iconic dive bar. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Michael Nienhaus @BlueRider
Friday, November 7th
Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Nienhaus at Blue Rider, the downtown Minot dive bar known for its stiff drinks and free popcorn, this Friday, November 7th. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
2025 Pride of Dakota Showcase CommunityEvents
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Celebrate North Dakota’s finest at the 2025 Pride of Dakota Showcase in Minot on October 24th and 25th! Discover and support local entrepreneurs with products made right here in North Dakota. #PrideOfDakota #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
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