On This Day | Spending on School Lunch
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North Dakota will get $200,056 for school lunch program in 1949-50 school year, a reduction of $45,069 over last year because of decrease in state population and increase in income of individuals. Last year 587 schools and 33,855 pupils, including quite a few in Ward county participated. 50 carloads of free food were donated last year by the federal government, mostly potatoes, applesauce, canned tomatoes and honey.
— October 13, 1949 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Today, the number of students who qualify is larger, closer to 37,000. Adjusted for inflation, that spending equates to about $2.7 million in today’s dollars. All mathed up and equalized, 1949 school lunch spending was about $81 per qualifying student annually. Today that number is about $197 per student annually (a $7.3 million appropriation in the current biennium). Though we can’t speak for the quality of the meal, and that’s where equal to equal will really taste out.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Faith Kelly & Caswyn Moon @BlueRider
Tuesday, October 21st
Catch the captivating duo, Faith Kelly & Caswyn Moon, as they bring their original tunes from the Catskills to Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 21st. Enjoy a night of live music at your favorite dive bar with stiff drinks and free popcorn. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #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
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 14th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing run through Downtown Minot, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy a post-run pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Halloween Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for a spine-tingling Halloween Hike on October 24th and 25th, featuring a decorated trail full of spooky surprises. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this evening adventure starts at 7 PM from the Visitor Center. #HalloweenHike #FortStevenson #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, October 21st
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Tuesday, October 21st for a unique Book Club experience where great discussions meet your favorite brews. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of books and barrel-aged beer in downtown Minot! #BookClub #CraftBeer #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
Learning & Listening
The Future of Public Lands @BadlandsConservation
Wednesday, October 15th
Explore the future of public lands with the Badlands Conservation Alliance at a special film screening and Q&A session featuring Walt Dabney on Wednesday, October 15th at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Don’t miss this free opportunity to engage with experts and fellow conservation enthusiasts in Bismarck. #Conservation #PublicLands #SavorMinot
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