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We can have increased wages without more inflation only if there is increased production per man-hour. That requires two things. One, union policies which recognize the plain fact. The other a tax-depreciation law which will enable management and industry to replace and modernize old machines and plants in order to produce at lower cost. — Industrial News Review
— April 20, 1961 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
The entirety of this editorial sections starts to hint at what, looking back is now an easily observable theme at the The Ward County Independent. It was transitioning. Perhaps out of politics, perhaps out of profitability pressure, or perhaps because of some other reason entirely. But rather than local editorials, these later years we observe more nationally-written opinions, more political talking points than local perspective. A few short years later, the newspaper would cease operations.
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Live Music!
Magic City Music Fest @BlueRider
Sunday, June 8th
Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday at the Blue Rider with the First Annual Magic City Music Festival, featuring six amazing bands and no cover charge! Join the fun on June 8th in Downtown Minot for a day filled with classic rock and good vibes. #MagicCityMusicFest #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ Matt Woods @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 27th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s REVERSE COVER NIGHT with Matt Woods on Tuesday, May 27th, and get paid $5 just for showing up! Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown Minot with Appalachia’s own Matt Woods. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #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
Live Music!
Myth Tickle @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Get ready for a night of eclectic tunes and good vibes at Blue Rider with Myth Tickle on Saturday, May 17th. Enjoy live music featuring accordion, nylon guitar, and possibly drums, along with stiff drinks and free popcorn! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Experience an unforgettable night at Blue Rider with Danny Savage’s one-man band performance on Saturday, May 17th. Enjoy cold beer, stiff drinks, and free popcorn with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Friday, June 6th
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Blue Rider as CGMA award-winning singer-songwriter Peyton Lily returns to Downtown Minot on Friday, June 6th. Enjoy her captivating blend of original tunes and classic country covers with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusicMinot #PeytonLily #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Lila Bea @BlueRider
Saturday, May 10th
Catch Lila Bea live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 10th, for an unforgettable night of country ballads and classic rock. Enjoy free popcorn and stiff drinks with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
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