On This Day | Two Options, One Clear Choice
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As a voter you will have to choose between these two sets of ideas and principles, these two records and these two programs. If you consider the matter of taxes, credit, social welfare and good government as these affect you and yours, there can be but one choice.
— November 2, 1922 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This edition of The Ward County Independent was full of political ads and endorsements, and we’ve shared this editorial as an example of the political persuasion that guided the editorials for most of its 60-year run. The 1922 election split. Nestos for Governor and the delight of our local editor, and to his chagrin, Frazier for Senate.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Happy Hour
City Council Meeting BING(O) @BlueRider
Monday, November 3rd
Join us at Blue Rider on Monday, November 3rd, for City Council Meeting BING(O) – where you can enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to win a free drink while playing Bingo! Don’t miss out on the fun and that gooood ice in downtown Minot. #CityCouncilBingo #DowntownMinot #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
Special Events & Fundraisers
Turkey Bingo @BlueRider
Monday, November 10th
Get ready for a night of fun and prizes at Turkey Bingo, hosted by The Blue Rider in downtown Minot on November 10th. Join us for stiff drinks, free popcorn, and the chance to win a Butterball turkey! #TurkeyBingo #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Luke Hendrickson @BlueRider
Thursday, December 18th
Join us at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Thursday, December 18th for a night of live music with Luke Hendrickson, cheap shots, and free popcorn—perfect for those in the food & beverage industry and everyone else! No cover charge, just good times and great tunes. #LiveMusic #MinotNightlife #SavorMinot
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!
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
Live Music!
Severio Mancieri @BlueRider
Thursday, December 18th
Catch Severio Mancieri live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Thursday, December 18th! Enjoy a night of incredible live music with no cover charge, stiff drinks, and free popcorn. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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