On This Day | Worse Before Better
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I hope that General MacArthur was not correct when he said that it will have to get worse before it gets better.
— April 23, 1964 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
The move to national editorials had become more prominent our little country weekly at this point. As you saw yesterday, the end was also on the horizon. Also, concern about communism was still reverberating throughout the country, as was concern about the globalists at home. There’s a ring of familiarity to all this.

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Live Music!
New Age Phonograph @BlueRider
Friday, May 9th
Experience the electrifying blend of blues, rock, and Americana folk with New Age Phonograph at Blue Rider this Friday, May 9th. Don’t miss this unique duo’s captivating performance in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #BluesRock #SavorMinot
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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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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
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Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, May 24th
Get ready for a night of live music as Peyton Lily returns to the Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 24th! Enjoy her award-winning country tunes with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusic #CountryVibes #SavorMinot
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49th Parallel @BlueRider
Saturday, May 3rd
Get ready for an electrifying night at Blue Rider as 49th Parallel returns to Downtown Minot with their versatile mix of acoustic duos, indie rock, and classic pop rock this Saturday, May 3rd. Enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while soaking in the live music vibes! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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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!
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
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