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Water, water, water. That’s the news today. And live Music at the Blue Rider tonight. And and, time is running out, only one more day to grab the taco grinder at Magic City Hoagies.
Today in Minot
Today is Friday, May 30th. The sun will rise on the 72nd day of spring, and the 150th day of the year at 5:50 AM. We will see 15 hours 45 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:35 PM.
Today is: National Mint Julep Day, National Hole In My Bucket Day, National Water A Flower Day, Loomis Day, National Creativity Day
Today’s Featured Happenings
Taste & Experience
The Taco Grinder! (May’s Hoagie of the Month!)
May. 2nd – May. 31st
@MagicCityHoagies | This is how we roll!
Activities & Events
Book Club
Jun. 3rd
@Atypical | Stop in & Warm Up With a Great Local Beer!
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The fallout from former Sen. Ray Holmberg’s crimes continues to ripple through North Dakota’s higher education system. While an internal review has so far found no wrongdoing by current University System employees, the State Board of Higher Education isn’t done digging. With thousands of documents still under review—and links to past university officials surfacing—the board is now bringing in an outside investigator to ensure no policies were violated and no red flags were missed. The message: this chapter isn’t closed, and student safety remains a top priority.
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On This Day
On this day the French started a tradition of treating leaders harshly, a race in Indiana went its first 500 miles, Belgium was laying down arms, and a protest in China got too big to be comfortable for those in power. In Minot, cultural entertainment was scheduled for the fair, the chamber was returning from a “good will” tour with band in tow, and the national debt was up to 4% of what it is today. Also, beer.
On this day in 1431, Joan of Arc, the French heroine and military leader, was burned at the stake in Rouen, France, after being convicted of heresy. Her martyrdom and subsequent canonization made her a symbol of French unity and patriotism.
On this day in 1911, the Indianapolis 500, one of the most famous automobile races in the world, was held for the first time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ray Harroun won the inaugural race, driving a Marmon Wasp.
On this day in 1989, the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, China, reached their peak as over a million people gathered to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The Chinese government would later impose martial law and violently suppress the protests on June 4.
Born and Died: Mel Blanc, (Born, 1908) American voice actor known as the “Man of a Thousand Voices” for characters like Bugs Bunny, Joan of Arc, (Died, 1431) French heroine and saint executed by burning at the stake, Idina Menzel, (Born, 1971) American actress and singer known for her role in “Frozen” and “Wicked,” Voltaire, (Died, 1778) French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties, Wynonna Judd, (Born, 1964) American country music singer known for her work as part of The Judds, Alexander Pope, (Died, 1744) English poet known for his satirical verse and translation of Homer, Remy Ma, (Born, 1980) American rapper known for her work as part of Terror Squad, Boris Pasternak, (Died, 1960) Russian author known for his novel “Doctor Zhivago.”
During the Coolidge regime, the Government continued its policy of reducing the debt during peace times. But the crash of ’29 and the depression which followed cut the national income while government expenses increased, tossing the national debt to a new high. At the present time it is approximately $220 per person—with the $346-per capita limit not far away.
Why we published it: Those $220 per person in debt would -- adjusted for inflation -- equal about $4,630 today. Our current national debt per capita comes in at closer to $106,000 per person if we divide our $36 trillion owed by our population. If only we had heard our editor's warning call.
With a Real Mexican Bull Fight
Why we published it: Perhaps there's an idea for our twenty-first century fair... with the success of the MHA Indian Horse Relay, maybe there's a vein to be tapped in the form of cultural events that have tangent ties to North Dakota's farm and ranch traditions?
“I expect to fish in Mouse river,” he said, “but if I don’t do better than I did during that dry summer a few years ago, I won’t need to buy any hooks. Why, I went fishing one day and when I got near the river, I saw a terrible dust. On investigating, I found it was caused by the fish trying to swim up the river that had gone dry.”
Why we published it: The 1930s were newspapers full of these little anecdotes of hard times. And they were always told with a dry sense of humor.
The big war news of the week was the surrender of the Belgian army to Germany on orders of King Leopold III, leaving the armies of Great Britain and France in a much weaker position. The Allies lost the military support of about 250,000 men in 18 Belgian divisions and the French port of Dunkerque where supplies have reached the hemmed-in Allied armies was left undefended.
Why we published it: It's easy to see why morale and optimism wasn't particularly high at this moment -- that we would later make movies about.
Fifty-nine Minot business and professional men, including a 10-piece Minot Elks band, returned to Minot at 8:30 o’clock Friday evening from a 434-mile, two-day tour to points north and east of Minot. They traveled in a comfortable Greyhound bus and carefully checked the route been checked by the tour chairman, Jack Q. Desmond, of the Minot Supply Co., that they were light on schedule practically all of the time.
Why we published it: May 25th in this column and a year earlier in Minot we introduced this former Minot Chamber "Good Will Tour" tradition... but it was it was just leaving. Today's edition brings us the news of the trip's return home and all that was accomplished. Or perhaps there was more too this than meets the eye -- booking a bus and 10-piece band to ride along sounds a lot like "Business" right?
IF Germany wins the war, and it begins to look like she would, are we going to have to take back all the mean things we have said about Hitler? Maybe, on second thought, it would be better to buy the 50M planes.
Why we published it: The U.S. had not yet entered the war, but already it was dominating the national conversation. In the end, we would try to stay out of the fray, but the dictators and authoritarian leaders forced us to acknowledge a truth we'd do well to remember today -- they do not stop until they are stopped.
Bought by Beer and Ale: 25 Billion Pounds of Farm Products. Steadily, year after year, the brewing industry gives American farmers a big order for farm products. That's a help farmers appreciate.
Why we published it: What if brought that business closer to home and drank more local beer rather than exporting dollars out of Minot to multinational corporations that own all the big domestic brands? Yes, that would make it an "Atypical" beer 😉
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Today’s Happenings
Specials & Sales
Custom Framing Sale On Diplomas And Graduation Photos @Artmain
Wednesday, May 14th — Monday, June 30th
Celebrate your achievements with Artmain’s custom framing sale on diplomas and graduation photos, happening now through June 30 in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your success in style! #FrameYourSuccess #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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Cody Blotter @BlueRider
Friday, May 30th
Join us at Blue Rider on May 30th for an unforgettable night as Cody Blotter lights up the stage with electrifying keytar tunes and vibrant queer energy to close out the Rainbow Bar Crawl. Celebrate with live music, a DJ set, and the lively atmosphere of Minot’s iconic dive bar. #PrideParty #MinotNights #SavorMinot
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Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Friday, May 30th
Join the ultimate post-game celebration at Blue Rider’s Hot Tots After Party on Friday, May 30th! Enjoy fiery Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and dive bar vibes in downtown Minot. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Hot, New, Fresh
On Tap Right Now! @Atypical
Tuesday, May 27th — Sunday, June 1st
Discover the latest brews at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot, featuring barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks from May 27th to June 1st. Don’t miss out on this World Beer Cup-winning experience! #CraftBeer #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
The Taco Grinder! (May’s Hoagie of the Month!) @MagicCityHoagies
Friday, May 2nd — Saturday, May 31st
Spice up your May with Magic City Hoagies’ Taco Grinder, featuring a delicious mix of seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and taco toppings on your choice of ham or salami. Available downtown from May 2nd to 31st, this Hoagie of the Month is a must-try! #TacoGrinder #MagicCityHoagies #SavorMinot
