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Today’s edition is filled with words. If you catch their meaning, you may find a larger message. And if spring cleaning revealed a large box of VHS tapes with titles to dear to place on the side of the road, take them to Artmain.
Today in Minot
Today is Monday, April 28th. The sun will rise on the 40th day of spring, and the 118th day of the year at 6:31 AM. We will see 14 hours 23 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:54 PM.
Today is: National Blueberry Pie Day, National Great Poetry Reading Day, Global Pay It Forward Day, National Superhero Day, National Bravehearts Day, School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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Nebraska lawmakers moved forward this week with a bill requiring age verification for social media accounts, advancing it by a 38-2 vote. Introduced by State Sen. Tanya Storer and backed by Governor Jim Pillen, the proposal aims to bolster parental oversight and address youth mental health concerns. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to protect young users, while critics warn it could infringe on First Amendment rights and lead to legal challenges. The bill now heads to a second round of debate. Juan Salinas II with Nebraska Examiner has the full story.
After two days of heated debate, the North Dakota House passed the Department of Commerce budget last Thursday with a 61-31 vote. Lawmakers clashed over late additions, including funding for drones, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a $75 million development fund line of credit. Critics warned the bill risked violating the state’s single-subject rule, while supporters argued all provisions related to state commerce. The bill now heads to the Senate for further action and likely conference committee negotiations.Grant Coursey with Bismarck Tribune has the full story.
Iceland’s capital is buzzing with words as the Reykjavík International Literary Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. One of the country’s oldest cultural festivals, RILF brings together a global roster of writers—from Nobel laureates to rising stars—under this year’s theme, _Home and Away_. With free events, local and international voices, and a deep commitment to accessibility, the festival offers a rare chance to experience Iceland’s rich literary spirit firsthand. Events run through April 27 across Reykjavík.
Public media has fought off funding threats before—but this time, the stakes are higher. With the White House reportedly planning to eliminate federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, stations across the country—especially in rural and underserved areas—face an uncertain future. While some networks have grown less dependent on government dollars, others, particularly those serving Native and minority communities, remain deeply vulnerable. As the battle lines form, the question is no longer just about funding—it’s about who gets to stay on the air. Mike Janssen with Current, a niche publication focused on media, has the full story.
Teens know better than anyone that social media is a double-edged sword. A new Pew survey finds that while most teens feel more connected and creative online, many also see the darker side—especially when it comes to their peers. Parents worry even more, often blaming social media as the biggest threat to teen mental health. As concerns grow, nearly half of teens say they’re trying to cut back. Still, the story isn’t simple: for many young people, social media remains both a lifeline and a liability.
If the topic interests you, Eve Upton-Clark with Fast Company has the story on what we’re learning from the first generation to grow up fully immersed in the attention grabbing environment of social media.
In the early hours of April 28, Russian attacks across Ukraine claimed at least six civilian lives and injured 13 others, according to regional officials.Strikes hit multiple oblasts, including Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Sumy, damaging homes and injuring residents.In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed and six injured, including three fatalities in Kostiantynivka, where 21 houses were damaged.In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 73-year-old woman was injured during Russian drone and artillery attacks against the Nikopol district.In Kharkiv Oblast, a Russian drone attack against the town of Kupiansk injured a local doctor.In Kherson Oblast, five civilians were injured, and in Sumy Oblast, one civilian was killed.These attacks come amid intensified Russian strikes, even as Kyiv calls for an unconditional ceasefire.
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On This Day
On this day, mutiny! A fascist met a violent end, and Australia suffered tragedy and acted resolutely in response. In Minot, we double booked our history column so you get a two-for-one that spans 1910 to 1955. It includes vaccines, the air force base, Liberace, ghosts, inflation, railroad chicanery, a convict poet, and a hero pig! And not an ounce of sarcasm 😉
On this day in 1789, the mutiny on the HMS Bounty occurred when crew members, led by Fletcher Christian, seized control of the ship from Captain William Bligh. The mutineers set Bligh and 18 loyalists adrift in a small boat, leading to a dramatic voyage for survival.
On this day in 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci, were captured and executed by Italian partisans while attempting to flee to Switzerland. Their bodies were later displayed in Milan, marking the end of Mussolini’s rule and symbolizing the collapse of Fascist Italy.
On this day in 1996, a gunman killed 35 people and injured 23 others in a mass shooting at the Port Arthur historic site in Tasmania, Australia. The massacre led to significant changes in Australian gun control laws and the implementation of a national firearms buyback program.
Born and Died: Harper Lee, (Born, 1926) American author known for her novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Benito Mussolini, (Died, 1945) Italian dictator and leader of the National Fascist Party, Jessica Alba, (Born, 1981) American actress and businesswoman known for her roles in “Fantastic Four” and “Sin City,” John Audubon, (Died, 1851) Renowned American ornithologist and painter, Jay Leno, (Born, 1950) American comedian and television host known for “The Tonight Show,” Oskar Schindler, (Died, 1974) German industrialist known for saving over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust, Penélope Cruz, (Born, 1974) Spanish actress known for her roles in “Volver” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” Lionel Barrymore, (Born, 1878) American actor known for his role in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
The barking of dogs in Minot has been declared a nuisance by the commission. If you have a dog that barks, even tho he does not bite, impress upon his canine majesty that he must cut out his barking. John Quigley who has a loud mouthed dog was arrested, and ordered to remove the nuisance. This is the dog that Quigley walked 35 miles for in one night.
Why we published it: The convenience of close living often comes with disruptions you won’t find in the country. The city's effort to sort out these competing interests is an eternal one — part referee, part philosopher, always on call. Also, this is the earliest mention of the "Magicians" we've noticed so we're making a note of it. 😉
As I leap forth Into a strange, kind world, a moment halt My footsteps, and the chance that makes my worth I weigh with that mischance they call my fault. This joy that springs From the dark swamp of hideous misery I am not worthy; but the gay thrush sings Triumphant, and the sun smiles down on me. Unreal it seems. Half ecstasy, half weariness and pain; For so I fear this haven of my dreams Shall vanish, and the storm come back again. Past; it is past. Before the sweep of dawn the shadows flee. I, from the heart of life long since outcast, Return in body, as in spirit, free.
Why we published it: A criminal justice system that aims for redemption is a noble idea. Not everyone who enters succeeds, and sometimes the system fails those who might. But that doesn't mean we should give up on the idea — or the people.
It is more than likely that this shell was one left by that party. The shell is made of steel, and on it is plainly marked the length of fuse that should be used with it, and the time required for it to explode.
Why we published it: An unearthed piece of American history is worth a little present-day attention.
When a railroad corporation determines to do a thing, there is little use in trying to stop it. The Soo has been buying up the property in the block just north of East First street, opposite McGregor Bros. livery barn. The company had no trouble in making arrangements for all but three lots, and these three are owned by J. H. Charlebois, the blacksmith. Mr. Charlebois held out for $120 a front foot, and, t'lot sure he had the Soo headed off, but he was mistaken.
Why we published it: There's an abandoned railroad spur there to this day.
Mandan Pioneer: They have a pig down near Gwyther that will put the famous geese of Rome out of business according to a story that is told by one of the residents down there.
Why we published it: The story of the pig saving the family is ok. But also noteworthy, North Dakota places with great names!
If the causes of present high prices be natural and normal, nothing is to be feared therefrom. High prices are by no means always an evil while low prices often are." Mr. Gaynor thinks that perhaps some of the high prices are due to illegal combinations, but that in the main they are normal and the great rise in prices is due in large part to the enormous output of gold in the world. The gold production for the world is now $500,000,000 annually, most of this is added to the money supply and therefore, prices advance by reason of the stimulus given. Expanding currency means higher prices.
Why we published it: If you're angry about high prices, but you're not sure what's causing them, this article is a good place to start. And it doesn't get any simpler than the last sentence.
Thru the courtesy of Mr. Shepherd son of Thos. Shepherd the advertising specialist, we were shown copies of the daily paper published aboard the Lusitania, the fastest steamer afloat. The paper is printed in magazine form, and is called "The Cunard Daily Bulletin." One department is devoted to wireless messages, a summary of the world's latest news being published daily.
Why we published it: It's easy to see why the sinking of the Lusitania helped rally the Americans into the first world war.
There is one strip of road, about sixteen miles southwest of Minot, along the old Ryder trail that is a hoodoo for automobiles and other conveyances as well. The autist who goes along that strip of road, ought to be sure to have his rabbit foot in his pocket. The residents of that country believe that an auto spook is getting in his work, and if accidents in that vicinity do not cease pretty soon, you will see some of them taking to shoe leather. Last Friday night, within a few minutes three automobiles within a mile of each other, were laid up for repairs and the accidents were of such a nature that the machines were all put out of commission indefinitely.
Why we published it: First rule of reviewing old newspapers: always share ghost stories.
It is hard to believe that any individual or any business organization, especially in this country, would commercialize on Dr. Salk’s discovery to the extent that the vaccine would be available only to those children whose parents could afford the preventive treatments.
Why we published it: If America in 2025 were to say something to our local editor from 1955, it might simply be, "hold my beer."
ONE of the features of the Quebec Winter Carnival this year is the ice sculpture of a well known American pianist by the name of Liberace. The likeness of the maestro was carved by a Canadian National Railways worker who, in his spare time, is an art student. The icy Liberace, including piano and candelabra, should last until around the first of April if Quebec City doesn’t thaw in the meantime.
Why we published it: Art on Art In Ice. Now that's how you dress up a winter festival!
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“Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It’s knowing you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.”
— Atticus Finch, From Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
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Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, April 28th
Celebrate Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in Downtown Minot with handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules available all day long! Don’t miss out on this tasty experience that makes Mondays your new favorite day of the week. #MuleMonday #CraftCocktails #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar @MagicCitySweets
Tuesday, April 1st — Wednesday, April 30th
Join the fun at Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop’s Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar in downtown Minot, where you can create your own ice cream masterpiece and enjoy free retro arcade games all month long! Don’t miss out on the coolest hangout spot for kids and families. #IceCreamFun #FamilyTime #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, April 28th — Wednesday, April 30th
Get ready for Pull Tab Happy Hour at Blue Rider in downtown Minot from April 28th to 30th! Try your luck for discounts or free drinks and enjoy the everyday special of a beer and a shot of Fernet for just $7. #DiveBarFun #HappyHourDeals #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, April 28th
Don’t miss out on Monday Madness at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot! Enjoy a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″ when you dine in or pick up this irresistible deal on April 28th. #PizzaLovers #LocalEats #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, April 28th
Join us at Blue Rider for Craft Night on Monday, April 28th, and bring your creative project to life while enjoying stiff drinks and free popcorn in downtown Minot. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, connect with fellow artists and crafters in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. #CraftNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Video Magic Transfer service at Artmain. @Artmain
Wednesday, April 16th — Wednesday, April 30th
Capture the magic of your cherished memories with Artmain’s video transfer service, available from April 16 to April 30 in Downtown Minot. Don’t miss this chance to preserve and relive your favorite moments! #NostalgiaRevived #MemoryKeepers #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt @MagicCityHoagies
Tuesday, April 1st — Wednesday, April 30th
Indulge in the Hoagie of the Month at Magic City Hoagies with the mouthwatering Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt, available all April in Downtown Minot. Enjoy this delicious creation packed with chipotle-seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing. #HoagieHeaven #DowntownDelights #SavorMinot
