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Break a Leg & Hit’em Hard!
North Minot High is in its second year, but we know from past experience it will be the ‘new’ high school for a few more years at least. And there are a few “firsts” on the student schedule this today and tomorrow. The theater department will be performing their first-ever musical, the football team will be playing for its first-ever state championship. So we say to the theater cast, “Break a Leg”, and to the football team tomorrow, let’em know you’re there!
Today in Minot
Today is Thursday, November 13th. The sun will rise on the 53rd day of fall, and the 317th day of the year at 7:48 AM. We will see 9 hours 21 minutes of daylight before it sets at 5:09 PM.
Today is: National Indian Pudding Day
Today’s Featured Happenings
In Theaters
Matilda
Nov. 13th – Nov. 15th
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Scrooge!
Nov. 20th – Nov. 23rd
@MouseRiverPlayers | Minot’s Community Theater since 1971!
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The U.S. Mint has stopped producing the penny, ending more than two centuries of continuous circulation for the country’s smallest coin. Officials say the move will save taxpayers millions, as each penny now costs nearly four cents to make. Production ceased Wednesday at the Philadelphia Mint, where the final coins will be auctioned. Pennies will remain legal tender, but retailers, banks, and consumers are already adjusting to the change after a rapid phase-out ordered by President Donald Trump earlier this year. MaryClaire Dale with Associated Press has the full story.
Bottineau is headed to the state championship, and the Braves say their season-long resilience is what put them there. After grinding through a demanding schedule, players and coaches credit a steady, disciplined approach — and strong community backing — for carrying them into the final week. Now they turn their attention to Langdon, a familiar and well-coached opponent. The message heading into the title game is simple: keep the routine, take the hits, and stay the course. Bottineau takes the field 20 minutes after the 9-man final; Minot North will take on Devils Lake following that game. WDAY+ will be streaming the games, and KMCY 14 will be carrying it locally.
The government shutdown may be ending in Washington, but for thousands of North Dakotans who buy their own health insurance, the real crisis hasn’t budged an inch. Farmers, ranchers, and small-business owners are still staring down steep premium hikes with no long-term fix in sight. Lawmakers are busy claiming victory, yet the deal they struck leaves the state’s individual insurance market right where it was before — headed toward a cliff. And for the people who sign their own paychecks, that’s the only score that matters. Read Rob Port’s latest commentary on Inforum.com.
Carbon removal is moving from theory to test runs on the Prairies, and southwest Manitoba is squarely in the spotlight. After launching a pilot plant near Innisfail, Alberta, Montreal-based Deep Sky is now eyeing Westman for one of the world’s largest direct air capture facilities, a $200 million project that would pull CO₂ from the air and store it deep underground. The company says Manitoba’s rare mix of “fortunate geology” and clean hydro power could make the region a global leader in this emerging climate technology. Betty Sawatzky with Discover Westman has the full story.
The now-over government shutdown has now grounded more than just Washington — it’s reaching airport gates in Minot. Four flights, two arrivals and two departures, were canceled Wednesday between Delta and United, as FAA staffing shortages ripple across the country. While officials haven’t confirmed the direct cause, the timing aligns with a growing list of disruptions tied to the shutdown. Travelers are urged to double-check flight statuses — and brace for more turbulence until all operations return to normal.
The Washington National Opera is grappling with a dilemma few would have predicted: whether it can continue calling the Kennedy Center home. Since President Trump installed new leadership and declared himself chair earlier this year, ticket sales have plunged, donors have pulled back, and long-trusted systems have been upended. WNO leaders say the politics surrounding the takeover have shaken confidence so deeply that even loyal patrons are staying away — leaving the company to weigh options that once seemed unthinkable. Charlotte Higgins with The Guardian has the full story.
On This Day
On this day 1841, a surgeon witnessed an influential display he’d later call hypnotic. In 1916, the lure of Hollywood got a boost from a big contract, and in 1956, bus riders of all colors got a boost from the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1947 Minot, it was time for the City of Minot to get planning, a decoy hunter made a miraculous shot, Swaine Hall was finally coming to fruition, and our local editor was pointing out the luxuries of complaint.
On this day in 1841, James Braid, a Scottish surgeon, observed a demonstration of mesmerism which inspired him to develop the practice of hypnotism, a term he coined and popularized as a legitimate form of medical treatment and psychological study.
On this day in 1916, Mary Pickford became the first film star to sign a million-dollar contract, marking a significant moment in the history of cinema and the recognition of actors’ influence in the burgeoning film industry.
On this day in 1956, the Supreme Court of the United States declared Alabama’s state and local laws requiring segregation on buses unconstitutional, a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement.
Born and Died: Robert Louis Stevenson, (Born, 1850) Scottish novelist and poet known for “Treasure Island” and “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”, Whoopi Goldberg, (Born, 1955) American actress, comedian, and television host known for her role in “Sister Act”, Garry Marshall, (Born, 1934) American filmmaker and actor known for creating “Happy Days”, Camille Pissarro, (Died, 1903) Danish-French Impressionist painter, Karen Silkwood, (Died, 1974) American chemical technician and labor union activist whose mysterious death inspired investigations, Gerard Butler, (Born, 1969) Scottish actor known for his role in “300,” Jimmy Kimmel, (Born, 1967) American television host and comedian known for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,”
APPREHENSIVE MOTHERS who shudder to think of their little darlings crossing the street alone to play in a friend’s yard, will get the chills from the story of Ken Ness, 2½ years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ness of Seattle. Harold is the son of Mrs. Helge Ness of Litchville. Harold is also a fisherman at Seattle. Harold took his wife and son down to the Shilshole Bay waterfront to see the boat just before he sailed. Ken was fascinated. After his mother took him home again, Ken and his cocker spaniel puppy scrambled over the fence enclosing the yard and set out for the boat. Missing him, his frantic mother searched the neighborhood vainly for four hours. Unexpectedly then Harold phoned to say his boat had landed ahead of schedule. Quickly he hurried home to join the search. A few minutes after he got home, a phone call from the skipper of Ness’ boat reported that Ken had just trudged out onto the dock and was admiring the boat. He had walked through 27 busy Seattle blocks with his puppy.
Why we published it: Hopefully a smile rises after reading it ended happily!
A hunter wearing hip boots came up on the other side of the slough. He saw the decoys, thought they were ducks, got down onto his belly and crawled clear around the slough and up to the decoys and blazed away without standing up. Hiram and Cliff had been watching the man’s approach. Cliff saw he was in the line of fire and moved over. As the shot rang out, Cliff yelled, “You got all five of them!”
Why we published it: A fun, and innocent warning in the middle of hunting season... be sure you know what you're shooting at! Lest ridicule or something much worse finds you...
At the Garrison reservoir preliminary reconnaissance of the area was completed but did not include the Fort Berthold Indian lands. More than 50 sites of Indian villages have been found and the results indicate that excavation in this area before it is buried beneath the waters of the Garrison reservoir may provide important information on early and marginal culture complexes. Preliminary reconnaissance was completed at the Bald Hill reservoir site near Valley City. Ten sites, both mound and village, were located and indications found of several time horizons. If additional survey and excavation becomes possible, this region, now little known archeologically, may yield a partial solution to the problem of cultural interrelationships between the plains peoples to the west and woodland groups to the east.
Why we published it: Today, we take it for granted, but the building of the reservoir was big news from the moment it was proposed till long after it was completed. And much was lost beneath the waters.
Nearly every day for the last couple of months somebody has said to this editor… “Those editorials you have been printing about City Planning are absolutely right.” That is encouraging. But nothing has happened. What’s the matter with all those folks who think we ought to have a city plan. It would save us a lot of money—the money spent in errors that might as well not be made. It would get us a lot more value for the money we spend. It would make the city a much better place to live in and a much easier place to get around in.
Why we published it: A regular feature of this column are the instruments, policies, and procedures and that resulted in the place we live in today... and "comprehensive plans" are among the bigger place-shaping pieces that was brought in this period. So as we evaluate the city-footprints that drive our taxes that seem to make everyone so angry, maybe we seeing these stories reminds us to be careful about where we cut and how we plan and what we build.
Preliminary sketches for the new physical education and health building will be ready to be submitted to the college within two or three weeks,” said Minot State college president, C. C. Swain, who has returned from a visit to various colleges in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Why we published it: This story was started on November 8, 1934 with a $150,000 funding request from MSU to build a new gymnasium... it took another 13 years for that funding to full materialize. It's a reminder of what it takes to get things done when working though government. Here's the earlier story:On Campus Housing for MSU Staff
There is still some question whether or not it is the high cost of living or the cost of high living that everybody is complaining about—the one might be controlled under the Democratic form of government… both are taken care of very nicely in totalitarian states by letting the folks have neither….
Why we published it: This speaks well in our own time, too.
On Courage and Adventure
“To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive, and the true success is to labour.”
— Robert Louis Stevenson, El Dorado, from Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers (1881)
Upcoming Fun
Fun coming up that’s worth knowing about. Scroll for more at SavorMinot.com.
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@BlueRider | Monday, November 17th - Record Store Day Black Friday 2025
@BudgetMusic | Friday, November 28th — Friday, November 28th - “Elvis” by Travis Powell
@DickensFestival | Friday, November 28th
Today’s Markets
These are the commodities that move Minot’s economy. See how they’re doing here.
Today’s Happenings
In Theaters
Matilda CommunityEvents
Thursday, November 13th — Saturday, November 15th
Experience the magic of “Matilda” as the Minot North High School theater department presents its first-ever musical production. Catch evening performances on November 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., or enjoy a matinee on November 15 at 2:00 p.m. #TheaterMagic #NorthMinot #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
SUSANA AMUNDARAIN Exhibit @TaubeMuseum
Thursday, October 16th — Friday, November 21st
Discover the captivating world of Susana Amundarain’s art at the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot, where her evocative paintings will be on display from October 16th to November 21st. Experience the unique atmosphere and lasting impressions her work creates. #ArtExhibition #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Hot, New, Fresh
On Tap Right Now! @Atypical
Tuesday, November 11th — Sunday, November 16th
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot, featuring award-winning barrel-aged beers, live music, and delicious food trucks from November 11th to 16th. Don’t miss out on the freshest brews and exciting events! #CraftBeer #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Nacho Average Thursday @BlueRider
Thursday, November 13th
Spice up your Thursday with a new tradition at Blue Rider’s “Nacho Average Thursday” in downtown Minot, where you can enjoy delicious nachos and the dive bar’s unique vibe. Join the fun starting at 4 PM and make it a night to remember! #NachoAverageThursday #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
INT’L All Media @NorthwestArtsCenter
Thursday, October 23rd — Saturday, December 20th
Explore diverse and innovative artworks at the “INT’L All Media 2025” exhibition, celebrating its 30th year at the Northwest Arts Center’s Walter Piehl Gallery. Open from October 23 to December 20, this annual juried showcase features over 40 pieces by artists from around the world. #ArtExhibition #VisualArt #SavorMinot
