My dear Master Storud:
Your recent letter addressed to the President has been forwarded to this bureau for consideration and reply.There are lots of boys who feel exactly as you do; but the biggest thing you can do to help win this war is to get yourself in good shape so that when you are old enough to join, you can do a better job. Study hard at school; work on arithmetic, learn geography; try doubly hard at calisthenics. Keep your teeth in shape; and if your eyes hurt, tell your school doctor about it.
These are the things we need most from the young men in this country who will be the soldiers and sailors who finish this war and who will be the coming generation of young men who take up the equally important task of completing the peace which will follow it.
Good luck to you.
By direction of the Chief of Naval Personnel.— April 6, 1944 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
While we may be angry at our government today, perhaps we even think it has changed, and that may be true. But this story demonstrates the values of where it comes from — a government that took the time to thoughtfully reply. Hopefully we don’t burn this part down in our current reform efforts.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ Matt Woods @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 27th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s REVERSE COVER NIGHT with Matt Woods on Tuesday, May 27th, and get paid $5 just for showing up! Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown Minot with Appalachia’s own Matt Woods. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Oliver! — A Musical by Lionel Bart @WesternPlainsOpera
Friday, April 11th — Saturday, April 12th
Experience the timeless tale of “Oliver!” brought to life by the Western Plains Opera Company on April 11th and 12th at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Enjoy this captivating musical adaptation with free admission for MSU students and special discounts available. #OliverMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
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
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Record Store Day 2025 @BudgetMusic
Saturday, April 12th
Get ready to celebrate Record Store Day on April 12th at Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot! Mark your calendars for this special event and stay tuned for more exciting announcements. #RecordStoreDay #VinylLovers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Dedric Clark LIVE! @Atypical
Wednesday, April 23rd
Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Dedric Clark at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on April 23rd. Grab your tickets now for this 21+ event with limited indoor seating! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
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
