On This Day | Etymology of Caw Caw Caw
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This war has given tongue to the commentator and the newscaster … the former distorts the news to conform to his personal opinions and the latter very often gives it the worst oral mauling ignorance can devise.
— April 5, 1945 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
If you want to know when the present news industry really got going, our local editor was calling the play by play at least as early as 1945. The trend that was starting back then has accelerated in our moment. Also, a little further down, he had the Fascist leader pegged; it was “Hitler and his gangsters…”

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Live Music!
SonofMel @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Experience an unforgettable night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, April 19th, with SonofMel’s captivating live music. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and good times at North Dakota’s top dive bar. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #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
Special Events & Fundraisers
26th Annual Testicle Festival @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Join the fun at the 26th Annual Testicle Festival at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on April 19th at 4:00 pm! Enjoy unique eats, stiff drinks, and support a great cause with limited edition tees available. #FestivalFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider
Wednesday, June 4th
Get ready for a night of nostalgia and unbeatable deals at Blue Rider’s 5th Annual Tribute to 10 Cent Beer Night this Wednesday, June 4th, in downtown Minot! Doors open at 4:00 PM, so bring your dimes and enjoy the fun at North Dakota’s favorite dive bar. #CheapDrinks #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Forest Ray @BlueRider
Sunday, May 4th
Experience a unique Sunday night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot with a live performance by Forest Ray, a Seattle-based psychedelic rock band known for their analog recordings and garage punk vibe. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their raw, synth-laced sound and free popcorn on May 4th! #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Community Rocks 2025 @CommunityRocks
Saturday, April 5th
Get ready to rock, Minot! Community Rocks 2025 is back on April 5th at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, supporting the F5 Project with an unforgettable fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and orchestral performances. #CommunityRocks2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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