A combined circulation of 313,317 is claimed by the 189 weekly newspapers in North Dakota, according to a directory recently published by the Publications department of the State Agricultural college. Several new newspapers have been added to the list during the past year, while three have been dropped from the list of publications. The eight daily newspapers in the state have a circulation totaling 80,434.
— March 31, 1932 | The Ward County Independent
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Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun

Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, May 24th
Get ready for a night of live music as Peyton Lily returns to the Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 24th! Enjoy her award-winning country tunes with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusic #CountryVibes #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

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

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

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
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