On This Day | Lake Darling Gets its Name
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Lake Darling” is the name suggested by F. Clark Salyer, former engineer with the biological survey here, for the lake formed by the construction of the biological survey dam near Foxholm.
— May 28, 1936 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
We agree, “Lake Darling” is much catchier than “Biological Dam.” It is also interesting to note the rules of “naming.”

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Live Music!
Flatt Mountain Drive w/ Fiddling Evie @BlueRider
Saturday, May 31st
Get ready for a night of electrifying bluegrass at Blue Rider this Saturday, May 31st, as Flatt Mountain Drive and the sensational Fiddling Evie take the stage. Don’t miss out on the toe-tappin’ tunes and stiff drinks at Minot’s favorite dive bar! #LiveMusic #BluegrassNight #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
Ask A Run Coach @Atypical
Wednesday, June 4th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Downtown Minot on June 4th for “Ask A Run Coach” with Kendra Eerdmans, where you can get expert running advice while enjoying a brew. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your running knowledge in a fun setting! #RunningTips #LocalBrewery #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Friday, May 30th
Join the ultimate post-game celebration at Blue Rider’s Hot Tots After Party on Friday, May 30th! Enjoy fiery Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and dive bar vibes in downtown Minot. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Thursday, May 29th
Join the ultimate Hot Tots After Party at Blue Rider, Minot’s legendary dive bar, on Thursday, May 29th! Celebrate the final out with Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beer, and live music vibes. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRiderDiveBar #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Sunday, August 17th
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, May 29th
Get ready for a mouthwatering experience with Poppa’s Place Food Truck at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Thursday, May 29th. Enjoy delicious bites, award-winning beer, and live music in downtown Minot! #FoodTruckFun #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot
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