On This Day | Intolerance for Everything But Too Many Lions!
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Two hundred quarts and 150 pints of home brew which have been accumulated at the police station, following several raids, were taken out to the dump grounds Wednesday afternoon and destroyed thru a court order issued by Judge Lowe.
— August 6, 1931 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Three noteworthy stories of things we’ve gotten much smarter about. One, we know how many lions make for a good zoo. We’ve got no problem with interracial relationships. And we don’t dump out beer!

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
The Sound of Independence @IndependenceInc
Thursday, August 7th
Join Independence Inc. and the Minot Area Council of the Arts for “The Sound of Independence,” a free live music event celebrating 30 years of empowering people with disabilities. Head to Citizens Alley Pedestrian Plaza on Thursday, August 7th, at 5:30 PM for an unforgettable evening in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration #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
Play & Participate
Beer Olympics 2025! @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ 4th annual Beer Olympics on Saturday, August 16th in Downtown Minot! Grab a partner, compete in thrilling events, and enjoy a day filled with beer, live music, and fun. #BeerOlympics2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
55th Birthday Block Party! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, August 9th
Join the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot on Saturday, August 9th, for a vibrant 55th Birthday Block Party filled with food, fun, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting celebration as a sponsor, vendor, or artist! #Taube55 #BlockParty #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Magic City Music Fest @BlueRider
Sunday, September 7th
Join us for the First Annual Magic City Music Fest at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on September 7th! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and family fun starting at 2pm—rain or shine. #MagicCityMusicFest #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Friday, August 22nd
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
Let’s Celebrate!
30th Anniversary Party @BlueRider
Friday, August 8th
Celebrate 30 years of the Blue Rider with live music, food, and drinks at their anniversary party in Downtown Minot on August 8th! Join us for a classic Blue F’n Night featuring performances by Joey Chrisman, Lost Horses, and Tailspin. #BlueRiderAnniversary #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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