On This Day | The Land of Opportunity
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One gifted along that line might canvass this county and find material for enough success stories to fill the libraries of the world for the next century or two . . . imagine a country where a man can buy a tract of land and raise enough crop in one year to pay for it . . . it’s too common in this area to merit notice . . .
— August 15, 1946 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This is perhaps more telling than any other part of our past; they came for the opportunity to prosper. Our future will brighten keep this flicker of upward mobility accessible to those willing to pursue it.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Brekke Band LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, a fresh Plum Valley brew supporting The League of Women Voters, and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Don’t miss the fun in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
PLUM VALLEY BEER RELEASE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Friday, August 29th, for the release of Plum Valley, a new brew supporting The League of Women Voters. Enjoy live tunes from Brekke Band and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck in downtown Minot! #PlumValleyRelease #SupportLocal #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!
Silobration Street Dance @UnionSilos
Friday, August 29th
Join the Silobration Street Dance in Downtown Minot on Friday, August 29th, and celebrate North Dakota’s largest mural with live music by the Chloe Raye band. Enjoy an all-ages evening of fun, food, and drinks starting at 7 p.m. in Citizens Alley. #StreetDanceFun #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Misfit Minis Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the annual Beer Olympics featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and fun challenges in Downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, August 19th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing group run on Tuesday, August 19th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Afterward, enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #AtypicalBrewery #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
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