On This Day | Liquor Licenses Evolving
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Minot’s motel liquor ordinance was enacted into law by a 9-2 vote Monday night, or a margin of passage of one vote. Three aldermen were absent. The final draft of the ordinance provides operators of motels with 39 or more units may file for liquor licenses if they meet the following provisions. The units must be constructed in a contiguous location; restaurant facilities must be provided for in the plans; and the restaurant must operate for equal or greater hours than the bar.
— August 25, 1960 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Liquor licenses are a source of debate for every generation; we tend to get them right for a little while, then something changes in our attitudes or community, and the law requires changing, too. We are in one of those moments again, arguing about whether to protect current license holders from competition or allow more new businesses to enter the market.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us in downtown Minot on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, featuring the debut of Plum Valley brew and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Support The League of Women Voters while enjoying great tunes and craft beer! #MinotEvents #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Doc Elliot @BlueRider
Thursday, September 4th
🎶 Experience an unforgettable night of country music with Doc Elliot at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on Thursday, September 4th at 8:00 pm! Originally from Oceanside and now a Texas sensation, his captivating tunes will have you dancing all night long. #DocElliot #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
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
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
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
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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