On This Day | The First Time We Burned
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Fire at Minot destroyed three blocks of buildings. It began in Coleman & Batwell’s livery barn. A high wind carried the flames across the street, and as the buildings were all frame, they burned like tinder.
— September 25, 1913 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
We’ve said it several times before in this column, but an underappreciated boon to our boom years was the number of times we actually built this place. Because it was always burning down. But don’t go getting any ideas… economics and the “broken window fallacy” has taught us the failure of that thinking. If we hadn’t constantly been rebuilding, we would have started building bigger and taller and out of brick, granite, and steel sooner.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Madagascar @RooseveltParkZoo
Friday, September 26th
Join us for a magical night at Roosevelt Park Zoo as we screen “Madagascar” under the stars this Friday, September 26th. Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening of family fun and discovery! #FamilyFun #ZooNight #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Hazel @OakParkTheater
Friday, October 3rd
Experience the gripping tale of survival in “Hazel,” premiering at Oak Park Theater in Minot on Friday, October 3rd. Don’t miss the chance to see this thrilling story unfold on the big screen with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. #HazelMovie #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
The Haunting of Hill House @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, September 26th — Sunday, September 28th
Experience the chilling adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” as Mouse River Players kicks off their 54th season in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this thrilling performance running September 26-28! #HauntingOfHillHouse #MouseRiverPlayers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Sober October Benefit Concert @CitzensAlley
Saturday, October 4th
Join us for the Sober October Benefit Concert at Citizens Alley in downtown Minot on Saturday, October 4th, featuring exciting performances by THE CHOKE CHERRIES, Dakotah Faye, and Vanity Plate. Support IMC garage band scholarships and honor Brock Zavalney with a suggested entry of $5-$10. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocalBands #SavorMinot
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