On This Day | Looking Back at Looking Back
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The splendid new mill of Russell-Miller Milling Company will be opened Wednesday evening, Oct. 23rd with a grand ball, under the auspices of Russell-Miller and a committee of Minot women for the benefit of the public library fund.
— October 17, 1957 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
We don’t feature this column (Memory Lane) as often as often as we should, but in the old days, the newspapers did fantastic job of keeping us tied to our past. In the transition to social media, this is piece of us that has been lost. And at a moment when it feels like we are a little lost, perhaps looking back is worthwhile. In 1907, we were celebrating the opening of a new value-added agricultural processing business. The Russell-Milling was not born in Minot, it started small in Valley City, but it grew very big from very humble beginnings.
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Future Fun
Performances & Exhibitions
St. Olaf Orchestra @MSUPerformingArts
Sunday, October 19th
Experience the renowned St. Olaf Orchestra, led by Chung Park, as they bring their rich tradition and passionate performance to Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University on Sunday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of the finest collegiate orchestras during their 2025 Fall Tour. #MinotEvents #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Desperate Electric LIVE! @Atypical
Sunday, October 26th
Get ready for a Sunday Funday at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with Desperate Electric rocking the stage on October 26th as part of their Wildfire Season Tour! Enjoy great music, barrel-aged beer, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Wayne-Suchy Band with Josh Gagne & Marigold StillOakProdutions
Friday, October 17th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music in Downtown Minot with the Wayne-Suchy Band, featuring the dynamic duo of Ben Suchy and Jon Wayne, along with performances by Josh Gagne & Marigold this Friday, October 17th. Don’t miss the fusion of folk, blues, and reggae that will have you dancing all night long! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Friday, October 24th
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Danny Savage, the one-man band, at Blue Rider on Friday, October 24th! Enjoy live music, cold beer, and stiff drinks with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
South Prairie Halloween SouthPrairePTO
Saturday, October 25th
Join the South Prairie Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 25th, for a spooky trunk-or-treat and a daring haunted maze adventure, all while supporting the South Prairie PTO. Don’t miss out on the fun, coffee, and hot chocolate in South Minot! #HalloweenFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Michael Nienhaus @BlueRider
Friday, November 7th
Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Nienhaus at Blue Rider, the downtown Minot dive bar known for its stiff drinks and free popcorn, this Friday, November 7th. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 @BudgetMusic
Friday, November 28th — Friday, November 28th
Get ready for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 at Budget Music & Video in downtown Minot! Discover exclusive releases and make your requests by October 14th to ensure you get your favorite titles. #RecordStoreDay #BlackFridayDeals #SavorMinot
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