On This Day | A Good Lot of Prisoners
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Of late they say they have not been getting enough to eat at noon, so Thursday afternoon, a general strike was declared and the men came back to the county jail, giving themselves up to Sheriff Kelley. The superintendent didn’t come in until after he had eaten his dinner.
— October 26, 1911 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
They may have made a mistake to which they owed us a debt, but they weren’t fools and weren’t willing to be treated as such, either. At the same moment as we witnessed wild shootouts in the Sawyer streets (Yesterday’s column), we also have gangs of responsible prisoners walking themselves back to jail in peaceful protest of their treatment at our hands. What a time!
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Kids & Families
Meet Fundip! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, October 26th — Saturday, November 1st
Meet Fundip, the playful and friendly cat with a unique white-tipped tail, available for adoption at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot this week. Don’t miss the chance to welcome this year-old kitten-like companion into your family! #AdoptDontShop #CatLover #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Luke Hendrickson @BlueRider
Thursday, December 18th
Join us at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Thursday, December 18th for a night of live music with Luke Hendrickson, cheap shots, and free popcorn—perfect for those in the food & beverage industry and everyone else! No cover charge, just good times and great tunes. #LiveMusic #MinotNightlife #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Drew Peterson @BlueRider
Saturday, December 13th
Experience the unique Americana sound of Drew Peterson at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on Saturday, December 13th. Enjoy a night of live music with stiff drinks and free popcorn at this iconic dive bar. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
That1Dude @BlueRider
Friday, October 31st
Catch That1Dude live at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on October 31 for an unforgettable night of catchy melodies and fun flows. Enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while you groove to this Florida artist’s diverse sound. #LiveMusicMinot #DiveBarVibes #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 28th
Join the Draft Joggers for a fun run through Downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 28th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery. Enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners after the run—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, November 1st
Catch Peyton Lily live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, November 1st, as she returns with her award-winning country tunes and classic covers. Enjoy cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge for a night of unforgettable music! #LiveMusic #PeytonLily #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
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