On This Day | A Growing Park District
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The Independent well remembers when the first property was purchased for park purposes when $13,000 was expended for that beautiful wooded area that is now known as Roosevelt park. Some Minot folks thought the city was getting extravagant in spending such a large sum. Today it is worth several times what was paid for it. A little later an additional tract was added to Roosevelt park at a cost of $2,000 and during the time that W. S. Shaw was mayor, the city of Minot turned over to the park district 14 acres adjoining.
— May 23, 1929 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
The framing of this is interesting in that the land acquired by the Park District was — in part — justified by it’s increasing value. We don’t typically think of public land acquisitions in these terms anymore. Perhaps because we’ve rarely observed divestment or because once on the public rolls they’re no longer assessed for value?
Either way, it’s a tangential point to the larger story that Minot’s Park District has long been a point of community pride.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, May 24th
Get ready for a night of live music as Peyton Lily returns to the Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 24th! Enjoy her award-winning country tunes with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusic #CountryVibes #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Monday, July 28th — Thursday, July 31st
Dive into the underwater adventure of “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot from July 28th to 31st, where SpongeBob and friends face a volcanic challenge with tunes from legendary artists. Don’t miss this high-energy show that proves even the most unlikely heroes can save the day! #TheSpongeBobMusical #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, June 12th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on June 12th for a night of tasty bites from Poppa’s Place Food Truck and brain-teasing trivia fun! Don’t miss this perfect pairing of award-winning beer and local flavors in downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #TriviaNight #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Monday, May 26th
Join the ultimate celebration at Blue Rider’s Hot Tots After Party on Monday, May 26th, where fans and players unite for fiery shots, cold beers, and dive bar vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun and live music in downtown Minot! #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ Matt Woods @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 27th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s REVERSE COVER NIGHT with Matt Woods on Tuesday, May 27th, and get paid $5 just for showing up! Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown Minot with Appalachia’s own Matt Woods. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Friday, May 30th
Join the ultimate post-game celebration at Blue Rider’s Hot Tots After Party on Friday, May 30th! Enjoy fiery Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and dive bar vibes in downtown Minot. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Wednesday, May 28th
Celebrate the Hot Tots victory in style at Blue Rider’s official after party on May 28th! Enjoy Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and the chance to dance to live music in downtown Minot’s legendary dive bar. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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