On This Day | An Editor’s Perspective on North Dakota

Outsiders, who speak with criticism of North Dakota, have not seen North Dakota—certainly not what I have seen. They have not laid their hands—as I have done—into that rich deep, black, earth, stretching practically unbroken from the southeastern section of the state to Minot and then east to Grand Forks; they have not felt the warm, bright sunshine falling on a thousand miles of waving grain, nor breathed the invigorating, health-giving air of the vast prairies. They have not seen the modern and beautiful schools, both of town and country, which are the visible reason for North Dakota’s low percentage of illiteracy, namely one and one-half percent. What is true of country and high schools is also true of the character of the buildings a the seven higher institutions of learning. It cannot be possible, either, that critics met — as I me — a highly intelligent and progressive class of just fine folks, in city and in country; people who have absolute faith in themselves and their state and what their state is capable of doing, and will do.

— September 4, 1924 | The Ward County Independent

Today’s Happenings!

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Food Truck Spots

Wurst Case Scenario @Atypical

Saturday, September 20th

Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on Saturday, September 20th, for Hoptoberfest, featuring gourmet bratwursts from Wurst Case Scenario and live music by Anonymous Phenomenon. Celebrate with award-winning barrel-aged beers and immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit! #Hoptoberfest #LocalFlavor #SavorMinot

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Kids & Families

Meet Mako!! @SVAS Pets

Sunday, September 7th — Saturday, September 13th

Meet Mako, a lovable 2-year-old pitty, chow chow, and shepherd mix looking for his forever home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot. He’s house trained, knows basic commands, and is ready to be your new walking buddy! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #SavorMinot

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Live Music!

Geen Boots & Penumbra LIVE! @Atypical

Friday, September 12th

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Green Boots and Penumbra rock the stage at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on September 12th! Celebrate the end of summer with award-winning craft beer and tunes from these talented Bismarck bands. #BismarckBands #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot

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Live Music!

Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest @Atypical

Saturday, September 20th

Get ready for Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest on September 20th in Downtown Minot, featuring live music by the dynamic Anonymous Phenomenon and delicious bites from Wurst Case Scenario. Enjoy a night filled with funk, soul, and Oktoberfest vibes at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. #Hoptoberfest #LiveMusic #SavorMinot

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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

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Live Music!

Anonymous Phenomenon LIVE! @Atypical

Saturday, September 20th

Experience an unforgettable night of live music, craft beer, and Oktoberfest vibes at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on September 20th with Anonymous Phenomenon, a dynamic collective of Bismarck/Mandan musicians. Enjoy a unique blend of Funk, Soul, R&B, and Reggae, along with delicious brats from Wurst Case Scenario. #LiveMusicMinot #OktoberfestVibes #SavorMinot

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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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