On This Day | As True Then as Now
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Even today man finds a catalog seductive and the mail order houses know it. When we get one of those order blanks in front of us we simply lose all sense of proportion—we write and write with fascination—till we get the case of many a man who says: “I simply can’t afford the mail order habit—I buy too much to start with and use it up too fast when it comes.”
— November 4, 1926 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
These temptations are more common today than they have ever been, but the benefit we gain from supporting local businesses hasn’t changed.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Scrooge! @MouseRiverPlayers
Thursday, November 20th — Sunday, November 23rd
Experience a fresh twist on a beloved holiday tale with Mouse River Players’ production of Scrooge! in Downtown Minot. Don’t miss this unique musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from November 20th to 23rd. #HolidayTheater #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
“Elvis” by Travis Powell @DickensFestival
Friday, November 28th
Experience the magic of Elvis as Travis Powell brings his electrifying performance to the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison on Friday, November 28th. Join us at the KOTA Theater at 3:00 PM for a rockin’ good time filled with holiday spirit. #ElvisLives #DickensVillageFestival #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce @DickensFestival
Saturday, November 29th
Spice up your Saturday with Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce at the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison on November 29th! Enjoy a high-energy jazz and blues performance that promises to be an unforgettable part of your holiday weekend. #JazzVibes #DickensVillage #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
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!
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!
Severio Mancieri @BlueRider
Thursday, December 18th
Catch Severio Mancieri live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Thursday, December 18th! Enjoy a night of incredible live music with no cover charge, stiff drinks, and free popcorn. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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