On This Day | Asking For a Special Assessment!
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For the first time in five years Monday evening the Minot city council took steps to create a new special assessment district for paving and it did so at the petition of several property owners within the districts. The petition asked the council to have the existing paving blocks replaced with a new surface construction on the existing concrete base.
— August 8, 1935 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This is so radically different than how we operate today, and based on the anger over taxes some are carrying, we may need to reconsider the old ways. Today, we build and assess on the front-end. But in the old days, the roads got so bad that folks came begging for improvements. Instead of giving people the carrot and assuming they’ll be grateful, maybe we let folks feel the stick a little more often?
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the Poppa’s Place Food Truck and the annual Beer Olympics in Downtown Minot. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and lively challenges—don’t miss out! #FoodieFun #CraftBeerLovers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Project Constellation @BlueRider
Friday, August 15th
Experience stellar vibes at Project Constellation on August 15 at The Blue Rider, Downtown Minot’s go-to dive bar for live music and free popcorn. Join the fun with stiff drinks and great tunes starting at 9:00 pm! #MinotNights #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
30th Anniversary Party @BlueRider
Friday, August 8th
Celebrate 30 years of the Blue Rider with live music, food, and drinks at their anniversary party in Downtown Minot on August 8th! Join us for a classic Blue F’n Night featuring performances by Joey Chrisman, Lost Horses, and Tailspin. #BlueRiderAnniversary #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
55th Birthday Block Party! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, August 9th
Join the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot on Saturday, August 9th, for a vibrant 55th Birthday Block Party filled with food, fun, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting celebration as a sponsor, vendor, or artist! #Taube55 #BlockParty #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Misfit Minis Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the annual Beer Olympics featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and fun challenges in Downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Friday, August 15th
Experience a perfect Friday night at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with Poppa’s Place Food Truck, featuring mouthwatering food, award-winning beers, and live tunes by The Cropdusters. Join us downtown on August 15th for an unforgettable evening! #FoodTruckFun #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, August 19th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing group run on Tuesday, August 19th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Afterward, enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #AtypicalBrewery #SavorMinot
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