On This Day | Before We Better Understood Trauma
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Mrs. McDonough was in a prairie fire near White Earth five years ago, and her flock of sheep was in danger. The woman fought the flames and saved her sheep, but the experience caused her to lose her mind, which had been a blank from that day until the time of her death. She was given the best of care by her daughter, Mrs. Porger.
— March 6, 1913 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Today, we would understand Mrs. McDonough to be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And though we’ve named it and understand it better, it seems likely that is has always been among us.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Wild Hands! @Atypical
Saturday, March 22nd
Get ready for a night of incredible live music as Wild Hands returns to Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on Saturday, March 22nd! Enjoy barrel-aged beers, food trucks, and the tunes you love for just a $5 cover starting at 7 PM. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Hair of the Dog 2025 @Atypical
Saturday, May 17th
Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for the Hair of the Dog 2025 on May 17th, a fun 5K run/walk and dog jog supporting local animal rescues. Enjoy barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #DogJog #RunForRescue #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Twins Home Opener Watch Party & Autograph Giveaway @BlueRider
Thursday, April 3rd
Join the Blue Rider’s 5th annual Twins Home Opener Watch Party on April 3rd for a night of camaraderie, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot. Don’t miss your chance to win one of 20+ autographed Twins baseball cards! #TwinsFans #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Shaky Calls go SXSW! @BlueRider
Friday, March 7th
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Blue Rider as The Shaky Calls prepare to take on SXSW with support from local favorites MAWTHS and the Eric Mychal Project! Join us on March 7th at 8:30 PM for an evening of live music, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocalArtists #SavorMinot
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
Live Music!
It Was Her Idea @BlueRider
Friday, March 21st
Join us at Blue Rider on March 21st for a night of live music with “It Was Her Idea,” celebrating 8 years of tunes and supporting Independence Inc. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and help empower individuals with disabilities. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, March 14th — Sunday, March 16th
Experience the timeless charm of Aesop’s tales with a modern twist at Mouse River Players’ “Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables” in downtown Minot. Enjoy a weekend of laughter and life lessons from March 14th to 16th. #TheaterMagic #FamilyFun #SavorMinot
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