On This Day | Building the Dam!
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Pleasant: The beavers are busy building a dam near the Mary Hayes home. The dam is between 2 and 3 feet high. This dam is about two miles down the river from the dam near the P. W. Johnson home.
— November 6, 1930 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
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Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Matilda CommunityEvents
Thursday, November 13th — Saturday, November 15th
Experience the magic of “Matilda” as the Minot North High School theater department presents its first-ever musical production. Catch evening performances on November 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., or enjoy a matinee on November 15 at 2:00 p.m. #TheaterMagic #NorthMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Live Music Fundraiser @BlueRider
Thursday, December 4th
Join us at Blue Rider on December 4th for a night of live music with Jared Schumaier, Rick Watson, and Drew Hanson, all while supporting Independence, Inc.’s youth programs. Enjoy great tunes, drinks, and pizza at this downtown Minot dive bar. #LiveMusic #SupportYouth #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Ticketed Tuesday Tequila Tasting Time! @BlueRider
Tuesday, November 18th
Join Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Tuesday, November 18th, for an unforgettable Ticketed Tuesday Tequila Tasting event featuring premium tequilas, mezcal, and a unique local tequila-infused wine. Experience the top-rated dive bar’s signature laid-back vibe with sips, laughs, and good times. #TequilaTasting #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Turkey Bingo @BlueRider
Monday, November 10th
Get ready for a night of fun and prizes at Turkey Bingo, hosted by The Blue Rider in downtown Minot on November 10th. Join us for stiff drinks, free popcorn, and the chance to win a Butterball turkey! #TurkeyBingo #BlueRider #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
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
Happy Hour
City Council Meeting BING(O) @BlueRider
Monday, November 17th
Join us at Blue Rider on Monday, November 17th, for City Council Meeting BING(O) and enjoy the fun of City Council Bingo for a chance to win a free drink! Dive into the evening with stiff drinks, cold beer, and free popcorn in downtown Minot. #CityCouncilBingo #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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