Brady, a contemptible wretch who married a comely Minot waitress, Miss Hinges, about a year ago, and then, after spending her hard-earned money and abusing her fearfully, was found guilty in district court Monday. If he gets the limit, Judge Leighton will send him to the penitentiary for five years, and those who heard the testimony hope the Judge will give him all that is coming to him.
— March 12, 1914 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Through the ages, the ones we choose to partner up with have an outsized impact on how our lives unfold. Also, the no-hold-barred language given to this piece is from a different era, but this is dramatic even for the times. Was a personal connection playing out on the pages of our local paper? We’ll never now. But when we come across writers give their work the gusto like this, it gets out attention 😉

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun

Special Events & Fundraisers
26th Annual Testicle Festival @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Join the fun at the 26th Annual Testicle Festival at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on April 19th at 4:00 pm! Enjoy unique eats, stiff drinks, and support a great cause with limited edition tees available. #FestivalFun #SupportLocal #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

Specials & Sales
Yes We’ll Have Green Beer! @BlueRider
Monday, March 17th
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer and good vibes at Blue Rider in downtown Minot! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chill atmosphere this March 17th. #GreenBeer #DiveBar #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

Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Experience an unforgettable night at Blue Rider with Danny Savage’s one-man band performance on Saturday, May 17th. Enjoy cold beer, stiff drinks, and free popcorn with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot

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

Live Music!
Forest Ray @BlueRider
Sunday, May 4th
Experience a unique Sunday night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot with a live performance by Forest Ray, a Seattle-based psychedelic rock band known for their analog recordings and garage punk vibe. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their raw, synth-laced sound and free popcorn on May 4th! #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #SavorMinot