On This Day | Economic Development for Self Preservation
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The town of Killdeer, which has been without the services of a shoemaker for two years, has one now in the person of Dominic Holowiecki, a Polish displaced person, who fought in the Polish army during the late war, and was brought to the US through the Bismarck diocese of the Catholic church. When he first arrived here he worked on a farm near Regent, but an accident with a tractor necessitated the amputation of his leg. Folks at Dickinson provided him with an artificial leg and the Killdeer folks supplied the equipment and other necessary supplies for the shoe shop.
— October 13, 1949 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Here’s a notion of economic develpment that has been lost… start at the bottom, literally — the soles of our shoes — and bring a business that replaces something you have to import. Killdeer had to import shoe repair, so instead they imported cobbler. Credit to Killdeer!
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Faith Kelly & Caswyn Moon @BlueRider
Tuesday, October 21st
Catch the captivating duo, Faith Kelly & Caswyn Moon, as they bring their original tunes from the Catskills to Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 21st. Enjoy a night of live music at your favorite dive bar with stiff drinks and free popcorn. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 28th
Join the Draft Joggers for a fun run through Downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 28th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery. Enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners after the run—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 14th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing run through Downtown Minot, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy a post-run pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Halloween Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for a spine-tingling Halloween Hike on October 24th and 25th, featuring a decorated trail full of spooky surprises. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this evening adventure starts at 7 PM from the Visitor Center. #HalloweenHike #FortStevenson #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, October 21st
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Tuesday, October 21st for a unique Book Club experience where great discussions meet your favorite brews. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of books and barrel-aged beer in downtown Minot! #BookClub #CraftBeer #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Michael Nienhaus @BlueRider
Friday, November 7th
Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Nienhaus at Blue Rider, the downtown Minot dive bar known for its stiff drinks and free popcorn, this Friday, November 7th. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
The Future of Public Lands @BadlandsConservation
Wednesday, October 15th
Explore the future of public lands with the Badlands Conservation Alliance at a special film screening and Q&A session featuring Walt Dabney on Wednesday, October 15th at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Don’t miss this free opportunity to engage with experts and fellow conservation enthusiasts in Bismarck. #Conservation #PublicLands #SavorMinot
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