On This Day | Energy, Industry, Entrepreneurs, and Economic Development Fairytales
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The biggest boon that any city in North Dakota could get at the present time is cheap light and cheap fuel. Minot will never be much of a manufacturing city until the cost of living has been reduced. Build factories here or in any other North Dakota city and it would be hard to pay men the wages that they would have to have. We have the coal and the raw materials and some day ought to get the factories. Give Minot gas for heating and lighting purposes and watch our old town grow. If the Association of Commerce could be instrumental in establishing a gas plant here, then its services would be well worth all that they have cost our citizens, and then some.
— September 24, 1914 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
We’ve just heard this same argument presented at City Council within the past month — Minot is at a strategic disadvantage when providing the raw needs of industry. And the Chamber is still working to solve this shortfall. Also, entrepreneurial seeds were scattered widely across the prairie as were “dream” developments that never came to fruition.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Hazel @OakParkTheater
Friday, October 3rd
Experience the gripping tale of survival in “Hazel,” premiering at Oak Park Theater in Minot on Friday, October 3rd. Don’t miss the chance to see this thrilling story unfold on the big screen with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. #HazelMovie #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Madagascar @RooseveltParkZoo
Friday, September 26th
Join us for a magical night at Roosevelt Park Zoo as we screen “Madagascar” under the stars this Friday, September 26th. Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening of family fun and discovery! #FamilyFun #ZooNight #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Sober October Benefit Concert @CitzensAlley
Saturday, October 4th
Join us for the Sober October Benefit Concert at Citizens Alley in downtown Minot on Saturday, October 4th, featuring exciting performances by THE CHOKE CHERRIES, Dakotah Faye, and Vanity Plate. Support IMC garage band scholarships and honor Brock Zavalney with a suggested entry of $5-$10. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocalBands #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
The Haunting of Hill House @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, September 26th — Sunday, September 28th
Experience the chilling adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” as Mouse River Players kicks off their 54th season in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this thrilling performance running September 26-28! #HauntingOfHillHouse #MouseRiverPlayers #SavorMinot
Activities & Events
Norsk Høstfest 2025 @Høstfest
Wednesday, September 24th — Saturday, September 27th
Experience the vibrant culture of Scandinavia at the Norsk Høstfest in Minot from September 24th to 27th. Enjoy authentic Nordic food, music, and crafts at North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. #NorskHøstfest #ScandinavianCulture #SavorMinot
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