He advised laboring men to keep away from the west and said that laborers by the thousands were headed towards the east. The young fellow wasn’t a common, ordinary hobo; he had no excuse to offer for his condition. He had probably been there before. Possessed of a strong physique, a good education and an excellent appearance, there’s a place for him in the world. So many of them are rolling stones that the moss never clings to.
— March 12, 1914 | The Ward County Independent
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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
