On This Day | Good Promoter, Good Samaritan
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Saturday night at the Buffalo Tap in Minot an oil promoter took a $5 bill and affixed it to his drink check with a piece of Scotch tape and affixed them to the back bar mirror with a piece of Scotch tape and announced that it was the beginning of a fund for the Ward County (and national) Infantile Paralysis chapter, and that it would be stopped when it reached $50. In jig time other customers attached $1 each to their drink checks with Scotch tape and affixed them to the mirror until $50 was reached. Then Gordon Miller county polio chapter chairman was called and asked if the chapter wanted the $50. Miller descended from his law and construction company office across the street and took the $50 for the benefit of the youngsters stricken with the dread crippler, polio.
— August 16, 1951 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
There are few editions we read from this era where polio is not part of the coverage in some way. We must not forget what vaccines have delivered to us by way of peace of mind and freedom from grievous concern for our kids.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Kids & Families
Meet Beast @SVAS Pets
Sunday, August 17th — Saturday, August 23rd
Meet Beast, the sweetest feline looking for a loving home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot! Despite his tough start, this 4-year-old FIV-positive kitty is ready to share his gentle heart with the right family. #AdoptDontShop #CatLovers #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
Live Music!
Brekke Band LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, a fresh Plum Valley brew supporting The League of Women Voters, and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Don’t miss the fun in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Misfit Minis Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the annual Beer Olympics featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and fun challenges in Downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
PLUM VALLEY BEER RELEASE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Friday, August 29th, for the release of Plum Valley, a new brew supporting The League of Women Voters. Enjoy live tunes from Brekke Band and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck in downtown Minot! #PlumValleyRelease #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Magic City Music Fest @BlueRider
Sunday, September 7th
Join us for the First Annual Magic City Music Fest at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on September 7th! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and family fun starting at 2pm—rain or shine. #MagicCityMusicFest #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Silobration Street Dance @UnionSilos
Friday, August 29th
Join the Silobration Street Dance in Downtown Minot on Friday, August 29th, and celebrate North Dakota’s largest mural with live music by the Chloe Raye band. Enjoy an all-ages evening of fun, food, and drinks starting at 7 p.m. in Citizens Alley. #StreetDanceFun #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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