On This Day | Got Shot; Found Out The Easy Way
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Crawling under a barbed wire fence with a rifle in your hand is as foolhardy as safety experts say it is. Howard Carlson, young Tagus farmer found out the easy way. His .22 only sot him in the shoulder while he was doing it and not in the heart of the brain.
— June 18, 1953 | The Ward County Independent
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Here’s your public service announcement of the day. If you do dumb things, you may not always find out the easy way.

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Live Music!
Morgan Harr @BlueRider
Friday, June 27th
Experience the soulful sounds of Morgan Wade Harr as he makes his Minot debut at The Blue Rider on Friday, June 27th. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy his raw, honest outlaw country tunes in the heart of downtown. #LiveMusic #OutlawCountry #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Project Constellation @BlueRider
Friday, August 15th
Experience stellar vibes at Project Constellation on August 15 at The Blue Rider, Downtown Minot’s go-to dive bar for live music and free popcorn. Join the fun with stiff drinks and great tunes starting at 9:00 pm! #MinotNights #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Brandon Foster @BlueRider
Friday, July 25th
Don’t miss the Brandon Foster Happening at Blue Rider on July 25th for an unforgettable night of live music, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot! Gather your friends and experience the best of the Minot music scene starting at 9:00 pm. #LiveMusicMinot #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Doc Elliot @BlueRider
Saturday, July 26th
Join us at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on July 26th at 9:00 pm for an unforgettable night of country music with Doc Elliot, who brings his Texas charm and captivating tunes to the stage. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a lively atmosphere that will have you dancing all night long! #DiveBarVibes #LiveCountryMusic #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Thursday, June 19th
Celebrate the end of every Hot Tots home game at the legendary Blue Rider dive bar in downtown Minot! Enjoy fiery Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beers, and the chance to dance to live music with fans and players. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Mythtickle @BlueRider
Friday, June 20th
Join us at Blue Rider on June 20th at 9 pm for a night of lively tunes with Mythtickle, featuring accordion, nylon guitar, and possibly a drummer. Enjoy free popcorn and good vibes with a mix of new hits, polkas, and waltzes! #LiveMusicMinot #BlueRiderVibes #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Wednesday, June 25th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Wednesday, June 25th, for a mouthwatering experience with Poppa’s Place Food Truck, offering delicious eats alongside award-winning barrel-aged beers. Enjoy live music and the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Minot! #FoodTruckFun #CraftBeerLovers #SavorMinot
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