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On This Day | Have You Thought About Baby Photography

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A baby photographer is a rarity, indeed, and a photographer who loves to pose children is just as rare. Ask the hundreds of mothers who have taken their children to Van Exie about his success with children.

— May 4, 1904 | The Ward County Independent

Why We Chose It

Before it was common, we had to be convinced we needed it. This is the early work that built demand for the Instagram era we’re living in today. The only difference, it moved at the pace of ink and mail. Bits and electrons are faster, and they are accelerating the rate our culture moves.

Have You Thought About Baby Photography

Today’s Happenings!

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is . Read and grade the results here.

Future Fun

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Live Music!

Jake Stack @BlueRider

Sunday, May 4th

Catch Jake Stack live at Blue Rider on May 4th as he opens for Forest Ray on Star Wars Day! Enjoy a night of great music, cold beer, and free popcorn in downtown Minot—no cover charge! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot

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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

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Live Music!

Peyton Lily @BlueRider

Saturday, May 24th

Get ready for a night of live music as Peyton Lily returns to the Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 24th! Enjoy her award-winning country tunes with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusic #CountryVibes #SavorMinot

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Specials & Sales

BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF @Artmain

Monday, May 5th — Saturday, May 10th

🎨🛍️ Artmain in downtown Minot is offering a BOGO 1/2 off sale on women’s sale apparel from May 5th to 10th, making it the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some vibrant finds. Don’t miss out on these amazing deals and support local businesses! #FashionFinds #DowntownDeals #SavorMinot

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Let’s Celebrate!

St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider

Saturday, August 16th

Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot

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Specials & Sales

10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider

Wednesday, June 4th

Get ready for a night of nostalgia and unbeatable deals at Blue Rider’s 5th Annual Tribute to 10 Cent Beer Night this Wednesday, June 4th, in downtown Minot! Doors open at 4:00 PM, so bring your dimes and enjoy the fun at North Dakota’s favorite dive bar. #CheapDrinks #BlueRider #SavorMinot

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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

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1 Comment

Dennis P Wolsky May 4, 2025 at 9:36 am
Great SavorMinot issue today. Very interesting. Love the history