On This Day | Highway Death Toll Rising
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The North Dakota traffic death toll has reached 105 with reports of two fatalities on North Dakota highways.
— August 20, 1959 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
105 by the middle of August is a tragic total. We were right to make highway and road safety a priority.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Activities & Events
Sound of Independence @IndependenceInc
Thursday, September 11th
Join us for REMIX: The Sound of Independence on September 11th at Citizens Alley, Downtown Minot, as we celebrate 30 years of breaking barriers with live music and community spirit. Don’t miss this free event in collaboration with the Minot Area Council of the Arts! #IndependenceInc #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
MSO Centennial Soirée @MinotSymphony
Saturday, August 23rd
Celebrate 100 years of the Minot Symphony Orchestra at the MSO Centennial Soirée this Saturday in Downtown Minot. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, live music, and support the future of symphonic music with performances by local ensembles. #MSOCentennial #MinotSymphony #SavorMinot
Activities & Events
Arts in the City @MinotArts
Thursday, August 21st
Celebrate the arts in Minot with the grand finale of Arts in the City on Thursday, August 21, featuring live music, artisan vendors, and all-ages fun downtown. Don’t miss this vibrant community event that promises good vibes and great entertainment! #ArtsInMinot #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Michael Nienhaus @BlueRider
Friday, August 22nd
Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Nienhaus at Blue Rider, the downtown Minot dive bar known for its stiff drinks and free popcorn. Join us this Friday, August 22nd, for an unforgettable evening with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Doc Elliot @BlueRider
Thursday, September 4th
🎶 Experience an unforgettable night of country music with Doc Elliot at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on Thursday, September 4th at 8:00 pm! Originally from Oceanside and now a Texas sensation, his captivating tunes will have you dancing all night long. #DocElliot #LiveMusic #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!
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
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