On This Day | Hoboes or Homeless
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A large number of hoboes are camping in the woods west of the city. They are taking life easy these warm days, manage to scrape up enough grub together, have a wash line up, and wash their duds occasionally and take a bath—occasionally.
— July 28, 1910 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Within the past week, Ward County Commission passed a law intended for what are — likely — today’s version of this same encampment. And while there may be similarities in some respects, one thing that is drastically different is the language. The happy-go-lucky picture painted by “hobo” is very different than the conjuring of societal failure that “homeless” evokes. How we think about these challenges impacts the solutions we draft if we perceive them as a problem.
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Future Fun
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Friday, August 22nd
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #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
Performances & Exhibitions
Downtown Throwdown IV @BlueRider
Saturday, August 2nd
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-octane wrestling action at Downtown Throwdown IV, happening at Blue Rider on August 2nd at 7:00 PM! Experience the thrill as Minot’s downtown transforms into a wrestling arena, promising a night of excitement for fans of all ages. #DowntownThrowdown #WrestlingAction #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
55th Birthday Block Party! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, August 9th
Join the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot on Saturday, August 9th, for a vibrant 55th Birthday Block Party filled with food, fun, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting celebration as a sponsor, vendor, or artist! #Taube55 #BlockParty #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Beer Olympics 2025! @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ 4th annual Beer Olympics on Saturday, August 16th in Downtown Minot! Grab a partner, compete in thrilling events, and enjoy a day filled with beer, live music, and fun. #BeerOlympics2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, July 29th
Dive into lively discussions at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ Book Club on Tuesday, July 29th, and enjoy your favorite barrel-aged beer in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this perfect blend of books and brews! #BookClub #LocalBrewery #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
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