On This Day | In North Dakota, We Freeze. Elsewhere, We Succumb.
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Funny, isn’t it, that every time anyone dies outside in North Dakota, he freezes to death, but in other more “favored” areas, people who so die are said to “have succumbed to exposure.”
— January 16, 1930 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Funny, a page or two later, our editor succumbed to his own critique 😉 It’s also included in today’s “On This Day.”

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Make & Create
Snowshoe Lacing Workshop @Lewis&ClarkFortMandan
Saturday, January 18th
Join the Snowshoe Lacing Workshop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center & Fort Mandan on Saturday, January 18th, and learn to craft your own pair of snowshoes with expert guidance. This hands-on experience is perfect for ages 16 and up, ensuring you leave with the skills to finish your snowshoes at home. #CraftYourAdventure #WinterActivities #SavorMinot
Live Music!
MOONCATS @BlueRider
Thursday, January 16th
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Blue Rider with MOONCATS taking the stage on January 16th! Enjoy cold beer, free popcorn, and stiff drinks while soaking in live music in downtown Minot’s favorite dive bar. #LiveMusic #Mooncats #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Soup it Up 2025! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, February 22nd
Mark your calendars for Soup it Up 2025 at the Taube Museum of Art on February 22nd, where you can savor a variety of soups and participate in a silent auction. Join fellow food lovers in downtown Minot for this tasty fundraiser and vote for your favorite soup! #SoupItUp2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Severio Mancieri @BlueRider
Saturday, January 18th
Catch Severio Mancieri live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, January 18th! Enjoy a night of stiff drinks and free popcorn while experiencing the guitar magic of this regional troubadour. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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
Live Music!
Greenboots @BlueRider
Saturday, January 25th
Get ready to rock with Greenboots at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, January 25th! Enjoy a night of heavy rock music, stiff drinks, and free popcorn with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #RockOn #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Murder on the Orient Express @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, January 17th — Sunday, January 19th
Experience the thrilling mystery of “Murder on the Orient Express” with Mouse River Players in Downtown Minot from January 17th to 19th. Join detective Hercule Poirot as he unravels the secrets aboard the snowbound train. #TheaterThrills #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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