On This Day | Long Tradition of Chasing Industry
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The proposed building of the $400,000 oil refinery at Minot, appears to have been indefinitely held up due to the refusal of a number of Montana independent oil producers to sign five or six year contracts for their crude petroleum output, Wilfred Nadeau, Cut Bank, Mont., president of the Dakota Refining Co., inc., stated.
— October 6, 1938 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
If only they had tried to gin this up about 15 years later… we would have had our own North Dakota feedstock for the operation. The past is full of these stories of trips to the plate for an at bat at some new venture. That’s how economic development works… not all attempts bear fruit, but a successful, prosperous place always has people stepping up trying to make something happen.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Learning & Listening
The Future of Public Lands @BadlandsConservation
Wednesday, October 15th
Explore the future of public lands with the Badlands Conservation Alliance at a special film screening and Q&A session featuring Walt Dabney on Wednesday, October 15th at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Don’t miss this free opportunity to engage with experts and fellow conservation enthusiasts in Bismarck. #Conservation #PublicLands #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Friday, October 24th
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Danny Savage, the one-man band, at Blue Rider on Friday, October 24th! Enjoy live music, cold beer, and stiff drinks with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Activities & Events
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
Friday, October 10th — Sunday, October 12th
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot, featuring top cowboys and cowgirls competing for championship glory from October 10th to 12th at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Don’t miss the excitement with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm! #BadlandsRodeo #RodeoFun #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 14th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing run through Downtown Minot, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy a post-run pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 28th
Join the Draft Joggers for a fun run through Downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 28th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery. Enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners after the run—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Halloween Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for a spine-tingling Halloween Hike on October 24th and 25th, featuring a decorated trail full of spooky surprises. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this evening adventure starts at 7 PM from the Visitor Center. #HalloweenHike #FortStevenson #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, October 7th
Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for a delightful evening of book discussions and craft brews at their Book Club event on October 7th in downtown Minot. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of literature and local flavor! #BookClubNight #CraftBeerLovers #SavorMinot
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