On This Day | Making Floods a Thing of the Past
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The city officials, including the efficient superintendent of streets, John Strommen, deserve much credit for holding the flood out of many quarters of the city. It isn’t any too early to plan now how future floods may be avoided. It may be many years before another such spectacle will be seen in Minot, but considering that most of the trouble can be obviated with a comparatively small expenditure, it behooves the city to get busy on some feasible plan at once.
— May 11, 1916 | The Ward County Independent
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Future Fun
In Theaters
The Play That Goes Wrong @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, May 16th — Sunday, May 18th
Get ready for a night of laughter and chaos with Mouse River Players’ final production of the season, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” running from May 16th to 18th in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this hilarious farce where everything that can go wrong, does! #TheaterComedy #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
It Was Her Idea @BlueRider
Friday, May 23rd
Join us at Blue Rider on Friday, May 23rd, for “It Was Her Idea,” a live music event supporting Independence Inc. Enjoy pizza, beer, and great tunes while helping empower individuals with disabilities. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
2nd Annual Syttende Mai Klub-Off! @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Syttende Mai Klub-Off at Blue Rider, where you can enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and the best Klub in town on May 17th! Join the fun in downtown Minot with celebrity judges and vote for your favorite Klub. #DiveBarFun #CelebrateSyttendeMai #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ Matt Woods @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 27th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s REVERSE COVER NIGHT with Matt Woods on Tuesday, May 27th, and get paid $5 just for showing up! Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown Minot with Appalachia’s own Matt Woods. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Kenmujo @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 20th
Experience the explosive energy of Kenmujo at Blue Rider on Tuesday, May 20th, as this Philadelphia-based performer brings his unique fusion of acoustic guitar and noise performance to Downtown Minot. Don’t miss this chance to feel the universal power of music that transcends boundaries. #LiveMusic #Kenmujo #SavorMinot
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
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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