On This Day | Medora History
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For all these elaborate plans, the Marquis’ venture was a disaster for three basic reasons: range cattle were fat only in the fall of the year; the consumer seemed to prefer corn-fed to range beef; opposition came from railroad men, packing plant owners, meat dealers and wholesale and retail butchers.
— July 10, 1958 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It may have been North Dakota’s first foray into value-added primary sector economic development. It was a swing for the fences with all the money in play. And it failed. We’ve been learning this lesson over and over again on the prairie . . . what would happen if we started small? How many cows and how many butchers does it take to feed 500 people?
Our economic development musings aside, history tends to change as its passed up through the years. This article was a chance to reset the sequence back to an earlier established truth.
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Brewzy Book Fair @Atypical
Thursday, July 17th
Join us for the Brewzy Book Fair at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on July 17th, where you can enjoy a perfect blend of books and barrel-aged beer in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this unique summer event featuring a pop-up bookshop from Main Street Books. #BookAndBrew #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, July 17th
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Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Sunday, July 27th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing group run on Sunday, July 27th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Celebrate your run with a victory pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #AtypicalBrewery #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
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Bear’s Kitchen Food Truck at Atypical Brewery @Atypical
Thursday, July 10th
Get ready for a tasty evening at Atypical Brewery on July 10th as Bear’s Kitchen Food Truck serves up delicious bites alongside award-winning beers. Enjoy the perfect pairing of food and brew on the downtown Minot patio! #FoodTruckFun #CraftBeerLovers #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
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot
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