On This Day | Minot Needs More Water
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Minot alderman decided Monday night after some hot arguments to have one new well established in Minot to help out the supply of water for Minot people and industries.
— August 14, 1947 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Nothing shapes a place’s future like access to water. In Minot, we’ve spent most of our history with “just” enough. And we’re on the verge of having a more-reliable-than-ever-before source from the Missouri River when the NAWS project goes fully online in the near future.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Brekke Band LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, a fresh Plum Valley brew supporting The League of Women Voters, and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Don’t miss the fun in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
PLUM VALLEY BEER RELEASE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Friday, August 29th, for the release of Plum Valley, a new brew supporting The League of Women Voters. Enjoy live tunes from Brekke Band and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck in downtown Minot! #PlumValleyRelease #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us in downtown Minot on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, featuring the debut of Plum Valley brew and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Support The League of Women Voters while enjoying great tunes and craft beer! #MinotEvents #SupportLocal #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
Live Music!
Magic City Music Fest @BlueRider
Sunday, September 7th
Join us for the First Annual Magic City Music Fest at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on September 7th! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and family fun starting at 2pm—rain or shine. #MagicCityMusicFest #LiveMusic #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
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, August 21st
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 21 for a delightful evening with Poppa’s Place Food Truck, offering mouthwatering bites and world-class craft beer. Don’t miss out on trivia and fun in downtown Minot! #MinotEats #TriviaNight #SavorMinot
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