On This Day | On Savoring Minot

What, then, let us ask, has been the price of this century of unprecedented progress? To begin with, we have grown distrustful of enthusiasm and have become somewhat cynical and superficial withal. We skim the surface of life, without time to make our impressions our own. We are on the way to become a spiritually impoverished people, somewhat lacking in the generous qualities which can sustain a great friendship or a splendid dream. We are ultra-sophisticated, yet easily deluded. In the place of rest, appreciation, we have acquired unrest. We are like men who, while following the chase, have forgotten what is the quarry. If it is happiness we are pursuing, who knows but what she has doubled on her tracks and is now behind us! Yet we strain breathlessly forward, never pausing to ask, ‘To what purpose?’

Having become cogs in the great machine that we ourselves have builded, how are we to snatch opportunity for thought, for contemplation, for the leisurely savoring of life, amid the ceaseless whirring of the wheels? Is mediocrity to be the price the race must pay for its civilization? The modern schedule leaves no time for the secretion of those by-products of the soul which give joy and distinction to life. If the race continues to cut itself off more and more from this sustaining communion, where at last will we turn for leaders, or even for men?
—W. C. Roberts, in Craftsman.

— May 5, 1910 | The Ward County Independent

Today’s Happenings!

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Kids & Families

Skyfest over Fort Stevenson @FortStevenson

Saturday, May 24th — Monday, May 26th

Experience the vibrant colors of Skyfest over Fort Stevenson this Memorial Day Weekend! Join us from May 24-26 for kite flying, professional displays, and fun activities for all ages. #Skyfest2025 #FamilyFun #SavorMinot

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Play & Participate

Hair of the Dog 2025 @Atypical

Saturday, May 17th

Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for the Hair of the Dog 2025 on May 17th, a fun 5K run/walk and dog jog supporting local animal rescues. Enjoy barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #DogJog #RunForRescue #SavorMinot

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Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike @FortStevenson

Friday, May 9th — Saturday, May 10th

Join Fort Stevenson State Park for the Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike on May 9th-10th and experience a magical evening adventure under the stars. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this hike is part of the park’s exciting Evening Hike Series. #NatureAdventure #EveningHike #SavorMinot

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Live Music!

Lila Bea @BlueRider

Saturday, May 10th

Catch Lila Bea live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 10th, for an unforgettable night of country ballads and classic rock. Enjoy free popcorn and stiff drinks with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot

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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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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

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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

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