At the foot of a busy street, high bulks of wholesale houses surrounding them, two men will head the reception for 500 veterans of the Great Northern railway meeting here in convention — the same two men who 40 years ago Saturday, hunting deer, met the surveying party working well ahead of the advancing steel rails of “Jim Hill.”
— June 10, 1926 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Another nugget of Minot history. And it sounds like quite a celebration!
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Disney’s High School Musical JR. @MSUSummerTheatre
Thursday, July 17th — Saturday, July 19th
Join MSU Summer Theatre for Disney’s High School Musical JR. from July 17th to 19th, where Troy and Gabriella’s secret audition takes center stage in this fun-filled production. Don’t miss out on the songs and excitement that will have you bopping to the top! #HighSchoolMusicalJR #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Live Music!
– WILD HORSES – @Atypical
Thursday, June 19th
Get ready for a night of rootsy Americana as Wild Horses takes the stage at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on June 19th. Enjoy live music, great beer, and food trucks starting at 7 PM for just a $5 cover—fun for all ages! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, June 12th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on June 12th for a night of tasty bites from Poppa’s Place Food Truck and brain-teasing trivia fun! Don’t miss this perfect pairing of award-winning beer and local flavors in downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #TriviaNight #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Wednesday, July 23rd — Saturday, July 26th
Dive into the underwater adventure with “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot, where SpongeBob and friends are on a mission to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. Don’t miss this vibrant show featuring music by David Bowie, Lady A, and more, from July 23rd to 26th. #TheSpongeBobMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Sunday, August 17th
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Nunsense @MSUSummerTheatre
Tuesday, June 10th — Sunday, June 15th
Join the MSU Summer Theatre for a side-splitting performance of “Nunsense” from June 10th to 15th, as the Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a hilarious benefit show to solve their convent crisis. Don’t miss this fan-favorite event kicking off the 60th Anniversary Season! #Nunsense #MSUSummerTheatre #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
