On This Day | Reflecting On This Day On This Day
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Memory Lane: Henry Auslander with his power mixer, mixes 800 pounds of dough in 10 minutes. Mr. Auslander employs 8 men and 3 women at his bakery. This is on of Minot’s growing concerns.
— June 16, 1955 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Looking back has long been a tradition in local newspapers. And when the look back features local food — and remarkably 800 pounds of dough — we get a sense of how much local food we’ve lost since we were a little town that knew how to feed itself.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
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
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
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ J. Charmichael @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 29th
Get ready for a unique twist at Blue Rider’s Reverse Cover Night on July 29th, where J. Charmichael will serenade you with soulful ballads and the bar will pay you $5 to enjoy the show! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a night of unforgettable live music in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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
In Theaters
Fiddler on the Roof @MSUSummerTheatre
Tuesday, June 24th — Sunday, June 29th
Experience the timeless tale of “Fiddler on the Roof” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot from June 24th to 29th, where tradition meets change in a heartwarming story of family and faith. Don’t miss this captivating performance that resonates with audiences of all ages. #FiddlerOnTheRoof #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ New Age Phonograph @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 15th
Join us at Blue Rider on Tuesday, July 15th, for a unique Reverse Cover Night with New Age Phonograph, where you get paid to enjoy a night of blues rock music! Don’t miss out on this exciting live music event with free popcorn and stiff drinks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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