On This Day | Serving Time on the Farm
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Prisoners at the North Dakota penitentiary are being taught the art of farming, so that when they will have completed their sentences they will have a useful business to follow. Trades Unions have frowned upon the employment of persons who have learned their trades in prisons, and there is a tendency in our own state institution to pay more attention to teaching the men a business at which they will find ready employment. Additional land may be bought by the institution. Good idea.
— September 25, 1913 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
That past seems full of creative ideas that were tried in our prison system. Perhaps a few are worth revisiting?
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Madagascar @RooseveltParkZoo
Friday, September 26th
Join us for a magical night at Roosevelt Park Zoo as we screen “Madagascar” under the stars this Friday, September 26th. Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening of family fun and discovery! #FamilyFun #ZooNight #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Hazel @OakParkTheater
Friday, October 3rd
Experience the gripping tale of survival in “Hazel,” premiering at Oak Park Theater in Minot on Friday, October 3rd. Don’t miss the chance to see this thrilling story unfold on the big screen with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. #HazelMovie #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
The Haunting of Hill House @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, September 26th — Sunday, September 28th
Experience the chilling adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” as Mouse River Players kicks off their 54th season in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this thrilling performance running September 26-28! #HauntingOfHillHouse #MouseRiverPlayers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Sober October Benefit Concert @CitzensAlley
Saturday, October 4th
Join us for the Sober October Benefit Concert at Citizens Alley in downtown Minot on Saturday, October 4th, featuring exciting performances by THE CHOKE CHERRIES, Dakotah Faye, and Vanity Plate. Support IMC garage band scholarships and honor Brock Zavalney with a suggested entry of $5-$10. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocalBands #SavorMinot
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