On This Day | Setting up the State Mill
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The North Dakota Mill and Elevator association, the agency by which the Nonpartisan league expects to place into operation its scheme of state-owned terminal grain elevators and flour mills, has made appraisals of milling properties at Minot, Drake, Oakes and Fairmount, and will shortly make report of such appraisals to the state industrial commission.
— July 31, 1919 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This was the moment of the rise of two of North Dakota’s socialist institutions. There must have been some politics between here and the finish line though because the state mill ended up in Grand Forks
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
Food Truck Spots
Misfit Minis Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, July 31st
Indulge in sweet treats at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with the debut of the Misfit Minis Food Truck during the first annual Show’erz & Grow’erz Farm’erz Bazaar on Thursday, July 31st. Enjoy live music and award-winning beer in downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
Show’erz & Grow’erz Farm’erz Bazaar @Atypical
Thursday, July 31st
Celebrate local talent and flavors at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ first annual Show’erz & Grow’erz Farm’erz Bazaar on July 31st in downtown Minot. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and award-winning brews while exploring unique crafts and homegrown food. #FarmersBazaar #LocalFlavors #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Downtown Throwdown IV @BlueRider
Saturday, August 2nd
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-octane wrestling action at Downtown Throwdown IV, happening at Blue Rider on August 2nd at 7:00 PM! Experience the thrill as Minot’s downtown transforms into a wrestling arena, promising a night of excitement for fans of all ages. #DowntownThrowdown #WrestlingAction #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
55th Birthday Block Party! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, August 9th
Join the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot on Saturday, August 9th, for a vibrant 55th Birthday Block Party filled with food, fun, and activities for all ages. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting celebration as a sponsor, vendor, or artist! #Taube55 #BlockParty #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
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