On This Day | Stories of Changing Economies
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Blacksmiths shoe very few horses any more. The trucks have replaced the horses on highways and in the fields to a large extent. During the past summer, Mr. Sonnenberg has shod only 25 horses. He sells a few horseshoes to the farmers some of whom nail them on their own horses.
— September 5, 1929 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Such is the nature of technological advancement… trades and services that were once essential quickly transition to inconsequential. We are witnessing one of those moments ourselves with the advent of artificial intelligence. We don’t know exactly how the future will look, but we know it will be different from the past.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Mythtickle! @CitzensAlley
Friday, September 5th
🎶 Experience the vibrant sounds of Mythtickle at Citizens Alley this Friday, September 5th, as they bring their genre-bending music to Downtown Minot! From modern hits to polkas and a touch of country rock, enjoy an unforgettable live music night under the stars. 🎸 #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest @Atypical
Saturday, September 20th
Get ready for Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest on September 20th in Downtown Minot, featuring live music by the dynamic Anonymous Phenomenon and delicious bites from Wurst Case Scenario. Enjoy a night filled with funk, soul, and Oktoberfest vibes at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. #Hoptoberfest #LiveMusic #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
Food Truck Spots
Wurst Case Scenario @Atypical
Saturday, September 20th
Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on Saturday, September 20th, for Hoptoberfest, featuring gourmet bratwursts from Wurst Case Scenario and live music by Anonymous Phenomenon. Celebrate with award-winning barrel-aged beers and immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit! #Hoptoberfest #LocalFlavor #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
Kids & Families
Meet Mako!! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, September 7th — Saturday, September 13th
Meet Mako, a lovable 2-year-old pitty, chow chow, and shepherd mix looking for his forever home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot. He’s house trained, knows basic commands, and is ready to be your new walking buddy! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Geen Boots & Penumbra LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, September 12th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Green Boots and Penumbra rock the stage at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on September 12th! Celebrate the end of summer with award-winning craft beer and tunes from these talented Bismarck bands. #BismarckBands #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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