On This Day | That Must Not Have Worked Out Well
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Already many carloads of material including the fifty miles of pipe have been ordered. The pipes will be laid on top of the ground, with the exception of where they cross the highways.
— August 27, 1908 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It’s a good thing we’ve updated our franchise agreements…. It’s easy to imagine the hard lesson we learned about laying natural gas pipelines above ground.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Let’s Celebrate!
Meet the Mural Artists @CitzensAlley
Thursday, August 28th
Join us at Citizens Alley in Downtown Minot this Thursday, August 28th, at 5:30 PM for “Meet the Mural Artists,” where you can celebrate vibrant art, meet talented creators, and enjoy live music. Don’t miss this colorful evening featuring Max Patzner, Cera Pignet, Tessia Samuelson, and Arvin Davis Jr. #ArtInMinot #DowntownVibes #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
Special Events & Fundraisers
PLUM VALLEY BEER RELEASE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Friday, August 29th, for the release of Plum Valley, a new brew supporting The League of Women Voters. Enjoy live tunes from Brekke Band and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck in downtown Minot! #PlumValleyRelease #SupportLocal #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
Live Music!
The Qaurterly LIVE! @CitzensAlley
Saturday, August 30th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at Citizens Alley in Downtown Minot on August 30th, featuring a tribute to the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. Doors open at 7 PM, and all ages are welcome to enjoy the tunes, food from YodaBest Food Truck, and drinks from Atypical Brewery and Blue Rider. #LiveMusicMinot #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Doc Elliot @BlueRider
Thursday, September 4th
🎶 Experience an unforgettable night of country music with Doc Elliot at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on Thursday, September 4th at 8:00 pm! Originally from Oceanside and now a Texas sensation, his captivating tunes will have you dancing all night long. #DocElliot #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Activities & Events
Sound of Independence @IndependenceInc
Thursday, September 11th
Join us for REMIX: The Sound of Independence on September 11th at Citizens Alley, Downtown Minot, as we celebrate 30 years of breaking barriers with live music and community spirit. Don’t miss this free event in collaboration with the Minot Area Council of the Arts! #IndependenceInc #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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