On This Day | The End of the Homestead Era
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On the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, located just north of the Missouri River on the fertile plains of Northeastern Montana, lie 8,406 homesteads of 160 acres each, waiting the coming of the farmer. The Indians, peaceable and fond of agriculture, have been allotted their lands.
— August 28, 1913 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
As it turns out, the government was wrong on this one… the 160 acres that was more than sufficient for a sustainable operation in Virginia,did not translate well to the semi-arid Northern plains of Montana.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us in downtown Minot on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, featuring the debut of Plum Valley brew and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Support The League of Women Voters while enjoying great tunes and craft beer! #MinotEvents #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Silobration Street Dance @UnionSilos
Friday, August 29th
Join the Silobration Street Dance in Downtown Minot on Friday, August 29th, and celebrate North Dakota’s largest mural with live music by the Chloe Raye band. Enjoy an all-ages evening of fun, food, and drinks starting at 7 p.m. in Citizens Alley. #StreetDanceFun #MinotEvents #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
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
Live Music!
The Dan Brekke Band LIVE! @Atypical
Friday, August 29th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 29th for a night of live music with Brekke Band, a fresh Plum Valley brew supporting The League of Women Voters, and tasty bites from Poppa’s Place food truck. Don’t miss the fun in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #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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