On This Day | The First Born Passes
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Charles O. Gasman died in a Minot hospital Tuesday evening. Gasman was the first white child born in Ward county. He was born in a log cabin by the Gasman coulee bridge in November 1882 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gasman. His parents were born in Wisconsin near Beaver dam and in 1881 moved with Mrs. Gasman’s parents, the Tegersons, to Ward county, where Tegersons homesteaded the land just west of Behm’s cabins and garage and Gasmans homesteaded across what is now US 2-52 in the coulee that was named after them. Henry’s brother Alfred homesteaded land adjoining that of Henry.
— October 12, 1950 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
You probably caught the “white” in the sentence “… the first white child born in Ward county.” That’s a not-so-subtle acknowledgment that the pioneer history is not the start of history in our area, and that our land was occupied by Native Americans long before some of us got here. Respect.
It’s also a great little nugget of local history.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Desperate Electric LIVE! @Atypical
Sunday, October 26th
Get ready for a Sunday Funday at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with Desperate Electric rocking the stage on October 26th as part of their Wildfire Season Tour! Enjoy great music, barrel-aged beer, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
The Future of Public Lands @BadlandsConservation
Wednesday, October 15th
Explore the future of public lands with the Badlands Conservation Alliance at a special film screening and Q&A session featuring Walt Dabney on Wednesday, October 15th at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Don’t miss this free opportunity to engage with experts and fellow conservation enthusiasts in Bismarck. #Conservation #PublicLands #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Friday, October 24th
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Danny Savage, the one-man band, at Blue Rider on Friday, October 24th! Enjoy live music, cold beer, and stiff drinks with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
Bear Creek Hike with Walt Dabney @BadlandsConservation
Sunday, October 12th
Join the Badlands Conservation Alliance for a scenic hike on the Maah Daah Hey Trail with Walt Dabney and special guest Beth Ihle on Sunday, October 12th. Meet at Chimney Park in Medora at 9 a.m. MDT for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. #BadlandsHike #NatureLovers #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 14th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing run through Downtown Minot, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery on Tuesday, October 14th. Enjoy a post-run pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Tuesday, October 28th
Join the Draft Joggers for a fun run through Downtown Minot on Tuesday, October 28th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery. Enjoy a victory pint and connect with fellow runners after the run—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndRelax #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Halloween Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for a spine-tingling Halloween Hike on October 24th and 25th, featuring a decorated trail full of spooky surprises. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this evening adventure starts at 7 PM from the Visitor Center. #HalloweenHike #FortStevenson #SavorMinot
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