On This Day | The Inventors Congress
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The Bismarck Chamber of Commerce, through its industrial committee, will donate $300.00 in prizes to the 30 top inventions in the following classifications: agricultural, automotive, electrical, novelty and specialty, sports, recreation and toys, household, tools, copyrights, out-of-state and miscellaneous.
— August 23, 1962 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
This approach has shifted. Today, we nudge “entrepreneurs” more than “inventors” and the rewards are more for businesses — through commerce department subsidies and incentives — than for individuals. Is one approach better than another or are they simply products of their time and understanding? Do you know a North Dakota inventor?
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Kids & Families
Meet Nugget! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, August 24th — Saturday, August 30th
Meet Nugget, the lovable pup looking for his forever home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot! He’s a smart, neutered dog who enjoys walks and learning new tricks—come meet him from August 24th to 30th. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #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!
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
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
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!
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
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