On This Day | The Oil Imperative
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Citing petroleum production and refining as one of the significant additions to the regional economy of the last decade, the report fixed value of crude oil production at the wells at $140 million in 1961.
— June 27, 1963 | The Ward County Independent
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Future Fun
In Theaters
Disney’s High School Musical JR. @MSUSummerTheatre
Thursday, July 17th — Saturday, July 19th
Join MSU Summer Theatre for Disney’s High School Musical JR. from July 17th to 19th, where Troy and Gabriella’s secret audition takes center stage in this fun-filled production. Don’t miss out on the songs and excitement that will have you bopping to the top! #HighSchoolMusicalJR #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Brandon Foster @BlueRider
Friday, July 25th
Don’t miss the Brandon Foster Happening at Blue Rider on July 25th for an unforgettable night of live music, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot! Gather your friends and experience the best of the Minot music scene starting at 9:00 pm. #LiveMusicMinot #BlueRiderVibes #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
Saturday, July 26th
Join us at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on July 26th at 9:00 pm for an unforgettable night of country music with Doc Elliot, who brings his Texas charm and captivating tunes to the stage. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a lively atmosphere that will have you dancing all night long! #DiveBarVibes #LiveCountryMusic #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Live Music | The Wicked Bees! @Atypical
Saturday, June 28th
Get ready for a night of upbeat ska and reggae as The Wicked Bees return to Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on Saturday, June 28th. Enjoy live music, award-winning barrel-aged beers, and delicious eats from Poppa’s Place food truck starting at 7 PM for just $5. #LiveMusic #LocalBands #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ J. Charmichael @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 29th
Get ready for a unique twist at Blue Rider’s Reverse Cover Night on July 29th, where J. Charmichael will serenade you with soulful ballads and the bar will pay you $5 to enjoy the show! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a night of unforgettable live music in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ New Age Phonograph @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 15th
Join us at Blue Rider on Tuesday, July 15th, for a unique Reverse Cover Night with New Age Phonograph, where you get paid to enjoy a night of blues rock music! Don’t miss out on this exciting live music event with free popcorn and stiff drinks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
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