On This Day | The Oldest Bridge in Ward County
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The oldest bridge in Ward county, which has just been replaced by a fine new steel structure, was built across the Des Lacs river a mile northwest of Burlington forty years ago. James Johnson informs the Independent that the piling for the bridge consisted of oak poles, cut in the woods below Minot, while the planks were hauled 120 miles from Bismarck, that being the nearest railroad at the time. The bridge must have been well built for it has served well during all of these years.
— September 3, 1925 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Planks hauled 120 miles from Bismarck to build a bridge… they must have really wanted to get across that river! Also, “infantile paralysis” in the news 30 years before the vaccine, and concern over the growing size of government. That same $1,000,000 in government payroll would amount to $18,000,000 today. What we wouldn’t give if that were the actual dollar amount today 🙂
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest @Atypical
Saturday, September 20th
Get ready for Atypical’s Annual Hoptoberfest on September 20th in Downtown Minot, featuring live music by the dynamic Anonymous Phenomenon and delicious bites from Wurst Case Scenario. Enjoy a night filled with funk, soul, and Oktoberfest vibes at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. #Hoptoberfest #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
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Anonymous Phenomenon LIVE! @Atypical
Saturday, September 20th
Experience an unforgettable night of live music, craft beer, and Oktoberfest vibes at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on September 20th with Anonymous Phenomenon, a dynamic collective of Bismarck/Mandan musicians. Enjoy a unique blend of Funk, Soul, R&B, and Reggae, along with delicious brats from Wurst Case Scenario. #LiveMusicMinot #OktoberfestVibes #SavorMinot
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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
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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
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
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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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
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