On This Day | The Struggle Between Productivity and Conservation
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ABOLITION OF THE LOWER Souris Wildlife Refuge has been asked of congress by the members of the Souris River Duck Control association, farmers who suffer grain losses to waterfowl harbored by the refuge.
— April 17, 1952 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
In our own era as in the ones before, the struggle allowing land to be productive and provide returns and conserving natural resources for future generations has always been present, even if it wasn’t acknowledged. With every action, there is a cost; sometimes those costs land more acutely than generally.

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Future Fun
Live Music!
It Was Her Idea @BlueRider
Friday, May 23rd
Join us at Blue Rider on Friday, May 23rd, for “It Was Her Idea,” a live music event supporting Independence Inc. Enjoy pizza, beer, and great tunes while helping empower individuals with disabilities. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Myth Tickle @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Get ready for a night of eclectic tunes and good vibes at Blue Rider with Myth Tickle on Saturday, May 17th. Enjoy live music featuring accordion, nylon guitar, and possibly drums, along with stiff drinks and free popcorn! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
26th Annual Testicle Festival @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Join the fun at the 26th Annual Testicle Festival at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on April 19th at 4:00 pm! Enjoy unique eats, stiff drinks, and support a great cause with limited edition tees available. #FestivalFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Live Music!
49th Parallel @BlueRider
Saturday, May 3rd
Get ready for an electrifying night at Blue Rider as 49th Parallel returns to Downtown Minot with their versatile mix of acoustic duos, indie rock, and classic pop rock this Saturday, May 3rd. Enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while soaking in the live music vibes! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Forest Ray @BlueRider
Sunday, May 4th
Experience a unique Sunday night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot with a live performance by Forest Ray, a Seattle-based psychedelic rock band known for their analog recordings and garage punk vibe. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their raw, synth-laced sound and free popcorn on May 4th! #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Joey Chrisman @BlueRider
Saturday, April 26th
Join us at Blue Rider on Saturday, April 26th, for an unforgettable night of live music with singer/songwriter Joey Chrisman, delivering rock and roll at its finest. Don’t miss out on stiff drinks, free popcorn, and good vibes in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #JoeyChrisman #SavorMinot
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