On This Day | Times of Travel in Changing Times
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Leaving the Port of Minot at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, we landed at the Bismarck municipal landing field just one hour later.
— September 6, 1928 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It was the beginning of air travel in our country, and these editors had a window into the full cycle of transportation… from wagons, to railroad, to cars, and then to planes. Their description of early transportation on the prairie is a healthy reminder of the luxuries of our own time.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
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
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
Kids & Families
Meet Mako!! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, September 7th — Saturday, September 13th
Meet Mako, a lovable 2-year-old pitty, chow chow, and shepherd mix looking for his forever home at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot. He’s house trained, knows basic commands, and is ready to be your new walking buddy! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #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
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
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!
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
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