On This Day | Tornado Legend Grows
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The worst strom that ever visited Williams county tore down fifteen residences at Williston Saturday night. Besides demolishing many barns, public buildings and injuring fifty persons, one perhaps fatally.
— July 25, 1907 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
The legendary stories of the prairie tornado have been renewed this summer, but the first telling’s were long ago.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Sunday, July 27th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing group run on Sunday, July 27th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Celebrate your run with a victory pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #AtypicalBrewery #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Sunday, August 17th
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Hot Tots After Party! @BlueRider
Saturday, July 26th
Celebrate the end of every Hot Tots home game at the legendary Blue Rider dive bar in downtown Minot. Enjoy Hot Tot Shots, ice-cold beer, and occasional live music in true Minot style at the official Hot Tots After Party on Saturday, July 26th. #HotTotsAfterParty #BlueRiderVibes #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!
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
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Thursday, July 31st
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on July 31st for the first annual Show’erz & Grow’erz Farm’erz Bazaar featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck. Enjoy award-winning barrel-aged beers, live music, and tasty food in downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #LocalBrew #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Beer Olympics 2025! @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ 4th annual Beer Olympics on Saturday, August 16th in Downtown Minot! Grab a partner, compete in thrilling events, and enjoy a day filled with beer, live music, and fun. #BeerOlympics2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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