On This Day | Walleye Wrestling in January
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The fish, great large pickerel, some weighing three or four pounds, swam into a little pool formed by the rocks and could not get away. Foote knelt on the rocks and pulled them out as fast as his hands could work.
— January 13, 1927 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
They should call that “catching”, not “fishing!”
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Ready for an OK time? @BlueRider
Thursday, January 16th
Join Blue Rider for a perfectly average but fun Thursday night with free nachos and live accordion tunes before the MOONCATS hit the stage on January 16th. Dive into downtown Minot for good times and free music! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, May 9th — Saturday, May 10th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for the Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike on May 9th-10th and experience a magical evening adventure under the stars. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this hike is part of the park’s exciting Evening Hike Series. #NatureAdventure #EveningHike #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Soup it Up 2025! @TaubeMuseum
Saturday, February 22nd
Mark your calendars for Soup it Up 2025 at the Taube Museum of Art on February 22nd, where you can savor a variety of soups and participate in a silent auction. Join fellow food lovers in downtown Minot for this tasty fundraiser and vote for your favorite soup! #SoupItUp2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
MOONCATS @BlueRider
Thursday, January 16th
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Blue Rider with MOONCATS taking the stage on January 16th! Enjoy cold beer, free popcorn, and stiff drinks while soaking in live music in downtown Minot’s favorite dive bar. #LiveMusic #Mooncats #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Severio Mancieri @BlueRider
Saturday, January 18th
Catch Severio Mancieri live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, January 18th! Enjoy a night of stiff drinks and free popcorn while experiencing the guitar magic of this regional troubadour. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider
Wednesday, June 4th
Get ready for a night of nostalgia and unbeatable deals at Blue Rider’s 5th Annual Tribute to 10 Cent Beer Night this Wednesday, June 4th, in downtown Minot! Doors open at 4:00 PM, so bring your dimes and enjoy the fun at North Dakota’s favorite dive bar. #CheapDrinks #BlueRider #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Murder on the Orient Express @MouseRiverPlayers
Friday, January 17th — Sunday, January 19th
Experience the thrilling mystery of “Murder on the Orient Express” with Mouse River Players in Downtown Minot from January 17th to 19th. Join detective Hercule Poirot as he unravels the secrets aboard the snowbound train. #TheaterThrills #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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