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On This Day | Whoopers and Albinos

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Reports of albino deer having been seen in two parts of North Dakota have been received by the Game and Fish Department, announced John Hewston, public relations chief.

— October 17, 1957 | The Ward County Independent

Why We Chose It

Well, that will certainly make you look twice! And probably scare the hell out of a person, too. And while we haven’t seen as many reports of albino deer recently, we are still seeing the whoopers, and that’s something to be proud of… they’re still on the brink, but the protections we’ve given them are keeping them on the brink rather than sending them on into history.

Whoopers and Albinos

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Performances & Exhibitions

St. Olaf Orchestra @MSUPerformingArts

Sunday, October 19th

Experience the renowned St. Olaf Orchestra, led by Chung Park, as they bring their rich tradition and passionate performance to Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University on Sunday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of the finest collegiate orchestras during their 2025 Fall Tour. #MinotEvents #LiveMusic #SavorMinot

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Desperate Electric LIVE! @Atypical

Sunday, October 26th

Get ready for a Sunday Funday at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks with Desperate Electric rocking the stage on October 26th as part of their Wildfire Season Tour! Enjoy great music, barrel-aged beer, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot

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Wayne-Suchy Band with Josh Gagne & Marigold StillOakProdutions

Friday, October 17th

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music in Downtown Minot with the Wayne-Suchy Band, featuring the dynamic duo of Ben Suchy and Jon Wayne, along with performances by Josh Gagne & Marigold this Friday, October 17th. Don’t miss the fusion of folk, blues, and reggae that will have you dancing all night long! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot

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Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider

Friday, October 24th

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Danny Savage, the one-man band, at Blue Rider on Friday, October 24th! Enjoy live music, cold beer, and stiff drinks with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot

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Seasonal Sales & Celebrations

South Prairie Halloween SouthPrairePTO

Saturday, October 25th

Join the South Prairie Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 25th, for a spooky trunk-or-treat and a daring haunted maze adventure, all while supporting the South Prairie PTO. Don’t miss out on the fun, coffee, and hot chocolate in South Minot! #HalloweenFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot

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Michael Nienhaus @BlueRider

Friday, November 7th

Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Nienhaus at Blue Rider, the downtown Minot dive bar known for its stiff drinks and free popcorn, this Friday, November 7th. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot

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Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 @BudgetMusic

Friday, November 28th — Friday, November 28th

Get ready for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 at Budget Music & Video in downtown Minot! Discover exclusive releases and make your requests by October 14th to ensure you get your favorite titles. #RecordStoreDay #BlackFridayDeals #SavorMinot

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