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Today in Minot
Today is Monday, December 29th, 2025. The sun will rise on the 9th day of winter and the 363rd day of the year at 8:35 AM. We will see 8 hours 24 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:59 PM.
Today is: Tick Tock Day, National Pepper Pot Day
Today’s Featured Happenings
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour!
Mon. Dec. 29 — Wed. Dec. 31
BlueRider | Voted North Dakota’s Best Dive Bar!
Let’s Celebrate!
Pie & A Pint | New Year’s Eve Special!
Wed. Dec. 31
Atypical | Stop in & Warm Up With a Great Local Beer!
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When neighborhoods start losing their character—when longtime residents get pushed out and familiar gathering places disappear—the usual response is to fight back with policy. But what if the real power lies somewhere else entirely? A national learning lab backed by The Kresge Foundation is testing a different approach: investing in arts and culture as the connective tissue that helps communities set their own agendas. Leaders in Memphis and New Orleans are proving that culture isn’t decoration—it’s infrastructure. And in the fight against displacement, it might be the thing that keeps a city from losing its soul. Have a listen below or at Next City.
On This Day
On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered by knights loyal to King Henry II, an event that shocked medieval Europe and made Becket a martyr.
On this day in 1890, the Wounded Knee Massacre took place in South Dakota, where U.S. soldiers killed hundreds of Lakota Sioux, marking a tragic end to the Indian Wars.
On this day in 1937, the Irish Constitution took effect, establishing Ireland as a sovereign nation and replacing the Irish Free State with the modern country of Ireland.
Born & Died: Andrew Johnson, (Born, 1808) 17th President of the United States, Mary Tyler Moore, (Born, 1936) American actress known for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Jon Voight, (Born, 1938) American actor known for his roles in “Midnight Cowboy” and “Coming Home,” Jude Law, (Born, 1972) British actor known for his roles in “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and “Sherlock Holmes,” Ted Danson, (Born, 1947) American actor known for his role in “Cheers,” Alison Brie, (Born, 1982) American actress known for her roles in “Community” and “GLOW,” Thomas Becket, (Died, 1170) Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred for opposing King Henry II.
And the power jag, like Herr Hitler is on. That is the one that leaves a real headache. The trouble is that the rest of the Germans will have the headache and Adolph will be the martyr.
Why we published it:
He didn’t exactly end up a martyr, but that headache he left the Germans, that was certainly real. What’s remarkable is the world’s ability to function without cable news pundits telling us what to think all day long. Our local editor was able to sum up that task three sentences and he only needed to chime in once a week.
This "log cabin on wheels" is one of the unique travel homes seen in the new tourist camp at Tampa, Fla, where the Tin Can Tourists of America, a trailer camping organization founded in 1919 opens its annual convention Monday, Jan 16.
Why we published it:
Tin can tourist of another sort will be convening in Minot this summer!
There are at present only 18 polygraphs in the United States, 12 owned by the federal government. They were invented by Prof. Keeler and are manufactured in Oakland, California. North Dakota, Kansas, and California are the only states West of Chicago owning such equipment.
Why we published it:
Shared as a curious bit of North Dakota history.
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Upcoming Fun
Fun coming up that’s worth knowing about. Scroll for more at SavorMinot.com.
Taste & Experience
Hamm’s & Grilled Cheese (w/Tomato Bisque Reduction): 6$
Tue. Dec. 30
BlueRider | Voted North Dakota’s Best Dive Bar!
Play & Participate
First Day Hike
Thu. Jan. 1
FortStevenson | Something for Everyone!
Live Music
Mythtickle
Sat. Jan. 17
BlueRider | Voted North Dakota’s Best Dive Bar!
Today’s Happenings
Monthly Features
The KOAGIE | December’s Hoagie of the Month @MagicCityHoagies
Mon. Dec. 1 — Wed. Dec. 31
Taste the bold flavors of December’s Hoagie of the Month at Magic City Hoagies—The KOAGIE, a Korean BBQ roast beef hoagie loaded with cheddar, kimchi slaw, and garlic Sriracha aioli. Celebrate the season with this fresh, flavorful sandwich available all month long in downtown Minot! #HoagieLove #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Sales & Specials
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Mon. Dec. 29
Craving pizza? On Monday, Dec. 29, Nite Train Pizza is offering a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″—dine in or pick up to enjoy this unbeatable deal! #PizzaLovers #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Free Skate Rentals! @CitzensAlley
Fri. Dec. 26 — Tue. Dec. 30
Enjoy free ice skate rentals at Citizens Alley in downtown Minot from Dec. 26–30 and Jan. 2–4, thanks to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation. Note that rentals are canceled on Dec. 28 due to cold weather—grab your gloves and join the winter fun! #WinterWellness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Mon. Dec. 29
Celebrate Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in Downtown Minot on December 29 with $5 handcrafted Moscow Mules all day long! Don’t miss this delicious way to kick off your week with great drinks and good vibes. #MuleMonday #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Sertoma Christmas in the Park @MinotSertoma
Fri. Nov. 28 — Wed. Dec. 31
Experience the magic of the season at Sertoma Christmas in the Park, lighting up Minot’s Oak Park from November 28 through December 31. Enjoy a beautiful holiday light display perfect for family and friends, open nightly with a $5 per car admission. #MinotHolidays #ChristmasLights #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Mon. Dec. 29 — Wed. Dec. 31
Feeling lucky? Stop by Blue Rider in downtown Minot from Dec. 29-31 for Pull Tab Happy Hour, where you can win discounts or free drinks while enjoying stiff drinks and free popcorn. #MinotHappyHour #DiveBarVibes #SavorMinot
