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Horns Up
The Brass Band of Minot takes the stage today at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall… the Tubas are gearing up for their encore performance on the December 6th. Details on both and a little light reading in today’s edition of “Today in Minot.”
Today in Minot
Today is Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. The sun will rise on the 63rd day of fall and the 327th day of the year at 8:04 AM. We will see 8 hours 54 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:58 PM.
Today is: National Cashew Day, National Espresso Day, National Eat A Cranberry Day
Today’s Featured Happenings
Performances & Exhibitions
Christmas Brass & Bells
Sun. Nov. 23
BrassBandofMinot | We’ve Put the Band Back Together!
Performances & Exhibitions
Tuba Christmas
Sat. Dec. 6
MinotSymphony | We’ll see you at the Symphony!
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Wolves are known for their instincts, not for using tools—but new footage from coastal British Columbia challenges that assumption. Researchers documenting an invasive crab eradication effort discovered a female wolf methodically retrieving a submerged trap: swimming to the buoy, hauling the line ashore, and tearing into the netting to reach the bait. The sequence, published in Ecology and Evolution, is being described as the first potential tool use ever recorded in wild wolves. It’s a striking reminder of how much we still have to learn about these animals’ intelligence and adaptability. Read the full article on Science Alert. Watch what all the fuss is about below.
On This Day
On this day — possibly — in 534 B.C.E. the man named in the “acting” profession took the stage for the first time. In 1654 a mathematician had a religious experience that reoriented his life, and in 1963, another character inspired by that first “actor” made his debut performance. In 1961 Minot, The Ward County Independent archive was empty so our history column took a day off.
On this day in 534 BCE, Thespis of Icaria became the first recorded actor to appear on stage in ancient Greece, marking the birth of Western theatre.
On this day in 1654, French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal experienced a religious vision that deeply influenced his later work and writings, including his famous “Pensées.”
On this day in 1963, the BBC broadcast the first episode of “Doctor Who,” launching the longest-running science fiction television series in history.
Born & Died: Franklin Pierce, (Born, 1804) 14th President of the United States, Miley Cyrus, (Born, 1992) American singer and actress known for “Hannah Montana,” Boris Karloff, (Born, 1887) Iconic actor famous for portraying Frankenstein’s monster, Harpo Marx, (Born, 1888) Comedian and member of the Marx Brothers, Larry Hagman, (Died, 2012) Actor known as J.R. Ewing on “Dallas,” Roald Dahl, (Died, 1990) British author of beloved children’s books, Walter Reed, (Died, 1902) U.S. Army physician who confirmed mosquitoes transmit yellow fever, Jack Hardy, (Born, 1947) Influential American folk musician and songwriter.
Notes from a Religious Experience
“What a chimera is man!
What a novelty, what a monster, what a chaos, what a contradiction, what a prodigy!
Judge of all things, yet an imbecile worm of the earth;
depositary of truth, yet a cesspool of uncertainty and error;
the glory and the scum of the universe.”
— Blaise Pascal, — Pensées, (Fragment 131)
Upcoming Fun
Fun coming up that’s worth knowing about. Scroll for more at SavorMinot.com.
Activities & Events
Downtown Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting
Fri. Nov. 28
DowntownMinot | Come Join Us!
Play & Participate
Frost Look at the Ice Rink
Fri. Nov. 28 — Sat. Nov. 29
CitzensAlley | In Our Soft Opening Era!
Performances & Exhibitions
Tiny Tim’s Christmas & The Bullies’ Christmas Carol
Fri. Nov. 28 — Sat. Nov. 29
DickensFestival | Where Christmas Begins!
Today’s Happenings
In Theaters
Scrooge! @MouseRiverPlayers
Thu. Nov. 20 — Sun. Nov. 23
Experience the magic of the holidays with Mouse River Players’ musical adaptation of Scrooge!, running November 20-23 in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this timeless tale of redemption and Christmas spirit—tickets start at just $10. #MinotTheater #HolidayMusical #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Christmas Brass & Bells @BrassBandofMinot
Sun. Nov. 23
Celebrate the season with the Brass Band of Minot’s “Christmas Brass & Bells” concert on Sunday, November 23 at 4:00 pm in Nelson Hall, Minot State University. Enjoy festive holiday music featuring special guests Joan Paddock, Nathan Wilson, Megan Klebe, and the First Lutheran Church Celebration Ringers. #HolidayMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
“Hot, New, Fresh”
On Tap Right Now! @Atypical
Tue. Nov. 18 — Sun. Nov. 23
Discover the latest brews on tap at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks, featuring fresh barrel-aged beers and award-winning flavors. Join us downtown from November 18–23 for great drinks, live music, and food trucks! #CraftBeer #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sun. Nov. 23
Celebrate Sour Sundays at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on Nov. 23 with $1 off every sour tap, can, and bottle! Enjoy world-class barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #CraftBeerLovers #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Meet Jet!! @SVAS Pets
Sun. Nov. 23 — Sat. Nov. 29
Meet Jet, a playful and friendly nearly 2-year-old pup who loves squeaky toys and playing fetch! Stop by Souris Valley Animal Shelter this week to say hello and learn more about Jet and other adoptable pets. #AdoptDontShop #MinotPets #SavorMinot
