On This Day | The Winter of 42

The department wasn’t organized for such a complete state coverage of snow that showed 80 inches in the Hebron-Richardton district, 60 inches at Stanley, Palermo, and Blaisedell and north to Kenmare, 70 inches south of LaMoure, 65 inches at Watford City, 60 inches at Upham, 50 inches from Benedict to Denbigh, and another 50 inches at Grand Forks, all at the same time.

The Ward County Independent, November 18, 1943

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The Winter of 42

Today’s Happenings!

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is The chaotic President of the Galaxy from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Zaphod Beeblebrox. Read and grade the results here.

Future Fun!

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Play & Participate

Magic City Turkey Trot @MCFSC

Thursday, November 28th

Lace up your running shoes and join the Magic City Synchro for the 10th annual Magic City Turkey Trot in Downtown Minot this Thanksgiving morning! Enjoy a fun 1-mile or 5k run/walk with prizes for the best costumes and free T-shirts for early registrants. #TurkeyTrot2024 #ThanksgivingRun #SavorMinot

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Performances & Exhibitions

Captain Fantastic | The Magic of Elton John @DickensFestival

Friday, December 6th

Get ready to be dazzled by Captain Fantastic, the ultimate Elton John Tribute Show, at the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison on Friday, December 6th. Experience stunning recreations of Elton John’s iconic hits and mesmerizing costumes in a spectacular musical journey. #EltonJohnTribute #Rocketman #SavorMinot

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A Renaissance Christmas Feast @MinotChamberChorale

Friday, December 6th — Saturday, December 7th

Experience a magical evening with the Minot Chamber Chorale’s Renaissance Christmas Feast, featuring classic holiday tunes and new compositions in downtown Minot. Join the festivities at the Regency Event Center on December 6th and 7th at 7 p.m. #RenaissanceFeast #MinotChorale #SavorMinot

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In Theaters

Cinderella @MouseRiverPlayers

Friday, November 29th — Sunday, December 1st

Experience the magic of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Mouse River Players in Downtown Minot from November 29th to December 1st. Don’t miss this enchanting Broadway adaptation where dreams come true and classic songs come alive! #CinderellaOnStage #MinotTheater #SavorMinot

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Let’s Celebrate!

Dickens Village Festival 2024 @DickensFestival

Friday, November 29th — Saturday, November 30th

Step back in time at the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison, where the town transforms into a charming Victorian village inspired by Charles Dickens. Enjoy live entertainment, unique events like the Fruticake Toss, and the Piccadilly Square Craft Vendor Show starting Thanksgiving week. #DickensVillageFestival #VictorianChristmas #SavorMinot

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A Kat Perkins Christmas @DickensFestival

Friday, November 29th

Experience the magic of the holidays with “A Kat Perkins Christmas” at the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison on November 29th. Enjoy a festive evening of traditional and original Christmas songs, audience participation, and a special young star performance. #ChristmasConcert #FamilyFun #SavorMinot

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Live Music!

Lila Bea @BlueRider

Friday, November 22nd

Experience the soulful sounds of Lila Bea at Blue Rider on Friday, November 22nd, as she blends country ballads with classic rock. Enjoy a night of live music, free popcorn, and stiff drinks in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #LocalTalent #SavorMinot

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