But hundreds of thousands have followed in the wake of “Restauration.” Sturdy men and women from the old land of the Vikings have come and helped to build this country. They have cleared the forests, broken the broad prairies, built homes and schools and churches; they have fought and given their lives under the Stars and Stripes in the Civil War and the World War; they have adapted themselves to the American institutions which they love and admire; politically they have been honored with offices, in Counties, and in State Legislatures, as Governors of several States, as Judges and as members of the Congress, the greatest legislative body in the world, the most illustrious of the latter being Senator Knute Nelson, “The Grand Old Man of Minnesota.”
— March 26, 1925 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It’s not the first we’ve written or shared of this voyage or it’s now 200-year anniversary. It’s not likely North Dakota would be anything like it is without these early seekers of the American dream.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Performances & Exhibitions
Community Rocks 2025 @CommunityRocks
Saturday, April 5th
Get ready to rock, Minot! Community Rocks 2025 is back on April 5th at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, supporting the F5 Project with an unforgettable fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and orchestral performances. #CommunityRocks2025 #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Oliver! — A Musical by Lionel Bart @WesternPlainsOpera
Friday, April 11th — Saturday, April 12th
Experience the timeless tale of “Oliver!” brought to life by the Western Plains Opera Company on April 11th and 12th at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Enjoy this captivating musical adaptation with free admission for MSU students and special discounts available. #OliverMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Josey @BlueRider
Friday, May 16th
Get ready for a night of live music with Josey at Blue Rider this Friday, May 16th! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and good times with no cover charge. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Record Store Day 2025 @BudgetMusic
Saturday, April 12th
Get ready to celebrate Record Store Day on April 12th at Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot! Mark your calendars for this special event and stay tuned for more exciting announcements. #RecordStoreDay #VinylLovers #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Danny Savage – One Man Band @BlueRider
Saturday, May 17th
Experience an unforgettable night at Blue Rider with Danny Savage’s one-man band performance on Saturday, May 17th. Enjoy cold beer, stiff drinks, and free popcorn with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Hair of the Dog 2025 @Atypical
Saturday, May 17th
Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for the Hair of the Dog 2025 on May 17th, a fun 5K run/walk and dog jog supporting local animal rescues. Enjoy barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks in downtown Minot. #DogJog #RunForRescue #SavorMinot
