On This Day | Growing Base Creates Opportunities for ‘Julius’ to Slip Free
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Strength at Minot Air Force base stood at 2,300 last week, including 229 officers, 1767 airman and about 300 civilians.
— April 21, 1960 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Today the base is larger. Also, we’ve done a bit of curious research. All signs point to the story of young Schmitzelhammer as one of our local editor having a bit of fun with readers. And since they did it to them, we felt obligated to pass it along 😉
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #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
Live Music!
49th Parallel @BlueRider
Saturday, May 3rd
Get ready for an electrifying night at Blue Rider as 49th Parallel returns to Downtown Minot with their versatile mix of acoustic duos, indie rock, and classic pop rock this Saturday, May 3rd. Enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while soaking in the live music vibes! #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Live Music!
New Age Phonograph @BlueRider
Friday, May 9th
Experience the electrifying blend of blues, rock, and Americana folk with New Age Phonograph at Blue Rider this Friday, May 9th. Don’t miss this unique duo’s captivating performance in downtown Minot! #LiveMusic #BluesRock #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Friday, June 6th
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Blue Rider as CGMA award-winning singer-songwriter Peyton Lily returns to Downtown Minot on Friday, June 6th. Enjoy her captivating blend of original tunes and classic country covers with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusicMinot #PeytonLily #SavorMinot
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ Matt Woods @BlueRider
Tuesday, May 27th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s REVERSE COVER NIGHT with Matt Woods on Tuesday, May 27th, and get paid $5 just for showing up! Enjoy live music from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown Minot with Appalachia’s own Matt Woods. #LiveMusic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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