On This Day | Inspiring the Ballad of Hazel Miner

Although they had been exposed to the elements for 25 hours, two younger children, Emmet, aged 11 and Meredith, aged 8, had suffered little, for the elder sister, Hazel, 18 years old, had swathed them in blankets and used her own warm wraps to cover them. In doing so, however, she had sacrificed her own life. Indications were that she had frozen to death during the night.

— March 18, 1920 | The Ward County Independent

Why We Chose It

Some years later, Ms. Miner’s story would be set to music. Her selfless act cost her life; it gained her immortality.

Inspiring the Ballad of Hazel Miner

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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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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

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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

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Live Music!

It Was Her Idea @BlueRider

Friday, March 21st

Join us at Blue Rider on March 21st for a night of live music with “It Was Her Idea,” celebrating 8 years of tunes and supporting Independence Inc. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and help empower individuals with disabilities. #LiveMusicMinot #SupportLocal #SavorMinot

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Special Events & Fundraisers

26th Annual Testicle Festival @BlueRider

Saturday, April 19th

Join the fun at the 26th Annual Testicle Festival at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on April 19th at 4:00 pm! Enjoy unique eats, stiff drinks, and support a great cause with limited edition tees available. #FestivalFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot

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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

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Live Music!

Cold Sweat @BlueRider

Saturday, March 29th

Get ready for a night of hip hop and good vibes as Cold Sweat returns to Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, March 29th. Enjoy live music, 16 ice-cold beers on tap, and no cover charge! #LiveMusic #ColdSweat #SavorMinot

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