It will be a veritable ‘Main Street of the Americas,’ and is regarded as important in that it will tend to unite the countries of the western hemisphere. The road, commencing in the Riding Mountains of northern Manitoba, traverses the International Peace Garden, passes the center-of-the-continent monument at Rugby, North Dakota, then on through the states of South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. It enters Mexico at Laredo, where it connects with the Pan American Highway. And so, by a strange turn of fate, it will virtually link the Garden of Peace and the world famous monument to international good will in South America — ‘The Christ of the Andes’ — located on the boundary between Chile and Argentina.
— April 2, 1936 | The Ward County Independent
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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

Live Music!
Peyton Lily @BlueRider
Saturday, May 24th
Get ready for a night of live music as Peyton Lily returns to the Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 24th! Enjoy her award-winning country tunes with cold beer, free popcorn, and no cover charge. #LiveMusic #CountryVibes #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

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!
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!
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

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