The Snake Creek Township held a jack rabbit drive in their district last Sunday and brought in about 400. There was a jack rabbit drive held in the Gassman district last Sunday and they got about 700 but they only picked up 500. This will be the last drive for the season.
— March 24, 1927 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Shared because of a community tradition of a bygone era that we might raise an eyebrow at today. But we can presume that the number of rabbits was more than a small nuisance if numbers like this were turning out and turning up.

Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun

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

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!
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

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

Play & Participate
Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, May 9th — Saturday, May 10th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for the Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike on May 9th-10th and experience a magical evening adventure under the stars. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this hike is part of the park’s exciting Evening Hike Series. #NatureAdventure #EveningHike #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!
Forest Ray @BlueRider
Sunday, May 4th
Experience a unique Sunday night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot with a live performance by Forest Ray, a Seattle-based psychedelic rock band known for their analog recordings and garage punk vibe. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their raw, synth-laced sound and free popcorn on May 4th! #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #SavorMinot