Taxes are reasonable, being 4 per cent on a 50 per cent valuation, while Minot’s taxes are 7 per cent on a 57 per cent valuation.
— March 19, 1925 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It’s a novel idea — looking outside to see how we compare when it comes to taxes!
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
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
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
Live Music!
Joey Chrisman @BlueRider
Saturday, March 22nd
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock and roll as Joey Chrisman makes his Minot debut at Blue Rider on Saturday, March 22nd. Enjoy stiff drinks and free popcorn while experiencing his classic yet fresh sound. #LiveMusic #JoeyChrisman #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Wild Hands! @Atypical
Saturday, March 22nd
Get ready for a night of incredible live music as Wild Hands returns to Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on Saturday, March 22nd! Enjoy barrel-aged beers, food trucks, and the tunes you love for just a $5 cover starting at 7 PM. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #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!
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
