He was a poor farmer’s son. A weak lad, his parents made great sacrifices to give him an education. He became the greatest orator of his time!
— April 4, 1940 | The Ward County Independent
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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

Live Music!
Lila Bea @BlueRider
Saturday, May 10th
Catch Lila Bea live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 10th, for an unforgettable night of country ballads and classic rock. Enjoy free popcorn and stiff drinks with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownVibes #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

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!
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

Live Music!
Dedric Clark LIVE! @Atypical
Wednesday, April 23rd
Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Dedric Clark at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot on April 23rd. Grab your tickets now for this 21+ event with limited indoor seating! #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #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