A year later he engaged in the ice cream manufacturing business on a small scale, buying the lot where the Chain grocery now stands. Minot was but a small city and this was the first ice cream factory in the northwest. The little business prospered from the very start and in a short time he added to his little stock of freezers and cream cans and within a few years, built up a large modern plant, shipping ice cream to all parts of the Northwest.
— April 2, 1936 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It’s wearing thin, but this piece of Minot’s history is still visible. Look for the chimney stack across the street North of Ebeneezer’s and you can still make out a little of what’s left of “White’s Ice cream”. Also noteworthy as a lesson for our time, the early days of Minot were full of small, start-up scale food processing businesses.
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
