I could go on reminiscing but I think one of the most laughable instances that happened was when your make-up man dug down underneath the imposing stone for a piece of “boiler plate” to fill in a space of 2 or 3 inches and with the checking forthwith shocked the readers of the assassination of President McKinley. Ye editor heard from this plenty.
— April 6, 1944 | The Ward County Independent
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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

Performances & Exhibitions
Oliver! — A Musical by Lionel Bart @WesternPlainsOpera
Friday, April 11th — Saturday, April 12th
Experience the timeless tale of “Oliver!” brought to life by the Western Plains Opera Company on April 11th and 12th at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Enjoy this captivating musical adaptation with free admission for MSU students and special discounts available. #OliverMusical #MinotEvents #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

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

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!
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!
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