Large bands of horses and cattle bound for the
Eastern Markets would pass through Minot every year. The peaceful city became
the scene of many a cowboy brawl. Horse racing, bronco busting and gambling
were the main forms of entertainment. Friendly competitions and all personal
disputes were usually settled on the main thoroughfare. In the rear of the
where the Scofield Block is was a huge corral. As late as 1900 it was used as
an exhibition ground. Cowboys and settlers would congregate in the evening when
bronco busting and other sports were indulged in much to the amusement of the
gathered crowd. One of the more prominent “punchers” at the time was a well
known Minot man named Jack Nichols
This may have been the corral mentioned above
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