Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Price for Running Booze
The “whiskey sixes” would run
to Canada and back in the late spring through the fall, until the snow came.
The price paid to the runners for running from their start to Canada and back
varied. The amount ranged from $100.00 to $500.00 per trip. A lot of money was
made in a very short time if you wanted to take the risk.
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I had a great uncle and great grandpa that were whiskey runners in Minot. My great uncle worked for All Capone.
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