Things We Love About Living In Minot
Steve’s Picks
- Little Chicago: History: Often unbeknownst, Minot was a hub of criminal activity during the prohibition era due to the city’s proximity to the Canadian border. According to the LCPD website, “Tunnels under the city once built for heating or deliveries were turned into a passageway to transport or conceal illicit cargo for Al Capone’s liquor smuggling operations. The restaurants in Minot’s “High Third” were cover operations for illegal gambling and prostitution. A culmination of these activities is what led people to nickname Minot “Little Chicago.”
Source: https://visitminot.org/2018/02/09/little-chicago-pub-district/ - Minot Air Force Base: https://www.minot.af.mil/About-Us/History/
- Vardon Golf Club https://vardongolfclub.com/
- Minot Country Club http://minotcountryclub.com/
- Minot Minotauros : https://www.minotauroshockey.com/
- Minot Symphony Minot holds the unique distinction of being one of the smallest cities in the US to support a full symphony orchestra.
- Mouse River Players: https://mouseriverplayers.com/
Sarah’s Favorites
- Roosevelt Park Zoo: Oldest Existing Zoo in North Dakota https://rpzoo.com/
- Home of the North Dakota State Fair: https://ndstatefair.com/
- Magic City Discovery Center: https://www.magiccitydiscoverycenter.com/
- Minot Air Force Base: https://www.minot.af.mil/About-Us/History/
- Dots Pretzels A family-owned business, as well as a proud member of the Pride of Dakota Brand. With bakeries located in North Dakota, Arizona and Kansas, we strive to grow our pretzel brand far enough so anyone who would like to enjoy them, can!
Source: https://dotspretzels.com/pretzels-brands/
Jocelyn’s Favorites
- Minot Air Force Base:
https://www.minot.af.mil/About-Us/History/ - Minot Parks & Recreation: https://minotparks.com/
- Bison Plant Trail: https://minotparks.com/trail-maps/bison-plant-trail/
- Urban Winery: https://visitminot.org/businesses/urban-winery/
- Lake Sakakawea: https://www.ndtourism.com/best-places/lake-sakakawea-water-wonderland
- Lake Metigoshe: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lake-metigoshe-state-park
- Vardon Golf Club: https://vardongolfclub.com/
- Medora: https://medora.com/
- Medora Musical: https://medora.com/do/entertainment/medora-musical/
- Bully Pulpit: https://medora.com/do/outdoor/bully-pulpit-golf-course/
- Badlands: https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/kidsyouth/whatarebadlands.htm
- Unlimited Parks & Recreation: https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/
- Minot State University: https://www.minotstateu.edu/
- Point of View Winery: North Dakota’s First Winery http://www.povwinery.
- Downtown Minot: http://downtownminot.com/
- Wildwood Country Club https://wildwood-nd.com/
- Souris Valley Sabre Dogs:
http://sourisvalleysabredogs.pointstreaksites.com/view/sabredogs/
Jeri’s Favorites
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad:
https://www.ndtourism.com/minot/attractions/railroad-museum-minot - Minot International Airport: https://www.motairport.com/
- DAKOTA TERRITORY AIR MUSEUM https://dakotaterritoryairmuseum.com/
- Flickertail State – Flickertail refers to the Richardson ground squirrels which are abundant in North Dakota. The animal flicks or jerks its tail in a characteristic manner while running or just before entering its burrow. In 1953 the Legislative Assembly defeated Senate Bill (S.B.) No. 134 that would have adopted the Flickertail facsimile as the official emblem of the state.
- Roughrider State – This name originated in a state-supported tourism promotion of the 1960s and 70s. It refers to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry which Theodore Roosevelt organized to fight in the Spanish-American War. In fact, the “Roughriders,” which included several North Dakota cowboys, fought dismounted in Cuba due to logistical problems. In both 1971 (House Bill No. {H.B. No.} 1383) and 1973 (G.B. No. 1443) the Legislative Assembly defeated bills intended to change the words Peace Garden State on state license plates to Roughrider Country.
Source: https://www.nd.gov/government/fun-facts - Scandinavian Heritage Park – One of the very few Dala horses and Gol Stave Church in the US https://scandinavianheritage.org/
Kami’s Favorites
- Nodak Speedway: Home of the longest club–ran dirt racetrack in the United States.Source: https://racenodak.com/
- Norsk Høstfest: https://hostfest.com/
- Ward County Historical Society:
https://www.wardcountyhistoricalsociety.com/ - Peace Garden State – The International Peace Garden straddles the international Boundary between North Dakota and the Canadian province of Manitoba. In 1956 the North Dakota Motor Vehicle Department, on its own initiative, placed the words Peace Garden State on license plates; the name proved so popular that it was formally adopted by the 1957 legislature (North Dakota Century Code (NDCC), Section 39-04-12).
https://peacegarden.com/ - Rodeos:
NDRA: https://www.ndrodeo.com/
Rough Rider Rodeo Association https://www.roughriderrodeo.com/ - Dickens Festival enjoy a ride on the double decker bus in November and December!
- Souris Valley Bow Range: http://sourisvalleybowmen.com/
- Shooting Ranges:
Minot Rifle & Pistol: http://www.minotrifleandpistol.com/
Spartan Firearms: https://spartanfirearms.us/
Nodak Arms: https://www.nodakarms.com/ - National Parks: https://www.ndtourism.com/best-places/national-parks-and-trails-tour
- Lewis & Clark Trail : https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/lewis-clark-interpretive-center https://lewisandclarkcountry.org/rocky-mountains/
- Garrison Dam: Garrison Dam is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Missouri River in central North Dakota, U.S. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1947 to 1953, at over 2 miles in length, the dam is the fifth-largest earthen dam in the world.