Minot, North Dakota
Minot is a city of 47,791 people in Ward County, North Dakota, founded in 1886.
Why visit Minot
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Roosevelt Park Zoo, Eastwood Park Bridge, Andrew Carr, Sr., House and Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Minot
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Minot
Minot is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States. With a population of 48,377 at the 2020 census, Minot is the state's fourth-most populous city. The Minot metropolitan area in north-central North Dakota covers McHenry, Renville, and Ward counties and had a combined population of 77,546 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Minot, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Zoo and aquarium
City Zoo
1219 Burdick Expressway East, Minot
May,Sep: 10:00-18:00; Jun-Aug: 10:00-20:00; Oct-Apr: 10:00-15:00
Eastwood Park Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Bridge in United States of America
Arlene Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater in Downtown Minot, North Dakota
Museums and landmarks21
Andrew Carr, Sr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Minot, North Dakota
Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Government building in Minot, North Dakota
Carnegie Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former Carnegie library in Minot, North Dakota, U.S.A.
Eastwood Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Human settlement in Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Levi Glick Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic barn in North Dakota, United States
Minot Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Minot, North Dakota, U.S.A.
Minot Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in North Dakota, USA
Minot, North Dakota Soo Line Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Former Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway (Soo Line) depot in North Dakota, USA
Tufveson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in North Dakota, United States
Union National Bank and Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Bank building in North Dakota, United States of America
Ward County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in North Dakota, United States of America
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Westland Oil Filling Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic gas station in North Dakota, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
North Dakota State Fair Grounds
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
Jul "days and times vary yearly. See website for up-to-date details"
Oak Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Large City Park with walking path, playground, splash pad, and picnic areas.
Oak Park Playground
Playground · 1.6 mi
Playground for public use, incl. swings, slides, water pad, seated areas, and various playground equipment.
Radio City Park
Park · 2.7 mi
City park with picnic area, splash pad, and playground
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Basecamp Indian Kitchen
Restaurant · Indian · 2.6 mi
1425 24th Avenue Southwest, Minot
We-Mo 11:00-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.6 mi
1420 24th Avenue Southwest, Minot
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
OISHII Ramen
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.8 mi
1901 South Broadway, Minot
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Caribou Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
1700 21st Ave NW, Minot
68 more on the map.
History
Minot came into existence in 1886, after the Great Northern Railway laid track through the area. A tent town sprang up overnight, as if by "magic", giving Minot its first nickname, the Magic City; in the next five months, the population increased to over 5,000, further bolstering the nickname. The town site was chosen by the railroad to be placed on the land of homesteader Erik Ramstad, who was convinced to relinquish his claim and became one of the city leaders. The town was named after Henry Minot (1859–1890), a Great Northern investor, ornithologist, and friend of Hill. Its Arikara name is niwaharít sahaáhkat, and its Hidatsa name is maagada'ashish ("Plum Coulee").
The city was incorporated on July 16, 1887. The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (Soo Line) later built a line from Valley City to Canada. While initially their plan was to cross the Souris River at Burlington, local interests and arguments convinced them otherwise; landholders along the new route donated the right-of-way, and the Soo Line reached Minot in 1893.
From the History section of Minot, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Clarion Hotel Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
2200 Burdick Expressway East, Minot
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
1100 Hiawatha Street Southeast, Minot
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.7 mi
301 South Main Street, Minot
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare10
Center For Family Medicine - Minot
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
1201 11th Avenue Southwest, Minot
Trinity Hospital - Saint Joseph's
Hospital · 0.5 mi
407 3rd Street Southeast, Minot
Map of Minot
242 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 8°F | 0.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 31°F | 1.0 in | 4.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 2.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 56°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 34°F | 1.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 9.2 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 9°F | 0.3 in | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Minot Intl Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ward County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-07-13: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-05-20: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minot International Airport (MOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Burlington 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Surrey 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Minot AFB 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Sawyer 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Glenburn 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Velva 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Berthold 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Max 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Plaza 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Mohall 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Minot, North Dakota (2022), WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20120809 1218a MinotND SourisRiverOxbow, LeannaRuth Jensen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corbett Field - Minot, North Dakota, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EASTWOOD PARK BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tufveson House, Lewijo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MInot - Carnegie Library 04, P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0
- Minot Commercial Historic District 1, Andrew Filer ( afiler ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Union nat. bank 1923, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minot Industrial Historic District, Andrew Filer ( afiler ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dakota Bed and Breakfast, Lewijo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oldmainmsu, Goldenpaw2000 ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0521-ND-Minot-SooLinemuseum, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Westland Super Service Station, Minot, N.Dak., Jensen's Photo Services, Public domain
- Minot-StaveChurch, MatthewUND, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 12, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 11, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Souris River - Roosevelt Park Zoo 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 18, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amur Leopard - Roosevelt Park Zoo, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Souris River - Roosevelt Park Zoo 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 26, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 15, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 29, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goat Barn - Roosevelt Park Zoo 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goat Barn - Roosevelt Park Zoo 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goat Barn - Roosevelt Park Zoo 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aviary - Roosevelt Park Zoo 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 25, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 14, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roosevelt Park Zoo 13, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aviary - Roosevelt Park Zoo 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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