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Minot (/ ˈ m aɪ n ɒ t / ⓘ MY-not) is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States, [8] in the state's north-central region. It is most widely known for the Air Force base approximately 15 miles (24 km) north of the city.
Minot's population at this time was already around four hundred. By 1890, Minot's population was nearly thirteen hundred. Minot's early population growth earned it its nickname "The Magic City". [21] By the 1910 census, Minot had outgrown Bismarck, to become the third largest city in the state. By 1970, however, Bismarck had regained that position.
The Minot Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in North Dakota, anchored by the city of Minot. As of the 2010 census, the area had a population of 69,540. In 2012, it was estimated that the population of the Minot Micropolitan Area was 73,146. [1]
Previously, MHS was divided between two main campuses: Magic City (1974, grades 11–12) and Central (1918, grades 9–10). Its enrollment was among the largest in the state, drawing from the entire city and the air base. Magic City is now Minot High School (9–12) and Central is the district's fourth middle school.
The Minot Area Growth through Investment and Cooperation Fund, or MAGIC Fund, is a growth fund financed through a one percent sales tax in the city of Minot, North Dakota. The fund was approved by voters on May 1, 1990, and the money is used for economic development , capital improvements and property tax relief.
The Minot Commercial Historic District is a 103-acre (42 ha) historic district in Minot, North Dakota that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It includes Classical Revival, Early Commercial, and Late Victorian. The listing included 40 contributing buildings. [1]
The Minot Municipal Auditorium is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Downtown Minot, North Dakota. [1] It was built in 1954. It hosts conventions and sporting events, primarily basketball, and competes with the MSU Dome and All Seasons Arena for local events. It was the home of the Minot SkyRockets basketball team.
The near-desolate towns of Drady and Saron are also near Minot. Important cities in the region for which Minot is the trading center include Bottineau, Garrison, New Town, Rugby, Stanley, and Velva. Cities in the "Greater Minot" area, including unincorporated(~) cities. Minot AFB (5,521) + Ruthville (191) Burlington (1,102) + Brookside; Surrey ...