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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]
Mayor of Minot; In office June 26, 2018 [1] – June 28, 2022: Preceded by: Chuck Barney [2] Succeeded by: Tom Ross: Member of the Minot City Council, 5th Ward; In office 2016–2018: Preceded by: Tom Seymour [3] Succeeded by: Stephan Podrygula [4] Personal details; Born: Bowman, North Dakota, U.S. Political party: Republican: Spouse: Keri ...
The Minot Daily News is an American daily newspaper, printed in downtown Minot, North Dakota. [1] It originated as the Burlington Reporter [ 2 ] and was published out of Burlington , then the county seat, until the early 20th century.
Minot's growth in population and economy, along with the enormous influx of workers and residents due to the Bakken oil boom in western North Dakota, have increased air passenger numbers tremendously. Though Minot is the fourth largest city in North Dakota, the airport is now the third-busiest. [16]
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 ...
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.