About Minot
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Minot (IPA , ) is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. With 36,567 people, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state. The city is the county seat of Ward County and the trading center of a large portion of northern North Dakota, southwestern Manitoba, and southeastern Saskatchewan. Minot is also known as the Magic City. Minot was founded in 1886.
Sites of interest
- The Scandinavian Heritage Park (external) is home to the Minot Visitor's Center, as well as buildings based on the Scandinavian style of architecture.
- Pioneer Village, on the state fairgrounds, is a collection of various buildings from the pioneer era.
- The North Dakota State Fair Center (external), located on the state fairgrounds, is home to many of the city's largest events, including: The North Dakota State Fair, the Norsk Høstfest, the Big One craft show, and the Great Tomato Festival. It also hosts rodeos, and college hockey games.
- Roosevelt Park Zoo
Recreation
The Minot Park District operates 17 parks with various facilities; Corbett Field, home to American Legion, high school and college baseball; Optimist soccer complex; MAYSA ice arena; the Sertoma Complex which has 8 softball fields; Souris Valley Golf Course, and an indoor tennis complex.
The city's largest parks are Roosevelt Park and Oak Park. Roosevelt Park Zoo is one of the top zoos in the region. Dogs are not allowed in any of the city parks. A "bark park" (external) for dogs opened in the summer of 2005.
The North Dakota State Fair is held annually in Minot.
Apple Grove Grove Golf Course, and Souris Valley Golf Course are located in Minot.