Minot is the county seat of Ward County, and the fourth largest city in North Dakota. Founded in 1886 during the construction of the Great Northern Railway, Minot became known as “Magic City”, commemorating its rapid growth over so short of a time. Minot was founded when the Great Northern Railway ended its progress through the state for the winter of 1886, after running into trouble building a trestle across Glassman Coulee, making it the end of the line. Minot was named for Henry D. Minot.
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The official site for the city offers details about the mayor and council, as well as the city manager and municipal departments. Community information is provided, and job openings are posted.
http://www.minotnd.org/
Downtown Business & Professional Association
The DBPA is a non-profit corporation created to promote the businesses of downtown Minot, North Dakota. Membership benefits and policies are outlined, and a calendar of meeting and sponsored events, a directory of members, a history of the region, and sponsorship information are featured.
http://www.downtownminot.com/
Fast Command Digital Disaster Response System
Set up under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the site serves as the disaster command for assisting in flood disaster relief in Minot, North Dakota. Information is offered as to cleanup guidelines, items to bring, a quadrant map, online mapping, and a work order form.
http://www.minotflood.org/
Its site provides news, photographs and art from the military base located in Minot, North Dakota. Also included is a history of the base, and profiles of the units serving there.
http://www.minot.af.mil/
Minot Area Development Corporation
MADC is a membership-based non-profit organization charged with helping to improve the economy in the Minot, North Dakota area, including the recruitment of primary sector businesses, retention and expansion of primary sector businesses, and workforce development projects. Information is available on local incentives, facts and figures, relocation information, and available properties in Minot.
http://www.minotusa.com/
The web site for this business member organization offers directories of public services within the city, businesses, and community resources.
http://minotchamber.org/
Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau
This site serves as a guide to visitors to the city of Minot, North Dakota. Local information on lodging, shopping, dining and entertainment can be found here, as well as a blog and calendar of activities.
http://www.visitminot.org/
The web edition of the city's print daily newspaper provides news, local and national sports coverage, obituaries, editorials, and other articles. Readers may subscribe to the print newspaper through its site, or submit a news story.
http://www.minotdailynews.com/
A non-hub primary public airport, the MIA is owned and operated by the City of Minot, and located two miles north of the central business district of Minot, in Ward County, North Dakota. Flight and travel information, parking data, and airport services are featured, along with announcements and contacts.
http://www.whyflyminot.com/
Maintained by the Minot Area Development Corporation Workforce Development Division, the site presents information about the area’s heritage, healthcare providers, service organizations, and local employers, as well as local attractions, golf courses, restaurants, and events. The Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau is also highlighted.
http://www.liveworkplayminot.com/
