The cold finally has an upside. Minot’s outdoor rinks are open, the ice is thick enough to hold, and the warming houses are stocked with hot cocoa and $5 skate rentals. Whether you’re at Roosevelt Park, Polaris, Perkett, or Corbett Ballpark, the[...]
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On This Day | When an Old Place Was New
The new freight depot that the Soo is constructing in this city will be completed by January 25th, and it will be formally opened about that time, with a social party to be given by the local Library Board. This will be[...]
Local Motives Receives $120,000 Grant For Summer Music Series Through 2028
Minot is poised to add a major new chapter to its growing arts and culture scene. Local Motives has secured a multi-year national grant that will bring a free outdoor music series to Citizens Alley from 2026 through 2028—an investment that places[...]
On This Day | News That’s Always Coming Around
A start has been made on the five ice skating rinks which will be operated for the public this winter in Minot by the Minot city recreation commission and the Minot park board. [...]Read More... from On This Day | News That’s[...]
Minot Advance to Public Voting Phase for Outdoor Concert Grant
Minot, ND — Minot has advanced to the public voting phase for a national Levitt Foundation grant of up to $120,000 to bring 10 free outdoor concerts to downtown Minot each summer from 2026 through 2028. This is a chance for Minot[...]
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Artists make downtown alley pop
Minot, Citizens Alley has become more than a walkway—it’s a canvas for local artists and a space for community connection. Murals by Arvin Davis Jr., Cera Pignet, Tessia Samuelson, and Max Patzner now color the alley with personal stories, local landscapes, and[...]
Citizens Alley draws crowds and boosts local businesses in Minot
In just a few weeks, Citizens Alley has gone from a new idea to a lively hub in downtown Minot. Since its first unofficial event in July, the space has filled with turf, yoga mats, art, pickleball games, and live performances —[...]
‘Thursdays Downtown’ celebrated at Citizens Alley in Minot
A summer favorite in Minot has a new home: Thursdays Downtown made its debut this week at Citizens Alley, a fresh pedestrian corridor in the heart of the city. While a few finishing touches are still underway, the space is already welcoming[...]
A place for connection: Citizens Alley in Minot to open July 10
Minot’s downtown is about to gain more than a facelift—it’s getting a heartbeat. Citizens Alley, set to open next month, is a new public plaza designed for all seasons and all people. From farmers markets and movie nights in summer to skating[...]