A tied vote can feel like a decision, but in this case it’s more like a pause button. For the second time this month, the Minot City Council split evenly on whether to award a facade improvement grant to the Minot Housing[...]
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On This Day | An Iconic Eatery Assumes Its Place
Folks who have to eat out or who like to escape meal getting or dish washing occasionally have another spot in Minot where they may do just this — eat! [...]Read More... from On This Day | An Iconic Eatery Assumes Its[...]
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On This Day | Laying Down the Law on Parking
There is no cut and dried plan which will work to the benefit of everyone, and is acceptable in every city. Each city has its own peculiarity in design or layout of streets, alleys [...]Read More... from On This Day | Laying[...]
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On This Day | Sign of Hard Times and Smart Advertising
Fred M. Brey, county auditor, states that there are about 1,000 descriptions. No property on which Ward county has bid in the taxes prior to 1936, no property on which the owner has entered [...]Read More... from On This Day | Sign[...]
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Public hears options for Third Street East
Minot is taking a hard look at Third Street East, and city engineers say the coming reconstruction is as much about safety and usability as it is about replacing worn-out pavement. After years of heavy traffic and awkward pedestrian conditions, the corridor[...]
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On This Day | An Iconic Opening (that raises a question)
A hearty thanks to each and every one of you who visited us during our grand opening celebration and helped make it the great success it was! [...]Read More... from On This Day | An Iconic Opening (that raises a question)
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Seasonal pop-up bar to open next week in Minot
Downtown Minot is getting a dose of holiday magic, courtesy of a pop-up bar built entirely around Christmas cheer. Miracle on First returns to the Magic City later this month, offering nostalgic décor, seasonal cocktails, and a place for adults to unwind[...]
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City of Minot hosts public input meeting for 3rd Street and Central Avenue reconstruction
MINOT, N.D. — The City of Minot will host a public input meeting on Thursday, November 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Third Street from Fifth Avenue Southeast to First Avenue Northeast, and Central Avenue from[...]
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Casper Businesses Vote to Renew Tax Supporting Downtown Revitalization
Downtown Casper’s business community sent a clear message this week: they want to keep investing in their core. Commercial property owners voted unanimously to renew the Downtown Development Authority’s special mill levy, a modest tax that fuels everything from daily amenities to[...]
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Main Street Books under new ownership
For nearly two decades, Main Street Books has been more than a bookstore — it’s been a heartbeat of downtown Minot. Now, it’s turning the page. Longtime manager Lindsey Bertsch, who started at the shop as her first job back in 2012,[...]
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After the Pandemic ‘Reset Button,’ Downtowns Reinvent Themselves
Downtowns across America are being reimagined, with cities experimenting boldly in the years since Covid-19 emptied sidewalks and offices. A new exhibit at Washington’s National Building Museum, curated by Georgetown professor Uwe Brandes, highlights how communities are reshaping their cores with bike[...]
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How a former corn flakes factory became the world’s most interesting new hotel
What once stored mountains of corn and wheat now welcomes travelers with minimalist rooms and sweeping river views. In Bremen, Germany, the hulking silos of a former Kellogg’s cereal factory have been reborn as the John & Will Silo Hotel. Architects carved[...]
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On This Day | Downtown Parking Draws Debate
Some of the people appearing before the council were Dr. E. C. Stone who opposed any restrictions; M. V. Horney, Melvin Fauchald and M. W. Griffiths, representing Main street merchants asking 90 minute parking [...]Read More... from On This Day | Downtown[...]
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New Downtown Mural Celebrates Minot Symphony’s Centennial Season
The Minot Symphony Orchestra is proud to unveil a vibrant new mural in downtown Minot, “Magic Symphony” was painted over Labor Day weekend by local artist Max Patzner in celebration of the Symphony’s 100th season. The colorful mural features playful depictions of[...]
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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[...]
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City of Minot seeks input for 3rd Street construction
Road work may not be anyone’s favorite topic, but Minot is giving residents a say before the next project begins. Plans are taking shape for construction on 3rd Street in front of the courthouse, and the city has opened an online survey[...]