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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Minot Park Board Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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Roosevelt Park to begin comeback next spring
Roosevelt Park is beginning to see the outlines of its next chapter. After months of heavy construction tied to the Mouse River flood protection project, Minot Park Board members toured the site to gauge progress — and the updates were encouraging. Major[...]
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Iconic Dala Horse in Minot to see upgrades soon
Every city has its calling card — and for Minot, few sights are as familiar as the bright red Dala Horse at Scandinavian Heritage Park. After standing tall for nearly 25 years, the beloved symbol of Swedish heritage is set for a[...]
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Regina Proposal Introduces Equity to Parks and Recreation Funding
In Regina, city leaders are weighing a proposal to raise recreation fees and add a surcharge for non-residents who use city-run pools, parks, and programs. Supporters say the change isn’t only about revenue but about fairness — residents already pay taxes that[...]
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Roosevelt Park Zoo earns AZA accreditation
For the team at Roosevelt Park Zoo, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a standard they continue to meet. The Minot zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, a recognition held by only 254 institutions worldwide. The[...]
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Minot Park Board | September 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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On This Day | Hunting For Outside Ideas
W. O. Doolittle, superintendent of the Minot parks and editor of Parks & Recreation, accompanied by L. E. Chambers, secretary, will leave by auto Sunday for a two weeks' tour of the parks in [...]Read More... from On This Day | Hunting[...]
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On This Day | The New Swimming Pool!
Attendence records at the Roosevelt Park swimming pool were threatened this week as 90 degree temperatures encouraged thousands of Minot youngsters to grave their swimming suits and head for the city pool. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The New Swimming[...]
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City raises tax assessment concern with county
At last Thursday’s local government liaison meeting, Minot officials raised a quiet but important concern about how Ward County is handling property valuation appeals. Decisions to reduce valuations for major properties like Trinity Health and Dakota Square Mall have prompted questions about[...]
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State-imposed tax cap creates challenge for some entities
Minot and other local governments are feeling the squeeze from a new state mandate capping property tax increases at 3%. City Manager Harold Stewart says the cuts needed to stay under the cap — from staff reductions to deferred equipment and infrastructure[...]
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Minot Park Board Agenda | July 15, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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On This Day | Recreation Draws a Big Crowd
In a recent report issued by the Minot Recreation Commission, activities offered to youth and adult of the area were summarized. An attendance figure of 146,007 was noted as compared with 144,179 for the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Recreation[...]
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Roosevelt Park Zoo to Unveil New Giraffe Habitat on World Giraffe Day
Roosevelt Park Zoo will mark World Giraffe Day on Saturday, June 21, with the grand opening of its new African Plains Building — a year-round indoor habitat for the zoo’s giraffes. The 7,300-square-foot facility features natural flooring, expanded space for animal enrichment,[...]
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On This Day | Voters Support Recreation
At a special election Tuesday, Minot citizens voted to have the city levy 2.5 mills to finance a supervised recreation program. Unofficial count of votes as of Wednesday morning was 717 yes and 262 [...]Read More... from On This Day | Voters[...]
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Williston voters approve indefinite extension of Parks sales tax
Voters in Williston have spoken—and they’re keeping sales tax dollars flowing to parks and recreation. In a decisive outcome, residents backed the indefinite extension of the district’s one percent sales tax, which has funded major projects since 2012. The move secures revenue[...]