Canadian travel to the U.S. has been slipping for months, but the impact is hitting places like Kalispell (an Minot) particularly hard. After years of relying on Canadian visitors to fill hotels and storefronts year-round, the Flathead Valley is now seeing steep[...]
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Minot optimistic despite drop in Canadian visitors
Canadian travel to Minot dipped this year, but the story behind the numbers is more about resilience than rupture. Visit Minot estimates a 20% decline tied to “elbows up” political messaging and tariff tensions, yet decades of cross-border relationships kept the drop[...]
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North Dakota Awards $15 Million to Boost Tourism Across 23 Communities; Minot Included
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects across the state. These investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences, and support long-term economic growth in communities large and small. The 2025 grant[...]
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Economic Development Association kicks off annual fall conference at Minot State University
North Dakota’s economic outlook took center stage in Minot this week as leaders from across the state gathered for the Economic Development Association of North Dakota’s fall conference. Under the theme “Stronger Partnerships, Greater Possibilities,” the three-day event brought together lawmakers, business[...]
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Visit Minot’s Economic Development Approach Explained + Airstreams Coming to Minot
Economic development can feel like a buzzword, but Stephanie Schoenrock of Visit Minot puts it in plain terms: it’s about building an engine that keeps the community moving forward. On the latest episode of [...]Read More... from Visit Minot’s Economic Development Approach[...]
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On This Day | The Best Kind of Advertising for a Place
“I am sitting in my office here thinking about Minot and its wonderful potentialities and the remarkable progress which it has already made, and I might tell you that I did some pretty strong [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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Canadian tourism down in North Dakota, with poll linking downturn to tariffs, rhetoric
Border crossings for personal vehicles into North Dakota from Canada were down about 30% for the first half of this year compared to 2024 — a trend that could stem from the U.S. executive branch’s policy and rhetoric. The North Dakota Department[...]
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On This Day | Why Not Visit Minot!
"Green pastures look greener from afar" an old saying has it. Like many old expression it has behind it the human experience of generations. Undoubtedly, green pasture usually look a little greener from a [...]Read More... from On This Day | Why[...]
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On This Day | Cars Are Changing Tourism
The owner of one of Minot’s restaurants who has been in business in this city for a good many years, remarked that while the circus brings larger crowds in the city than in the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Cars[...]
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Airstream Club International headed to Minot for 2026 rally
Next summer, Minot will roll out the welcome mat for a unique kind of traveler—hundreds of Airstreams polished to a gleam and packed with community spirit. The Airstream Club International has chosen the Magic City for its 69th annual rally, marking the[...]
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American tourism faces a ‘perfect storm’
The summer travel season usually kicks off with packed planes and bustling airports — but this year, a half-empty Finnair flight into Los Angeles hints at something deeper. America’s tourism sector is struggling, weighed down by a strong dollar, strict border policies,[...]
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Bismarck city leaders consider building new hotel next to event center
For years, Bismarck leaders have talked about how to make the city’s Event Center more of a draw. Now, they’re testing the waters on one big idea: a hotel next door. In a recent special meeting, developers pitched the concept—but made it[...]
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Tourism leaders look to draw younger Canadians to Minot
Minot is working to reconnect with its northern neighbors. Canadian tourism to the city has dropped 15–30% since February, and local leaders are adjusting their approach. Visit Minot is shifting focus toward younger Canadian families, emphasizing events and experiences over just shopping.[...]
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‘WanderNebraska’ expands to promote more than 200 museums, tourist attractions and sites of interest
In a state often overlooked by tourists, Nebraska’s lesser-known museums and historical gems are getting their moment. Thanks to WanderNebraska, a grassroots program by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, more than 200 sites—many in small towns—are now on travelers’ radars. With[...]
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Riders Wanted: Study looks at ND potential for motorcycle tourism
Motorcycles aren’t just for joyrides—they’re economic engines, too. That’s the focus of a new research project led by Minot State professor Andrew Bertsch, who’s surveying riders to understand how motorcycle tourism could benefit North Dakota. With rallies, road trips, and off-road adventures[...]
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Visit Minot director receives state tourism Legend Award
Leadership in tourism often goes unnoticed — but not this week in Minot. At the North Dakota Travel Industry Conference, Stephanie Schoenrock of Visit Minot received the state’s highest tourism honor, the Legend Award, recognizing two decades of vision, grit, and collaboration.[...]