Tag: Downtown Minot

Regina Says No to Cars, Yes to Community on Scarth Street

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

For nearly 50 years, Regina’s Scarth Street Mall has belonged to the people on foot — and after two years of debate, it’s going to stay that way. City council voted overwhelmingly to keep cars off the cobblestone block between 11th and 12th Avenues, preserving it as a pedestrian-only space. The decision reflects strong public

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City hears residents’ snow removal concerns

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Snow removal isn’t just about plows and piles—it’s about trust between a city and its residents. At Tuesday’s downtown neighborhood meeting, Minot officials acknowledged past missteps and outlined changes already underway, from quicker blade changes to clearer communication. Residents brought frustration, but also cautious optimism. One business owner noted real progress downtown. The city’s message?

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Does Downtown Minot Need a Grocery Store? Is it Feasible? Would You Use It?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot State University students in Dr. Andy Bertch’s Applied Research class are studying food deserts and the solutions to them. They’re asking for you to weigh in with your thoughts on a “What if”. What if there were a grocery store in downtown Minot? Participating is as simple as following the link below. Take the

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Listen: Improving Downtown Success by Building Experiences

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By: Tiffany Owens Reed, Strong Towns |

**Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment.** He’s also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design and activate interactions between local businesses and their community. This week, Izurieta joins

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Podcast: How To Save Main Street

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Imagine one of your town’s busiest streets, free of the usual car chaos, transformed into a lively hub just for people. That’s exactly what happened to Santa Barbara’s main street during the pandemic, and the community thrived. Now, Sully Israel and the Strong Towns Santa Barbara group are on a mission to keep this slice

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Film on Minot’s historic Blue Rider bar in the works

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In the heart of Minot, North Dakota, the Blue Rider bar is becoming more than just a local landmark—it’s a cinematic story. Filmmakers from Sole Purpose Films are crafting a documentary that celebrates 30 years of this historic wood frame building, capturing the essence of community through the lens of a beloved neighborhood gathering spot.

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Fargo’s Downtown stakeholders, city officials gather for first State of Downtown address

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By: Melissa Van Der Stad, InForum |

Fargo is at a pivotal moment, with stakeholders gathering to chart its future course. At the inaugural State of Downtown Fargo event, city leaders celebrated achievements while eyeing new challenges. Mayor Tim Mahoney and community members highlighted downtown as the cultural heart of Fargo, essential for both economy and lifestyle. As Fargo embraces change, from

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More consistent parking enforcement coming to downtown Grand Forks in 2025

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Downtown Grand Forks is on the brink of a parking revolution aimed at bringing order and savings to the city. The City Council has greenlit a shift in enforcement, entrusting Interstate Parking with the reins to ensure consistent rules are upheld. Previously, the police juggled this task, but now a dedicated presence promises regular oversight.

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In places like Sioux Falls, Fargo and Moorhead, downtown is the city’s heartbeat, Why Not Minot, too?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Downtowns are the heartbeats of our cities, and in places like Fargo, Moorhead, and Sioux Falls, they’re showing what thoughtful development can achieve. Each city is reshaping its core, blending business, art, and community spaces to create vibrant, walkable environments. In Fargo, the new Bell Tower stands tall, supporting local businesses. Across the river in

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On This Day | A Norman Rockwell Christmas

by: MinotVoice  |  

Great interest is being taken in the Community Christmas tree which will be shown at the corner of Main street and Third avenue South, for one week beginning Friday night, Xmas eve. A joint

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Vinyl records make a comeback, Budget Music is the Place for them in Minot!

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with an unexpected twist—vinyl records are enjoying a renaissance. Yes, the same vinyl that once defined the 70s is now outselling CDs, mirroring a desire for something tangible and soulful in our digital age. Collectors like Gabriela Martin find deeper meaning in these musical artifacts, while shop owners

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Billings enters the design phase for a downtown street conversion project

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Designs for a downtown Billings makeover are underway. A big part of the project includes a traffic conversion from 1-way streets to 2-way streets that are safer for pedestrians and better for commerce. What’s especially interesting is how Billings plans to pay for the improvements; it’s with a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF). Why does

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Downtown Fargo Developments Expand to Riverfront and Former Parking Lots

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The renaissance of downtown Fargo shows no signs of slowing down. Two projects were recently approved by the City Commission. Kilbourn Group will be delivering a $28 million 114-apartment unit development along the riverfront, the goal is to bring that area to life. And another project will deliver a mixed-use commercial and residential development onto

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Fargo in a Fight to Keep Adult Store Out of Downtown

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

It’s playing out at the speed of government, but it’s a fight nonetheless. The issue is Romantix deals in “adult” retail, and they’ve been trying to move into a new location in downtown Fargo. The City of Fargo changed laws to keep them out. And now it’s in court. Get caught up on the whole

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St. Cloud betting big on downtown revitalization

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

St. Cloud is putting all its economic development eggs in one big downtown basket. They’ve recognized that vibrant downtowns are a tool for attracting the most precious resources – talent and people. They’ll be asking the Minnesota legislature for an investment beyond $100 million to deliver the vision.

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Bozeman’s plan to bring the crowd back to Main Street

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

“When [people] have choices they’re choosing to live or relocate to places that are amenity rich, meaning vibrant community corridors or vibrant downtowns that offer unique social experiences in terms of different kinds of services and retail and restaurant offerings.” — Patrick Frey, Main Street America Minot’s been on its own mission to fully capitalize

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