Minot is a perfect city for young adults and college graduates. When you’re a part of Minot, you are part of a community that brings together diverse people and cultures, thriving businesses and a famously warm welcome. Our dynamic, growing city dreams bigger, works together and offers great opportunities for careers and a balanced life. There is a place for you here. Interested? Scroll down to connect with a Minot Area WayFinder!
“Everything you need to build your perfect life.”
Livability.com had some nice things to say about Minot. The size of the community, outdoor adventures, things to do, the diverse and welcoming atmosphere and more. Read about their
six reasons why Minot is a great place to live!
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Minot's strong economy is centered around industries like energy, agri-business, transportation, healthcare, higher education and technology. In fact, North Dakota is nationally ranked #1 for Access to Gigabit Internet. This is a great place to launch your career or start your own business.
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Find careers, peers and healthy balance.
Not only will you find ample career opportunities in Minot, but you will also find professional networking groups and many young adult peers — great for a healthy social life! If you are interested in continuing your education, Minot State University offers graduate programs in fields like education, information systems, management and more.
Our quality of life is better than ever with great facilities for the well-being of Minot area residents. Stay fit and healthy with many fitness centers available, including our impressive Minot Family YMCA. Our brand new $550 million, 900,000-square-foot Trinity Health complex opened in 2023, offering both state-of-the-art healthcare and a lot of great-paying jobs.
Cost of living: 6.9% below national average (2023)
Life is better here.
The Minot area offers a lively downtown, wide variety of boutique and big name stores, unique restaurants, a local winery and
thriving arts community. Enjoy art galleries and working studios, as well as performances by local musicians, the Minot Symphony Orchestra and the MSU Summer Theatre.
Sports fans enjoy thrilling Minot Minotauros hockey at our
MAYSA Arena, college summer league baseball at
Corbett Field, and NCAA Division II athletics at
Minot State University.
Outdoor adventurers enjoy many parks and trails, nearby lakes, campgrounds, affordable golf courses, and snowboarding at
Bottineau Winter Park in the forested hills of the Turtle Mountains.
Connect with the Magic in Minot
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