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Last edited by Kepler; 05-07-2010, 08:35 AM.Cornell University
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My wife recalls a midwinter childhood overnight stop in Minot, where the Holiday Inn had an indoor pool with a waterslide. Don't know if that's still there, but if it is, it bodes well as your winter entertainment option.
I'm not surprised that psychologists are in such demand there. Sounds grim.
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Look.... everyplace is what you make of it.
If you think or "know" it is going to suck, then it will. If you think or "know" otherwise, it will be that.
In the case of Minot, that's 200% the case.
It's not really out in the middle of nowhere. I like to say it is the NW corner of a square of civilization North Dakota. The other corners are Bismark (SW), Fargo (SE), and Grand Forks (NE).
If you don't live in or near one of those four corners, congrats. You live in the middle of nowhere.
Of the four "corners," though, Minot is the smallest. Definitely a small town feel (especially if you are moving from a big city or metropolitan area).
The people are nice. The drive there SUCKS even if it is easy.
I love ND and want to move back from Omaha, but yeah, Minot is a "love it or hate it" type environment.
And people do drink heavily there.Fire Greg Shepherd!!!!
It's spelled S I O U X
We didn't win a championship, but we won a lot of respect. - Cary Eades, North Dakota Fighting Sioux Assistant Coach (Thanks PCM)
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Nice Post, RW77.
Minot AFB is 10 miles N of town, on a desolate flat prairie. The city sits astride a fairly deep river valley, making for some GREAT biking hills. All of the little valleys running down into the river valley also make for some nice secluded spots for High School keggers. Down in the valley, there are 2 city parks, lots of trees, 2 golf courses (one private), maybe more now.
Only 1 public HS - 2 campuses. grades 9-10 go to the older (remodeled) downtown campus, 11-12 go to the newer (1974 - i was in the first graduating class) campus.
College town - Minot State University is there. (The Beavers)
In July, the State Fair comes to town for about a week and a half.
In October, the biggest Scandanavian festival in the country is on (Hostfest) for 5 days.Fighting Sioux Forever
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I grew up in a small town 80 miles NE of Minot (Bottineau)....truly BFE, but considered close to Minot in North Dakota terms. What Bottineau does have though is Lake Metigoshe. A nice area, somewhat similar to northern Minnesota, wooded, rolling hills, and a nice lake. So if she likes boating, waterskiing, swimming, camping, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, etc., this place is worth the drive.Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.
GO SIOUX!
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Originally posted by Puck Swami View PostMy wife recalls a midwinter childhood overnight stop in Minot, where the Holiday Inn had an indoor pool with a waterslide. Don't know if that's still there, but if it is, it bodes well as your winter entertainment option.
I'm not surprised that psychologists are in such demand there. Sounds grim.
Now Rugby, I have heard nice things about that place...well one nice thing."It's as if the Drumpf Administration is made up of the worst and unfunny parts of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Generals, and the alien Mon-Stars from Space Jam."
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Originally posted by Oglethorpe View PostA nice area, somewhat similar to northern Minnesota, wooded, rolling hills, and a nice lake. So if she likes boating, waterskiing, swimming, camping, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, etc., this place is worth the drive.
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Originally posted by goldy_331 View PostDon't need a hill to do this?
(This is only half in jest, having dealt with Kansas winds.)Cornell University
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there is a frisbee golf course on the base ...Originally posted by mtu_huskies"We are not too far away from a national championship," said (John) Scott.
Originally posted by Brent HovenYeah, but you're my favorite hag.
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It's a part of the world where:
* Windows don't have bars.
* Doors have locks, but only half the people use them.
* If your car breaks down outside of town, almost half the drivers will stop if you wave for help.
* If you want to golf, you can usually hit the course and tee off within 15 minutes.
* Sunrises and sunsets are magnificent. And, yes, there's nothing to block the view.
* Almost as many women as men go duck hunting.
* In school, the kids are expected to work, and most of them do.
* Especially in the smaller towns, activities don't cut kids, they recruit them. You can get involved in everything you want.
* You make your own fun. (This has good and bad sides.)
* If you go on vacation, 20 people will be happy to take your dog for the week. (Pet hotel? what's that?)
* You find out a lot about yourself.
* With only 8 people per square mile, most folks are happy to welcome one more person.
* Best of all, its only 3 1/2 hours from Fighting Sioux hockey.
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You can always go see the Fighting Sioux... oh wait what's their nickname now?Twitter: DanMountSports
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Originally posted by Farce Poobah View PostIt's a part of the world where:
* Windows don't have bars.
* Doors have locks, but only half the people use them.
* If your car breaks down outside of town, almost half the drivers will stop if you wave for help.
* If you want to golf, you can usually hit the course and tee off within 15 minutes.
* Sunrises and sunsets are magnificent. And, yes, there's nothing to block the view.
* Almost as many women as men go duck hunting.
* In school, the kids are expected to work, and most of them do.
* Especially in the smaller towns, activities don't cut kids, they recruit them. You can get involved in everything you want.
* You make your own fun. (This has good and bad sides.)
* If you go on vacation, 20 people will be happy to take your dog for the week. (Pet hotel? what's that?)
* You find out a lot about yourself.
* With only 8 people per square mile, most folks are happy to welcome one more person.
* Best of all, its only 3 1/2 hours from Fighting Sioux hockey.
Well said.Fire Greg Shepherd!!!!
It's spelled S I O U X
We didn't win a championship, but we won a lot of respect. - Cary Eades, North Dakota Fighting Sioux Assistant Coach (Thanks PCM)
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Originally posted by MountieBoyOz View PostYou can always go see the Fighting Sioux... oh wait what's their nickname now?Jordan Kawaguchi for Hobey!!
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Originally posted by Farce Poobah View Post* Doors have locks, but only half the people use them.
* If your car breaks down outside of town, almost half the drivers will stop if you wave for help.
* If you want to golf, you can usually hit the course and tee off within 15 minutes.
* Sunrises and sunsets are magnificent. And, yes, there's nothing to block the view.
* Almost as many women as men go duck hunting.
* In school, the kids are expected to work, and most of them do.
* Especially in the smaller towns, activities don't cut kids, they recruit them. You can get involved in everything you want.
* You make your own fun. (This has good and bad sides.)
* If you go on vacation, 20 people will be happy to take your dog for the week.
* You find out a lot about yourself.
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Originally posted by MountieBoyOz View PostYou can always go see the Fighting Sioux... oh wait what's their nickname now?
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