Located in Ward County, of which it is the county seat, Minot is the fourth largest city in North Dakota. Nicknamed 'Magic City' due to its rapid growth and development, Minot is situated in the northern central part of the state. This city covers an area of 17.45 square miles and has an estimated population of 47,000, with over 77,000 in the metropolitan area.
Minot was founded in 1886 and incorporated just one year later. The city is named after Henry Minor, a railroad executive. The city has a strong Scandinavian past and culture, with almost half of its residents having Scandinavian heritage. In line with this, Minot plays host to the largest annual Scandinavian festival in the country, Norsk Hostfest.
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