MINOT | NORTH DAKOTA LIFESTYLE
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As a military spouse, I’ve spent my entire adult life being “not from around here.” By nature, I resist change at all costs–I long for roots, familiarity, and a lasting place to call home. My life has led me down a path that makes those ideals far-fetched.
Instead, I’ve become a specialist at integrating myself into a community. Minot, ND–a place I didn’t know existed before we were ordered to move there–has become my muse. Minot, AFB is often called one of the Air Force’s “worst” assignmets, but I find it utterly charming in the best, and quirkiest ways.
The following articles contain practical information on living in Minot, or have appeared in my popular opinion column, “She’s Not From Around Here,” which chronicles the nuances of small-town life, marveling at the goodness of humanity, and weaving the kind of stories worth telling.
Minot Monday | Splash Pads in Minot
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. Today I'm sharing about the two splash pads in Minot. For more on our parks see BeLOCAL's listings here or my recommendations for great walks in Minot, here. Summer means splash pad season. And...
Minot Monday | I Need Your Thoughts and Ideas
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and will help you discover local favorites. Help Me Make Minot Monday Even Better Hi friends and happy Minot Monday! Today is a unique edition of Minot...
Take A Road Trip From Minot to Rapid City | Minot Monday
Today's Minot Monday post--all about a road trip from Minot to Rapid City--is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and loving our town. For more getaway ideas see here. In Custer State Park en route to...
Minot Monday | Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot
As Minot steps into summer I'll be sharing some of my favorite warm weather activities with you. Today, I'm talking about the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot. Much of this information can be found at the zoo's website. I've compiled it here alongside my personal...
Minot Monday | Exploring North Dakota Ghost Towns
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local--and aims to help you thrive in Minot. For more road trip ideas see here. For parks in town see here and here. Before moving to North Dakota I didn't give...
Christian Hospitality | Hospitality in Unusual Circumstances
Back in the fall I heard a friend speak about hospitality at MOPS while visiting South Dakota. At the time, I had just closed on Acorn House and it was a hot mess. There would be no formal dinner parties or baby showers at my house for quite some time. But her message...
Minot Monday | All About Ticks and How to Remove Ticks
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and thriving in Minot. Tick season runs from April 1-July 1 and today I'm talking all about North Dakota ticks and how to remove ticks. Don't let ticks...
Minot Monday | 10 Ways To Support Small Business During Quarantine
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. In today's post I'm sharing 10 Ways you can support small businesses during quarantine. BeLocal has great listings of local businesses and is an awesome guide to living like a local. Check it out!...
Minot Monday | Five Great Walking Trails in Minot
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to thriving and loving your local community. Today I'm sharing my five favorite walking trails in Minot, but you can see more about parks and trails here. I think it's safe to...
The Minot Adult Learning Center | Minot Monday
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. It's an awesome guide to living like a local and loving life in Minot. If you haven't checked it out yet, you totally should. All thoughts in this post are my own. Derek always gets me the best...
Minot Monday | Buying Kitchen Cabinets in Minot
Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL is a guide to living like a local and your should totally check it out. Happy Minot Monday! Today's post is all about resources for kitchen cabinets in Minot. If you're in the market for...
What is Lefse and Why Do People Around Here Love it So Much? | Minot Monday
Happy Minot Monday, everyone! Today I'm answering the burning question: What is lefse? And why the heck is it such a big deal? Minot Monday is made possible through a partnership with BeLOCAL Minot. BeLOCAL helps newcomers to live like locals--check them out. Most do...
