WEBVTT 00:00.540 --> 00:02.762 Hello , My name is Carl Dolan . I'm the 00:02.762 --> 00:04.651 vice president of the minute area 00:04.651 --> 00:06.873 Chamber E . D . C . And we like to talk 00:06.873 --> 00:08.984 to newcomers at minute Air Force Base 00:08.984 --> 00:08.840 about what there is to do in mine , up 00:08.850 --> 00:11.220 in North Dakota . So we've got a script 00:11.220 --> 00:13.442 in a power point . So just follow along 00:13.442 --> 00:15.664 with us . North Dakota has four seasons 00:15.664 --> 00:17.776 of fun , whether it's summer , fall , 00:17.776 --> 00:19.942 winter or spring , you can always find 00:19.942 --> 00:21.942 something to do indoors or outdoors 00:21.942 --> 00:24.109 open year round . New life keeps staff 00:24.109 --> 00:26.442 on their toes at the Roosevelt Park Zoo , 00:26.442 --> 00:28.609 which has added several new exhibits , 00:28.609 --> 00:30.720 including a new habitat for lions and 00:30.720 --> 00:32.998 tigers in the summertime , the chamber , 00:32.998 --> 00:35.220 Edc hosts a military day at the parks . 00:35.220 --> 00:37.220 The park has a swimming pool with a 00:37.220 --> 00:39.220 brand new waterside tennis courts , 00:39.220 --> 00:42.260 picnic shelters , a band shell for free 00:42.260 --> 00:44.160 concerts and a skateboard park . 00:44.640 --> 00:46.640 Railroad enthusiasts can learn more 00:46.640 --> 00:48.584 about the industry at the railroad 00:48.584 --> 00:50.307 museum or travel to the Dakota 00:50.307 --> 00:52.307 Territory Air Museum to learn about 00:52.307 --> 00:54.300 aviation in our area . Plus a 00:54.300 --> 00:56.467 Children's museum is planned for North 00:56.467 --> 00:58.411 May not In Burlington , just seven 00:58.411 --> 01:00.411 miles west of town , enjoy the Ward 01:00.411 --> 01:02.730 County Historical Society . Around my 01:02.730 --> 01:05.510 not 18 parks provide more than 700 01:05.510 --> 01:07.621 acres of picnic grounds as well as 26 01:07.621 --> 01:10.160 miles of walking and biking trails . 01:10.290 --> 01:12.460 You can golf at six different forces , 01:12.460 --> 01:14.571 including the rough rider course here 01:14.571 --> 01:16.940 at Minot Air Force Base and in mine on . 01:17.090 --> 01:19.090 There's one design specifically for 01:19.090 --> 01:21.034 kids . There are soccer fields and 01:21.034 --> 01:23.090 miniature golf course and even apart 01:23.090 --> 01:25.860 for dogs . Oak Park , located in West 01:25.860 --> 01:27.970 May not features an all abilities 01:27.970 --> 01:29.859 playground , walking , running or 01:29.859 --> 01:33.220 biking trail and a splash park if it's 01:33.220 --> 01:35.276 chilly outdoors for swimming , might 01:35.276 --> 01:37.530 not has a water slide park indoors at 01:37.530 --> 01:39.586 the splashdown Dakota Super slide at 01:39.586 --> 01:41.970 Dakota Square Mall late summer brings 01:41.970 --> 01:44.320 producers and buyers to Oak Park and 01:44.320 --> 01:46.542 south broadway for the farmers market , 01:46.542 --> 01:48.660 which has fresh fruit , vegetables , 01:48.660 --> 01:50.604 flowers and assortment of homemade 01:50.604 --> 01:52.790 specialties . Across the street at Oak 01:52.790 --> 01:55.190 Park , you will find no park village , 01:55.190 --> 01:57.240 which includes higher ground , a 01:57.240 --> 01:59.450 trampoline park and a park theater . 01:59.460 --> 02:01.682 Throughout the summer , relax the sites 02:01.682 --> 02:03.904 of area artists and sounds of musicians 02:03.904 --> 02:06.127 in the band shell , part of the arts in 02:06.127 --> 02:08.238 the parks program . The entire family 02:08.238 --> 02:10.293 can enjoy fitness activities , youth 02:10.293 --> 02:12.460 programs , camping opportunities and a 02:12.460 --> 02:14.793 rock climbing wall at the Y . M . C . A . 02:15.040 --> 02:16.929 Discover the tourism and visitors 02:16.929 --> 02:18.929 center at the Scandinavian Heritage 02:18.929 --> 02:20.929 Park , which is where you can go to 02:20.929 --> 02:23.040 find all your travel information into 02:23.040 --> 02:25.040 the area and into Canada , Ask them 02:25.040 --> 02:27.207 about fun day trips . The park is also 02:27.207 --> 02:28.929 home to authentic Scandinavian 02:28.929 --> 02:30.984 buildings and beautifully landscaped 02:30.984 --> 02:33.207 grounds . Area residents benefit from a 02:33.207 --> 02:34.984 full service , fully accredited 02:34.984 --> 02:36.929 hospital and trauma center trinity 02:36.929 --> 02:39.040 health is a member of the Mayo clinic 02:39.040 --> 02:41.040 care network . The hospital , along 02:41.040 --> 02:40.670 with the Center for Family Medicine , 02:40.680 --> 02:43.100 offer the services of nearly 200 02:43.100 --> 02:44.989 physicians as well as an advanced 02:44.989 --> 02:47.211 emergency response network . Plus there 02:47.211 --> 02:49.322 are a number of other clinics in town 02:49.322 --> 02:51.433 when it's summertime . Everyone looks 02:51.433 --> 02:53.433 forward to weekends at the lake and 02:53.433 --> 02:55.378 lazy summer nights , great camping 02:55.378 --> 02:57.267 facilities and water sports sites 02:57.267 --> 02:59.433 include Lake Sokaiya Medico , She Lake 02:59.433 --> 03:01.770 Darling , Rice Lake , nelson , Carlson 03:01.780 --> 03:04.320 and strawberry Lake attractions include 03:04.320 --> 03:06.487 public beaches , marinas with boat and 03:06.487 --> 03:08.709 equipment , rental campgrounds , picnic 03:08.709 --> 03:10.876 areas as well as hiking , water skiing 03:10.876 --> 03:13.230 and mountain biking opportunities . Go 03:13.230 --> 03:17.130 to park rec and D dot gov to reserve a 03:17.130 --> 03:19.920 campsite in velva , just southeast of 03:19.920 --> 03:21.864 mine , Up Black butte Adventures , 03:21.864 --> 03:23.809 takes your family on an eight mile 03:23.809 --> 03:25.976 hiking and biking outdoor experience , 03:25.976 --> 03:28.600 complete with campfire and stores . The 03:28.600 --> 03:30.656 forebears casino in Newtown features 03:30.656 --> 03:32.711 top name acts year round and a music 03:32.711 --> 03:34.711 best in june . Our neighbors to the 03:34.711 --> 03:36.767 north welcome visitors year round in 03:36.767 --> 03:38.767 Saskatchewan , the whole family can 03:38.767 --> 03:40.989 enjoy golf , hiking and water sports at 03:40.989 --> 03:43.044 the moose Mountain Provincial Park , 03:43.044 --> 03:45.044 the Tennessee Super sides and moose 03:45.044 --> 03:47.211 Mountain featured seven water slides , 03:47.211 --> 03:49.433 hit the slides and a lazy river ride or 03:49.433 --> 03:51.322 closer to home , enjoy the raging 03:51.322 --> 03:53.544 rivers , water park and Mandan A little 03:53.544 --> 03:55.656 further north , A variety of cultural 03:55.656 --> 03:57.989 attractions awaits visitors in Winnipeg , 03:57.989 --> 04:00.170 Regina and Saskatoon located on the 04:00.170 --> 04:01.948 border between north Dakota and 04:01.948 --> 04:03.892 Manitoba , the International Peace 04:03.892 --> 04:05.940 Garden is 2300 acres of hiking and 04:05.940 --> 04:08.170 winding bike trails , native forests , 04:08.170 --> 04:10.310 picnic areas and campgrounds , not to 04:10.310 --> 04:12.320 mention more than 100 and 50,000 04:12.330 --> 04:15.590 blooming flowers , Enjoy the 10,000 04:15.590 --> 04:17.534 square foot conservatory and plant 04:17.534 --> 04:19.757 collection donated by a minute resident 04:19.757 --> 04:21.923 while you're there . The feast Gardens 04:21.923 --> 04:23.923 also features girder beams from the 04:23.923 --> 04:25.868 World Trade Center . The Lewis and 04:25.868 --> 04:28.090 Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn , 04:28.090 --> 04:30.257 Lets visitors experience an expedition 04:30.257 --> 04:32.090 forever carved in history , with 04:32.090 --> 04:34.034 special emphasis on the time spent 04:34.034 --> 04:36.201 there during the years 1804 and 1805 . 04:36.340 --> 04:38.562 While Fort Abraham Lincoln state park , 04:38.562 --> 04:40.729 just outside of bismarck recreates the 04:40.729 --> 04:43.062 life and times of general George Custer . 04:43.062 --> 04:45.284 In the seventh calvary , you can see an 04:45.284 --> 04:47.229 earth lodge at , on a slant indian 04:47.229 --> 04:49.451 village in Mandan and while in bismarck 04:49.451 --> 04:51.618 learn more about north Dakota's passed 04:51.618 --> 04:53.784 at the heritage center , Maduro has an 04:53.784 --> 04:56.007 old time feel to it as a community , is 04:56.007 --> 04:57.896 home of the world famous Medora , 04:57.896 --> 04:59.896 musical and gateway to the Theodore 04:59.896 --> 05:01.951 Roosevelt National Park honoring the 05:01.951 --> 05:03.896 conservation achievements of Teddy 05:03.896 --> 05:06.118 Roosevelt who raised cattle in the area 05:06.118 --> 05:08.284 in the late 1800s . This national park 05:08.284 --> 05:10.340 showcases the beautiful North Dakota 05:10.340 --> 05:12.229 Badlands . You can experience the 05:12.229 --> 05:14.396 scenic surroundings of the area at the 05:14.396 --> 05:16.507 bully pulpit golf course while in the 05:16.507 --> 05:18.562 area , head to Williston to see Fort 05:18.562 --> 05:20.780 Buford State historical Site for those 05:20.780 --> 05:22.891 who prefer a drive that keeps them in 05:22.891 --> 05:25.113 the neighborhood . Racing is a favorite 05:25.113 --> 05:26.891 activity , especially in my not 05:26.891 --> 05:28.891 hometown of 10 time outlaw champion 05:28.891 --> 05:31.113 Donny shots , drivers and fans from all 05:31.113 --> 05:33.336 over the country . And Canada travel to 05:33.336 --> 05:35.502 the no tax speedway and the Magic City 05:35.502 --> 05:37.447 International dragway on the north 05:37.447 --> 05:39.669 Dakota State Fairgrounds to participate 05:39.669 --> 05:41.836 in Sprint I . M . C . A late model and 05:41.836 --> 05:44.113 drag races , a labor Day weekend event . 05:44.113 --> 05:46.280 Motor magic features car shows , races 05:46.280 --> 05:48.336 and auctions . Minute is host to the 05:48.336 --> 05:50.391 North Dakota State Fair and welcomes 05:50.391 --> 05:52.613 more than a quarter of a million people 05:52.613 --> 05:54.558 each year for nine days in july as 05:54.558 --> 05:56.613 North Dakota's main summer event and 05:56.613 --> 05:58.724 features exhibits , livestock shows , 05:58.724 --> 06:00.558 carnival activities and big name 06:00.558 --> 06:02.780 entertainment . Look for information on 06:02.780 --> 06:04.836 a military day . At the North Dakota 06:04.836 --> 06:06.724 State Fair . Summer entertainment 06:06.724 --> 06:08.891 wouldn't be complete without attending 06:08.891 --> 06:10.891 the MSU summer outdoor amphitheater 06:10.891 --> 06:12.836 with a new building . Baseball and 06:12.836 --> 06:14.947 softball players and fans of all ages 06:14.947 --> 06:16.780 enjoy several fields . We have a 06:16.780 --> 06:18.947 collegiate baseball team . The Service 06:18.947 --> 06:21.113 Valley Saber dogs might not supports a 06:21.113 --> 06:23.113 full calendar of other activities , 06:23.113 --> 06:24.780 including soccer , T ball and 06:24.780 --> 06:26.724 volleyball . The annual Cannes Dak 06:26.724 --> 06:28.947 bicycle tour in august appeals to those 06:28.947 --> 06:31.113 who enjoyed long distance hiking . The 06:31.113 --> 06:33.169 route takes participants across more 06:33.169 --> 06:35.058 than 400 miles of beautiful north 06:35.058 --> 06:37.113 Dakota scenery , drawing riders from 06:37.113 --> 06:39.336 across the U . S . And Canada . In june 06:39.336 --> 06:41.280 a three day tour bike . The border 06:41.280 --> 06:43.502 begins in Mo Hall . If you'd rather run 06:43.502 --> 06:45.502 than bike , might not has the Magic 06:45.502 --> 06:47.730 City striders Club or you could run in 06:47.730 --> 06:50.700 several long distance races as the 06:50.700 --> 06:52.867 seasons change . The brisk air arrives 06:52.867 --> 06:55.144 signaling the start of football season . 06:55.144 --> 06:57.089 Led by the minute state University 06:57.089 --> 06:59.256 beavers Minutes retail base features a 06:59.256 --> 07:01.311 revitalized downtown with dining and 07:01.311 --> 07:03.589 unique shops , including two breweries , 07:03.589 --> 07:05.644 checkout artspace Downtown , a place 07:05.644 --> 07:07.478 for artists to live and work . A 07:07.478 --> 07:09.589 regional shopping mall with more than 07:09.589 --> 07:11.367 70 stores is circled by several 07:11.367 --> 07:13.144 nationally known restaurant and 07:13.144 --> 07:15.089 entertainment complexes . Numerous 07:15.089 --> 07:17.311 other shopping areas . Complete minutes 07:17.311 --> 07:19.422 retail , base minute area students in 07:19.422 --> 07:21.644 public and private schools consistently 07:21.644 --> 07:23.756 score higher than national average in 07:23.756 --> 07:25.867 reading , language and math testing . 07:25.867 --> 07:28.089 My not schools have one of the nation's 07:28.089 --> 07:30.144 highest graduation rates and many of 07:30.144 --> 07:32.256 those graduating seniors score higher 07:32.256 --> 07:34.311 on college entrance exams . Students 07:34.311 --> 07:36.450 ages 16 to 24 received top notch 07:36.450 --> 07:38.617 vocational training in eight different 07:38.617 --> 07:40.728 fields in Quentin verdict . Job Corps 07:40.728 --> 07:42.728 Center , the northwest North Dakota 07:42.728 --> 07:44.783 Career and Technical Center provides 07:44.783 --> 07:47.006 real life job experience . You can also 07:47.006 --> 07:49.172 check out the education center here on 07:49.172 --> 07:51.228 base , which includes Colombia embry 07:51.228 --> 07:53.283 riddle and My Not State University , 07:53.283 --> 07:55.540 which in town on campus and online has 07:55.540 --> 07:57.760 about 60 undergraduate and 10 graduate 07:57.760 --> 07:59.927 programs , plus a number of specialist 07:59.927 --> 08:02.149 degrees and pre professional programs . 08:02.149 --> 08:03.927 The university also serves as a 08:03.927 --> 08:05.704 regional provider of continuing 08:05.704 --> 08:07.704 education , business assistance and 08:07.704 --> 08:09.871 clinical services . MSU has a state of 08:09.871 --> 08:11.982 the art library , as does the city of 08:11.982 --> 08:13.982 My Not , which features an expanded 08:13.982 --> 08:16.190 Children's library when it's time to 08:16.190 --> 08:18.023 put the books away , Hunting and 08:18.023 --> 08:19.857 fishing takes center stage while 08:19.857 --> 08:22.023 providing ideal habitats for a planned 08:22.023 --> 08:24.134 game , waterfall in large game area . 08:24.134 --> 08:26.301 Lakes and rivers keep anglers at their 08:26.301 --> 08:28.357 limit with walleye , northern pike , 08:28.357 --> 08:30.270 salmon and trout in january . The 08:30.270 --> 08:32.850 chamber NDC sponsors a sportsman's feed 08:32.860 --> 08:35.027 for Air Force personnel during the A . 08:35.027 --> 08:37.660 F . C . NFC playoffs . If while game 08:37.670 --> 08:39.892 isn't on the menu , residents can enjoy 08:39.892 --> 08:42.114 a variety of cultural activities . More 08:42.114 --> 08:43.892 than 30 different organizations 08:43.892 --> 08:45.892 sponsored performances in theatre , 08:45.892 --> 08:48.100 dance , symphony , opera , as well as 08:48.100 --> 08:50.390 visual arts presentations . The to be 08:50.390 --> 08:52.800 Museum of Art and 62 doors in downtown 08:52.800 --> 08:54.744 features many gallery openings and 08:54.744 --> 08:56.856 special occasions like paint the town 08:56.856 --> 08:58.640 red art classes as does the 08:58.640 --> 09:00.529 university's Northwest Art Center 09:00.840 --> 09:03.007 minute holds the unique distinction of 09:03.007 --> 09:05.229 being one of the smallest cities in the 09:05.229 --> 09:07.562 US to support a full symphony Orchestra . 09:07.562 --> 09:09.562 The International Artists series of 09:09.562 --> 09:11.396 mine has been bringing artists , 09:11.396 --> 09:13.618 dancers and musicians from all over the 09:13.618 --> 09:15.673 world . Western Plains Opera Company 09:15.673 --> 09:17.673 presents two major productions each 09:17.673 --> 09:19.951 year and sponsors of Children's Chorus , 09:19.951 --> 09:21.840 The Mouse River Community Theater 09:21.840 --> 09:21.780 Downtown features several productions 09:21.780 --> 09:24.410 throughout the year . A rich cultural 09:24.410 --> 09:26.354 heritage is important to us and is 09:26.354 --> 09:28.354 reflected in the areas , events and 09:28.354 --> 09:30.521 festivals . Annual indigenous Powell's 09:30.521 --> 09:32.354 take place at the university and 09:32.354 --> 09:34.920 several area reservations . North Coast 09:34.920 --> 09:36.531 fist North America's largest 09:36.531 --> 09:38.587 Scandinavian festival takes place in 09:38.587 --> 09:40.587 september and may not . It provides 09:40.587 --> 09:42.698 four days and five nights of top name 09:42.698 --> 09:44.809 entertainers , food prepared by world 09:44.809 --> 09:46.642 renowned chefs and international 09:46.642 --> 09:48.809 craftsman . Look for a military day at 09:48.809 --> 09:50.809 the office . Other activities range 09:50.809 --> 09:52.920 from rodeos where cowboys compete for 09:52.920 --> 09:55.142 national titles to the Big One Arts and 09:55.142 --> 09:57.253 Crafts fair in the fall . In spring , 09:57.253 --> 09:59.364 the Sir Toma Club hosts a beerfest in 09:59.364 --> 10:01.198 the fall and there's a wine walk 10:01.198 --> 10:03.420 downtown . There's a flea market at the 10:03.420 --> 10:05.642 fairgrounds most months as well just to 10:05.642 --> 10:07.476 the south and Garrison enjoy the 10:07.476 --> 10:09.309 Dickens festival in november and 10:09.309 --> 10:11.531 december with a ride on a double decker 10:11.531 --> 10:13.864 bus From thanksgiving to New Year's Eve , 10:13.864 --> 10:15.920 Take a ride through Oak Park for the 10:15.920 --> 10:18.031 Sir Toma Club christmas in the park , 10:18.031 --> 10:20.253 we take full advantage of winter around 10:20.253 --> 10:22.198 here . Adventures on snowmobiles , 10:22.198 --> 10:24.142 there's clubs , you can join cross 10:24.142 --> 10:26.198 country downhill skis and snowboards 10:26.198 --> 10:25.870 are all an enjoyable part of outdoor 10:25.870 --> 10:28.050 winter activity . See the outdoor rec 10:28.050 --> 10:29.828 department on base to check out 10:29.828 --> 10:31.717 equipment for rent . My not state 10:31.717 --> 10:34.050 university beavers at the college level . 10:34.050 --> 10:35.717 In our high school teams keep 10:35.717 --> 10:37.883 Spectators on the edge of their seat . 10:37.883 --> 10:39.939 Hockey enthusiasts enjoy competition 10:39.939 --> 10:41.994 for both girls and boys . My name is 10:41.994 --> 10:44.106 home to the minute . Toro is a member 10:44.106 --> 10:46.272 of the junior hockey club minus roller 10:46.272 --> 10:48.328 derby team . The note back knockouts 10:48.328 --> 10:50.328 are a fan favorite . Cooler weather 10:50.328 --> 10:50.120 also signals the beginning of hunting 10:50.120 --> 10:52.310 and ice fishing areas . Sports clubs 10:52.310 --> 10:54.477 offer a variety of indoor activities , 10:54.477 --> 10:56.254 including archery at the Velvet 10:56.254 --> 10:58.366 Wildlife Club , Southeast of Minor we 10:58.366 --> 11:00.620 have gymnastics , curling , soccer , 11:00.620 --> 11:02.620 swimming , pool , darts and bowling 11:02.620 --> 11:05.540 leagues , tennis , indoor range skating 11:05.540 --> 11:07.596 at both the all seasons of Arena and 11:07.596 --> 11:09.960 Mesa Arena and downtown there's been a 11:09.960 --> 11:12.760 trickle while downtown try your hand at 11:12.760 --> 11:15.100 solving a series of puzzles to escape 11:15.110 --> 11:17.810 the escape point Within three hours 11:17.810 --> 11:19.977 driving distance , freshly groomed ski 11:19.977 --> 11:21.977 and snowmobile trails at huff hills 11:21.977 --> 11:23.866 near bismarck Mandan , The Turtle 11:23.866 --> 11:25.921 Mountains near bottle and frost Fire 11:25.921 --> 11:27.977 mountain near Walhalla draw visitors 11:27.977 --> 11:30.143 from all over the region when the snow 11:30.143 --> 11:32.421 melts and the area becomes green again , 11:32.421 --> 11:34.532 farmers and ranchers become busy just 11:34.532 --> 11:36.643 outside city limits , farmers prepare 11:36.643 --> 11:38.754 their field . North Dakota is a major 11:38.754 --> 11:40.866 source for the nation's food supply . 11:40.866 --> 11:40.660 The state ranks number one in 9 11:40.660 --> 11:42.716 different commodities . The state is 11:42.716 --> 11:44.882 also a major producer of oil , ranking 11:44.882 --> 11:47.104 second in the US . North Dakota may not 11:47.104 --> 11:49.271 seem like wine country , but there are 11:49.271 --> 11:51.049 several wineries in the state , 11:51.049 --> 11:53.271 including point of view in Burlington , 11:53.271 --> 11:55.216 just seven miles west of town . In 11:55.216 --> 11:57.327 downtown , you can make your own wine 11:57.327 --> 11:59.549 at urban winery minute . Residents take 11:59.549 --> 12:01.549 pride in the fact that North Dakota 12:01.549 --> 12:03.882 leads the country in clean environments . 12:03.882 --> 12:03.410 While there are many activities and 12:03.410 --> 12:05.521 events , there's also opportunity for 12:05.521 --> 12:07.466 you to volunteer , go to volunteer 12:07.466 --> 12:09.577 minute dot com for more information , 12:09.577 --> 12:11.799 Check out our website as well . We have 12:11.799 --> 12:13.910 a number of committees that you could 12:13.910 --> 12:13.690 be a part of as well , the young 12:13.690 --> 12:15.746 professional networks , being one of 12:15.746 --> 12:17.968 them very proud to have minor Air Force 12:17.968 --> 12:19.360 base here . Welcome to Mina .