Minot Area Newcomer & Relocation Guide

NEWCOMER RELOCATION MINOT MINOT AREA + GUIDE

WELCOME!

WELCOME!

A LETTER FROM THE MINOT AREA

CHAMBER EDC PRESIDENT/CEO

I’d like to personally welcome you to the Magic City! We are happy you chose the Minot area to call home. We are proud of our strong sense of community here and all the things the community, region, and our great state has to offer. From our quality education, a thriving university, top notch healthcare facilities to major employers and strong agriculture and energy industries we have it all here. We pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming community with diverse economic opportunities. It truly is Magic in Minot!

Minot has a robust infrastructure system that makes our area well-connected to the region and the greater United States. Three major highways run through the city: US Highways 2, 52 and 83. Two major railways are connected to Minot, the BNSF Railway and the CPKC Railway, and Amtrak connects the city to Chicago, Portland, and Seattle. Minot International Airport has daily flights from three airlines.

Due to the oil boom in the late 2000s and being home to Minot Air Force Base, Minot’s population has grown from 35,000 residents to nearly 50,000 in 2023. Our steady growth offers business and career opportunities, while our friendly neighborhoods make Minot a great place to call home.

The diversity of Minot’s population has made our city a cultural crossroad with many options for dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment. Our vibrant downtown area is full of unique restaurants and shops, as well as a thriving arts community with multiple galleries and studios. Minot is also home to a 65-piece orchestra at Minot State University and outdoor summer theatre. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do year-round. There is something to offer to everyone who makes the Minot area home!

I hope you find our Newcomer + Relocation Guide a great tool while you are getting settled here, and again, welcome home!

SANFORD

SANFORD NORTH CLINIC

CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH PLAZA

CITY HALL

MINOT BUS TRANSIT HUB

POST OFFICE - MAIN LOCATION

MINOT MOTOR VEHICLE (DMV)

MINOT DRIVERS LICENSING

WARD COUNTY COURT HOUSE

MINOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

MINOT POLICE DEPARTMENT

MINOT FIRE HEADQUARTERS

MINOT RURAL FIRE

FIRE STATION #2

FIRE STATION #3

FIRE STATION #4

FIRE STATION #5

OAK PARK

ROOSEVELT PARK

DAKOTA BARK PARK

HAMMOND PARK

LEACH PARK

POLARIS PARK

RIVERSIDE PARK

RADIO CITY PARK

BISON TRAIL

MINOT OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA

WOODLAND TRAIL

MAYSA ARENA

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY

DAKOTA COLLEGE DOWNTOWN MINOT

BURDICK JOB CORPS

MINOT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

MINOT HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL CAMPUS MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

OUR REDEEMERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

NEDROSE SCHOOL

SOUTH PRAIRIE SCHOOL

ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEL AIR ELEMENTARY

EDISON ELEMENTARY

JOHN HOEVEN ELEMENTARY

LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY

PERKETT ELEMENTARY

EDUCATION

LIVING MINOT AREA

LIVING IN THE

HEALTHCARE GETTING AROUND EDUCATION HOUSING

HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE

TRINITY HEALTH

2305 37TH AVE SW, MINOT • 701-418-8000

A member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Trinity Health is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system accredited by the Joint Commission. With a tertiary care hospital in Minot, ten rural health facilities and a long-term care center, Trinity provides a full complement of healthcare services to communities across North Dakota and Eastern Montana.

The main hospital campus, Trinity Hospital, is a Level II trauma center, with cardiac, neuro, and other specialty surgical services offered around the clock. Robotic surgery is utilized for urologic, gynecologic, and general surgery procedures. A spacious CancerCare Center features the latest advancements in radiation and medical oncology.

Trinity Health has been recognized by the American Heart Association for exceptional stroke care, and maternity care and hip & knee replacement services have achieved designation as a “Blue Distinction Center” by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.

Comprehensive in- and out-patient behavioral health services are provided on two separate campuses. Diagnostic and interventional radiology offer comprehensive imaging techniques, including 3T MRI, cardiac CT and PET/CT. Trinity Health’s Laboratory is a reference lab, performing over 2 million tests annually.

Trinity Health offers a full continuum of services – from primary care to specialties – for patients of all ages. They provide state-of-the-art care, including minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures. In addition, their fully integrated electronic medical record connects all of their services to ensure care is seamless and thorough.

HEALTHCARE

SANFORD HEALTH

1500 21ST AVE NW, MINOT • 701-418-4300

Sanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas. It is one of the largest health systems in the nation with 43 hospitals and nearly 250 clinics in nine states and three countries. Sanford Health’s 27,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have allowed for several initiatives, including global children’s clinics, genomic medicine and specialized centers researching cures for type 1 diabetes, breast cancer and other diseases. Sanford Health Minot Clinics includes a Highway 2 Clinic, Northwest Clinic and Occupational Medicine.

CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH

2111 LANDMARK CIRCLE, MINOT • 701-858-1800

Since 1885, St. Alexius has been dedicated to serving the residents of central and western North Dakota, northern South Dakota, and eastern Montana. CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza in Minot is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility featuring 37 primary care and 9 specialty care exam rooms. Minot’s facility provides imaging, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and laboratory services. Specialists from CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck, travel to CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza in Minot on a regular basis for specialty services.

DAKOTA HOPE CLINIC

315 S. MAIN ST., SUITE #205 • 701-852-4673

Dakota Hope Clinic is a charitable Christian outreach ministry formed to provide care, support, and education related to sexual health, pregnancy, and childbirth in our region.

LEGACY HEALTH CLINIC

3124 20TH AVE. SW, SUITE #1, MINOT • 701-838-6000

Legacy Health Clinic is a wellness and primary care clinic in that strives to give patients the level of understanding and personalization they deserve. Wellness services include non-invasive body sculpting, Botox and filler services and medical weight loss programs. They also provide IV Vitamin therapy.

NORTHLAND HEALTH CENTERS

1600 2ND AVE. SW, SUITE #19 • 701-852-4600

Northland Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization, striving to be the premier healthcare provider in the communities they serve by increasing access to healthcare and providing quality healthcare to all regardless of their ability to pay.

ASCEND WELLNESS MBS

108 MAIN ST. SOUTH, MINOT • 701-852-5070

Ascend Wellness MBS isdedicated to providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness. They believe that true healing encompasses not only the physical body but also the mind and soul. Services include IV nutrition, ketamine, chiropractic, functional medicine, massage and more.

GETTING GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND

AIRPORT

MINOT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

305 AIRPORT RD., MINOT • 701-857-4724

AIRLINES:

Allegiant Air

Phone: 702-505-8888

Direct flights to/from Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, and Orlando, FL

Delta Airlines

Phone: 800-221-1212

All flights connect through Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)

United Airlines

Phone: 800-864-8331

All flights connect through Denver, CO (DEN)

GETTING AROUND

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Automobiles dominate intracity and local area transport.

MINOT CITY TRANSIT

PHONE: 701-857-4148

HOURS OF OPERATION

Minot City Transit buses operate Mon-Fri from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The Transit Office is open Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

RAILWAY

AMTRAK

SOURIS BASIN TRANSIT

PHONE: 701-581-1049

MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SEAT

Empire Builder line runs through Minot westbound to Seattle, WA and eastbound to Chicago, IL. 400 1ST AVE. SW, MINOT • 800-872-7245

EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

215 2ND ST. SE • 701-857-4422

Students at Minot Public Schools attend classes in thirteen elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school divided into two campuses as well as an alternative high school, and a Head Start program. These schools include two elementary schools and one middle school located on Minot Air Force Base.

The Minot Public Schools take pride in the innovative education programs in the areas of career and technical, general and special education.

Recently added course offerings include Aviation and Biomedical (Health Sciences). Students have an opportunity to participate in several extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Teachers participate in a continuous process of reviewing and prioritizing their standards to provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum to all students. The district is continuously reviewing safety and security protocols and now has five SRO’s serving in the Minot Public Schools.

Minot Public Schools have renewed their efforts to operate as a Professional Leaning Community and strive every day to carry out their mission to “Empower All Learners to Succeed in a Changing World”.

MINOT AREA WORKFORCE ACADEMY

2002 21ST AVE. NW • 701-857-4458

The Minot Area Workforce Academy offers courses for community members & high school students including commercial driving, early childhood development, welding, automotive, and medical training.

NEDROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT

5705 15TH AVE. SE, MINOT • 701-838-5550

Nedrose School District No. 4 is a public school district located in east Minot (K-12).

SOUTH PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT

100 177TH AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-722-353

South Prairie School District No. 70 is a public school district located in south Minot (K-12).

BURDICK JOB CORPS CENTER

1500 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST, MINOT • 701-857-9600

Burdick Job Corps has helped thousands of young people with their education and training needs, which has led to promising careers. Students can prepare for today’s workforce with training in health occupations, office administration, training in welding, facilities maintenance, carpentry, food service, general service technician (auto), and advanced career training at Minot State University. Students also work on obtaining their GED or high school diploma at Job Corps. It’s all free!

EDUCATION

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Since 1958, Bishop Ryan Catholic School has been committed to providing a faith-based education for preschool, elementary and secondary families in the Minot area. We are dedicated to serving God and His children by laying the foundation for lasting happiness through education in virtue, and our unique environment promotes personal and spiritual growth as well as academic success. Our goal is to inspire students of all ages to live their faith in the world, combining the drive for excellence with a solid foundation in truth and service.

Our curriculum is built on strong fundamental skills that encourage decision-making and creative and critical thinking, while at the same time incorporating Catholic values and ethics. Our students can practice and express their faith during each school day. Our class sizes allow our teachers to work together with parents, involving them in all levels of their child’s education. Bishop Ryan students traditionally score higher on standardized tests, and our high school students can earn dual credits for college while fulfilling their secondary graduation requirements.

OUR REDEEMER’S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Our Redeemer’s Christian School is a Pre-K through 12 school that has served the churches and families of the Minot community for over 30 years.

As a ministry of Our Redeemer’s Church, the school serves students and families from 33 different congregations by providing an excellent education built upon the unwavering truths of God’s word.

We consider ourselves blessed to be able to provide an education centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ that has the freedom to address the whole child –socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. 316 11TH AVE. NW, MINOT • 701-838-3355

HIGHER HIGHER ED HIGHER ED

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY

500 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST, MINOT • 800-777-0750

Minot State University is your university in Western North Dakota. With a student body of approximately 3,200 students, Minot State offers all the advantages of a big campus, minus the big hassles, allowing you, the student, to be seen and heard during your college experience and after. You can earn a valued degree from Minot State in a variety of ways. Courses for undergraduate and graduate degrees or certificate programs can be earned by attending classes on campus, online, at MAFB, at local high schools, and other sites throughout the state. Minot State is positioned to meet growth in the high demand job areas of nursing, communication disorders, accounting, education, management, social work, addiction studies, the sciences, and technology.

DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU

LOCATIONS AT MINOT STATE & DOWNTOWN MINOT • 701-228-5410

Founded in 1906, Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is affiliated with Minot State University (MSU) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. DCB offers a variety of programs and courses in business, human resources, caregiver services, computer technology, Para education, and child development. Health professions include nursing, sonography, paramedics, and medical assistant. Natural resources include forestry, recreation management, horticulture, environmental technology, and wildlife. DCB also offers a comprehensive liberal arts/general education program that provides content and general education coursework toward a bachelor’s degree. Associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS), Diplomas, and Program Certificates are offered in Minot, Bottineau, Valley City and online. Collaboratively, DCB and MSU offer the Passport Program for students not eligible for full admission at MSU and want to attend college on MSU campus and eventually pursue a four-year degree. DCB provides a personalized education by focusing on nature, technology and beyond theme while stimulating economic, social, and cultural growth.

EDUCATION

DAKOTA COLLEGE DOWNTOWN

120 EAST BURDICK EXPRESSWAY, MINOT • 701-371-5729

Opening in the fall of 2024 with dental assisting program. The Dakota College Dental Assisting program is committed to promoting the educational and professional advancement of dental assistants with the most recent advances in technology, materials, techniques and equipment through vital courses and professional activities. The graduate will be well-prepared to enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to our diverse community.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

156 MISSILE AVE., SUITE 223, MINOT AFB • 701-727-9007

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University is a private university focused on aviation and aerospace programs.

HOUSING HOUSING HOUSING

BUYING A HOME MINOT HOMES FOR SALE

Looking to find a home in the Minot area, but not sure where to start? Our member investors have the answer! Here are some qualified real estate companies that help support the Minot Area Chamber EDC’s ongoing mission who can help you find your dream home today:

• 701 REALTY, INC.

• ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE

• BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE

• BROKERS 12 REAL ESTATE

• CENTURY 21 MORRISON AGENCY

• COLDWELL BANKER 1ST MINOT REALTY

• ELITE REAL ESTATE

• GLOBAL REAL ESTATE

• KELLER WILLIAMS INSPIRE REALTY

• PREFERRED PARTNERS REAL ESTATE

• RE/MAX BAKKEN REALTY

• SIGNAL REALTORS

• SIGNAL REALTORS - JEFF STREMICK, CCIM

HOUSING

APARTMENT LIFE

MINOT APARTMENTS FOR RENT

The average monthly rent in Minot is $1,078, made up of mainly one, two and three bedrooms (source: Apartments.com). Included here are some of our member investor companies that can help find the perfect place to rent.

• 1ST MINOT MANAGEMENT

• CREATIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

• IMM APARTMENTS

• MEADOWLARK HOMES

• METROPLAINS MANAGEMENT

INTERNET

SRT COMMUNICATIONS 3615 N BROADWAY, MINOT • 701-858-1200

MIDCO

717 20TH AVE. SE • 800-888-1300

ELECTRICITY (DETERMINED BY ADDRESS)

• SMC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WATER

VERENDRYE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

XCEL ENERGY 1225 HIGHWAY 2 BYPASS E, MINOT • 800-472-2141 800-895-4999

MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES (MDU) 1130 20TH AVE. SW, MINOT • 800-638-3278

CITY OF MINOT 10 3RD AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-857-4777

COMMUNITY

RESOURCES

CITY OF MINOT

EMPLOYMENT

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE

HELPFUL LOCATIONS

RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES

CITY OF MINOT

10 3RD AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-857-4750

The City of Minot Government is dedicated to keeping the citizens informed and engaged. Located in City Hall

EMPLOYMENT

ELWOOD STAFFING

701-839-1940

Elwood Staffing is a leading provider of talent-based solutions and actionable workforce intelligence.

JOB SERVICE ND

701-857-7500

Job Service North Dakota provides workforce and unemployment services. They have a variety of services for job seekers.

RSI MINOT

112 2ND AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-839-4240

Rehab Services, Inc. (RSI) is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities.Since 1988, RSI has been providing the community with professional services to assist persons served in becoming contributing members of society.

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE

701-723-6212

Minot Air Force Base is home to two major Air Force units: the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing. The 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing are Air Force Global Strike Command units. The 5th Bomb Wing is the host wing.

MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC

1020 20TH AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-852-6000

The Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a nonprofit organization formed when the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and the Minot Area Development Corporation (MADC) merged into one organization on January 1, 2021.

The organization exists to promote business, leadership, and growth for the Minot area while facilitating business attraction, expansion, retention, and advocacy to diversify and strengthen the Minot area. The goal of the new organization is to do more for the community with the same amount of revenue that was collected by the organizations separately. Employees of Chamber EDC member businesses are members as well. That means plenty of involvement in committees, networking opportunities, and workshops.

RESOURCES

MINOT PARCEL VIEWER

View a City of Minot map to find general information including addresses, parcel information, city boundaries, utilities and more.

MINOT PUBLIC LIBRARY

516 2ND AVE. SW, MINOT • 701-852-1045

MPL offers many services for children and adults. Many selections of books. Check the website for happenings.

NORTH DAKOTA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

833-463-7232

The ND SBDC network of credentialed business advisors empower North Dakota small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. They accelerate business growth in communities across North Dakota by providing customized guidance and resources that help owners and entrepreneurs achieve their goals at every stage of their business life cycle.

NDDOT - MINOT

MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENSE

ARROWHEAD SHOPPING CENTER

1600 2ND AVE SW, MINOT 701-857-8221

SOCIAL SECURITY

2001 17TH ST. SE 855-633-6835

1414 20TH AVE. SW, MINOT • 800-772-1213

Whether you need help deciding when to retire or are ready to start the next chapter in your life, we have the tools you need to get started. No need to visit an office — estimate your benefits, apply for retirement, and check your application status online.

VISIT MINOT

1020 SOUTH BROADWAY, MINOT • 701-857-8206

Minot’s visitor and tourism office. Find the time and make the trip! Minot is ready to share its magic. Whether you are looking for a leisure getaway or to host your next event, conference, or convention, our team is ready to make your Minot experience unforgettable.

WARD COUNTY

225 3RD ST. SE, MINOT • 701-857-6439

The county of Minot, ND. In the state of ND, there is no need to register to vote.

DEMOGRAPHICS COST OF LIVING

CLIMATE CHILD CARE RESOURCES

MOVING CHECKLIST

GENERAL GENERAL FACTS GENERAL FACTS

DEMOGRAPHICS

The Minot area is considered a metropolitan area of just over 50,000 residents. The City of Minot is just under that count, with the latest census of 48,384 in 2020. Minot Air Force Base, counted seperately from the Minot area, has over 6,000 additional residents.

DIVERSITY

Source: 2020 U.S. Census Bureau

COST OF LIVING

Minot’s cost of living is 6.9% under the national average for the 2023 annual average. (U.S. Average Composite Index = 100%) The cost of living index is published by the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA). The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures differences between areas in the cost of consumer goods and services, excluding taxes and non-consumer expenditures. It is based on 100,000 data points, for which prices are collected quarterly by the Minot Area Chamber EDC and 288 other urban areas across the nation. This is a snapshot in time and does not indicate a change from a prior quarter, nor can it be compared to a prior quarter.

GENERAL FACTS

CLIMATE

ONLY THE BEST COME NORTH

Minot is centered on the North American continent. The city is served by US Highways 2, 52 and 83. Minot is located 150 miles from the Montana state line, 215 miles from the Minnesota state line, 200 miles from the South Dakota state line, and 55 miles from the Canadian International Boundary. Minot is in Ward County.

NORTHWEST ND TOPOGRAPHY

Latitude: 48° 18’N

Longitude: 101° 20’W

Elevation: 1,715 feet

Time Zone: Central Area Code: 701

North Dakota has four distinct seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter. The summer season is warm and dry, which provides an excellent environment for many of North Dakota’s outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, swimming, etc. In the fall the leaves begin to change to beautiful reds and oranges.

AVERAGE TEMPS HIGH LOW

AVERAGES

CHILD CARE CHILD CARE RESOURCES CHILD CARE RESOURCES

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps pay a portion of the cost of childcare for working families, or families in training or education programs.

Families with low income who meet certain eligibility criteria qualify for the program.

CHILDCARE AWARE

800-997-8515

Child Care Aware® of North Dakota is an information hub for child care providers and offers parents customized referrals to licensed child care options.

CROSSROADS

Crossroads Program supports parents up to age 21 by helping pay a portion of their child care and transportation costs so they can continue their education.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

The HHS Early Childhood Section was created to align and focus programs and resources on a key department priority, early childhood experiences.

CARE RES

FIND CHILD CARE IN MY AREA

Free online search tool to locate an early childhood program in Minot.

ND WORKING PARENTS CHILD CARE RELIEF

North Dakota is committed to improving access to affordable, quality child care for working parents. By addressing families’ needs and investing in child care through public-private partnerships, we can expand workforce participation and the prosperity and well-being of our communities.

The Working Parents Child Care Relief pilot program involves a shared investment by employers, the state of North Dakota and working parents. It’s a matching employer benefit pilot program.

MOVING CHECKLIST MOVING CHECKLIST

DECIDE WHEN YOU WANT TO MOVE

Moving can be both exciting and stressful as you pick up your entire life to start over somewhere new. If you have the freedom to pick when you want to move, there are a few things to consider. If cost is a factor, moving during the off-season, such as winter, moving companies may give you more affordable rates. Try to avoid booking your move on the weekends, during the summer, or on the first of the month as rates can be higher. If you have children in school, you may need to move during the summer as it’s least disruptive to them.

Once you’ve weighed the pros and cons and figured out when to move, use an eight-week checklist to help you plan an organized move to get you settled in your new community.

8 WEEKS OUT - GET ESTIMATES & MAKE LISTS

• Relocation for a job? Find out what expenses your employer may cover

• If buying a home, contact a real estate agent in Minot

• Decide if you want to hire a moving company and start getting estimates

6

WEEKS

OUT - PURGE & PACK

• Begin organizing your closets and sorting out clothing, accessories, and shoes you do not want to keep.

• Choose what you can donate to charity and schedule a charity organization of your choice to pick them up.

• Have a garage sale or sell online and value items and things that are not worth the cost of moving, but which you don’t want to give away for free.

4

WEEKS

OUT - UPDATE ADDRESS

• Submit a change-of-address form by going to your local post office to make sure all your mail is properly forwarded. You can also do this step online at www.usps.com.

• Find a new primary doctor (and pediatrician if you have children) and dentist and arrange for your medical records to be transferred.

• If you have children, check the pre-registration procedures for enrolling them in school.

• Talk to current and future school and/or childcare providers to transfer school/childcare records to make a smooth transition.

3

WEEKS

OUT - TAKE CARE OF SPECIAL ITEMS

• Gather important documents, jewelry, and valuables and pack them separately in your personal bags or ship them with a trackable delivery with insurance.

• If you’re driving a long distance to your new home, have your car serviced for the drive.

• Take an inventory of your most expensive and cherished possessions and take photos of them to have proof in case of damage.

MOVING CHECKL

2 WEEKS OUT - FINISH UP LOOSE ENDS

• Check the pre-registration procedures for enrolling children in school.

• Use up food from the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry to minimize waste.

• Double check that you’ve updated your address everywhere where needed.

• Notify movers ahead of time if you’re moving big appliances that may need special handling.

• Refill your medication prescriptions and keep them easily accessible by packing them in your personal items.

• Keep cash on hand for tips and small expenses, as you may not be able to pay by credit card everywhere.

• Update your shipping address with your online retailers.

1 WEEK OUT - FINAL DETAILS

• Plan to contact your utility companies to turn them off, such as electricity, water, electricity, gas, internet, TV, sewer, trash, etc.

• Pack a personal suitcase with toiletries, essentials, valuables, and comfortable clothes for each person in your household.

• Do a final box count to have an accurate cunt for your records and for the moving company if they request it.

• Confirm the important details with your moving company to avoid any last-minute misunderstandings.

MOVING DAY - OFF TO YOUR NEW HOME!

THINGS TO DO IN YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS

GET ESTABLISHED, MAKE CONNECTIONS & FEEL AT HOME

Settling into a new community takes time and often requires a checklist. Here are the things you need to do during those first few weeks to get established, make connections, and feel at home.

• FIRST THING FIRST: CONNECT WITH A WAYFINDER. The Minot community is bustling with people who would love to show you around and help you make the right connections now that you are here. We want to show you around!

• MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS. Research shows that knowing the people who live around you is good for both your physical and mental health. Don’t wait for your neighbors to come to yoube your own welcome wagon.

• READ UP ON SPECIFIC ND AND MINOT LAWS that could impact you.

• GET YOUR ND VEHICLE REGISTRATION STICKER AND LICENSE PLATES. You can do this at Minot Motor Vehicle Office. To save time you can book an appointment online.