Ward County North Dakota 2018 Resource & Relocation Guide
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CONTENTS 7 Welcome 8-9 Newcomer Information 10 Help Hotlines 11 Health & Hospitals 13 Local Education 14-15 Entertainment & Fun 16 Nature 18-19 20-21 Rest & Relaxation Ward County Map 22-23 Minot City Map 24-27 Home Buyer Information 29 Buyers Mistakes 31 32-35 How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home 38 Packing Tips 39 Moving Checklist 40 Homefinder Notepad Published By: In association with Sales Coordinator: Dustin Doerr Ad Designer: Jeremy Newell Book Designer: Asha Bohannon www.skylinepub.net 4 5
Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood Ward County is a county location the beautiful state of North Dakota. Minot is the county seat and largest city located in Ward County with a population of approximately 46,000. With many job opportunities, interesting heritage and a variety things to do, Minot and the Ward County Area are one of the best places to live and visit. Minot has a rather sizeable fossil fuel industry, but there is more going in in the area than just oil and natural gas. Minot may be known for its energy industry, but the town also has robust logistics and agricultural sectors. The region is a big hit among outdoor enthusiasts, and has one of best places to hunt Canada Geese and Snow Geese. Minot is also situated near an abundance of stocked fisheries including Lake Sakakawea, one of America s biggest man-made reservoirs and a walleye-fishing hot spot. The Badlands, just a few hours away from Minot, are rugged, striking geologic formations and a national treasure. This area is also a hot spot for paleontology, with different fossils to discover and learn about. Minot is well-connected to the region with three major highways running through the city: US 2, US 52 and US 83. There are also two major railways that are connected to Minot, the BNSF Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, and Amtrak connects the city to Chicago, Portland and Seattle. The Minot International Airport has daily flights as well. Online Resources: www.co.ward.nd.us www.visitminot.org www.ndtourism.com How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essiential information you may need in an easy to follow This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. 6 7
Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments Ward County Sheriff 315 3rd St. S.E. (701) 857-6500 Burlington Police 225 Wallace St. E. Burlington, ND (701) 838-5635 Minot Police 515 2nd Ave. S.W. (701) 852-0111 Surrey Police 100 Pleasant Ave. N. Surrey, ND (701) 852-4159 Fire Departments Burlington Fire 15 Johnson St. N. Burlington, ND (701) 839-5463 Carpio Fire 10 Main St. S. Carpio, ND (701) 468-5500 Minot Rural Fire 400 31st Ave. S.W. (701) 838-6363 Surrey Fire 100 Pleasant Ave. Surrey, ND (701) 852-3031 Post Offices US Post Office 117 5th Ave. S.W. (701) 857-6155 US Post Office 129 Colton Ave. Burlington, ND (701) 839-8659 Ward County Courthouse 315 3rd St. S.E. (701) 857-6615 US Post Office 220 Peacekeeper Pl. Minot ND (701) 727-6488 US Post Office 130 S. Main St. Des Lacs, ND (701) 725-4494 US Post Office 1024 24th Ave. S.W. (701) 857-6100 Area Utilities Burlington Utilities (701) 852-5233 Montana-Dakota Utilities (800) 638-3278 AT&T (701) 852-5933 Minot Water Utilities (701) 857-4777 Verendrye Electric (701) 852-0406 Midcontinent Communications (800) 888-1300 Central Power Electric (701) 852-4407 Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999 Verizon (701) 839-9498 8 9
Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Hospitals Convenient Care Clinic 400 Burdick Expy. E. (701) 857 7817 Trinity Health 1 Burdick Expwy. (701) 857-5000 Ward County First District Health Unit 801 11th Ave. S.W. (701) 852-1376 St. Alexius Clinic 2111 Landmark Cir. (701) 858-1800 Trinity CancerCare Center 831 S. Broadway, Suite 113 (701) 857 3535 10 Dial 911for Emergencies 11
Education Education Where Learning Begins Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Local School Districts Minot Public School District 1 (701) 857-4400 Eureka Public School District 19 (701) 838-7356 Kenmare Public School District 28 (701) 385-4996 Lewis & Clark Public School District 161 (701) 453-3484 Nedrose Public School District 4 (701) 838-5552 Sawyer Public School District 16 (701) 624-5167 South Prairie Public School District 70 (701) 722-3537 Surrey Public School District 41 (701) 838-3282 United Public School District 7 (701) 725-4334 Area Colleges & Universities Central Michigan University 156 Missile Ave., Ste. 219 Minot AFB, ND (701) 727-5535 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 156 Missile Ave., Ste. 223 Minot AFB, ND (701) 727-9007 Headquarters Academy of Hair Design 108 S. Main St. (701) 852-8329 Minot State University 500 University Ave. W. (701) 858-3000 Trinity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology 417 3rd St. N.E. (701) 857-5620 12 13
Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover. From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Ward County Area. The area also offers a variety of art, music & theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Main Street Books 8 Main St. S. (701) 839-4050 Minot Air Force Base Tours 8 miles North on Hwy. 83 (701) 723-6212 Roosevelt Park Pool 1215 E. Burdick Expwy (701) 857-4136 Roosevelt Park Zoo 1219 Burdick Expwy. E. (701) 857-4166 For more information and additional listings please visit: www.visitminot.org or www.ndtourism.com/listings/ minot-attractions Minot Country Club 1912 Valley Bluff Dr. (701) 852-3591 Scandinavian Heritage Association & Park 1020 S. Broadway (701) 852-9161 Minot Public Library 516 2nd Ave. S.W. (701) 852-1045 Souris Valley Golf Course 2400 14th Ave. S.W. (701) 838-7121 AMC Dakota Square 9 2400 10th St. S.W. (701)-839-4123 Arlene Theater - Home of the Mouse River Players 115 1st St. S.E. (701) 838-3939 Artmain 13 S. Main St. (701) 838-4747 Dakota Square Mall 2400 Tenth St. S.W. (701) 839-7500 Dakota Territory Air Museum 100 34th Ave. N.E. (701) 852-8500 Downtown Mall 108 Main St. S. (701) 852-9084 Eastwood Park National Historic District Eastwood Park (701) 839-2708 Heart Of The Turtle Native American Art Gallery 3 Main St. S., Suite 1 (701) 838-8739 Jack Hoeven Wee Links Golf Course 900 Forest Rd. (701) 857-1570 Landing Bar Grill & Casino 2015 N. Broadway ( 701) 852-4523 Lillian and Coleman Taube Museum of Art 2 N. Main St. (701) 838-4445 Lucky Strike Casino & Lounge 1901 N. Broadway St. (701) 852-4332 Lucy's Amusement Park 5119 Hwy. 83 S. (701) 839-2320 Magic City Discovery Center 100 34th Ave. N.E. (701) 858-7583 Magic City International Dragway 2005 Burdick Expwy. E. (701)-833-8465 Minot Railroad Museum & Magic City Expressway 19 1st St. N.E. (701) 852-7091 Minot Symphony Orchestra 500 University Ave. W. (701) 858-4228 North Dakota State Fair 2005 Burdick Expy. E. (701) 857-7620 Northwest Art Center 500 University Ave. W. (701) 858-3264 Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum 15 Main St. N. (701) 852-2234 Riverwalk of Minot (701) 857-8206 The Pioneer Village Historical Museum 2005 Burdick Expwy. E. (701) 839-0785 Tom's Coin Stamp Gem Baseball 2 1st St. S.W. (701) 852-4522 Treasures of The Deep 5227 N. Broadway St. (701) 839-3006 Valleyview Falls Mini Golf & Go Cart 2705 Highway 2 & 52 W. (701) 838-7748 Ward County Historical Society Museum Research Center & Archives 2005 Burdick Expwy. E. (701) 839-0785 14 15
16 17 Nature Explore the Outdoors Minot has a park that the whole family can enjoy. If you're looking for a place to gather for a picnic, a nice bike ride, to cool off, or just enjoy a good swing, our parks are for you! All our parks are open 5am - 11 pm Area Parks 11th & 11th Park 11th St. & 11th Ave. N.W. Dakota Bark Park 705 Highway 83 Bypass W. Green Valley Park Souris Dr. & 27th St. S.E. Hammond Park 8th Ave. & 3rd St. N.E. Leach Park 2400 Block of 2nd Ave. S.W. Milla Vista Park 5th St. & 16th Ave. S.W. Moose Park 400 9th St. S.W. Nubbin Park 5th & 7th Ave. N.W., 9th & 10th St. N.W. Oak Park 11th to 14th Block of 4th Ave. N.W. Polaris Park 712 26th Ave. N.W. Radio City Park 37th Ave. S.E. & 2nd St. Riverside Park Alley S. of Cortland Dr. Roosevelt Park 1215 E. Burdick Expwy. Shirley Bicentennial Park/ Scandinavian Heritage Park S. Broadway & 11th Ave. S.W. Via View Park NW Broadway & 4th Ave. For more information please visit: www.minotparks.com
Rest & relaxation Rest & relaxation Baymont Inn & Suites 1609 35th Ave. S.W. (701) 837-1700 Dakota Inn 2401 W. Hwy. 2 & 52 Byp. (701) 838-2700 Grand Hotel 1505 N. Broadway (701) 852-3161 LaQuinta Inns & Suites 1605 35th Ave. S.W. (701) 837-7900 Sleep Inn & Suites 2400 10th St. S.W. (701) 837-3100 Best Western Kelly Inn 1510 26th Ave. S.W. (701) 852-4300 Dakotah Rose Bed & Breakfast 510 4th Ave. N.W. (701) 838-3548 Guest Lodge 1937 N. Broadway (701) 852-5600 MainStay Suites 1212 31st Ave. S.W. (701) 852-6246 Souris Valley Suites 800 37th Ave. S.W. (701) 858-7300 Candlewood Suites 900 37th Ave. S.W. (701) 858-7700 Days Inn 2100 4th St. S.W. (701) 852-3646 Hampton Inn & Suites 1400 N. Broadway (701) 838-1400 Microtel Inn & Suites 414 37th Ave. S.W. (701) 839-2200 Staybridge Suites 3009 S. Broadway (701) 852-0852 Casa RV Park 1900 Hwy 2 & 52 Bypass (701) 852-2352 Expressway RV Park 717 27th St. S.E. (701) 852-6889 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 300 37th Ave. S.W. (701) 837-1200 My Place Minot 3501 4th St. S.W. (701) 838-2300 Super 8 Motel 1315 N. Broadway (701) 852-1817 Comfort Suites 601 22nd Ave. S.W. (701) 852-9700 Fairfield Inn 900 24th Ave. S.W. (701) 838-2424 Holiday Inn Minot Riverside 2200 Burdick Expwy. E. (701) 852-2504 Noble Inn 1009 20th Ave. S.E. (701) 837-1500 Swenson Valley View RV Park 1945 20th Ave. S.E. (701) 839-8878 Country Inn & Suites 1900 22nd Ave. S.W. (701) 837-1900 Fairview Lodge 1900 Burdick Expwy. E. (701) 852-4488 Hyatt House 2301 Landmark Dr. N.W. (701) 838-7300 Northern Plains Inn 1515 22nd Ave. S.W. (701) 852-2201 The Vegas Motel 2315 N. Broadway (701) 839-3000 Pat's Campground 2025 27th St. S.E. (701) 858-9949 For more information please visit: www.visitminot.org Quality Inn & Suites 3916 N. Broadway (701) 838-3916 Sleep Well, Live Fully Awake Ward County, ND has options of hotels, bed and breakfasts, cozy inns, and beautiful campgrounds for visitors staying overnight, through the weekend, or even longer visits in mind. Visitors and new faces to the neighborhood can enjoy many local attractions, shopping areas, outdoor activities and taste many different options of cuisine at a variety of fine restaurants. 18 Roughrider Campground 500 54th St. N.W. Minot, ND (701) 852-8442 Sierra Inn 929 20th Ave. S.E. (701) 837-1800 19
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