BeLocal Minot & Ward County
Discover Local Favorites in your hometown!
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When it comes to advice you can trust, who better to hear from than long-time community residents? With BeLocal, there’s no need to wonder where longtime residents go for fun, food, shopping, activities, and more.
Take a peek inside the latest issue for words of wisdom and smart suggestions from true locals.
Starting over in a new hometown is never simple.
But through BeLocal, you can easily explore local living at its finest. Check out the articles below to learn more about some of the best “hidden gems” the community has to offer.
Meet Your Publisher

Jodie Frankl
Hi, my name is Jodie Frankl, and I am the publisher of BeLocal Minot! I am so glad you are here. If I could sum up my role in BeLocal Minot in one word, it would be "connector." I want to connect YOU to all the great things Minot and the surrounding areas have to offer and help you Live Like a Local!
BeLocal Minot is a guide to all things Minot – written by locals, for locals (whether you're new in town or have always lived here). Welcome to the best Minot has to offer!
Check out our local coffee shop recommendations and must-see boutiques, as well as our guide to discovering the city’s “hidden gems,” best biking trails, and of course, things to do specifically in each season! We’ve done all the hard discovery work so you can simply get out there and enjoy it all.
If you have more recommendations that you’d like to see included or questions about anything you see in the magazine, please let us know!
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