Headlines fromt the 1950's

1951 – the YMCA opened on 1^st St in downtown Minot

1951 -  Ward County Historical Society formed

1952 – Year round garbage service began in Minot

1952 -  President Truman Spoke from the back of a train
1953 – President Eisenhower was in Minot For the dedication of the Garrison Dam

1954 – Minot selected to receive an Air Force Base

1955 – MDU opened --- Ground breaking for MAFB and Gavin Yard

1959 – Minot became the site for an International Airport