On May 1, 1961, North Central Airlines began daily
air service between Minot and Regina, Sask. The event was kicked off with a
pre-inaugural invitational dinner on Sunday, the day before. The dinner was
held at the Tree Top Room in the Clarence Parker Hotel. At noon on Monday the
ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the airport. The ribbon was cut by Lt. Gov.
Orville W. Hagen. The color guard from the Air Base was on hand and a short
concert by the Minot High School Band. The first flight left for Regina at
12:40 pm. The return flight was to arrive at 4:04 pm and then continue on to
Minneapolis via Grand Forks.
Airport Terminal - 1961
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