The Minot Municipal Auditorium is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose

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. It was built in 1954. It hosts conventions and sporting events, primarily

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, and competes with the

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and All Seasons Arena for local events. It was the home of the

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basketball team. The auditorium is also the location of the municipal court, Minot Park District office, and transfer hub for

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Notable performances

Notable performances at the venue include

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(1966),

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(1967),

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(1974),

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(1977),

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(1989),

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and

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(2012), and

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(2015).

2011 Souris River Flood

The facility was used as a shelter for the evacuees during the

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. The facility was also used as a

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registering office during the

References

External links

Minot Municipal Auditorium website
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