Minot area

**coacha** · 12-16-2010, 04:29 PM

My son met with the Minot State recruiter today and is seriously considering attending to play football. Anybody fill me in on this area? We will make a visit in January (dead of winter, lol) but he wants to know what it is like.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Ron "CoachA"

**rayski271** · 12-17-2010, 09:00 AM

hey coacha i dont live there but work for amtrak and we run thru minot all the time it is the place we have the most problems with the cold it is one hell of a cold place under zero degrees constantly my advice dress very warm or stay inside cause we send people out there from chicago every year to try and help out we already sent people out there and we got three of them trying to get back here already have fun

ponch · 12-20-2010, 04:53 PM

I've been to Fargo in the winter and it's brutal.

waterman · 12-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Hey Ron. Make sure he understands that this is the PLAINS area. Flat and generally treeless. That region will generally get to -25 to -35 sometime during the winter and that is not windchill. It will blow up there as well.

The cold is not that bad, you can dress for it but that wind.

Make sure if he goes there he has a good jacket, maybe insulated coveralls, gloves and a stocking cap.

If he is taking a car up there for college, make sure that the cooling system has the appropriate level of coolant in it or you will freeze a block.

If you need more information, I know a guy who grew up around that area.

cactusjack · 12-20-2010, 07:19 PM

My folks had friends in that area. Horribly cold.

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 07:57 PM

I went to the college's website and this is what I saw:

Bulletin for Campus: Campus Closure due to winter weather
Dec. 20, 2010

Due to the current weather conditions throughout the region, the campus of Minot State University will be closed as of 2 p.m - Dec. 20, 2010. The previously scheduled MSU Board of Regents/Boards holiday reception has been cancelled. Emergency operations personnel are expected to remain on campus.
--David Fuller, president of Minot State University

Just saying man... People die up there and they just wait till spring (which is July) to find them. They are mostly still frozen so it isn't a problem.

ponch · 12-20-2010, 08:53 PM

It ain't mostly still frozen, it's frozen like an f'ing ice cube.

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Originally Posted by glwilson

I went to the college's website and this is what I saw:

Bulletin for Campus: Campus Closure due to winter weather
Dec. 20, 2010

Due to the current weather conditions throughout the region, the campus of Minot State University will be closed as of 2 p.m - Dec. 20, 2010. The previously scheduled MSU Board of Regents/Boards holiday reception has been cancelled. Emergency operations personnel are expected to remain on campus.
--David Fuller, president of Minot State University

Just saying man... People die up there and they just wait till spring (which is July) to find them. They are mostly still frozen so it isn't a problem.

**coacha** · 12-20-2010, 09:57 PM

Way to make me feel good about sending my kid up there, lol. We are planning a visit in the heart of it all, in January.

Joel, I'll give you a call tomorrow. I had to cover a soccer game tonight and left my phone on the bike in the parking lot.

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 10:13 PM

Yeah... sorry about that. But it IS really cold up there. The only place I truly thought I was going to die was in N.D. during a winter blizzard years ago -- and they have them all the time.

Being from Florida, we just thought you should prepare yourself.

No one up there is leaving their phones on their bikes this time of the year! ;)

ponch · 12-20-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Yeah... sorry about that. But it IS really cold up there. The only place I truly thought I was going to die was in N.D. during a winter blizzard years ago -- and they have them all the time.

Being from Florida, we just thought you should prepare yourself.

No one up there is leaving their phones on their bikes this time of the year! ;)

I'm not sure anyone there has their bikes out now.

**coacha** · 12-21-2010, 08:11 AM

It was a little chilly last night...30's here but not like it is up there that is for sure.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-21-2010, 01:21 PM

Back when I drove and 18 wheeler had a run to Inkster, ND with a heater not working. Had to drive with my blankets wrapped around my feet. Almost froze on that trip. It definitely is a cold state.

**glwilson** · 12-21-2010, 09:44 PM

In the "heat" of warning you of the cold (pun intended); I forgot to say congratulations to your son for having a college looking at him.

Having two in college now; I know how anything to help on the expenses is a BIG deal. I hope something works out for your son.

You should be proud of his accomplishments in having a school look at him. Many don't have those opportunities ;)

pirate · 12-22-2010, 11:50 PM

Ok, I'll chime in. I live 80 miles west of Minot, and I graduated from Minot State in 2006. Coach, if you want a great school that gives a top notch education, you won't be disappointed. It's a small enough school where the professors know the students by name, but big enough (3,000 students) where a wide variety of degrees are offered. The football team has really done well the past couple of years. Coach Rudolph is a great coach who demands respect from his players and treats them right. I don't think you'd regret sending your son to play for him.
On to the weather: yes, it's cold here now, but please don't stereotype us because of that. Several of the posts you've received are deceptive. It's not constantly below zero here, and we don't have blizzards all the time. Yes, it's cold now (15 degrees as I type this) but it's not brutal (to us). Understandably, if you're not used to this climate, that's extremely cold, but we're used to it. If you prepare for it, you'll do just fine. I'm sure it would take some getting used to being from Florida, but people adapt. The coldest months are December through February. Come summer, it's 90 degrees outside and life is good. The cold just makes you appreciate spring and summer that much more!
Above all, if you want a safe place to send your son, I don't think you could do much better. It's a great state with great people. I'm proud to call it home.

PC

ps: Don't believe everything in the movie, "Fargo." We don't talk like that. Well, maybe a little :)

pirate · 12-22-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Just saying man... People die up there and they just wait till spring (which is July) to find them. They are mostly still frozen so it isn't a problem.

I guess if you believe that, I've got some great ocean-front property in Arizona that I'd love to sell you!

12-16-2010, 04:29 PM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Minot area My son met with the Minot State recruiter today and is seriously considering attending to play football. Anybody fill me in on this area? We will make a visit in January (dead of winter, lol) but he wants to know what it is like. Any help is greatly appreciated. Ron "CoachA" __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-17-2010, 09:00 AM	#2
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	Minot area hey coacha i dont live there but work for amtrak and we run thru minot all the time it is the place we have the most problems with the cold it is one hell of a cold place under zero degrees constantly my advice dress very warm or stay inside cause we send people out there from chicago every year to try and help out we already sent people out there and we got three of them trying to get back here already have fun __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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12-20-2010, 04:53 PM	#3
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Minot area I've been to Fargo in the winter and it's brutal. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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12-20-2010, 06:30 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Minot area Hey Ron. Make sure he understands that this is the PLAINS area. Flat and generally treeless. That region will generally get to -25 to -35 sometime during the winter and that is not windchill. It will blow up there as well. The cold is not that bad, you can dress for it but that wind. Make sure if he goes there he has a good jacket, maybe insulated coveralls, gloves and a stocking cap. If he is taking a car up there for college, make sure that the cooling system has the appropriate level of coolant in it or you will freeze a block. If you need more information, I know a guy who grew up around that area. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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12-20-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
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12-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Minot area I went to the college's website and this is what I saw: Bulletin for Campus: Campus Closure due to winter weather Dec. 20, 2010 Due to the current weather conditions throughout the region, the campus of Minot State University will be closed as of 2 p.m - Dec. 20, 2010. The previously scheduled MSU Board of Regents/Boards holiday reception has been cancelled. Emergency operations personnel are expected to remain on campus. --David Fuller, president of Minot State University Just saying man... People die up there and they just wait till spring (which is July) to find them. They are mostly still frozen so it isn't a problem. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#8
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Minot area Way to make me feel good about sending my kid up there, lol. We are planning a visit in the heart of it all, in January. Joel, I'll give you a call tomorrow. I had to cover a soccer game tonight and left my phone on the bike in the parking lot. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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12-20-2010, 10:13 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Minot area Yeah... sorry about that. But it IS really cold up there. The only place I truly thought I was going to die was in N.D. during a winter blizzard years ago -- and they have them all the time. Being from Florida, we just thought you should prepare yourself. No one up there is leaving their phones on their bikes this time of the year! ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-21-2010, 08:11 AM	#11
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Minot area It was a little chilly last night...30's here but not like it is up there that is for sure. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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12-21-2010, 01:21 PM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Minot area Back when I drove and 18 wheeler had a run to Inkster, ND with a heater not working. Had to drive with my blankets wrapped around my feet. Almost froze on that trip. It definitely is a cold state. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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12-21-2010, 09:44 PM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Minot area In the "heat" of warning you of the cold (pun intended); I forgot to say congratulations to your son for having a college looking at him. Having two in college now; I know how anything to help on the expenses is a BIG deal. I hope something works out for your son. You should be proud of his accomplishments in having a school look at him. Many don't have those opportunities ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-22-2010, 11:50 PM	#14
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Minot area Ok, I'll chime in. I live 80 miles west of Minot, and I graduated from Minot State in 2006. Coach, if you want a great school that gives a top notch education, you won't be disappointed. It's a small enough school where the professors know the students by name, but big enough (3,000 students) where a wide variety of degrees are offered. The football team has really done well the past couple of years. Coach Rudolph is a great coach who demands respect from his players and treats them right. I don't think you'd regret sending your son to play for him. On to the weather: yes, it's cold here now, but please don't stereotype us because of that. Several of the posts you've received are deceptive. It's not constantly below zero here, and we don't have blizzards all the time. Yes, it's cold now (15 degrees as I type this) but it's not brutal (to us). Understandably, if you're not used to this climate, that's extremely cold, but we're used to it. If you prepare for it, you'll do just fine. I'm sure it would take some getting used to being from Florida, but people adapt. The coldest months are December through February. Come summer, it's 90 degrees outside and life is good. The cold just makes you appreciate spring and summer that much more! Above all, if you want a safe place to send your son, I don't think you could do much better. It's a great state with great people. I'm proud to call it home. PC ps: Don't believe everything in the movie, "Fargo." We don't talk like that. Well, maybe a little :)
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