From Toxic Dump to Disc Golf Paradise: Minot's Wild Landfill Makeover
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The City of Minot is getting the green light to turn the old landfill into fun outdoor spots like a disc golf course and biking trails, thanks to a new update to a 1996 cleanup agreement. This change follows a 2022 EPA decision that made the land safer for recreation. People have 30 days from April 30, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan before it’s finalized.
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Old Minot Landfill Opened for Recreation
If you live in Minot, North Dakota, the City can now repurpose the Old Minot Landfill for recreation, including an 18-hole disc golf course, mountain biking trails, and cross-country running trails. The change is enabled by an EPA Explanation of Significant Differences dated September 28, 2022, and the Justice Department lodged the proposed modification on April 23, 2026.
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