History of Minot State University's Name By missbehm Sep 30, 1913 State Normal School Opens Jun 1, 1924 Changed name to Minot State Teacher's College Jul 1, 1983 Changed their name to Dakota Northwestern University Aug 19, 1983 Changed name back to Minot State College Jan 1, 1987 Changed name to State University of North Dakota-Minot Apr 24, 1987 Named Minot State University, has remained named that ever since
