The zoo’s centennial celebration was based on the zoo’s first building – the Aviary, formerly the Zoological Building.

In collaboration with the zoo, The Minot Daily News published a 128-page book, “Roosevelt Park Zoo Centennial Commemorative 1921-2021.” The book includes many stories and photos about North Dakota’s oldest zoo.

Kiwanis Club of Minot celebrated its 100th birthday on May 27. The group started on May 27, 1921. Kiwanis members Lynn Aas and John Sinn also observed their 100th birthdays this year. Aas died Oct. 28.

Pancake Day has always been a major fundraiser for the Kiwanians. The organization works on many service projects to help kids, runs the After Prom Party each spring at the Minot Moose Lodge and ring bells for the Salvation Army during the holidays. They also make regular donations to a number of organizations serving kids.

Joe Alme, front left, director, and members of Minot City Band pose for this photo in 2019. The bandwagon was made especially for the band to use in North Dakota State Fair Parades. The band celebrated its centennial in 2021.

Minot’s Veterans of Wars Post 753 celebrated 100 years on May 22, 1921. An open house and program featured VFW National Councilman Bill Tuff. The North Dakota National Guard’s 219th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base displayed vehicles and weapons outside the VFW Club

The post organized with 43 charter members on May 22, 1921, and is the oldest post in North Dakota.

Minot City Band and Minot Kiwanis celebrated their centennials along with the zoo’s Community Centennial Celebration on Aug. 7.

Although 100 years was celebrated this year, technically the band started 117 years ago in 1904 but got together only now and then. Later the group began meeting and performing on a regular basis.

Currently, the band, directed by Joe Alme, has around 50 members and performs mainly at Oak Park in Minot during the summer months. The band also takes part in the North Dakota State Fair Parade.

John Pietsch, left, visits with Brandan Ressler and Cody Chick of the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 219th Security Forces from Minot Air Force Base, which had vehicles and weapons on display at the 100th anniversary celebration of Minot’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 753 on May 22, 2021.

Westlie Motor Co. also was 100 years old in 2021.

In 2022 Trinity Hospital will be celebrating its centennial.