Minatare (Hidatsa: mirita'ri;[4] "crosses the water") is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States.

The community is named after a sub branch of Sioux Indians called "Minnataree" who lived in the area.

[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.

There were 355 housing units at an average density of 934.2 per square mile (360.7/km2).

26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Tabor Days is an annual event held in August and includes a 5k run/walk, parade, games and a craft fair.

[6][11] The lake is the centerpiece of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse passed over most of the Nebraska Panhandle, including the town of Minatare.