Minot is a service stop for Amtrak's daily Empire Builder, which also serves six other cities in North Dakota.

In 1975, the station was modernized; a stucco exterior and a flat roofline drastically altered the appearance of the depot.

In fall 2012, Amtrak proceeded with the next round of improvements, including repairs to the waiting room's tile floor and wall paneling.

Work was completed by April 2013 and a few weeks later, on National Train Day, the city held an open house at the depot.

The Minot Area Community Foundation, which supports both local and national charities and charitable causes, funded the project through a $30,000 grant.