What happened to ethanol?…
There was a time not so long ago that you could easily get ethanol (alcohol fuel) in North Dakota, but now you have to search for it and sometimes when you find an E-85 refueler, the place is “out of stock.” Why is this the case? The availability of ethanol is definitely lacking across the […]
Experiencing Fly-in Fishing
I woke to the swaying movement of leafy branches casting distinctive shadows on the ceiling of the tent. The call of a nearby loon, the gentle lapping of water on a rocky shoreline, and smell of a fresh pot of coffee percolating on a Coleman stove made for a perfect morning. It was a fitting […]
We Couldn’t Discover It All!
Grandkids arrived from West Fargo, and as is normal with grandparents, we have their day booked with lots to do. We want them to go home amazed at how fun it is at Grandma and BePa’s house in Minot. Their ages? Carter is 12, Charlie is 9, Addely is 6 and Silas is 3. Yeah, […]
Kicking Off the School Year: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
On August 4, 2023, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office partnered with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host the annual Back-to-School Backpack Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event was filled with pomp and circumstance! With representation from the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing. the School Liaison Office […]