Minot Airman becomes first enlisted person selected for Naval Postgraduate School’s Emergence Program

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Senior Airman Charles Dell, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) logistics manager, is pioneering as the first enlisted person selected for the Naval Postgraduate School’s Homeland Defense and Security Emergence Program. The Emergence Program, conducted in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is a six-month distance learning endeavor that […]

Town Hall Rundown

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The town hall meetings are the perfect place to find out about a lot of the upcoming changes coming to Minot AFB. Here’s what was discussed at the recent Town Hall meeting on May 16 by Col. Hoadley, Col. McGhee, and Minot’s own Mayor Tom Ross. There were […]

North Dakota is a Great Classroom

I have the pleasure of reading Amy Allender’s articles before all of you do. Please, take the time to read this week’s column, where she talks about the Northern Lights. Her column gave me an idea for my column this week. Back when I was a kid, we would be sitting in the seat of […]

Pembina’s unique history…

Anyone who has studied North Dakota history knows that Pembina was the first settlement in what is now North Dakota in 1797. But there’s a lot about Pembina that isn’t common historical knowledge. Most of this history can be found in the Pembina State Museum and it proves that Pembina, and the surrounding area have […]

The Real Magic Wasn’t the Lights

“Sorry that took so long,” my husband said as he came through the front door at 11:37 p.m. I was on the couch surrounded by freshly folded laundry, when he held out the keys and asked, “Are you going?”“No. I’m too lazy and too tired,” I replied.“You waited up. I think you should go.” Two […]

Minot Honeybees Salute Minot AFB with Rebrand Minot

Minot NWL Softball Team will change their name to Minot Bombshells for one game MINOT, ND – In honor of the important work the men and women at Minot Air Force Base perform each and everyday to protect and serve our country, the Minot Honeybees softball team of the Northwoods League will change their name […]

Under The Biome: An Afternoon of Art at North Plains Elementary School

No passport required here! Under The Biome provided travelers with all the comfort of traveling the globe without even stepping onto a plane! Local Minot AFB artists (North Plains Elementary students K-5th grade) provided art work that covered the grasslands, desert, forest, tundra, and the ocean-making for the perfect getaway!

MPF/DEERS New Appointment System and Updated Hours Effective 1 June 2024

The Military Personnel Flight (MPF) has exciting news to share – like our Finance partners, we are launching Qtrac to better service you!Effective 1 June 2024, appointments will be booked through Qtrac via the attached QR code, and Setmore will be phased out.We will no longer be appointment only! The flyer lists new Walk-in and […]

Minot AFB Coed Volleyball Teams Champions at Bishop Ryan’s Annual Tournament

Bishop Ryan High School runs an Annual Volleyball Tournament to raise funds for their volleyball program. They hosted over forty teams this year, which is the most teams they have hosted, said the Tournament Director, Nick Theis. The tournament ran between Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th. Among the participating teams, there was a […]