5th Operations Group welcomes new commander
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Col. John Burrell assumed command of the 5th Operations Group from U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Cain during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 21. Prior to assuming command of the 5th OG, Burrell was the Nuclear Operations Division Chief, […]
Knighthawks Return Home from BTF 24-3
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The 69th Bomb Squadron’s Knighthawks have returned home to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota from their Bomber Task Force deployment to Royal Air Force Base Fairford, UK, June 26, 2024. BTF 24-3 was composed of 213 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers. The Knighthawks racked up hundreds […]
The Education Power Couple: Meet the Murrays
One of the blessings of the in-and-out military lifestyle is that extraordinary people pop out of nowhere and bless the community in amazing ways. Captain Avaris Murray, 91st Operations Group, and Dakota Elementary teacher Melvina Murray are one such amazing couple. The pair married in August 2013 after a meet-cute-like experience at Taco Bell in […]
Meet the Newest FCC Providers
Starr FreiMy name is Starr Frei, I received my license to do home daycare in 2020 during Covid. I was running a massage therapy business and decided I wanted to do something more needed and helpful during that time and I continued with it over the past few years. I have loved the ability to […]
Game On: Leveling Up Communication Skills Through Gaming
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — You’ve entered a lobby full of diverse characters, and everyone is eager for the match to start. You start to feel at ease as the announcer counts down. That day’s stressors wash away with each victorious scream and every defeated wail. Here in the arena, everyone can be a […]
Strategies to Beat “Summer Slide”: Part 1
Summer is a time to rest, rejuvenate, and refresh from a long school year. However, there is also the potential of “summer slide” while on break. Summer slide refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge that can occur during the summer break. There are a few ways to address summer slide and encourage […]
We All Scream for Ice Cream
There is one treat that everyone thinks of when it comes to a hot summer day and that is ice cream. This refreshing treat has been a staple in the American diet since the 1800s when insulated ice houses made it possible to make and store the sweet, creamy goodness more easily. Since that time, […]
Discover 701 Day at MCDC
Did you know that North Dakota is one of only 11 states in the United States that uses a single area code for its entire state? On July 1st, North Dakota celebrates what is called, “701 Day.” A day to celebrate the beautiful state that approximately 780,000 people call home. North Dakota is also known […]
Wendy Keller Announces Upcoming Retirement
Wendy Keller, Executive Director at the Magic City Discovery Center, has announced her upcoming retirement. Keller was a pivotal force behind the success and growth of the Discovery Center. Wendy’s journey with the Magic City Discovery Center began as a member of Give 360, the group that conceived the idea of opening a children’s museum […]
Norsk Høstfest Seeking Volunteers
The 45th annual Norsk Høstfest is slated for Sept. 25-28, 2024. To ensure a successful event, hundreds of volunteers are needed to assist with many tasks before and during the festival. Volunteers will receive free admission ($44 value) to the festival each day they volunteer, a free Høstfest t-shirt, a Spicy Pie pizza coupon, snack, […]
