91st Missile Wing welcomes new command chief
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Chief Master Sgt. Becky Thomas assumed responsibility as the command chief of the 91st Missile Wing during a ceremony here, July 19. In her role as the 91st MW command chief, Thomas will serve as the primary advisor to U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach, 91st MW commander, on matters […]
New Age Newsie
Do you know who delivers your weekly Northern Sentry newspapers? Here’s an inside look at a couple of the youngsters on base who work hard each week delivering your papers! Delivering the Northern Sentry newspapers since Nov 2023, siblings Charlie (8) and Renny (9) just love their job! They explained that delivering the paper is […]
Honeybees become the Bombshells
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Baseball, Softball… same difference right? Not exactly. Softball can be traced all the way back to 1887 where it is alleged to have started as an inside baseball-like game made out of a pair of boxing gloves tied together for a ball. Apparently firefighters at the time really […]
SVAS: Out to Prove Pets Can Be Our Wingmen
Feeling down? Need to relax? Your pet may be able to help! Pets help lower blood pressure, help their owners exercise, give them companionship, enhance moods, help fight loneliness, and many other health benefits. Pets truly are our wingmen! Bring your family, friends and your pet for a day out at Minot’s Oak Park on […]
Minot maintainers compete in inaugural mission generation competition
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Maintenance Group held its inaugural Mission Generation Competition here, July 17. The Mission Generation Competition is a high-intensity event designed to enhance team dynamics and provide rigorous training for worldwide deterrence. This event aims to demonstrate and evaluate proficiencies by incorporating urgency and fostering spirited competition among various […]
Teamwork; dividing the task, multiplying the success
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —What do you do when your back is against the wall? The Minot Air Force Base Lady Bombers basketball team uses the courage and discipline instilled in them to push back. The Lady Bombers consist of 21 members representing various units across Team Minot. Some Lady Bombers have been playing […]
Scandinavian Roots Runs Deep
Driving on south Broadway, it is easy to spot the Scandinavian Heritage Park with its stately Gol Stave church and brightly colored Dala horse, but have you ever wondered why Minot celebrates Scandinavian ancestry and history so strongly? With the signing of the Homestead Act of 1862, President Lincoln opened up the opportunity for citizens […]
Gather Around for Laughter and Fun
Main Street Books has been a Minot staple for over 18 years, having first opened our doors in 2006. We’ve hosted all kinds of events over the almost two decades we’ve been open, but a weekly constant has been our storytimes. Currently, our affectionately named Storytime Lady is Miss Sara, a local theatre enthusiast who […]
Operation Homefront: Back to School Supplies Brigade
On Aug. 9, 2024, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office will lead and partner with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host their annual Back to School Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event offers free resources and support to military connected families as children are heading back to school, which can […]
Enjoying Triangle Y Camp
We Had Fun! After years of sailing Lake Sakakawea in and around Douglas Bay (near Garrison), we know the exact location of Triangle Y Camp. Normally it wouldn’t be more than a subtle “guess the Y Camp is getting it tonight”, but it’s Sunday night, July 14th. What’s special about this night? The impending storm, […]
