Civil engineers from around the country join forces to repair Minot AFB runway

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Aircraft runways at military installations across the world require small-scale repair and maintenance at regular intervals due to wear and tear associated with normal operations. When the time came for more extensive maintenance work on the Minot AFB runway, Airmen assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up with […]

Minot’s mighty B-52 takes arctic defense to new heights

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska— In a rare deployment to Alaska’s airspace, two B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently took part in the Arctic Defender exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, marking a significant milestone in military cooperation and readiness. U.S. Air Force Capt. David Mills and Capt. Shinryu Aoyama, both from […]

A nickel on the grass: honoring Minot AFB fighter pilot 60 years after crash

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On the cold morning of December 19, 1963, six F-106 Delta Darts departed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., on a routine training mission that would end in tragedy. The aircraft were operated by pilots assigned to the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, an […]

Yes Sir!…She’s From Around Here

It’s been a bit over 2 years since I met Amy Allender. Don’t know about you, but I chuckle as she gives us insight into what we North Dakotans do, that is unique and certainly worthy of a story in the Northern Sentry. Well, just as North Dakotan is our braggadocios behavior about who is […]

Zoo for a Brew!

Come to the Roosevelt Park Zoo and enjoy a taste of a few cold beers, along with some mouth-watering bacon. On Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Roosevelt Park Zoo is holding its premier event of the summer, the 10th Annual Bacon and Brew at the Zoo hosted by Greater Minot […]

Dive into Turtle Island Indoor Water Park

Some good old family fun with swimming, sliding, and splashing is waiting for you at Turtle Island Indoor Water Park. The water park is part of the Turtle Island Adventure Parks located in the Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota just an hour and a half drive away. This is the perfect […]

How some late bloomers transformed my perspective of Minot

When we moved into our home, there was no landscaping to be seen. Having been affected by the 2011 flood, it was hastily—and minimally—rehabbed to allow its elderly occupant to return home as quickly as possible. There were no shrubs or perennials, only a few scant weeds growing near the foundation. With help and input […]

Oh My Goodness!

Triple digits! The temp flashed 111 degrees as we took the exit to Medora, and ultimately the Medora Musical. The weather service had predicted 107 degrees for a high temperature, but more often than not they miss their predicted high. 103, 105…hot? Yes, but Medora is always a bit warmer than the rest of North […]

Leonard Peltier in the news again…

It seems like it’s been a long time, but Leonard Peltier is back in the spotlight for a couple of reasons. Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, who is now 79, is serving two consecutive life sentences in a Florida prison for his role in a 1975 shootout on the Pine […]

Provider of the Month – August

What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?What I love most about being a provider is watching the kids play and grow together. They all learn so much from each other. It’s so sweet to see them build friendships.I also love the community it builds with other providers. I love listening to the […]