Surviving Minot’s Snowstorms: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Minot, North Dakota experienced its first winter snowfall on 16 November, which, combined with rain, created hazardous driving conditions. The wet roads, sleet, and snow turned streets into icy surfaces, making travel dangerous. While snowfall is common in the area, rain mixed with snow is unusual and can catch drivers off guard. If you’re new […]
Minot AFB receives brain exercise with MindGym
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Peaceful sounds, guided prompts and composed music soothe your ears while your eyes are captivated by reflective walls and lights. This is the environment of the MindGym.MindGym is a cube-shaped virtual mental fitness trainer designed to use the combined p ower of isolation, reflection, light and sound to create […]
The Commissary: What to Know for the Holidays (And Beyond)
“Your friendly, neighborhood commissary person here…” If you have spent any amount of time on unofficial Minot AFB-affiliated social media, you have most likely come across these words. What follows could be anything from an update as to newly arrived specialty items, information about where someone can find their left-behind wallet, or even a simple […]
A Coffee Break Downtown
When you think of coffee, what comes to your mind? For some, it is that rich flavor and the perk of feeling awakened by that first sip. For others, it might be the idea of gathering with friends to have an iced coffee in the afternoon. Even if you don’t like coffee and prefer hot […]
Single Airmen take on Minneapolis!
Minot AFB Outdoor Recreation hosted another fantastic single Airman trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Mall of America on November 8-10. On this trip, five single Airmen traveled to the Twin Cities and spent Veterans Day weekend shopping, seeing the sites, and eating their weight in some of the best food. Staff Sergeant Daniel Williams […]
DoDEA Virtual School
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) launched a new program this school year aimed at expanding eligibility for dependents of members of the armed forces on active duty to register into the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS). The Expanded Eligibility Pilot is available to students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year and […]
Dorm Decorating Drive: Volunteer Call
Ding Dong the bells are chiming; the volunteer whistles are sounding! It’s that time of year. As the holidays trickle in, people automatically think of love, cheer and time with family. But many dorm Airmen are spending their Christmas and holiday season away from family for the first time ever. This can make the bitter […]
GivingTuesday Military Aims to Inspire1 Million Acts of Kindness Worldwide
Minot Air Force Base, ND Efforts Being Organized by Chapter Ambassador Carrie Driver, Military Spouse One act of kindness can change the world. It is with this in mind that three military spouses from different branches of service made the decision to go global and inspire 1 million acts of kindness by establishing the inaugural […]
North Dakota Leaders Support Nuclear Readiness During Minuteman III Launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 led a delegation of North Dakota leaders on a strategic military engagement with Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) as Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Nov. 5, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. […]
Groovy Grown-Up Programs in Minot
Calling all adult crafters, gamers, and readers. All year long, Minot Public Library (MPL) hosts several different programs for artful and ingenious adults. Now the Magic City Discovery Center (MCDC) is breaking into the adult program scene too. These two local organizations have the right ideas to serve grown-ups through Minot’s long winters. According to […]
