Central Brew Coming Soon!

Okay all you coffee enthusiasts, there’s some exciting coffee related news coming soon to Minot AFB! The little coffee kiosk near Missile Avenue and Peacekeeper Place, in the parking lot of the Turf, will be the new location for the next Central Brew coffee shop. Central Brew started off as the shared dream between Dana […]
Retiree Appreciation Day connects Minot’s past, present

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Team Minot hosted 43 military retirees and family members during Retiree Appreciation Day here, July 12.Retiree Appreciation Day is an annual event held at Minot AFB where military retirees can enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, appreciation, and support. This year’s event included a tour of a B-52H Stratofortress hangar, […]
Smithsonian Spark!Lab at the Magic City Discovery Center

The Magic City Discovery Center is home to 12 galleries in their 28,000sq ft. building. One of those galleries is the Smithsonian Spark! Lab through the Smithsonian Institute based out of Washington, D. C. The center is 1 of 11 network sites that houses a Spark!Lab. This space provides people of all ages to challenge […]
Where is the customer service?…

There’s been a lot of chatter lately on social media about lack of customer service. It seems it doesn’t matter if it’s retail, wholesale, the service industry or even medical clinics. Why is this happening? The easy answer that has become a cliche is everybody is short staffed. Employees get stressed out when they are […]
Got visitors?

These are my Mom’s favorite things to do on a trip to Minot. A question floated into my inbox this week: “My parents are visiting the week of the fair. Other than that, any must-sees?” I love this question. It merges two of my passions: proving that Minot is awesome and trip planning. But instead […]
Take What You Are Given

It All Started With Juneberries…It was kind of a hot afternoon when my spouse and I wandered into a field scouting for Juneberries. With the amount of moisture this spring, the word was out that there would be an abundant crop this year, and the information was accurate. When I was a kid there were […]
Honoring Excellence: A look inside Minot Honor Guard

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The Airmen who comprise the Minot AFB Honor Guard stand out for their dedication to a distinct mission: delivering premier ceremonial honors, inspiring the nation, and representing all Airmen. This elite team, comprising airmen, non-commissioned officers, and officers from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, emulates the USAF […]
Being Military Friendly

NDSF Makes Changes for Military Appreciation Day State Fair Manager Craig Rudland has been around the North Dakota State Fair for over 25 years, but 2024 will be his first as Manager. For Charlene Ratliff, Marketing Manager, this will be her first year having planned an entire marketing approach for the fair. Both Craig and […]
Bielanski at Main Street Books: Get Ready to Laugh and Sing!

A toe-tapping good time and a whimsical and fun new band are coming to Minot from Charlotte, North Carolina. Bryan Bielanski, an acoustic rock singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform on Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Main Street Books.This will be Bryan’s first time performing in Minot, and he’s looking forward to it! He’s […]
Family Fun at this Years Høstfest

Are you looking for something extra fun to do this fall? Well make sure to check out the annual Norsk Høstfest that will be happening from September 25th through the 28th. For those that are new to the area or who haven’t heard of this Scandinavian festival yet, you need to go explore it at […]