91st Missile Wing Earns Omaha Trophy for Excellence in Strategic Operations
Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D – Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, announced the 91st Missile Wing as the 2024 Omaha Trophy winners during the Omaha Trophy presentation here, July 9, 2025.The Omaha Trophy represents the highest civilian honor awarded to top-performing military […]
US Airmen deploy in support of Indo-Pacific Bomber Task Force exercise
Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii —A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. This deployment […]
The Platinum Standard
It’s an honor and a privilege to sit down with either of the wing commanders at Minot Air Force Base. But for a reporter to be able to have a conversation with both Col Jesse Lamarand and Col Jimmy Schlabach within a week of each other; to discuss their first year as commanders of the […]
End of an Era on Highway 83: The Collapse of a Quiet Icon
The 14-mile drive from Minot Air Force Base into the Magic City may seem unremarkable to some, dotted with a handful of homes, a church, and a golf course along Highway 83. But for many commuters, one familiar landmark on the east side of the road near Ruthville, North Dakota, stood out for years, a […]
Lend-A-Paw 5K Color Run Returns to Minot with Purpose and Passion
The second annual Lend A Paw Run, Walk or Roll 5K Color Run and Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 9th, at Oak Park in Minot. Designed as both a fun run and a heartfelt tribute, the event celebrates mental health awareness and the life-changing impact of emotional support animals and service […]
FCC Provider of the Month – July
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new things daily. I also love being a part of the families and working together with parents to ensure the health and safety of kiddos in and out of care. There are so many things I love about […]
The Bombshells Are Back!
Minot Honeybees’ Fan-Favorite Alternate Identity Returns for One Night Only in 2025 The Minot Honeybees are thrilled to bring back the Bombshells — their fan-favorite alternate identity — for a special one-night tribute on July 31 at Corbett Field, honoring the brave men and women of Minot Air Force Base. As part of Military Appreciation […]
How High School Students Can Build Financial Confidence
Finances may seem like something to worry about after high school. When jobs are full-time, college bills start rolling in, and taxes become real. But according to Gregory Barnhart, a financial advisor with First Command, the best time to start building strong financial habits is right now. Whether you’re mowing lawns, freelancing, or working a […]
Are You Looking for PreK?
Although North Dakota does not have universal Prekindergarten, we do have Prekindergarten options for families in and around Minot Air Force Base! We have Head Start, PreK at Glenburn Public School, and Special Education PreK through Minot Public Schools. Head Start has three PreK classrooms for ages three to five-years-old: one at Dakota Elementary School […]
A First Timer’s Guide to the Fair
Where I come from, “the fair” refers to the local county fair. In northern Indiana, we’re less interested in the state fair and more invested in each county fair. Going to the fair means attending your own county’s event, then planning weekends around the neighboring counties’ fairs too.Obviously, it’s different in North Dakota. Here, it’s […]
