OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders’ readiness
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — “Eight! Nine! One!” shouts Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Klein, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron’s (891MSFS) senior enlisted leader. “HELL YEAH!” shouted back over 200 voices, defenders’ gear at the Airmen’s feet, ready to tackle the day. That rallying […]
Badlands Gaming-Brings Card Culture to the Mall
A new kind of magic has arrived at Dakota Square Mall, one built on cards, gaming, and community. Badlands Gaming, Minot’s newest trading card shop, is open for business and already making waves among collectors, casual fans, and competitive players alike. Owned by longtime hobbyist and entrepreneur Joey Schilling, Badlands Gaming is more than just […]
Warbird Week strengthens lethality across the 5th Bomb Wing
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Bomb Wing (5BW) wrapped up Warbird Week, a regularly scheduled exercise, which challenges Airmen to operate under demanding conditions. From Sept. 2-8, units across the 5BW faced a series of scenarios designed to assess their ability to generate […]
The Date Is Set! Minot’s Lopez Twins To Make Pro Debut
The boxing ring at the Lopez Gym north of Minot is the training home to twin brothers Jose and Rafael Lopez. The gym is also the training ground for several young aspiring boxers, and it was one of those kids who looked up at the ring and excitingly said “Wow! That is a big ring!” […]
Norsk Høstfest…Wait, What?
It’s one of those Minot topics that floats around by word of mouth, starting in summer and rolling into fall. Locals toss around the term like it’s as familiar as McDonald’s or Walmart, like it’s something everyone just knows. But to outsiders or first-timers in Minot, Norsk Høstfest might sound more like someone clearing their […]
FCC Provider of the Month – September
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?The part I enjoy the most is building meaningful relationships with the children and their families. Watching the little ones grow, learn, and reach new milestones each day is such a joy. It feels special to know I can provide a safe, nurturing environment where they […]
Minot High FBLA Kicks Off Winter Clothing Drive to Warm Local Families
Submitted by Saige Carlson As colder temperatures begin to settle in, Minot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter is taking action to support families in need across the community. The student-led organization is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive from September 15th to September 20th, with the goal of collecting new and gently […]
North Sports Climbing Leaderboards
The Minot North girls swim team turned in a strong showing at the Capital City Invite, finishing second overall with a team score of 331. Their depth across events helped secure the runner-up finish in a highly competitive field.On the golf course, the Braves girls continued to impress. At the Minot High Invite at Vardon, […]
Meet our Child Development Center and Homeschool MFLCs
Megan ArmentaChild and Youth Behavioral Military andFamily Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC)Megan.E.Armenta@leidos.com571.376.0703 My name is Megan Armenta, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. Originally from Texas, I began my career in a private practice setting, where I worked with both children and adults for […]
Minot Advances to Public Voting for $120K Grant to Bring 10 Weeks of Free Outdoor Concerts to Downtown
Local Motives Minot has advanced to the public voting phase for a national Levitt Foundation grant of up to $120,000 to bring 10 free outdoor concerts to downtown Minot each summer from 2026 through 2028. This is a chance for Minot to compete on a national stage for an investment in the city’s quality of […]