Corporal Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher Honored as ‘Hero Among Heroes’
Jeanne Sexton-Brown On Monday, October 27, The Military Veteran Hospice Strike Team convened at the North Dakota Veterans Home Chapel to honor Corporal Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher for his service to his country. Presiding Officer Major Galen Schroder, himself a Veteran of the United States Army who began his military career as a Spec4 admin clerk […]
Three New Family Child Care Providers Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Family Child Care (FCC) program hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies on October 14 and 16, 2025, to celebrate the licensing of three new FCC providers: Courtney Baker, Taylor Manderle, and Kristina Garcia. Colonel Zeigler, Commander of the 5th Mission Support Group, presented each provider with a framed FCC license and participated in a ribbon cutting […]
Spooky Spirit Thrives on Minot AFB: Rain, Shine, or Snow
The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp, and the familiar chill of the northern plains has already begun to bite. But on Minot Air Force Base, the cold can’t freeze the Halloween spirit. From haunted lawns filled with fog and flashing lights to cheerful pumpkins glowing on front steps, the residents of Minot […]
Home-Baked Memories
It’s that time of year when hobbies and traditions blend into one. The season of sugary, cinnamon scents filling the house and making your mouth water. Bread cooling by the oven, pumpkin rolls chilling in the fridge, and maple cookies filling the jar. It’s a beautiful sight and an even better taste. Beyond the delicious […]
Tales That Keep You Up at Night
Every town, no matter how small, has its stories, the kind passed down through generations in whispers and warnings. Maybe your grandmother told you never to walk alone at night, or your mother said that if you hear crying near the river, you run home and don’t look back. For some, these stories are just […]
Minot North Fall Sports Recap
The past week marked another strong showing for Minot North athletics as the fall season winds down. The Sentinel football team extended their undefeated streak with a 22–7 win over Dickinson, bringing their record to 9–0. The defense continued to impress, holding Dickinson to just one touchdown while the offense capitalized on key drives to […]
The Ghost of Students Past
Back in May 2025, I had the privilege of meeting Ms. Shelly Weppler, INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation President. She shared her past as a student who graduated from Minot High School and time spent serving our country as a military member. I could have listened to her stories for hours, but our time was short. […]
Always a Silver Cloud
My cell phone rang late one afternoon; the call was from Capt. Kelli Williamson one of the chaplains at Minot Air Force Base. The 91st Missile Wing was in the midst of an intense exercise, one that would tax every member of the 91st with extra hours and longer days. Having done a story before […]
Beware the boxelder
There’ no denying we all love the fall colors. Leaves turn all sorts of shades for us to enjoy. But along with that comes a couple of really annoying pests, boxelder bugs and wasps. By this time in October, however, the wasps have taken a “chill” pill and aren’t as aggressive as they were in […]