One Song at a Time
“I think it is SO important that we instill in our future generations the importance of our country and the people who defend it. I am proud to be an American and I am proud to be a Veteran! Many of our students will make that same decision to join our armed forces and I […]
Minot Makes It Happen: Double D-Haw Breaks Records in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Minot’s biggest and boldest breast cancer awareness event, Double D-Haw, has outdone itself once again. The beloved local fundraiser celebrated a record-breaking year in 2025, donating an impressive $30,000 to the Trinity Health Foundation to support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. Since its inception, Double D-Haw has become a cornerstone of community […]
Celebrating the Veterans at the North Dakota Veterans Home
Jeanne Sexton-Brown November 11 is a great day to spend with our Veterans at the North Dakota Veterans Home (NDVH). The men and women of our Armed Forces have been through so much and they are so appreciative of everything that is done for them. On Tuesday, November 11 the NDVH was almost electric with […]
The first newspaper
A question came up the other day asking do you know the name of the first newspaper in Dakota Territory?Between 1861, when Dakota Territory was established, until statehood in 1889, 160 newspapers sprang up in the territory. That’s kind of remarkable, but then, the territory included all of present-day South Dakota as well. But the […]
Not a Hard Story to Tell-or Are They?
When this edition of the Northern Sentry arrives in homes and businesses the activities of Veteran’s Day 2025 will be over. On the 11th hour of the 11th Day of the 11th month of 1918, the Armistice was signed to end World War 1. As it was explained to me when I was younger, Veteran’s […]
5th Medical Group 2025-2026 Flu Campaign: Immunization Team Protects Minot AFB Against Flu Season
5th Medical Group As winter approaches Minot Air Force Base, preparation means more than snow tires and layered uniforms. It also requires a commitment to maintaining medical readiness. The 5th Medical Group Immunization Clinic leads the effort to protect the installation from influenza and ensure Minot’s Airmen remain ready to execute the nation’s highest stakes […]
Sentinels Storm Toward State-A Big Week For Minot North Athletics
On November 7th, Minot North football secured their place in school history with a thrilling 21–17 win over the Central Cass Squirrels in the state semi-finals. The Sentinels fought hard from start to finish, showing grit and focus in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final minutes, and through the first snow. With […]