Minot North Performs First Spring Band Concert

On the evening of April 29th, at 7 pm, the MNHS Auditorium echoed with the powerful sounds of the first annual Spring Band Concert, masterfully directed by Jeremy Meinert. With a diverse and engaging program, the concert showcased the talent, discipline, and musical growth of students across all grade levels. The 9th Grade Band opened […]

Minot North Sentinel Report 05-09-2025

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Minot North Sophomore Leads First-Ever Chess Tournament, Uniting Players of All Ages The quiet click of chess pieces, the rustle of popcorn bags, and focused faces filled the MAWA building, just across from Minot North High School, last week. It wasn’t just any after-school gathering—it was the […]

Confidential Care, Lasting Impact: Inside Minot AFB’s MFLC Program

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Life in the military can present a complex set of challenges, regardless of rank or career field, such as relationship management, transition to civilian or military life or financial readiness. The Military Family Readiness Center (MFRC), a program under the 5th Force Support Squadron, is a department devoted to […]

Historically quirky North Dakota

Despite our state being only 136 years old, we all know there is plenty of history that happened during those years. Military history, the building of the railroads, cities springing up on the steel rail, massive cattle ranches and bonanza farms are all part of it. There’s also the lesser-known history that most of us […]

The Glass Is Half Full

Whether your passion is hiking, biking, camping, swimming, kayaking or just plain hanging…around on a beach, take some time and fill the glass to overfull with exciting hour long, or day long events. Best Kept Secrets- Small Towns, Big Events:There are so many small communities in North Dakota that host world class events. We have […]

The Spring Shift

Last week, I began clearing things out of my garage to clean and sell on Facebook Marketplace. This is part of my spring-and-fall routine: pull out the large toys—bikes, scooters, strollers, and all manner of plastic monstrosities we’ve accumulated over the previous season. Then I audit. What don’t we use? What are the boys too […]

FCC Provider of the Month – May

What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy being able to spend quality time with my own child as well as being able to provide a safe and loving environment for military families to send their children to. What are your interests/hobbies?I love having family time with my husband, one year old […]

A Lifetime of Pottery: Local Collector’s Treasures Now on Display at Pioneer Village

The Pioneer Village Museum in Burlington, ND, just got a little more colorful—thanks to a generous donation from longtime pottery collector Joyce Elaine Carlson Young.Joyce, who was born in McLeod, ND, in 1935, spent most of her life gathering beautiful pottery, especially pieces from the famous Rosemeade factory once located in Wahpeton. What started as […]

Welcome Home Heroes

“It was absolutely amazing” according to Western Honor Flight board member Jim Weaver. “It was a pretty good show” added banquet Emcee and Western Honor Flight board member George Masters. “I couldn’t believe the number of people that packed the airport” said Minot Mayor and Task Force 21 member Mark Jantzer. They were all talking […]

May Squadron of the Month: 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron

The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron on being selected as April’s Squadron of the Month. The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron oversees five flights in 11 facilities executing a full range of logistics support for two wings. The 400 LRS Airmen deliver full spectrum logistics support to […]