Boys Golf: Making a Statement on the Course
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School While the track athletes are busy setting personal records, the Minot North boys golf team is swinging their way into the season with outstanding performances that are catching attention across the state. At the Century/Legacy Invitational, standout rounds included:Kasen Rostad – 75 (3rd place), followed by an […]
Girls Track & Field: Hard Work, Heart, and High Hopes
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The Minot North Girls Track & Field team is off to a strong start with an impressive 60 athletes committed to competing in events across the board—sprints, distance, throws, and jumps. Led by Head Coach Kaiya Chell and assistant coach Melissa Solper, the team has cultivated a […]
Minot North Softball JV Teams Battle Hard Against Watford City
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Minot North’s JV softball teams showed their passion and resilience in their recent double headers against Watford City. Both JV 1 and JV 2 squads took to the field ready to compete, and the people were treated to a great display of determination and team spirit.JV 1 […]
Why do you like Minot so much?
“Why do you like Minot so much?” I get asked that a lot. But last week, over the course of two days, I answered that question for four different people, in four different places. Even for me—a self-proclaimed “Minot guru”—that was a bit above average. So that night, I shared a reel to my Instagram […]
Pen pals 50 years on…
March 30, 1975 was not only Easter Sunday, but was a day that would resonate with two people for more than 50 years. On that Easter Sunday an American teenager wrote a letter to an Australian girl. Forward 50 years and they remain close through email and regular Zoom calls. I was 16 at the […]
Starting To Hear That Word!
PCS…Permanent Change of Station. Some of my Airmen friends say PCS with a smile because they are happy with their new station, others are not happy at all, having grown fond of Minot Air Force Base and Minot. It could be because their kids have enjoyed going to school in Minot, it could be because […]
The Knighthawks Winning Is Awesome
Commander of 69th Bomb Squadron Talks About Their Award It was a fitting end to what was a year of change and adaptation for the 69th Bomb Squadron. It also seemed to come at the perfect time as the Knighthawks returned from their 6 week Bomber Task Force deployment to RAF Fairford, BTF 25-2. Lt. […]
A Sweet Start at Minot: Spouses Giving Back
For many new Airmen, arriving at their first duty station can feel both exciting and overwhelming. To help ease that transition, Minot Air Force Base offers the First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) which is a 40-hour course designed to reinforce key lessons from Basic Military and Technical Training and assist Airmen in adjusting to their […]
Making the Most of Rainy Days in Base Housing
For nearly five years, Lisa Hermosillo and her family have embraced a special springtime tradition on Minot AFB, celebrating the rain and the puddles that come with it. “It’s become somewhat of a tradition for us every spring,” Lisa shared. “We have a love of puddles and the rain. This is such a fun and […]
38th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction set for April 24
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is getting geared up for the 38th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24, 2025, at the North Dakota State Fair Center Magic Place as plans are in place and donations are rolling in. The public is invited to an evening of food, fun, and […]
