Minot AFB continues nuclear modernization with Detachment 12 activation
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, activated Sentinel Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) Detachment 12 during a ceremony here, May 21, 2025. The event marked a crucial step in preparing the base’s infrastructure to […]
June Squadron of the Month – 91 Missile Maintenance Squadron
The 91st Missile Wing proudly recognizes the 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron (MMXS) as April’s Squadron of the Month for their outstanding performance, mission success, and unwavering dedication. Throughout the month, the 91st MMXS successfully completed 85 inspections across 27 sites in the 742nd Missile Squadron’s flight area, all within just four days. This exceptional pace […]
FCC Provider of the Month – June
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?After 5 years of being an FCC provider, my favorite two things have always been the same: First and foremost, the long term relationships I gain from my families, I’ve met so many incredible people along the way. Second, the freedom it provides, both financially and […]
Show Us What You Got, Minot!
On May 31st, Minot AFB hosted its first ever “Minot’s Got Talent” talent show at Rocker’s Bar and Grill! The event was open to anyone on Minot AFB to try-out or attend. Rocker’s had food and drink available for purchase and the bar stayed open throughout the event. People sat back, relaxed, and enjoyed as […]
Minot North Shines as Athletes Rack Up Honors Across Sports
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Minot North athletes delivered standout performances across multiple sports at this year’s Western Dakota Association (WDA) tournaments, bringing home medals, honors, and state qualifications. From golf’s powerful second-place finish to gritty efforts on the softball diamond and fierce tennis matches, the Sentinels made their presence known in […]
Executive Orders on Education and Medora On the Map
A number of directives have been issued by the President of our United States, Mr. Donald J. Trump. An executive order is one such directive. It must be within the President’s constitutional authority and cannot violate existing federal laws. In fact, the courts can overturn any executive order. However, it is important that we are […]
North Dakota Nice-You Can’t Help It
Best Kept SecretsMinot State University will start this season with the classic theatrical presentation of Nunsense, followed by Fiddler on the Roof. Here is the complete schedule for season 60 for the MSU Summer Theater. It may be a best kept secret for the quality of the talent in the shows but sometimes shows sell […]
What I Didn’t Expect to Love About Minot
No matter how open-minded I try to be, it seems that I inevitably enter a new situation carrying an armful of presuppositions. The latest example of this being that our summer vacation plans have changed last minute. Instead of my meticulously planned trip to the Wisconsin Dells, we’ll be spending a few days in a […]
The lingering effects of Agent Orange
It’s nearly impossible to get precise numbers of people who were either exposed to Agent Orange, or who have had complications because a parent was exposed to it.What we do know is that North Dakota has approximately 15,000 Vietnam veterans and roughy 65 percent of them are receiving compensation after being exposed to the defoliant […]
Operation Roaring Thunder: 91st MSFS Storms Camp Ripley
In a powerful demonstration of precision, perseverance, and preparedness, the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) concluded Operation Roaring Thunder, a week-long field training exercise held at Camp Ripley, a premier facility operated by the Minnesota Army National Guard. After months of detailed planning, the training officially began on May 18, bringing together 170 Airmen […]