End of an Era on Highway 83: The Collapse of a Quiet Icon
The 14-mile drive from Minot Air Force Base into the Magic City may seem unremarkable to some, dotted with a handful of homes, a church, and a golf course along Highway 83. But for many commuters, one familiar landmark on the east side of the road near Ruthville, North Dakota, stood out for years, a […]
Lend-A-Paw 5K Color Run Returns to Minot with Purpose and Passion
The second annual Lend A Paw Run, Walk or Roll 5K Color Run and Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 9th, at Oak Park in Minot. Designed as both a fun run and a heartfelt tribute, the event celebrates mental health awareness and the life-changing impact of emotional support animals and service […]
FCC Provider of the Month – July
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new things daily. I also love being a part of the families and working together with parents to ensure the health and safety of kiddos in and out of care. There are so many things I love about […]
The Bombshells Are Back!
Minot Honeybees’ Fan-Favorite Alternate Identity Returns for One Night Only in 2025 The Minot Honeybees are thrilled to bring back the Bombshells — their fan-favorite alternate identity — for a special one-night tribute on July 31 at Corbett Field, honoring the brave men and women of Minot Air Force Base. As part of Military Appreciation […]
How High School Students Can Build Financial Confidence
Finances may seem like something to worry about after high school. When jobs are full-time, college bills start rolling in, and taxes become real. But according to Gregory Barnhart, a financial advisor with First Command, the best time to start building strong financial habits is right now. Whether you’re mowing lawns, freelancing, or working a […]
Are You Looking for PreK?
Although North Dakota does not have universal Prekindergarten, we do have Prekindergarten options for families in and around Minot Air Force Base! We have Head Start, PreK at Glenburn Public School, and Special Education PreK through Minot Public Schools. Head Start has three PreK classrooms for ages three to five-years-old: one at Dakota Elementary School […]
A First Timer’s Guide to the Fair
Where I come from, “the fair” refers to the local county fair. In northern Indiana, we’re less interested in the state fair and more invested in each county fair. Going to the fair means attending your own county’s event, then planning weekends around the neighboring counties’ fairs too.Obviously, it’s different in North Dakota. Here, it’s […]
Sometimes It Just Happens
Well folks, it’s Juneberry picking time. Because of a rather dry spring and early summer there was little confidence in those of us who watch patiently for Juneberries to appear, and then to get enough rain to grow and ripen, that we would even have a Juneberry crisp this summer. But a timely rain of […]
Highway isolation
Traveling across U.S. Highway 2 Monday on the way home, a thought entered my mind. How do the highways get named. For instance, why is U.S. 2, U.S. 2? Why is N.D. Highway 1806 so named?Apparently, it’s a mixed bag of examples and explanations that start with the interstate system.We all know that North Dakota […]
Community ‘Shocked, Saddened’ After Cancellation of Group Fitness Contract
Non-Mission Critical: That was the determination made by the 5th Force Support Squadron (FSS) regarding a Group Fitness Program Contract on Minot AFB. On Friday, June 27 the MAFB community was informed that the group fitness programs being offered through the McAdoo Fitness Center on base, would be no more. The decision impacts spouses, active-duty […]
