Year: 2026

From Minot North to Bismarck: Evan Berg’s New Chapter Begins

Signing day on Feb. 25 marked a major milestone for senior Evan Berg, signaling both an achievement and a new beginning. On this day, Berg formally committed to Bismarck State College to play football at the collegiate level. “The signing means a lot to me because I get to go on and play in college, […]

From Place to Place A Life in Motion, A Voice in Words

Growing up as a military child, moving from place to place fueled my love for travel and storytelling. I believe that stories are more than words, but the foundation of history and all we remember. Knowing we will one day become part of the past, I find it important to preserve stories and experiences. Having […]

Staying Mission Ready at Home

As global tensions rise and uncertainty lingers, military families across the nation find themselves navigating a familiar but never-easy reality: the possibility of deployment. While headlines speculate about international developments and national defense decisions, families connected to service members quietly prepare for what could come next. Emotions often run high for spouses, children and extended […]

Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized program […]

March Squadron of the Month-891st Missile Security Forces Squadron

The 91st Missile Wing proudly recognizes the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) as March’s Squadron of the Month for their outstanding performance, mission success, and unwavering dedication.Throughout the month, the 891 successfully completed 346 alarm responses, 450 antiterrorism measures in support of 14 days of maintenance and missile field operations. This example of premier […]

Purple Graduation Cords

Attention all local military-affiliated graduating seniors! The Minot Spouses Club is providing purple graduation cords again this year! The eligibility criteria: Military-affiliated public, private, and homeschool students with parents who are active duty, retired, or veteran military members across all branches in the local area surrounding Minot AFB. Purple represents all services and the sacrifice […]

Cast Your Vote: Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026!

The nominees for the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026 are in, and now it’s your turn to show some love! Celebrate your favorite spots both on and off base and help honor the best of our community. Voting is open March 6–15 — don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! The Nominees […]

We’ll Be Looking For You?

I sat down and thought about the number of non-profit groups that I either belong to or work with in the City of Minot. The purpose of this article is certainly not to brag about the number of volunteer hours I give to these organizations, but more to let you all know that there are […]

The small communities are just as important as the cities

We seem to put a lot of emphasis on “the big four,” Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Grand Forks. And, in a way, a lot of activity is generated in those communities, so there would naturally be a lot of talk, media attention, just general support. But let’s not forget all the small towns across the […]