Behind It All
So much happens behind the scenes of daily military life. The base mission has dozens of moving pieces that (mostly) intertwine seamlessly to provide Airmen and their families not just a job, but a sense of stability and a place to call home. Minot Air Force Base at its core is a military installation, but […]
A Nordic Approach To A Minot February
As the calendar quietly turns from February to March in North Dakota, it can feel like a collective exhale. The days stretch a little longer, moment by moment. The air still has a bite, but it’s more tolerable now because we know there’s an end in sight. That deep winter urge to stay tucked inside […]
Spotlighting Future Leaders at the Minot AFB Youth of the Year Ceremony
Leadership, confidence and community spirit were on full display as nine outstanding young leaders were honored during the annual Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony at Minot Air Force Base. Hosted at the Minot AFB Youth Center, the event celebrated five Junior Youth of the Year candidates and four Youth of the Year candidates who […]
Passion, Grit, and the Mat: A Ninth-Grader’s Wrestling Journey
Who knew a pair of wrestling shoes could change a life? Madisyn Racine, a freshman at Minot High School, wasn’t originally going to wrestle, but a single moment at the Rattlers Wrestling Club changed everything. The club, hosting practices at Magic City Campus and Minot State University, is a place for wrestlers to improve during […]
Bryleigh McBride, FTC Dean’s List Finalist
Robotics is a key factor in attracting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & mathematics)-qualified students who learn to work as a team to build and operate robots designed to accomplish tasks that are similar to real life situations. One of the organizations advocating and creating competitions for these teams is First Tech Challenge. “FIRST® is the […]
Fast Breaks and Full Hearts, Minot North Makes Mark
Near the middle of February, Minot North athletes proved that sports are about more than just the scoreboard. They are about leadership, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Across the week, the Sentinels celebrated seniors, gave back to the community, and racked up key wins, showing what makes their programs exceptional. Standing under the […]
The Unexpected Reason March Matters for Minot Families
Five years ago, my husband was preparing to deploy. I had an infant who refused to sleep through the night, and a three-year-old who refused to nap consistently. We hadn’t faced a deployment since becoming parents. Six months as a solo, stay-at-home mom was an intimidating abyss. I was determined to find ways to make […]
State of the School Liaison Program
I have officially served as Minot AFB’s School Liaison Program Manager for one year. There were a number of unique challenges (Government Shutdowns and MFLC contract changeover) and new laws/procedures (K-12 phone-free legislation and on-base school am/pm supervision). I jumped into a changing landscape, which involved processing overdue STARBASE ND payments, and closing out the […]
A “Where Were You When” Moment
I may have shared with you that I had a journalism teacher in college who would often stop her lecture and start talking about her “Where Were You When” moments in time. Her name was Hazel Heiman, and to get any grade more than a “C” you had to work hard, and be prepared to […]
Isn’t North Dakota scenic in winter?
I haven’t told a lot of people about this hobby, I guess you could call it, of traveling around North Dakota and taking pictures – even during the depth of winter. It’s something that I thoroughly enjoy. A recent excursion took me to the northwest where I witnessed a certain rugged, almost wilderness beauty that […]