Statement from Minot AFB
It is with heavy hearts, that the men and women of Minot Air Force Base, the 5th Bomb Wing Warbirds, and 91st Missile Wing Rough Riders express our deep condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of the eight B-52 crew members who passed at Edwards AFB Monday, June 15. Our hearts are with the […]
The Grass Is Always Greener…When It Rains
This spring was unusually dry. Seems that we got into one of those hot, dry, the rain is always missing us, weather patterns. The first time I mowed our lawn in Minot I raised a dust storm. Usually there are April showers, and the flowers start to bloom in May, but not necessarily this year. […]
Reminiscent of the Dust Bowl
Before the very end of May, drought was creeping in and since the wind blows throughout the spring in North Dakota, we had some awful days of blowing dust as we all know. When I was in college in Grand Forks, I often heard a saying, “there’s a lot of real estate changing hands today.”You’ll […]
Spaghetti for 200
“Spaghetti.” The word is scrawled across the top of an index card in my grandmother’s loopy cursive handwriting. The recipe seems innocuous enough, until you get to the ingredient list, and the bottom which reads, “Serves 200.” The card sits in a small binder of recipes my sister lovingly copied and organized for each of […]
Porch Geese Become Community Icons at Minot AFB
Dressed in everything from patriotic attire and holiday costumes to raincoats and winter scarves, a growing number of porch geese are becoming local celebrities throughout Minot Air Force Base housing areas.The vintage lawn ornaments, once a staple outside many American homes, are enjoying a revival among military families who have embraced the quirky tradition of […]
Military Roots, Softball Dreams: Sisters Find Home on the Diamond
For many military families, frequent moves mean constantly adapting to new schools, communities, teams, and friendships. For sisters Kendall and Reagan Winn, softball has provided a sense of stability no matter where military life has taken them. For the first time in Minot Honeybees history, the team features a unique family connection both in the […]
A Visit To The Past…Ward County Historical Society Pioneer Village
“Since 1951, the Ward County Historical Society has helped to maintain and preserve the history of Ward County and the region. The Society maintains the Pioneer Village Museum in Burlington, North Dakota. The museum boasts several buildings, all of which house artifacts and items of historical importance.” The original Pioneer Village was located on the […]
A Father’s Legacy of Service
Dana Miller and Derek C. Miller, Children of Gerald E. Miller This Father’s Day, our family proudly honors Gerald E. Miller, who served at Minot Air Force Base during the early years of the Minuteman missile mission as a member of the 862d Combat Defense Squadron, later known as the Security Police Squadron. As a […]
Better Late Than Never: The 4th Annual North Plains Elementary Art Show–Welcome to the Jungle
Dr. Amanda Capote, PhD While the school year may have come to a close, it is never too late to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent displayed by our students during the 4th Annual North Plains Elementary Art Show, Welcome to the Jungle, which took place at the beginning of May. This year’s show transformed […]
Special Thanks to Mrs. Schlabach: Sharing Wise Words on Simplicity
It has been such a pleasure working with Mrs. Monica Schlabach, wife of 91st Missile Wing Commander, Col Jimmy Schlabach. As Col Schlabach prepares to retire this summer, both he and Monica will leave Minot AFB’s School Liaison Program better for having been here and thoughtfully led. They both shared wise words in recent past […]