Carrying On The Legacy
Teddy Roosevelt Still Popular In North Dakota TR Comes To Life In MedoraIn Medora, Joe Weigand is often introduced as a President Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. The word is likely related to “reprise,” meaning to repeat a performance or role. In Weigand’s case, the description fits: he does far more than resemble the 26th president. He […]
New 5th Bomb Wing command team outlines priorities to 5 BW Airmen
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – U.S. Air Force Col. John E. Burrell, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott D. Bradbury, the 5 BW command chief, addressed Airmen as the 5 BW’s new command team, July 22 and July […]
August Squadron of the Month-5th Force Support Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 5th Force Support Squadron on being selected as August Squadron of the Month. When you think of the heartbeat of Minot Air Force Base, you are thinking of the 5th Force Support Squadron (5 FSS). Spanning 11 distinct flights, the 5 FSS touches nearly […]
More Than a Fair, It’s Tradition
For nine days each July, our community welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the state and beyond to experience everything that makes North Dakota so special. This year’s fair, held July 17-25, continued a tradition that generations have looked forward to year after year. Whether you’ve attended since childhood or you’re experiencing it […]
Folds of Honor Raises Money for Scholarships
Honorary Commanders help connect Magic City Beverage, the 91st OSS and the Minot community in support of military families. Folds of Honor received a major fundraising boost at the North Dakota State Fair, where Budweiser and Magic City Beverage each donated $5,000 to support scholarships for the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. […]
2026 Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
On Friday, August 7th, 2026 families will receive backpacks, school supplies, and a $30 gift card from Operation Homefront. The gift card is a new initiative that places autonomy in parent(s)/guardian(s) hands with regard to the purchase of additional school supplies. Isn’t that great?! Every year, the event improves in some way and I couldn’t […]
Trident Drinkery
Relax, Meet Friends & Enjoy A Moment A Corner With HistoryThe corner of 4th Avenue and 20th Street Northwest has had a history. A longtime friend, Harley Schmidt, was once giving me a ride home as we passed the building. “You know that building’s been there a long time,” said Harley. “It was there back […]
The Minot Spouses Club Invites you to their Kickoff Event!
The Minot Spouses Club is excited to announce the kickoff event of the 2026-2027 season with the annual Membership Drive and Welcome Social! Whether you are a returning member or new to the area, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow spouses, learn about the club, and discover all that MSC has to offer. […]
Why I shop for Winter in August
Every year, it was the same, stressed-out story. October would inevitably arrive, the forecast would mention snow, and suddenly I’d realize someone needed new boots. Someone else’s snow pants were two inches too short. Gloves had disappeared into the void—presumably with all my Tupperwear lids. And just like that I was panic shopping online, bemoaning […]
It’s still a small-town vibe
By the time you read this, the North Dakota State Fair will have concluded. I hope you went. We try to go every year if for no other reason but to get fresh squeezed lemonade or watch the Budweiser Clydesdales. But this venue offers a lot more and if you haven’t been to the state […]