Fall Fun at Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch
The air is getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to show their fall colors, and families across Minot are finding ways to enjoy the changing season. For many, that means making a trip to Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch in Minot.With the sun shining and temperatures cooperating last weekend, Berry Acres welcomed families looking to spend […]
“I Just Want to Be Normal”
A Day at Leader Dogs for the Blind Dining in the Dark As I tried to identify the ingredients in my Caesar salad, I heard a woman at our table say, “This isn’t working. I’m just not going to eat my salad tonight. I might pick up something later at the restaurant.” Her response to […]
Fire Prevention Week Events Set for Minot AFB
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services invites Team Minot and their families to join in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4–10, with a series of events designed to promote fire safety and prevention throughout the base. Meet Sparky the Fire Dog, explore a fire engine, learn about fire safety and take part […]
Northern Sentry Salute: Honoring Minot AFB Military Members
The Northern Sentry and the Minot Minotauros are teaming up for another year to recognize and honor military members of Minot Air Force Base during every Minotauros home game this season.Through the Northern Sentry Salute, one Minot AFB military member will be recognized at each home game for their service and dedication to the Minot […]
The Rest Of The Story – Tracking B-52 Tail # 61-034
Every journalist will tell you about those stories that fall into your lap, and the story of former B 52 Crew Chief William Carter. Mr. Carter and his son Michael were recently at Minot Air Force Base where William Carter had a chance to tour the B 52 facilities at Minot AFB and reminisce about […]
October Squadron of the Month
Minot Operational Medical Readiness Squadron “Fultum Validum Aptare.” This is the motto of the Minot Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. This premier medical team consists of 160 officers, enlisted, and civilians across 9 primary care and support flights. The motto translates to “Strength, Wellness, Readiness”, and acts as a north star to the medical professionals providing […]
Steady Hands and Short Memories
When a high school athletic program loses four impactful seniors in a single offseason, most teams brace themselves for a lengthy, painful rebuilding phase. But for the Minot North girls golf team, the departure of their veteran core did not signal a retreat—it simply set the stage for a new era of leadership. At the […]
Your Paycheck is Just the Beginning
Most service members leave the military with little to show for it. You don’t have to. You signed the papers, raised your right hand, and entered one of the most financially generous employment packages in Americo… and you’ve likely only scratched the surface. Free housing allowances, tax-free combat pay, matching retirement contributions, zero-fee investment accounts, […]
A Million Ways to Help Out
Supporting the Ward County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village Carousel Restoration Ward County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village Museum in Burlington, North Dakota, recently received an unexpected and deeply appreciated $10,000 donation from the Magic City Lions Club. The gift will help restore an antique carousel that once operated in a Minot park. WCHS hopes to have […]