USecAF Matt Lohmeier visits Minot AFB during ongoing modernization
Senior Airman Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT NORTH DAKOTA, N.D. —Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Minot AFB Oct. 27-28, 2026, assessing progress on the installation’s multiple modernization efforts including the transition to the LGM-35A Sentinel program, the nation’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile. During the visit, Lohmeier met with […]
Taking The Next Step-The Bunker Bar & Grill Plans Grand Opening
With a name that denotes a bit of a military identity, The Bunker Bar & Grill, located in the Clarion Hotel on East Burdick Expressway in Minot, announced recently that they would hold their Grand Opening on November 11th. The Bunker began food service in July in what was once the bar area of the […]
More Than a Stage: Mouse River Players Welcome Minot into the Christmas Season
As the holiday season approaches, the Mouse River Players are preparing to bring a familiar Christmas story filled with humor, heart, and a reminder of what the season is all about to the stage. This November, the community theater will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson. Set in a small Midwestern […]
The Heart Behind Minot’s Festival of Trees
Some holiday traditions are about the lights, the decorations and the excitement of Christmas morning. Others are about something deeper, like bringing people together, offering hope and reminding a community what can happen when people give from the heart. For 14 years, Dakota Hope Clinic’s Festival of Trees has brought that spirit to Minot, transforming […]
Minot AFB Winter Yellowfin Busing
Yellowfin Winter Busing for Minot Air Force Base students began this week and will run through April 2nd, 2027. I am the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this contractor. I monitor Yellowfin’s technical and administrative aspects. This includes inspecting their work, documenting their performance, reviewing reports, and facilitating communication between them and the government. Yellowfin […]
Chef Al’s Mama’s Corn Caserole
This recipe uses an appliance not often used for Thanksgiving or Christmas. And opens up some stove top or oven space for you. Today we will be using the microwave. “Chef Mike” is a friend.Let him do the work. Start by peeling, dicing and sauteing your onion. While that’s happening, drain your kernel corn and […]
When Company Comes-Everything I Did While My Parents Were in Town
I’ve been looking forward to my parents’ visit for months. Back in July, I asked them to look ahead at their fall calendars and find a time to make the trip to Minot. My parents are true Midwesterners with Midwestern logistics, so planning early is a must. They have a big yard and garden. They […]
Sentinels Advance to State Semifinals Following Playoff Victory
The Minot North Sentinels made a statement on the football field this past week, earning a spot in the state semifinals while the volleyball team wrapped up its regular season with a Senior Night victory. Between postseason excitement and celebrating senior athletes, it was a memorable week for Sentinel athletics. The Minot North football team […]
We Start the Transition
Transitioning from fall to winter is quite an ordeal, especially if this is your first winter in North Dakota. October’s 60–70-degree days can give way to near-zero days that will more than likely arrive in late November. Staying comfortable takes a wardrobe transition—but the seasonal changes don’t stop at the closet. The Wardrobe TransitionI was […]
The invaluable help of Minot Air Force Base
Now that we are retired from commercial gardening, I was going through some of the records before I file them and put them on a shelf in case I ever need them for something. Mind you, there were a lot of peaks and valleys in the 20 years that we were in business. I still […]