State Literacy Team: Efforts Underway to Improve Student Literacy
Last week, I attended this year’s first State Literacy Team in-person meeting with 20 other state members at our North Dakota State Capitol. It was a pleasure to collaborate in our group of diverse perspectives to strengthen literacy efforts across North Dakota. The State Literacy Team mission is to foster communication and collaboration among North […]
She said I’d never have this
The front steps were littered with toy swords, bottles of bubbles, noisemakers, and one oversized dinosaur mask. I brushed a sweaty strand of hair off my face, grabbed a notebook and pencil, and walked to the backyard. A chaotic chorus of screams, laughter, and splashing met me. It took several attempts to be heard over […]
Next One Up
When I arrived at the change-of-command ceremony at approximately 1330 on Wednesday, July 8th, roughly 40 Airmen in Service Dress Blues had taken their places between the separate groups of chairs in front of the stage where command of the 91st Missile Wing would formally change hands. It was a warm, somewhat humid day, and […]
It’s a long way there
My wife and I were talking recently about our next vacation and possible time hacks it would take to get someplace. In February and part of March we spent a month in Florida and rather than flying like we have done for many years, this time we drove. It was a total of 2,400 miles […]
The Modern Minot Mom
There isn’t a single image that defines a Military affiliated mother. It’s more than a title, motherhood is a journey of resilience, purpose, and community. She may be packing lunches before the morning rush on HWY 83 to Minot AFB, squeezing in work during toddlers nap time, comforting a laboring mother in the middle of […]
Why I Like TRICARE Select
Every single military dependent has to deal with this choice TRICARE Prime or Select? I’ve been through seven-plus bases, a few countries, and a whole lot of military healthcare systems, and here’s my honest take on why I’ve ended up preferring Select. TRICARE Prime: You use on-base medical facilities as your primary care. Most care […]
Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026. During his visit, Secretary Meink saw firsthand the many ongoing readiness and modernization efforts and heard from teams across the […]
91st Operations Group welcomes their new commander
Senior Airman Carson Jeney, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Operations Group welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Shimonsky, during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, June 24, 2026. Col. Jimmy Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, officiated over the ceremony as […]
Air Force Surgeon General Visits Minot Medical Group, Honors Local “Trusted Care Hero”
Minot Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, conducted a comprehensive immersion tour of the Minot Medical Group on June 24, 2026, to assess medical readiness, mentor future leaders, and recognize exceptional patient safety practices. During the visit, Lt. Gen. DeGoes received a primary mission […]
Restored Carousel More Than A Dream
What began as a dream to bring a classic carousel to Minot is now becoming a community restoration project with a long history, a difficult rebuild, and the hope of giving future generations one of childhood’s most memorable first rides. A Classic Carousel Comes to MinotCarousels have been popular as entertainment for kids, and even […]