Mission: Transition – Managing Stress Together Workshop for Families is Back On!
Minot AFB’s School Liaison Office is hosting a “Mission: Transition – Managing Stress Together” all-day fun, hands-on workshop for military families (including homeschool) at the Jimmy Doolittle Center on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. This workshop was originally scheduled for November, but unfortunately the government shutdown thwarted efforts for its realization. Back on, five on-base offices […]
Local Music Educator Named VFW State Teacher of the Year, Advances to National Competition
Dr. Amanda Capote, a music educator serving students at North Plains and Dakota Elementary Schools, has been named the Post 753 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2025 Teacher of the Year, earning top honors at the local, district, and state levels. With this achievement, Dr. Capote now advances to the national stage of the VFW […]
Keystone Club Gears Up for Youth of the Year and a Busy Spring of Service
The Keystone Club at the Boys & Girls Club is kicking off the spring season with exciting events, meaningful service, and a strong focus on leadership through the Youth of the Year program. As the Club’s premier teen leadership group, Keystone members continue to play a vital role in supporting younger members while preparing themselves […]
Minot North Cheer Shines at State with Multiple Titles and Top Honors
The Minot North High School cheer team delivered an outstanding performance at the North Dakota State Cheer Competition, earning multiple state championships, top finishes across divisions, and several prestigious individual and team awards. With precision, power, and undeniable team chemistry, Minot North proved itself as one of the most dominant programs in the state. One […]
Minot United Cheer Celebrates Historic Finish at 2026 NDADD State
Minot United Cheer closed out its season in unforgettable fashion at the 2026 NDADD State Competition, delivering one of the strongest performances in program history. Competing against top teams from across the state, Minot United advanced to finals in all four routines and finished top three in every category, a testament to the team’s consistency, […]
Sentinels Deliver Statement Performances Across Winter Sports
Minot North athletes were busy making noise across multiple sports this past stretch, delivering big wins, standout individual performances, and moments that defined what it means to compete as a Sentinel. The boys basketball team earned a memorable 72–69 victory on Military Appreciation Night, rallying together for a complete team win in front of a […]
Erik Ramstad Middle School Cheer Places 2nd at State
The 7th and 8th grade Erik Ramstad cheer team competed in the North Dakota State Cheerleading Championship at the Bismarck Event Center on January 31st. They worked very hard even when they had to change the routine the day before the competition because a few girls weren’t able to attend. There were 5 teams competing […]
The Task At Hand
Sometimes it happens…You spend time editing your column to make sure that everything is spelled correctly, all the I’s are dotted and t’s crossed, there are no extra words…well in general you are supposed to proof what you write at least 3 times. My journalism teacher back at the University of North Dakota wanted our […]
Snowmobile safety becomes a concern
There’s no denying we’ve had a mild winter thus far. But as most of us know, that can change in a heartbeat. And when it does, about the only consolation is snowmobiling. Snowmobiling is a lot of fun and it actually brings tourists to various parts of North Dakota several weekends throughout the winter. That […]
Upcoming Champagne and Ice Gala Supports Healing for Children
Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center (NPCAC) will host its 16th annual Champagne and Ice Gala on Saturday, February 14, at 6 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Minot. The Valentine’s Day event is the center’s most significant fundraiser and plays a vital role in ensuring children and families affected by abuse receive services at no […]