Minot North Makes Its Sports Statement Week After Week
Spring competition is in full swing, and the Minot North Sentinels are making it clear this could be a special year. From clutch finishes in tight games to dominant shutouts, Sentinel athletes across softball, girls soccer, and baseball are stacking wins and building momentum. Minot North is a program on the move, and opponents are […]
Packing, but less painful
With a familiar zzzrrip, I unzipped my suitcase and flipped open the lid—staring down a weeklong trip and solo parenting to go with it. My kids are old enough to help pack themselves, but as any mom knows, “help” still requires a surprising amount of oversight. There’s still a lot of prompting, reminding, and—if I’m […]
Part of Dakota Territory history
While on vacation, I was trying to explain to my cousin, who has lived in Iowa his entire life, that the RedRiver runs north. The more I explained it to him, the more confused he became. After explaining it another way regarding elevation, he was able to grasp on to the fact that yes, the […]
100 And Counting
I have been keeping track of the number of times I enter the Main Gate at Minot Air Force Base and receive a cheerful, warm, welcome. There really wasn’t a reason, other than one very cold day when the wind chill was double digits below zero there was a young lady who was obviously chilled […]
Air Force Leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel Modernization
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Gen. Dale R. White, Department of War direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot Air Force Base, March 19–20, 2026, to assess mission requirements and ongoing preparations supporting the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system modernization efforts. The visit […]
April Squadron of the Month
5th Bomb Wing – Wing Staff Agencies The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team congratulates the Wing Staff Agencies on being recognized as Squadron of the Month. This organization is a true team of teams providing direct support to the wing commander and Airmen across both wings on the installation. From financial stewardship and inspection oversight […]
Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey
The FY26 Department of the Air Force Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey is now open and will run through May 1. This survey gives Minot Air Force Base housing and dorm residents the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that directly impacts the future of military housing. Residents have two options available to obtain and complete a […]
Minot AFB hosts Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures rewrite
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Airmen from across the Air Force missile wings recently collaborated on a comprehensive rewrite of Nuclear Security Operations Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) at Minot Air Force Base, reinforcing the foundation of one of the nation’s most critical missions. […]
If It Weren’t For My Experience in North Dakota
“I have always said I would not have been President had it not been for my experience in North Dakota.” Theodore Roosevelt I have been “pondering” on this column for quite some time. What’s pondering? In my case it is thinking about something, but not quite concluding, so the thought goes to my back burner. […]
From Minot AFB to Chicago, Talent Takes the Stage
In a town often described as quiet and remote, a group of performers with ties to Minot Air Force Base are ready to turn up the volume, the lights, and the excitement. This April, Minot State University’s stage will come alive with Chicago, and among the cast are three members from the military community eager […]