Erin Beene

Open and Honest: Base Town Hall

Open and Honest: Base Town Hall

Every so often the base gets the pleasure of having some important people in the same place at the same time. Last Tuesday April 25th was one of those times. The Jimmy Doolittle Center hosted both Minot AFB Wing Commanders alongside the City of Minot Mayor, Tom Ross...

All Military Kids are Special at Dakota Elementary

All Military Kids are Special at Dakota Elementary

Teachers and staff at Dakota Elementary wear purple to support their military students. A lot was happening on the base last Tuesday, but the Month of the Military Child Appreciation Banquet was one of the most heart-warming events of the month. This event recognized...

Spring Discover Minot Excursion

Spring Discover Minot Excursion

The spring Discover Minot Excursion was held on Tuesday, April 25. A group of military members and dependents hopped on a bus at Minot AFB and explored all that the city of Minot has to offer. This quarterly event, hosted by the Northern Sentry and Minot Downtown...

So that’s the USO!

So that’s the USO!

The United Service Operations (USO) grew out of a need for service member support in 1941. During WWII the anguish of American military members missing their home was taking its toll on their morale. So the USO was created by Americans to bring a little bit of comfort...

Let’s Make Sushi!

Let’s Make Sushi!

Nori, also known as the outside seaweed on a sushi roll, holds all the tasty ingredients together. Americans call almost anything sushi. Locally, “sushi” can refer to rice rolls, raw fish or basically anything at a “sushi restaurant”. While sushi is a broad term for a...

The PCS Pet Place to Go

The PCS Pet Place to Go

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself,” said 1800s humorist Josh Billings. Although nearly 200 years old now, most would agree that the statement remains sound to this day. People love their pets. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs,...

Uncover Treasure Nearby: Vintage City

Uncover Treasure Nearby: Vintage City

Marla and Bill Uscensky have been the proud owners of Vintage City for 10 years. In search of: Treasure Hunters. Exotic art, priceless antiques and quirky one-of-a-kind decor awaits anyone who enjoys the thrill of the hunt! Sounds like an adventure from fairy tales...

A Living Piece of Minot History: Oak Park Theater

A Living Piece of Minot History: Oak Park Theater

The year was 1964. Those that were around could share some stories about The Beatles, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other major historical events that changed life and culture. But in one small town in North Dakota there was a tiny, yet significant, event took...

Vote NOW “Best of MAFB” is Here

Vote NOW “Best of MAFB” is Here

The first annual “Best Of MAFB” is now open for your votes! The Northern Sentry gathered up your favorite places both on the base and around town and now you decide which is the best!Spread some love and take a quick minute to vote for your favorite activity,...

Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota

Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota

Six leaders — including two commanders and four of their subordinates — were fired from a key Air Force nuclear base inNorth Dakota without explanation Monday. Col. Gregory Mayer, who ran the 5th Mission Support Group at Minot Air Force Base; Maj. Jonathan Welch, the...