Six More Weeks
On February 2, I woke my kids up early so we would have time before school to watch a livestream clip of a groundhog named Phil emerge from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob. Not because I believe in “whistle-pig meteorology,” but because my kids think it’s fascinating—and I’m a pushover for my kids. We watched […]
Minot North Athletes Show Resilience in Competitive Matchups
Minot North student-athletes faced a challenging slate of contests this week, taking on strong opponents across basketball and hockey. While several games ended in losses, individual performances and consistent effort highlighted the determination and leadership present throughout Sentinel athletics. The Minot North girls’ basketball team fell to Mandan by a score of 60–82, but the […]
PSMI School Counselor Appreciation
Last week was National School Counselor Appreciation Week. It was also the first week our Public Schools on Military Installation (PSMIs) did not have a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). The Military and Family Life Counseling Program recently underwent a contract change and with that change—along with personal reasons—our MFLC decided to cease her […]
Astronomy a great winter hobby
If you like astronomy, North Dakota can be a great place to view the night sky. After all, we have a lot of clear and cold nights, which translates to the colder it gets, the less diffusion of light. Said another way, if it’s clear and 40 below zero, your viewing will be much better […]
No Secrets…And That’s OK
Maybe it was me thinking that major surgery to my lower back was just not that big of a deal. I’ll just have the surgical procedure in Minneapolis and return to writing and marketing for the Northern Sentry in just a couple of days. But I soon found out that the older we get, the […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s February Safety Tips – Copy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]