A week of Competition & Excellence at Minot North
The past week at Minot North High School showcased the dedication and talent of students across athletics, activities, and STEM. From competitive games on the court and ice to championship-level performances in dance and robotics, Minot North students continued to represent their school with pride and determination. Girls basketball faced a challenging slate of games […]
Save the Date: MFLC Lunch n’ Learn on January 20
Our Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors (CYB-MFLCs) are instrumental in ensuring our military-connected families in and around Minot AFB are supported. I am the point-of-contact for our CYB-MFLCs, and it is a very rewarding position because our counselors are friendly and personable – it is easy to understand why they’re counselors! […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s January Safety Tips
Borrowed Traditions and the Gift of Belonging
The first time I ever saw a king cake, it was a cool, clear morning in a suburb of New Orleans. One of my husband’s pilot training classmates grew up just outside the city, and his family graciously invited us to spend the weekend at their home. After a late night in the French Quarter, […]
Where did the bricks come from?
Anyone who travels U.S. Highway 52 from the Canadian border to Minot or vice versa, most likely knows the old bank building in Carpio was recently demolished. The bank opened in 1904, and while Hebron Brick opened in 1904, the bricks for the Carpio bank had predate the opening of Hebron Brick. Unfortunately, none of […]
It’s a Mental State of Mind
I really hate to write anything about the recent trend in warmer weather in January as I am a bit superstitious that as soon as I do we will get one of those Arctic lows and be dealing sub-zero temperatures and wind chills. We have short memories though, as not too long ago we had […]
Meet Erin Park: New CDC/YC M&FLC
Erin ParkChild Development Center/Youth Center Military and Family Life Counselor(571) 320-7162 I am the point-of-contact for our Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors (CYB-MFLCs). We currently have three on Minot Air Force Base: Ms. Thelma Watkins, Ms. Megan Armenta, and Ms. Erin Park. They assist children and youth up to age 18 […]
Sentinel Surge: Minot North’s Winter Sports Rise Since Mid-December
Since December 15, Minot North athletics has been defined by grit, growth, and moments that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Across courts, mats, and ice, the Sentinels have navigated a demanding winter schedule, blending standout victories with hard lessons that fuel their competitive drive. The girls basketball team has balanced dominating […]
Continuing a Conversation
My newspaper roots, or newspaper routes, go back to when I was about 7 years old. The town of Maddock, North Dakota had a hometown newspaper, The Standard, but it was not delivered by carriers, instead it came in the mail. We once did a tour of the Maddock Post Office and Postmaster Irv Pritchard […]
It isn’t all doom and gloom
Driving through western South Dakota is like taking a space flight to Mars. You don’t think it’s ever going to end. There are vast stretches of nothing more than ranch land and long distances between communities. For our travel itinerary, it was go to Dickinson, then south on N.D. Highway 22 to Reeder and on […]