City Government Week: Minot’s Magnanimous Mayor
This second week in April was designated “City Government Week” by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) to promote local government. The NDLC is a non-profit organization based in Bismarck that “empowers local leaders through advocacy, education, and connection—strengthening communities, shaping policy, and building a stronger North Dakota rooted in the belief that local […]
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 […]
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. […]
Attributes of the Military Child
• More Independent, Adaptable, Reliable, Flexible, Mature• Relate better to those with diverse backgrounds• Strong family bonds• Parents involved in their children’s education• Military encourages support of schools• Experience from many different cultures and geographic areas• Promotes duty bound/service oriented values• Cooperative spirit, team oriented The information in this article is provided as a resource […]
Sentinels Start Strong: Records Fall and Seasons Kick Off
If the spring sports season were a movie, Minot North High School just dropped one heck of an opening weekend. Baseball drama. Soccer grit. And on a track in Fargo, a group of young women rewrote the record books like they had a personal vendetta against the old ones. Hold onto your Sentinel gear, this […]
On-ramps to belonging
My whole life has been an endless pursuit of community and belonging. Whether that means I, myself was searching for a way to belong—or coming up with creative ways to draw others in to community, it’s who I am.From elementary school to adulthood, I’ve been drawn to “involvement.” I joined clubs, teams, and hobbies. Then […]
Month of the Military Child – April 2026
The Month of the Military Child is an exciting month to celebrate students from all backgrounds who serve alongside their parents! These children move, on average, six to nine times throughout their educational career. School Liaisons throughout the world welcome and say goodbye to incoming/outgoing students and their families, assisting them with navigating their ever-changing […]