Lunch Visits
You are welcome to visit with your student during lunch. Did you know that? You can! Not only that, you should. I recommend doing this for three reasons: 1. Time is short, 2. Positivity breeds success, and 3. It’s good for your brain. If you do not homeschool, your child attends—on average—1,000 hours of school […]
A Monday in Munich
Several years ago when I was editor of the newspaper in Langdon, there was a point in which I was getting quite stressed about the complexity of my job and how it related to Cavalier County. It was April, it was a Monday and it was a beautiful, but cold day in northeast North Dakota. […]
This Place Is Truly Special
When Lt. Gen. Burt Field (AF Retired) accepted the invitation of ND President of Air and Space Forces Association to speak at the Commander’s Choice Awards banquet, our chapter was overjoyed. The CEO of the Air and Space Forces Association was going to come to Minot, and the Minot Air Force Base, to deliver the […]
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 […]