Connections
On 2 different sides of the country there were 2 events. The fires that were turning neighborhoods in Los Angeles into apocalyptic terrain, and the history making winter storm that rocked southeastern states and brought record ice and snowfall, and brought that part of the nation to a standstill. I do not want you to […]
After the rubber meets the road…
Do you ever wonder what happens to your old tires after they’re replaced on your car? Do you ever wonder if there was a better way to prolong tire wear? Do you ever wonder what kind of recycled uses there are for old rubber like worn out tires? In today’s world, whenever you get a […]
How well do you know winter weather?
“Did you bring sunglasses?” my four-year-old asked from the back seat. “It’s so bright,” he added, squinting and shielding his eyes with mitten-clad hands. He was right. The snow blanketed the ground, and the trees were covered in delicate layers of snow and ice, like lace clinging to the branches. The vast landscape was white, […]
Your North Dakota Bucket List
Happy New Year, and it’s time to make your North Dakota (Winter) Bucket list, if you haven’t already done so. I won’t claim that I am going to do all of the activities that I am suggesting this winter, but I can guarantee you that they are all activities that I have done over my […]
The picture is becoming clear…
After searching statistics regarding various coffee brands, obscure entries on websites helped connect the dots about why Tim Horton’s locations in North Dakota may have closed their doors. At one time, there were four Tim Horton’s franchises operating in North Dakota; Grand Forks (2), Fargo and Minot. The first to open was a coffee and […]
What Now? 25 Ideas of Indoor Fun
The holiday season is great. I love the events that stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. I love the special music, the candlelight, the décor, and the traditions. For me, most of the fun is wrapped up in the buildup to the Big Day. If the holiday season were a bell curve, Christmas would […]
Are we growing at the right pace…
It doesn’t matter where you go in North Dakota, you’re going to find that retail, health care, government, farming, education and even sports franchises have job openings. Just walk down the street in almost any community and you will see signs in windows that say “now hiring.” Those messages used to say “now accepting applications,” […]
New Year’s Resolutions
An Apology of SortsWe received notification that the 69th Bomb Squadron would be returning before Christmas, more than likely on the 23rd of December. Normally The Northern Sentry would be on hand to greet the deployed personnel as they returned to Minot Air Force Base, and the front page of our paper on December 27th […]
A Seat at the Table: Finding Connection This Christmas
Last week, I walked into a building many people in town don’t know exists. I, for one, lived here for years before I discovered it: the Minot Adult Learning Center (MALC). As soon as I opened the door, the reason for my visit was apparent. The mingled scents of potluck dishes filled the air as […]
Christmas Memories
It is the time of the year when we often reflect on memories from past Christmas seasons. These reflections can be both positive and of course negative. What I have found over the years is that some of those memories that once brought tears to my eyes, can now bring smiles. I hope that by […]
