Final mystery solved
I’ve written about my family tree in the past, and this will most likely be the last time I do write about it, but some exciting news happened on Tuesday that I feel I have to share with readers. My great-great grandparents have been found. This is going to upset the apple cart a bit […]
They Were Just Names…Or Were They?
Our Memorial Day edition has always given me a chance to take a bit of a sidestep from my normal column and remember back to Memorial Day in Maddock, North Dakota. I’m not really sure how old I was when my Dad, a World War II Navy Vet, took me to the park in the […]
What public restrooms reveal about integrity
“Gross.” That was the word that zipped through my brain when the bathroom stall door swung open. My stomach turned, my nose wrinkled, and I teetered on the edge of a dry heave. We’ve all been there. In a moment of urgency, we rush into a public restroom, choose a stall at random, only to […]
79 Purple Graduation Cords
The Minot Spouses Club has graciously provided purple graduation cords since 2023 and this year was no different! The following numbers of military-affiliated graduating seniors at their respective schools/homeschools received cords: 55 at Minot North High School, 13 at Minot High School, and 11 at homeschool/local schools. To these 79 students, we say—as reflected on […]
The Sentinel Spark: Springing into Action
Spring at Minot North High School has officially turned into a highlight reel. From clutch softball wins to state qualifying speed on the track and strong finishes on the golf course, the Sentinels are heating up at exactly the right time of year. With an addition of a marching band performance in Bismarck, and it […]
Web Safety for Students: Parent Initiative is Important
The Minot Public School (MPS) District believes that all students should have access to technology, and thus issues a Chromebook to students. This tool aids them throughout their educational careers and has built-in protections, such as personal Google accounts or any other non-school accounts are not compatible with and cannot be used on these school-issued […]
As We Head Into Summer
The Next StepAs I head into my sixth month since having back surgery there are a lot of tasks around the house and yard that I want to do, but still need to take things cautiously so as to not end up back where I was before January 23rd.To help me transition back to a […]
When is spring really here?
If we look at the calendar, it tells us that March 21 is the vernal equinox, or first day of spring. It may be on paper, but in reality, we had more spring-like weather in February than we did in April. Meteorologists tell us that April is a transitional month. That’s funny because when I […]
PSMI Teacher Appreciation
In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 5th, 2026, I share the following poems to uplift each and every teacher: PresenceThe sweetness of the daybrings morning light and child’s play,and in the promise of it allthe soft air blows the sweet bird’s call. The world’s not silent, dark, or grim,for sweet laughter invites […]
Throwing Down and Teeing Up: Sentinels Shine in Spring Action
The Minot North Sentinels had a busy and productive week across multiple spring sports, with athletes stepping up on the golf course, the throwing circle, and the softball diamond. From state-qualifying marks in track and field to strong team finishes in golf, the Sentinels showed they are hitting their stride at the right time of […]