Take in some area car shows
By the end of May and into June, your going to start seeing ads for area car shows. It seems to be an up and coming pastime and every year it involves more people and more cars and motorcycles. You probably live near or in a community that will have a car show this summer […]
Trash Christmas and the Closet That Broke Me
“It’s too much—I feel like my brain is boiling,” I told my husband the other night as I stood in the bathroom, pulling out my contacts. “It’s like I can’t keep up. Or I need a better system.” A decade ago, that feeling of “brain-melt” wasn’t unusual for me. My mind was rarely a quiet […]
Junior Achievers
They may be first graders, but it always amazes me how intelligent these young people are, and how quickly they welcome me into their classroom with big smiles and warm hugs. In Junior Achievement we start talking about neighborhoods and being good neighbors. Then we transition into jobs people work and services that are offered […]
Principal Appreciation
May 1st is National Principal Appreciation Day and to commemorate this special occasion, I thank all of our local principals! You play an important role in our children’s school experiences, supporting students, teachers, and families—and I thank you for your dedication. According to Educators Writers Association, the first principals arose in the early 19th century […]
The ‘Crying Indian’
Does anyone remember a TV commercial in which a Native American was paddling his canoe and he came across a polluted river? When he saw that, he shed a single tear. It was called the “Crying Indian,” a famous 1971 public service announcement from the Keep America Beautiful campaign featuring Iron Eyes Cody witnessing trash […]
Answering Some Questions…
It’s Your Paper…“I started reading the Northern Sentry as soon as we knew we were coming to the Minot Air Force Base.” We hear that statement so many times over and over again when we introduce ourselves to new faces at a Military Affairs Committee meeting. Having good connections with folks on base is certainly […]
Sentinels Surge Through Spring: Wins, Grit, and Momentum Across All Programs
The Minot North varsity girls soccer team had itself a week to remember. With a strong week across the board, all three programs are picking up key wins and building early-season momentum. From clutch finishes on the soccer field to explosive performances in softball and a competitive split for baseball on the road, the Sentinels […]
Continuing to Cherish our Military-Connected Children
This month was extremely active! We celebrated military-connected children in various ways throughout this Month of the Military Child (MOMC), but some standout events include: North Dakota’s MOMC Proclamation Signing at Grand Forks AFB, Minot’s MOMC Proclamation Signing at City Hall, Dakota Elementary School’s MOMC Assembly, North Plains Elementary School’s MOMC Assembly, and Clap-Ins at […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s April Safety Tips
Whim–Low Stress Day Trips from Minot
Spring in North Dakota is both beautiful and unpredictable. We’ll see high temperatures nearing 70˚ in the same week we get an inch or two of snow. You really never know. And to me, that’s part of the fun. By spring, I’m ready to soak up fresh air, anxiously observe plants peeking up from the […]