Learning About AFA
My first Air & Space Forces Association convention can be compared somewhat to getting that new car and trying to figure out all of the bells and whistles to do little things like set the speed control or adjust the heat and heck, even making the windshield wipers works. First, let’s talk about the Air […]
ND Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools: Helpful Resource for Parents
North Dakota Health and Human Services (NDHHS) recently released a Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools. This is a comprehensive resource that assists schools in preventing suicide through the implementation of specific strategies and response protocols. It aims to strengthen prevention and support the mental health of students. This is important, because in North […]
Working Hard…. So, We Can Play
It’s reality, it’s time to “pull the sailboat” for the summer. What this procedure entails is winterizing our 27 foot Cal sailboat for the harsh winter ahead. Down come the sails to be folded and stored away. Then there is winterizing the freshwater system with at least 5 gallons of RV anti-freeze. There are what […]
A shield from reality
When something is out of sight, it’s out of mind, right? That’s true to a point, but as North Dakotans we sometimes get a glimpse of what it’s like elsewhere and the reality is, we don’t have it so bad.As we all know, North Dakota has been growing for several years. Driven by oil, the […]
Minot High FBLA Kicks Off Winter Clothing Drive to Warm Local Families
Submitted by Saige Carlson As colder temperatures begin to settle in, Minot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter is taking action to support families in need across the community. The student-led organization is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive from September 15th to September 20th, with the goal of collecting new and gently […]
Meet our Child Development Center and Homeschool MFLCs
Megan ArmentaChild and Youth Behavioral Military andFamily Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC)Megan.E.Armenta@leidos.com571.376.0703 My name is Megan Armenta, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. Originally from Texas, I began my career in a private practice setting, where I worked with both children and adults for […]
September: If you’re bored you’re doing it wrong
Last week, when I looked at my calendar and scrolled through my mental list of what’s happening, I immediately felt overwhelmed. Everyone talks about how fast summer goes, but no one really mentions how quickly September flies.For me, August is a paradox. It’s both a rush to cram in the last bits of summer before […]
The Monopoly Man
Joe Weigand has been in Medora for many years, as Teddy Roosevelt. He tells the joke about walking briskly across the park in Medora at his way to one of his many performances and having some youngster exclaim “Look Mom, it’s that guy from Monopoly!” Adorned in his black 3-piece tux, including his round top […]
Scams abound
There was a recent news report about an individual here in North Dakota who got scammed out of $100,000. That’s a lot of money and even though you would think a criminal mind could get a loot like that and run, it appears they can’t resist the urge to come back for more. People being […]
Welcome New MAFB District #160 School Board Member
Minot Air Force Base District #160 has a new School Board Member: MSgt Kyle Gahring! MSgt Gahring is a safety professional dedicated to fostering a secure and thriving environment for both the workplace and the community. He actively collaborates with the Minot Magic City Discovery Center to promote hands-on learning opportunities for local youth and […]