So Much To See…In So Little Time
Last night (Aug 11) I had the pleasure of meeting Col Mike Taylor and his spouse Amanda. Col Taylor is the new Deputy Commander of the 5th Bomb wing, transferring in from Barksdale Air Force Base. Col Taylor was representing the 5th Bomb Wing at the Military Gallery Open house held last night at the […]
From the front lines to Dickinson
It’s no question that Norwegian and German heritage get a lot of attention in North Dakota. But, there is a small building on the west side of Villard Avenue in Dickinson that packs a powerful punch when it comes to European heritage in North Dakota. Here you’ll find the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, which houses the […]
Slow Summer: It’s okay not to do it all
Last week, I called an impromptu family meeting at the dining room table. I came armed with a notebook, a pen, and a mission: make the most of our last days of summer before school routines return and snow threatens to fall. “What else do you want to do before summer’s over?” I asked my […]
November is Military Family Month: Save the Date for a NEW Minot Air Force Base Family Workshop
November is designated “National Veterans and Military Families Month.” All families are unique and, arguably, military families are even more so, given their distinct challenges and mission successes. Whatever situation defines each family or “a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each […]
Record July Rains Will Bring Great Outdoor Activities
Late in June as I looked out over my back yard I could only guess how long it would be before my lawn would succumb to the dry conditions. Hot weather and limited rainfall had made left my lawn looking like it was August. And then it happened! There were a couple of late night […]
Old grain elevator getting a facelift
In case you hadn’t noticed or seen this on the news, there’s a sort of art renaissance going on in Minot and this isn’t your average, every day painting. There’s an Australian man who is in the process of transforming a downtown Minot grain elevator into a massive work of art. This man is world […]
Don’t Give Up Summer Yet!
I can’t tell you how many times this past week I have heard people say, “the end of the State Fair, the end of summer!” I look at them and say…”seriously? What happened to August? And did they change Labor Day?” With a glass half full attitude I have always let summer be summer and […]
Road Trip Magic: Exploring North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway
This article and many more are featured in the Northern Sentry’s 2025 Summer Adventure Guide, which can be found at various location on base. When people think of North Dakota, wide-open prairies and rugged badlands often come to mind. But tucked away just off Exit 72 of I-94, between the towns of Gladstone and Regent, […]
Excellence at the state fair
As we all know there is a lot of hype about the North Dakota State Fair. After all, it’s the biggest summer event in North Dakota and the 2025 version appears to be another success. If you’re a kid, you love the endless hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream. If you’re a teenager, you love […]
The Surprising Highlight of Our Vacation
While the rest of my family played in the pool, I walked several blocks across the small downtown of Medora, North Dakota, to do some souvenir shopping. I found the shop I was looking for on the tourist map and made my way to an unassuming storefront. It had the same “Old West” façade much […]