Welcome Home Heroes
“It was absolutely amazing” according to Western Honor Flight board member Jim Weaver. “It was a pretty good show” added banquet Emcee and Western Honor Flight board member George Masters. “I couldn’t believe the number of people that packed the airport” said Minot Mayor and Task Force 21 member Mark Jantzer. They were all talking […]
A Legacy of Valor: Growing Up in a Military Household
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Growing up as a military child is a unique experience. From an early age, you understand your family is part of something greater than itself. When your parent is serving their country, there’s a deep pride that comes from that. […]
PCS Season is Here: What That Means for Your PPM
It’s about to be peak PCS season here in Minot. That time between May 15 and August 31 when the majority of military moves take place. What does this mean in light of the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)? Many at Team Minot may be relieved to hear, not very much has really changed […]
$110,197 Raised for Team Minot at Prairie Warrior Auction
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is thrilled to announce that a total of $110,197 was raised to support the personnel of Team Minot at the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24. The funds were generated from a combination community and Minot AFB donated live and silent auction items, table […]
Dakota Territory Air Museum: A Walk Through the History of Flight
The Dakota Territory Air Museum is appropriately located on the northeast corner of the Minot International Airport. The museum was started in 1986, which was Minot & Ward County’s Centennial according to one of the museum’s founder and longtime president Don Larson, and the Chairman of the Centennial Celebration was Ed Schmidt. “He asked me […]
Minot North Sentinel Report 05-01-2025
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Big Wins and Tough Losses Across the BoardIt was a rollercoaster week for our high school sports teams as softball, golf, soccer, andbaseball athletes competed across multiple games and tournaments with notable highs and hard-fought battles. Softball Battles Back and ForthThe softball team had a dramatic series […]
New Phone-Free K-12 Law Takes Effect August 1st 2025
House Bill 1160 passed the senate and the house last week. This bill requires all personal electronic communication devices to be stored away during instructional time in all North Dakota K-12 public schools. Governor Kelly Armstrong states, “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the freedom to focus on learning and […]
So, Minot AFB Has a Podcast… and It’s Probably Not What You Think
Millennials are no longer the youngest generation in the room. Gen Z is here, and they’re reshaping the way we communicate. According to Major Thomas Barger, Chief of Public Affairs at the 5th Bomb Wing, this generation prefers platforms that require less direct interaction and more authenticity. Facebook? Not their thing. So, in an effort […]
George Masters – Dakota Cruisin’ For 31 Years
It 1993 when a group of car enthusiasts got together at what was then King’s Food host, a drive in restaurant with drive-up ordering and real, honest to goodness car hops. One of those car enthusiasts was George Masters, brought to Minot by the U.S. Air Force. “We met there for about 9 months to […]
Hot Tots to Wear Red to Honor Deployed Service Members
Players to wear color rush red uniforms every Friday; Hotdish Members receive exclusive matching gear Minot Hot Tots The Minot Hot Tots are proud to announce the launch of a new in-season initiative: R.E.D. Fridays, standing for “Remember Everyone Deployed”. In partnership with Westlie Ford, the Hot Tots aim to honor the brave men and […]
