OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders’ readiness

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — “Eight! Nine! One!” shouts Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Klein, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron’s (891MSFS) senior enlisted leader. “HELL YEAH!” shouted back over 200 voices, defenders’ gear at the Airmen’s feet, ready to tackle the day. That rallying […]

Badlands Gaming-Brings Card Culture to the Mall

A new kind of magic has arrived at Dakota Square Mall, one built on cards, gaming, and community. Badlands Gaming, Minot’s newest trading card shop, is open for business and already making waves among collectors, casual fans, and competitive players alike. Owned by longtime hobbyist and entrepreneur Joey Schilling, Badlands Gaming is more than just […]

The Date Is Set! Minot’s Lopez Twins To Make Pro Debut

The boxing ring at the Lopez Gym north of Minot is the training home to twin brothers Jose and Rafael Lopez. The gym is also the training ground for several young aspiring boxers, and it was one of those kids who looked up at the ring and excitingly said “Wow! That is a big ring!” […]

Norsk Høstfest…Wait, What?

It’s one of those Minot topics that floats around by word of mouth, starting in summer and rolling into fall. Locals toss around the term like it’s as familiar as McDonald’s or Walmart, like it’s something everyone just knows. But to outsiders or first-timers in Minot, Norsk Høstfest might sound more like someone clearing their […]

FCC Provider of the Month – September

What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?The part I enjoy the most is building meaningful relationships with the children and their families. Watching the little ones grow, learn, and reach new milestones each day is such a joy. It feels special to know I can provide a safe, nurturing environment where they […]

North Sports Climbing Leaderboards

The Minot North girls swim team turned in a strong showing at the Capital City Invite, finishing second overall with a team score of 331. Their depth across events helped secure the runner-up finish in a highly competitive field.On the golf course, the Braves girls continued to impress. At the Minot High Invite at Vardon, […]

Safe Rides: Saving lives and military careers one phone call at a time!

Safe driving is now a piece of cake and, Senior Airman Katherin Varela-Loaiza from the 5 Force Support Squadron is proving why. SrA Loaiza has dedicated over 270 hours over the past year and a half to Safe Rides, the volunteer program that provides Airmen with a safe ride home in a variety of situations. […]

Team Minot Connects with Community on Future of Sentinel ICBM

Senior Airman Trust Tate, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Air Force officials from Air Force Global Strike Command and Minot Air Force Base conducted a public town hall on August 26, 2025 at Minot State University to discuss details with the community on the transition process from the Minuteman […]

September Squadron of the Month-91 Operations Support Squadron

The 91st Missile Wing Command Team proudly congratulates the 91st Operations Support Squadron (OSS) on being selected as September’s Squadron of the Month. Charged with enabling the readiness of the wing’s nuclear deterrence mission, the Pathfinders of the 91st OSS deliver elite operations support across a wide range of mission sets. Often working behind the […]