From Clutter to Clean: Helping Families Stay Organized
A new cleaning business is making its way into the Minot Air Force Base community, and it’s owned by someone who knows firsthand how busy military life can be. Hailey Nix, spouse of A1C Jaxon Nix, 705 MUNS, is a new local entrepreneur who has officially opened a cleaning company offering services both on and […]
Minot Wrestlers Hit the Mat – Strong to Start the Season
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 On November 22, wrestlers in grades 7 – 12 from across North Dakota came to Magic City Campus for the season’s first tournament. With four mats laid out for boys and girls, the matches were filled with shots, throws, and pins. The Minot United Girls Wrestling Team performed exceptionally well. Last […]
Operation Homebound Fundraiser Raises Over $31,000 to Support Minot Airmen Traveling Home for the Holidays
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is proud to announce that the December 4 Operation Homebound fundraiser raised $31,235 to help Minot Air Force Base Airmen travel home for the holidays. The communitywide effort, supported by locally operated Jersey Mike’s and Qdoba, marks one of the most successful Operation Homebound […]
The Fun of Being On Stage-Mouse River Players Good Creative Outlet
Dorian Garland works as a training officer for the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and he is almost to the end of his tenure with the Mouse River Players. Allison Dickerson is a missileer with the 741st Missile Squadron, and she has just begun her time on stage with MRP. Their paths would cross in the […]
Keeping Christmas Alive, One Storefront at a Time
Downtown Minot has always known how to do Christmas. Long before glowing screens and online carts, this stretch of the city was the place where the season came alive. Where errands turned into experiences and shopping felt like celebration. It was where you ran into your neighbors, friends, and business acquaintances during the hustle and […]
The Base Everyone Loves to Hate
Mention Minot Air Force Base in a room full of military families and you’ll witness something dramatic: widened eyes, sympathetic pats on the back, and at least one person whispering, “Oh no… not Minot.” It’s practically tradition. In fact, ask around and 99% of service members or spouses will admit that when they got the […]
It has been a busy month for students at Ramstad Middle School
Iliana McBride, age 12 Ramstad has school parties once a month and they are usually themed. November’s was on the fourteenth, the theme was Neon Night. November’s party held a volleyball tournament, dirty soda stand, and a glow in the dark gear to support the student council. Everybody had a lot of fun at the […]
Keystone Club Hosts Thanksgiving Skate Night
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 Keystone Club Hosts Thanksgiving Skate Night On November 21, high school Keystone Club members organized a Thanksgiving Skate Night from 6-8 p.m. The evening was filled with music, colorful lights, snacks from the Snack Bar, and lively skating games that brought friends together! Colorful disco lights reflected the fun that attendees […]
Woodie Comes Home to Minot
George Masters, President, Dakota Cruisers Car Club, Minot Editor’s Note:George Masters was stationed at Minot AFB, and was also a civilian employee. He is currently Vice President of the Air and Space Forces Association chapter in Minot. In April, 2015, I got a call from my buddy in Bismarck, that he was buying a car […]
A True Northern Tradition: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Minot Dec. 18!
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is rolling into Minot this holiday season! Now in its 27th year, the brightly lit train brings live music, holiday cheer, and community giving to towns across Canada and the U.S.This festive event raises money and food donations for local food banks, helping families in need during […]