Upcoming Champagne and Ice Gala Supports Healing for Children
Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center (NPCAC) will host its 16th annual Champagne and Ice Gala on Saturday, February 14, at 6 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Minot. The Valentine’s Day event is the center’s most significant fundraiser and plays a vital role in ensuring children and families affected by abuse receive services at no […]
69th BGS Knighthawks Honored for Mission-Ready Excellence
Congratulations to three exceptional Knighthawks who were recently coined by the Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Col. Jesse W. Lamarand in recognition of their outstanding performance on the flightline. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering work ethic are vital to mission success, ensuring aircraft remain safe, reliable, and lethal when called upon. Their […]
Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees Announce 2026 Schedule
The Minot Hot Tots and Minot Honeybees have announced their 2026 schedules, setting the stage for another unforgettable season of baseball and softball at Corbett Field. The Hot Tots will kick off their fourth Northwoods League season on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) with a 6:35 p.m. matchup against local North Dakota rival Badlands Big […]
Take Flight in the Air Forces Gallery
An AIRMAZING Adventure Powered by Wind, Motion, and DiscoveryWhat if you could see air, feel wind, and use it to launch, lift, spin, and soar? At the Magic City Discovery Center, you can do exactly that in our Air Forces Gallery, where air becomes an exciting force you can experiment with, control, and explore. Air […]
First Tech Competition, National Civics Bee, and More From a Ramstad Student
Iliana McBride, 12 years old FIRST Tech Challenge is a competitive challenge for 7-12 grade students. They build, design, code, and CAD. They work hard on their robots to perfect them so they have a chance to make it to state. The competition is simple. First you start with an autonomous, which is a code […]
It’s All In The Recipe
What makes a bakery thrive in a community for more than 30 years? At Cookies for You, the answer is found in the recipes that have been used since day one. Cookies for You opened in 1992 under original owner Mary Helen Hasby. As part of a business acquisition of Grandma Whitty’s Cookies, Hasby purchased […]
MindGym Continues Supporting Mental Fitness at Minot AFB
The MindGym located inside the McAdoo Fitness Center at Minot Air Force Base continues to offer Airmen a unique tool for strengthening mental fitness, stress regulation, and overall readiness. Since its launch in November 2024, the MindGym has become an increasingly recognized resource for Airmen seeking to improve focus, resilience, and performance in high-pressure environments. […]
Better Late….Congratulations to 742nd Missile Squadron
Note: The Rough Rider Ops Competition took place in October of 2025, however, due to the federal government shutdown an embargo was placed on all news stories generated from facilities like Minot Air Force Base. What that meant was that the Rough Rider Ops Competition results and photos could not be featured in the Northern […]
From Airman Basic to Colonel: Richard Morrison’s Journey of Service
Colonel Richard Morrison’s Air Force career is a rare and powerful example of dedication, resilience, and leadership rooted in experience at every level of service. From his beginnings as an Airman Basic to his recent promotion to Colonel, Morrison’s path reflects more than three decades of commitment to mission, people, and the Air Force core […]
Honoring the Honorary Commanders That Is
Mayor Mark Jantzer recollects that he and Bruce Christianson, long time Task Force 21 members and active military supporters, became Honorary Commanders in 1987-1988. “I think I was the Honorary Commander for the supply Squadron” says Mayor Jantzer. Mark McDonald and I have been teamed as Honorary Commanders for over 4 years. The relationship between […]