Free Legal Assistance Available at Minot AFB

Are you in need of legal advice? Well, good news, you can probably get it right here on base, and for free! The Minot AFB Legal Office is located in the 5th Bomb Wing Headquarters building at 205 Missile Avenue. Their services are available to many military-affiliated individuals, including Active Duty Airmen, their dependents, retirees […]
Inside Hairball Haven, Giving Stray Cats New Lives

In a modest building in Minot, dozens of rescued cats lounge, curl up in blankets or cautiously watch visitors walking through the door. Each has a story, many rescued from harsh outdoor conditions, abandoned homes and soon will be coming from the city pound. Their second chance is made possible by Hairball Haven Feline Rescue, […]
Tom Joyce- It’s Time to Give Back

Tom Joyce had a goal of becoming City Manager of Minot sometime, but when the current City Manager, Harold Stewart resigned his position to become the City Manager of Pasco, Washington, Tom was named interim City Manager of Minot, and soon was one of three vying for the position, and it was in October of […]
Minot Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100th season with book reading & signing event

Minot Symphony Orchestra Minot Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100th season with book reading & signing event. As part of its 100th season celebration, the Minot Symphony Orchestra is hosting a special community event featuring a reading and book signing of The Nodak Do-Re-Mi’s on Saturday, March 14 at 10am at Main Street Books – 8 Main […]
Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser to Headline 2026 Minot Area Chamber EDC Annual Meeting

The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot, N.D. – The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is pleased to announce that Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, Commander of the 20th Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 MACEDC Annual Meeting on Monday, March 23 at the Regency […]
Build Big Ideas in the Building Gallery

Magic City Discovery Center What do skyscrapers, dinosaur skeletons, bridges, and bird nests have in common? They’re all examples of building, and kids can explore every version of it inside the Building Gallery at Magic City Discovery Center.The Building Gallery is an interactive construction zone where children become architects, engineers, artists, and problem-solvers all at […]
5 MDG Tricare Operations and Patient Administration (TOPA) Flight

What is TOPA?No, it’s not just a funny word. For many service members and their families, navigating the complexities of the TRICARE system can be a daunting task. That’s where the TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration (TOPA) flight steps in, serving as a crucial link between patients and their healthcare benefits. TOPA is responsible for […]
From Minot North to Bismarck: Evan Berg’s New Chapter Begins

Signing day on Feb. 25 marked a major milestone for senior Evan Berg, signaling both an achievement and a new beginning. On this day, Berg formally committed to Bismarck State College to play football at the collegiate level. “The signing means a lot to me because I get to go on and play in college, […]
From Place to Place A Life in Motion, A Voice in Words

Growing up as a military child, moving from place to place fueled my love for travel and storytelling. I believe that stories are more than words, but the foundation of history and all we remember. Knowing we will one day become part of the past, I find it important to preserve stories and experiences. Having […]
Staying Mission Ready at Home

As global tensions rise and uncertainty lingers, military families across the nation find themselves navigating a familiar but never-easy reality: the possibility of deployment. While headlines speculate about international developments and national defense decisions, families connected to service members quietly prepare for what could come next. Emotions often run high for spouses, children and extended […]