Community ‘Shocked, Saddened’ After Cancellation of Group Fitness Contract
Non-Mission Critical: That was the determination made by the 5th Force Support Squadron (FSS) regarding a Group Fitness Program Contract on Minot AFB. On Friday, June 27 the MAFB community was informed that the group fitness programs being offered through the McAdoo Fitness Center on base, would be no more. The decision impacts spouses, active-duty […]
Minot North Students at National TSA
From June 27 to July 1, five students from Minot North High School traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the 2025 National TSA (Technology Student Association) Conference. Held at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, this annual event brought together all of the most talented STEM students from across the United States […]
Dentist Day at the Youth Center
Staff Sergeant Nichole Phillips, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron On Wednesday, June 18th, five members from Minot Air Force Base’s Dental Clinic spent the afternoon at the Minot AFB Youth Center in support of Dentist Day activities. During the event, 20 children learned about the importance of daily oral hygiene and maintaining […]
Chasing Rainbows: The Science, Wonder, and Magic Behind the Colors
Magic City Discovery Center At the Magic City Discovery Center, we believe some of the best learning starts with a spark of curiosity, and few things inspire wonder quite like a rainbow! Whether it’s spotting one after a summer rain or painting one in Creativity Studios, rainbows are not only beautiful, they’re packed with fascinating […]
Minot Area Chamber EDC Recognizes Keli Rosselli-Sullivan for Workforce Development Achievement
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is excited to announce that Keli Rosselli-Sullivan, Military Liaison | Workforce Development, has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program, offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). As a […]
Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights: Freedom Fest and Fireworks at Minot AFB
Minot AFB came alive with celebration on Friday, June 27, as two exciting events brought the base community together for a day and night of fun and patriotic pride. The evening began with Freedom Fest, a family-friendly summer festival hosted on base, followed by a stunning fireworks display in the evening. Organized by the 5th […]
It’s a Dak Rat Summer (But at Least There are Memes)
According to the Alberta Conservation Office, Richardson Ground Squirrels only spend 15% of their life above ground. But based off recent behavior on MAFB residents would not know it. Complaining about this keystone species, known colloquially as ‘dakrats’, is a right of passage for anyone who has spent a summer on MAFB.Airfield management, safety, and […]
Minot AFB Airman Earns Top Honors in Natural Bodybuilding Competition
Airman First Class (A1C) Williams Sullins, assigned to the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection at Minot Air Force Base, recently made headlines far beyond the flightline. On June 7, he competed in and won his division at the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) Natural Competition held in Fargo, North Dakota. The OCB is a […]
Fly Away with the Minot Aircraft Modelers!
The Minot Aircraft Modelers Club and Field is widely regarded as one of the premier flying facilities for model aircraft in the upper Midwest. Not ten miles east of Minot AFB, nestled in a beautiful, quiet, and country setting, the modelers club boasts two 600-foot grass runways ideal for flying a wide variety of model […]
At The Ol’ Ball Game….Northern Sentry Hosts Reporters at Hot Tots Game
It was a great night for baseball as Northern Sentry owner Ted Bolton was able to host our reporters, and their families, at a recent Hot Tots game. The first pitch of the game between the Minot Hot Tots and the Bismarck Larks was not until 5:05, but there was plenty of reason to arrive […]
