Magic City Wrestling Academy: Pre-Season Training Prepares Wrestlers for a Promising Season

Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 Over the course of two months, from September to October, wrestlers from surrounding communities have attended a two-hour Sunday wrestling camp from 2-4 p.m. This extra training gave them a head start in the upcoming wrestling season. During that period, Coach Justin Racine, the head coach of the Minot United Boys […]
Jr Journalism: North Dakota State Student Congress

Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 By From November 6-7, the North Dakota State Student Congress was held in Bismarck’s capitol—the only state to host its student congress competition in its actual capitol building. Students from across North Dakota participated in debates modeled after the House of Representatives and Senate. Following the presentation of the colors and […]
Jr Journalism: Finding My Place at the Youth Center

Hi! My name is Joshua Paez Scamardella, and I just moved here from Orlando, Florida. This is my family’s first base, so everything was super new to me — new school, new house, new everything! At first, I was nervous because I didn’t know anyone here. I really missed my friends and family back in […]
Jr. Journalism: Meet Iliana McBride: Ramstad’s Involved and Inspiring 7th Grader!

My name is Iliana McBride, I am 12 years old and I am in 7th grade at Erik Ramstad Middle School. I enjoy playing golf for the Minot North golf team. I am planning to join cheer this winter. I am planning to join the track team this spring. I play the flute and I […]
Minot North Boys’ Golf Team State Championship

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The North Dakota State Boys’ Golf Championship concluded this past weekend at the Vardon Golf Course, and among the standout teams was Minot North High School. Demonstrating exceptional skill, perseverance, and teamwork, the Minot North Minutemen secured their first-ever state title in boys’ golf with a combined […]
Minot North Athletes Deliver Big Wins Across the Board

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The sports teams of Minot North High School turned heads this past week with standout performances across four sports, showcasing their talent and determination as the spring season hits its peak. From state-qualifying pole vaults to crushing wins on the softball field, Sentinel athletes proved they’re ready […]
Minot North Sentinel Report 05-16-2025

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Softball: A Week of Highs and Lows Shows Team Resilience The Minot North softball team experienced a mix of disappointment and determination this past week, splitting a hard-fought doubleheader against Bismarck before facing tough competition at the Midseason Madness tournament. In game one against Bismarck, the Sentinels […]
Minot North Sentinel Report 05-09-2025

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Minot North Sophomore Leads First-Ever Chess Tournament, Uniting Players of All Ages The quiet click of chess pieces, the rustle of popcorn bags, and focused faces filled the MAWA building, just across from Minot North High School, last week. It wasn’t just any after-school gathering—it was the […]
Minot North Sentinel Report 05-01-2025

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School Big Wins and Tough Losses Across the BoardIt was a rollercoaster week for our high school sports teams as softball, golf, soccer, andbaseball athletes competed across multiple games and tournaments with notable highs and hard-fought battles. Softball Battles Back and ForthThe softball team had a dramatic series […]
“What it Means to Be a Military Child” by Dakota Elementary Second Grade Students

“I pledge allegiance to the flag…” I like being a military child because I have more time to play after school. I don’t like being a military child because my parents move away for some time. I like being a military child because I can see lots of medicine. I also like it because of […]