Category: Jr. Journalism

Erik Ramstad Middle School Cheer Places 2nd at State

The 7th and 8th grade Erik Ramstad cheer team competed in the North Dakota State Cheerleading Championship at the Bismarck Event Center on January 31st. They worked very hard even when they had to change the routine the day before the competition because a few girls weren’t able to attend. There were 5 teams competing […]

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 […]

Grit on the Mats: Minot United Wrestles Through Fargo And Bismarck

Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 The 19th annual Rumble on the Red Wrestling Championship is a three-day event hosted at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. Nearly 2,000 varsity and JV wrestlers, along with more than 1,200 youth wrestlers from over 50 youth dual teams, compete over the course of the tournament. With 24 mats running […]

Minot United Wrestling Sees Strong Finishes at December Tournaments

Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 On December 6, the Minot United Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Turtle Mountain High School for their second tournament of the season: Thunder on the Mountain. With a variety of placements across several weight classes, the team earned multiple podium finishes across December tournaments. Girls Varsity Results – Thunder on the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Boys Golf: Making a Statement on the Course

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School While the track athletes are busy setting personal records, the Minot North boys golf team is swinging their way into the season with outstanding performances that are catching attention across the state. At the Century/Legacy Invitational, standout rounds included:Kasen Rostad – 75 (3rd place), followed by an […]

Girls Track & Field: Hard Work, Heart, and High Hopes

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The Minot North Girls Track & Field team is off to a strong start with an impressive 60 athletes committed to competing in events across the board—sprints, distance, throws, and jumps. Led by Head Coach Kaiya Chell and assistant coach Melissa Solper, the team has cultivated a […]

Minot North Spring Sports: Soccer, Baseball & Softball Underway!

Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The spring season has kicked off in a big way at Minot North, and as a brand new school with growing teams, everything we do this year is history in the making. From home runs and wins and the tough losses and learning moments, every athlete is […]

Theodore Roosevelt

Leon Rivera, age 8 Since it’s nearing Presidents Day, we’re going to talk about North Dakota’s favorite president: Theodore Roosevelt. (Or TR for short!) Old TR originally moved to North Dakota to escape the grief of his wife and mother dying on the same day–sad topic, so we won’t talk too much about that. Then, […]

Discover Your Voice: Jr. Journalism Is Back!

The Northern Sentry’s Jr. Journalism Program invites MAFB youth ages 7-17 to develop their writing skills, share their unique stories, and connect with the community through published articles. From personal experiences to practical advice, young writers gain hands-on experience in journalism, inspiring others to explore their creativity and passions.

Jr. Journalism: Pangolin Not Penguin

Have you ever wondered what a pangolin is? Well you’re in luck! In this article you will be learning about pangolins. Pangolins are mammals with scales! The scales are the same material as your fingernails. They can curl up in a protected ball with flexible scales to escape predators. Pangolins have a l-o-n-g sticky tongue […]

Jr. Journalism:Norsk Høstfest

I saw a Viking fight! They had actual, armored axes, swords, shields–and everything else a Viking would have. I saw this Viking fight at Norsk Høstfest 2023. Anyway, let’s get to the basics. Høstfest is an annual Scandinavian celebration every year. It’s hosted at the State Fairgrounds. It was a great time. There’s lots of […]

Jr Journalism: Puppets & Vikings & Lefse, Oh My!

Terry Fator- now that’s a name you don’t see every day. And his job is unusual too: a singing ventriloquist that specializes in celebrity impersonations who won America’s Got Talent. That’s Terry for you. Fortunately for us, his unique entertainment style is coming to the Norsk Hostfest. Terry was born in a small town near […]

Jr. Journalism: Fourth of July Turtle Race

Today on the 4th of July my parents took me to the small town of Velva North Dakota for their 4th of July celebration. I was excited to go because I wanted to see for the first-time turtles race. Before the races I got to pet and hold some baby turtles and a big adult […]

Jr. Journalism: Lions from the Roosevelt Park Zoo

The Roosevelt Park Zoo is a cool place to visit to see animals. Our family has lived in Minot, North Dakota for almost four years and we have visited Roosevelt Park Zoo many times. Every time I’ve been there it’s always fun and adventurous. My family and I last visited on June 2nd during the […]

Jr. Journalism: I Like the Roosevelt Zoo

My favorite Roosevelt Zoo animal are the red pandas. But I also like the farm area with the wolves and lambs and goats and bees. The animal that looked like a half donkey, half zebra and half giraffe, okapi, was really interesting. The Red Pandas at the Roosevelt Zoo are named Fred and George. They […]

Jr. Journalism: The Truly Amazing Northern Lights

Did you know that the color cones, which lets us see color in our eyes, can’t see the faint color that the Northern Lights give off? Because of this, the Auroras just look gray and white. That is interesting because our eyes are supposed to be more high definition then the most HD TV is […]

Jr. Journalism: Earth Day

Earth day is a very important day to show that we care for the earth. There are many ways to celebrate. Lots of people reduce, reuse, and recycle. Some people limit how much water, or energy they use. Others plant trees. The reason of this day is because a Wisconsin senator was concerned about the […]

Jr Journalism: Our Visit to Assiniboine Park Zoo

Recently, our family visited Winnipeg. Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba, Canada. We had a lot of fun! Our favorite thing that we did in Winnipeg was visit the Assiniboine Park Zoo. The Zoo is open year-round. It was a bit chilly the day we went, about 20F, so we wore our snowsuits to stay […]

Jr. Journalism: Skate Night at the Youth Center

Once every month the Youth Center on base has a skate night. I like to go to it and ride around in circles on my roller skates. Some of my classmates also go, so I have fun with them. There they turn off the lights and turn on the disco lights which makes it fun […]

Jr Journalism: Visit South Dakota

You should go to South Dakota to go to Mount Rushmore, the Wind Caves and the Black Hills.My dad and mom and my sisters went to Mount Rushmore. We saw presidents on the mountain. We saw flags of the United States. It was cool. We walked underground in the Wind Caves. I kind of heard […]

Jr. Journalism: My Spelling Bee Experience

On February 22nd, I competed in the Ward County Spelling Bee after winning my school Spelling Bee at North Plains Elementary. I had a busy day, and here is how it went.I had to go to Minot State University, where the Spelling Bee was. While I was driving from base, I used the Word Club […]

Jr. Journalism: Skiing in Bottineau

Bottineau is a fun place. One day, I went tubing and in the middle of the day I asked my mom if I could try skiing. She said yes. I took one lesson with an instructor. In one hour, I WAS SKIING!!! Then I went down the big hills. That was some time ago. And […]

Jr. Journalism: The Reasons I Enjoy Winnipeg, Canada

Winnipeg is a city in Manitoba, Canada and is about four hours away from Minot Air Force Base by car. In this essay, I will discuss why I enjoy Winnipeg. The reasons I enjoy Winnipeg are the yummy foods, Pirates Cove, The Children’s Museum, playing with different people, and The Leaf. In Winnipeg, I adore […]

Jr. Journalism: North Plains Elementary School

North Plains is a great school! It has LOTS of people to play with. Gym is a LOT OF FUN, it is half an hour long! At Music, we make/play songs! At Library, you get 1-3 books, it is SO FUN! At Counselor, we read a book, it is GOOOOOOOOOOD! In Kindergarten, your teacher is […]

Go to the Prairie Village

Families should go to the Prairie Village. There are old buildings that show how people in the olden day lived. The Prairie Village is in Rugby, North Dakota and you have to drive an hour to get there. The buildings are cool. There is a church, a general store, a bank, a dining cart, a […]

Jr. Journalism: Winter Storm

The first winter storm of December 2022 is named Winter Storm Diaz. The day started out with cloudy skies and then it became foggy. Around 1:30 am on Tuesday, the snow started falling lightly. Around 2:00 pm it started to get much heavier. After the wind started to pick up it almost snowed sideways! It […]

Jr. Journalism: In Loving Memory of My Guinea Pig

When me and my family lived in Colorado, we had a Hermit Crab – our first pet – but then he died and I was very sad, so we decided to get 2 hamsters. When we went to the pet store, we were told that hamsters could bite and are not ideal for little kids, […]

Jr. Journalism: Bismarck Museum

Have you ever been to Bismarck Museum? If you haven’t, then you should go! Your whole family can go to this exciting museum. There are lots of rooms with cool things in them like history, clothes that people wore in the past, dinosaurs, a gift shop, a tree house and more! The fossilized dinosaur exhibit […]

The Bomber Bistro

The Bomber Bistro play area, Little Riders, is a fun place. Me and my brother build houses, airplanes and sometimes big chairs with the huge, soft blocks. The Bomber Bistro has good food. They have pizza. I like pepperoni the best. I liked it when they had kid meals that gave out ice cream. My […]

Jr Journalism: Caroline and Kodiak

When you have someone who constantly makes you happy. The one you can lean on and always makes you smile. For me, that is the best. For me, that is my dog! He is very big and white all over. He likes to sleep on the carpet; I like to lay on him! His fur […]

It’s Getting Even Better:
Northern Sentry’s Jr. Journalism Program

Wait, what is journalism? It encompasses getting information about a person, place or event and writing it down for others to read about. Sounds easy right!? The Northern Sentry understands how important GOOD journalism is and how the craft is getting a bit lost on younger generations. So, the Jr. Journalism Program has been created […]

Jr Journalism: Things to do in Winter

Reading this article, people who have been here last winter will think I am a crazed maniac when I say there are things to like about winter in North Dakota. I can assume everybody can agree that there are downsides, but don’t make it feel like it is a deathtrap. Believe it or not there […]

Jr. Journalism: Summer Adventures

This Summer, I went on many adventures with my family which included camping, hiking and RV trips. The first adventure was Cross Ranch State Park with my scout troop. We had our Shake Out Camp Out to start the season. It was cold but we still went on a nice 5 mile hike. The second […]

Save Your Speed for When You’re Near the Finish Line

Running is my favorite sport and I like when my legs are moving fast. I ran at the Minot Park District Olympics in June and July. This summer I ran at the Duane Carlson Stadium at Minot High School. I ran on Wednesdays in the afternoon.I always feel ready for track. To get ready, I […]

Recommended: Amtrak

Would you like to travel on a train? I rode the Amtrak train from Minot to Chicago for Thanksgiving last year with my family. The train was magical. It swayed back and forth and rode the rails extremely fast. We went from Minot Station to Union Station in Chicago. Trains have different cars which allow […]

A New Design:
Thursdays in
Downtown Minot

I was rushing to eat my vegan cheese bagel in the car. I didn’t want to waste this delicious snack! As I hurried to eat, my mom came closer to pick me up. Once I finished with my bagel, I walked up to my mom excited to enjoy downtown Minot. We came up to Margie’s […]