The Fun of Being On Stage-Mouse River Players Good Creative Outlet
Dorian Garland works as a training officer for the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and he is almost to the end of his tenure with the Mouse River Players. Allison Dickerson is a missileer with the 741st Missile Squadron, and she has just begun her time on stage with MRP. Their paths would cross in the […]
Keeping Christmas Alive, One Storefront at a Time
Downtown Minot has always known how to do Christmas. Long before glowing screens and online carts, this stretch of the city was the place where the season came alive. Where errands turned into experiences and shopping felt like celebration. It was where you ran into your neighbors, friends, and business acquaintances during the hustle and […]
The Base Everyone Loves to Hate
Mention Minot Air Force Base in a room full of military families and you’ll witness something dramatic: widened eyes, sympathetic pats on the back, and at least one person whispering, “Oh no… not Minot.” It’s practically tradition. In fact, ask around and 99% of service members or spouses will admit that when they got the […]
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 […]
Woodie Comes Home to Minot
George Masters, President, Dakota Cruisers Car Club, Minot Editor’s Note:George Masters was stationed at Minot AFB, and was also a civilian employee. He is currently Vice President of the Air and Space Forces Association chapter in Minot. In April, 2015, I got a call from my buddy in Bismarck, that he was buying a car […]
A True Northern Tradition: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Minot Dec. 18!
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is rolling into Minot this holiday season! Now in its 27th year, the brightly lit train brings live music, holiday cheer, and community giving to towns across Canada and the U.S.This festive event raises money and food donations for local food banks, helping families in need during […]
Financial Literacy Through the Holidays
Holiday spending patterns this year show clear shifts in how both teens and adults approach the season, and financial counselor Gregory Barnhart of First Command says the biggest theme is one that returns every year: overspending. In his view, families often enter the holidays with solid intentions but underestimate the many small expenses that accumulate […]
Cozy Lights in Cold Nights: Minot AFB Starts Christmas Early
For many people across the country, Christmas decorations traditionally go up after Thanksgiving. But at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, the holiday season begins much earlier. For a growing number of residents, November 1, just one day after Halloween marks the official start of Christmas decorating. And for those who live in one […]
December Squadron of the Month-742nd Missile Squadron
The 742nd Missile Squadron is integral to sustaining America’s strategic deterrence mission. Responsible for the operation and security of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, the squadron oversees 5 missile alert facilities and 50 launch sites across an 8,500 square-mile area. 742nd Airmen, from missileers to facility managers, work tirelessly to maintain the nation’s most […]