North Dakota Students Shine in 2025 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest

Young artists from across the state were honored in the 2025 North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp competition, with students from Bismarck, Valley City, Baldwin, and beyond taking top prizes in the annual youth art program celebrating conservation through creativity. Winners were selected in four age groups: Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with first, second, […]

Minot North Performs First Spring Band Concert

On the evening of April 29th, at 7 pm, the MNHS Auditorium echoed with the powerful sounds of the first annual Spring Band Concert, masterfully directed by Jeremy Meinert. With a diverse and engaging program, the concert showcased the talent, discipline, and musical growth of students across all grade levels. The 9th Grade Band opened […]

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 […]

Confidential Care, Lasting Impact: Inside Minot AFB’s MFLC Program

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Life in the military can present a complex set of challenges, regardless of rank or career field, such as relationship management, transition to civilian or military life or financial readiness. The Military Family Readiness Center (MFRC), a program under the 5th Force Support Squadron, is a department devoted to […]

FCC Provider of the Month – May

What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy being able to spend quality time with my own child as well as being able to provide a safe and loving environment for military families to send their children to. What are your interests/hobbies?I love having family time with my husband, one year old […]

A Lifetime of Pottery: Local Collector’s Treasures Now on Display at Pioneer Village

The Pioneer Village Museum in Burlington, ND, just got a little more colorful—thanks to a generous donation from longtime pottery collector Joyce Elaine Carlson Young.Joyce, who was born in McLeod, ND, in 1935, spent most of her life gathering beautiful pottery, especially pieces from the famous Rosemeade factory once located in Wahpeton. What started as […]

Welcome Home Heroes

“It was absolutely amazing” according to Western Honor Flight board member Jim Weaver. “It was a pretty good show” added banquet Emcee and Western Honor Flight board member George Masters. “I couldn’t believe the number of people that packed the airport” said Minot Mayor and Task Force 21 member Mark Jantzer. They were all talking […]

A Legacy of Valor: Growing Up in a Military Household

Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Growing up as a military child is a unique experience. From an early age, you understand your family is part of something greater than itself. When your parent is serving their country, there’s a deep pride that comes from that. […]

PCS Season is Here: What That Means for Your PPM

It’s about to be peak PCS season here in Minot. That time between May 15 and August 31 when the majority of military moves take place. What does this mean in light of the new Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)? Many at Team Minot may be relieved to hear, not very much has really changed […]

$110,197 Raised for Team Minot at Prairie Warrior Auction

Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is thrilled to announce that a total of $110,197 was raised to support the personnel of Team Minot at the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24. The funds were generated from a combination community and Minot AFB donated live and silent auction items, table […]