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 […]
Big News: Northern Sentry Community Calendar Gets an Upgrade!
The Northern Sentry Community Calendar—Minot’s only digital calendar featuring both on- and off-base events—is now even more powerful! While it’s always been free to post your events and reach thousands of Minot AFB residents and local community members, we’re excited to announce a new self-service paid promotion option to get your event even more attention. […]
North Dakota State Fair Flash Giveaways!
The Northern Sentry is turning up the volume with three chances to win FREE concert tickets to the North Dakota State Fair!We’re running limited-time flash giveaways—each lasting just a few days—so mark your calendars and get your GIFs ready! Ian Munsick –2 Tickets Sawyer Brown –4 Tickets Limp Bizkit –4 Tickets HOW TO ENTER: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernSentry
93-year-old retired veteran pilot revisits the B-52
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Nearly six decades after his last flight, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gary Lee stood on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, marshaling in the modern iteration of the aircraft he once piloted: the B-52 Stratofortress.Lee, 93, traveled from […]
Paws, Play, and Pasta: A Tail-Wagging Year of Events with Souris Valley Animal Shelter
Get ready for an action-packed year with the Souris Valley Animal Shelter! Whether you’re a sports fan, fitness enthusiast, foodie, or pet-fashion aficionado, SVAS has something special lined up, and every event helps support their lifesaving work. Their three main events coming up this year are “Bark at the Park”, “Lend a Paw 5k Color […]
Devils Lake A Great “Stay” cation
The road into Woodland Resort located on Creel Bay on Devils Lake starts out winding through farm fields, transitions into a natural North Dakota wooded area, and soon you will find yourself looking out over the expanse of Devils Lake, the 2nd largest, and largest natural lake, in North Dakota. Signs will direct you to […]
Tiny Clothes, Big Impact
Hope Anderson Piles of clothing, toys galore, and an abundance of shoes. What does one do with all the items a child outgrows seemingly overnight? On the flip side, where does a person go when a child is growing so fast that nothing in the closet fits anymore? A new store in Downtown Minot, Second […]