Graduates Encouraged to “Go Further”
MSU President Dr. Steven Shirley Keynote Speaker Life is always about balance. How to achieve the goals we set out for ourselves and yet manage to maintain the balance of a full-time job, a family and of course life in general. For the spring of 2025 graduates of the Community College of the Air Force, […]
Peace Garden Celebrates Summer Floral Celebration with Handshake Across the Border
In 1928, Dr. Henry J. Moore of Islington, Ontario, had a big, wild idea. A horticulturist and a teacher, he envisioned a ‘place of peace’ in the form of a beautiful garden on the border of the United States and Canada to celebrate friendship. This dreamer collaborated with the National Association of Gardeners, and in […]
North Dakota State Fair -The Talk of the Town
Byleigh Mcbride, Student Journalist The 2025 North Dakota State Fair kicked off with a bang this past weekend, delivering unforgettable memories across two action-packed days of carnival fun, mouthwatering food, and high-energy performances, despite a little rain trying to get in the way. From sunrise to well past sundown, fairgoers of all ages flooded the […]
Statement on B-52 Flyover
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a ‘Great American Defense Community,’ an honor that highlights the city’s strong support for the […]
The Platinum Standard
It’s an honor and a privilege to sit down with either of the wing commanders at Minot Air Force Base. But for a reporter to be able to have a conversation with both Col Jesse Lamarand and Col Jimmy Schlabach within a week of each other; to discuss their first year as commanders of the […]
End of an Era on Highway 83: The Collapse of a Quiet Icon
The 14-mile drive from Minot Air Force Base into the Magic City may seem unremarkable to some, dotted with a handful of homes, a church, and a golf course along Highway 83. But for many commuters, one familiar landmark on the east side of the road near Ruthville, North Dakota, stood out for years, a […]
Lend-A-Paw 5K Color Run Returns to Minot with Purpose and Passion
The second annual Lend A Paw Run, Walk or Roll 5K Color Run and Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 9th, at Oak Park in Minot. Designed as both a fun run and a heartfelt tribute, the event celebrates mental health awareness and the life-changing impact of emotional support animals and service […]
FCC Provider of the Month – July
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new things daily. I also love being a part of the families and working together with parents to ensure the health and safety of kiddos in and out of care. There are so many things I love about […]
The Bombshells Are Back!
Minot Honeybees’ Fan-Favorite Alternate Identity Returns for One Night Only in 2025 The Minot Honeybees are thrilled to bring back the Bombshells — their fan-favorite alternate identity — for a special one-night tribute on July 31 at Corbett Field, honoring the brave men and women of Minot Air Force Base. As part of Military Appreciation […]
How High School Students Can Build Financial Confidence
Finances may seem like something to worry about after high school. When jobs are full-time, college bills start rolling in, and taxes become real. But according to Gregory Barnhart, a financial advisor with First Command, the best time to start building strong financial habits is right now. Whether you’re mowing lawns, freelancing, or working a […]