Sentinels Girls’ Golf Building Momentum with Strong Early Season Performances

The Minot North girls’ golf team is making a statement this season, turning in consistent results across a series of tough tournaments and showing they are a force to be reckoned with in North Dakota high school golf. With standout performances from returning leaders and steady improvements across the roster, the Sentinels are proving their […]

A New Chapter for Mainstreet Books!

Main Street Books, the charming locally owned bookshop in downtown Minot, announced that a change in ownership is taking place. While possibilities of who will be the new owner are still up in the air, long-time Main Street Books employee and current store manager, Lindsey Bertsch, has been doing everything she can to be able […]

Minot Air Force Base celebrates the opening of the Airmen Ministry Center

Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base celebrated the grand opening of its new Airmen Ministry Center, a space designed to foster connection, relaxation and camaraderie among Airmen of all ranks. After a year and a half of dedicated planning, coordination and […]

Honor • Educate • Inspire-North Dakota Plans For Military Gallery

The state of North Dakota is only one of 4 states that does not, to this date, have a military museum. But according to Jackie Huber, ND National Guard Foundation President “we have a great story that needs to be told, and it needs to be told through a statewide effort like the Military Gallery […]

“Handshake Across the Border”: Where Neighbors Meet

On the morning of August 9, 2025, beneath a gray, drizzling sky, a quiet sense of anticipation settled over the International Peace Garden. The day began with rain, but almost as if nature itself understood the significance of the event, the clouds began to part just as the event was set to begin, clearing the […]

Ivy Leagues and Beyond

As the final year of high school approaches, many seniors begin to look beyond graduation toward the next big chapter of their lives: college. For students connected to Minot Air Force Base, this can be both exciting and overwhelming. Military life often means mobility, adaptability, and resilience qualities that many top universities seek in their […]

69th Bomb Squadron Names Tiger Cubs, Embraces Heritage

It was a perfect North Dakota summer day – sunshine and a high of 75 with just the hint of a breeze. The sounds of laughter and the occasional cries of monkeys were reverberating around the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Scavenger hunts, crafts, and carousel rides were in full swing, drawing visitors on a merry chase […]

Shopette 2.0: Minot AFB Unveils Upgraded Express Store with Big Celebration

Minot Air Force Base marked a major milestone on July 30th with the grand opening of its newly remodeled Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Express, commonly known as the “Shopette.” Although the Express remained operational throughout the renovation, the celebration marked the official debut of the fully upgraded facility, a space now better […]

Sailing Defines Life-Hope for Sunshine & Fair Winds

The sun was about to set and put an exclamation point on a perfect North Dakota sailing day. The winds had been consistent all day at 10-15 knots, the temperature had topped out around 80 degrees and the sun had broken through intermittent white, puffy clouds. Our boat is a Cal 27 christened Celebration by […]

Sing Out Loud and Proud!

Cheers, music, and a healthy dose of competition filled Rocker’s Bar & Grill on Saturday August 2nd the 91st Missile Wing and the 5th Bomb Wing went head-to-head in the first round of their karaoke showdown. With a packed crowd and a $500 check on the line, the stage was set for an unforgettable night […]