Drug Prevention Designs Foster Student Awareness
Alyssa Kelly, School Liaison Program Manager Minot AFB’s Drug Prevention Poster Contest was recently open to all students attending school on base. This contest was led by Community Police Liaison, A1C Damian Lalama, and fosters drug awareness and prevention among our young military-connected students. Regarding this contest, A1C Lalama states, “As Community Police Liaison for […]
Minot North Athletics Update: Thrills, Challenges, and Outstanding Performances
The fall sports season is in full swing at Minot North High School, and the past week has been a whirlwind of athletic achievements, nail-biting contests, and individual highlights that showcase the dedication and talent of the school’s student-athletes. From football to swimming, volleyball, and student congress competitions, Minot North has experienced both challenges and […]
Charging into Fire Safety Week
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire Department lit up the week, safely, with a jam-packed schedule of events for Fire Prevention Week 2025. From roaring fire engines to smoke-filled safety trailers and plenty of smiles from Sparky the Fire Dog, the Minot AFB community came together in full force to learn, engage, and celebrate […]
Magic City Civil Air Patrol Cadets Rally Minot Businesses to Support Wreaths Across America
The Cadets of the Magic City Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron are calling on Minot’s business community to help honor our local heroes this holiday season through the Wreaths Across America initiative. Their mission: to ensure that a live Balsam wreath is placed on every veteran’s grave at Rosehill Memorial Park Cemetery—no hero left behind. […]
The Rise of the Sourdough on Base
Annie Gallagher, Northern Sentry North Dakota, long since remembered for its frontier-homestead life back in the 1800’s, has undoubtedly now made a turn back to some of its forgotten past. In a nod to simpler times and simpler ingredients, the residents of Minot AFB are fully embracing the traditional task of breadmaking, and more specifically, […]
Minot North Athletics Dominate Fall Season
As fall sports begin to wrap up, Minot North High School athletes continue to show their strength, teamwork, and determination across multiple sports. From the football field to the golf course and tennis courts, the Sentinels are leaving their mark with impressive performances, personal bests, and team spirit that has the whole school buzzing with […]
Leaving Bases Better: Jessica Walker’s Homeschool Legacy at Minot AFB
When Jessica Walker arrived at Minot Air Force Base in April 2024 with her husband, Master Sergeant Bradley Walker of the 5th Operations Support Squadron (5 OSS), and their four children ages 4, 6, 9, and 12, she brought more than just a military family settling into a new assignment. She brought vision, passion, and […]
Fire Prevention Week 2025: “Charge into Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home!”
Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s (5CES) Fire & Emergency Services flight will lead Minot Air Force Base’s observance of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), Oct. 5-11, 2025, with a focus on safe use and charging of lithium-ion batteries under the theme, […]
Minot North Game Ball-Delivered by a Helicopter??
The Minot North homecoming football game featured a unique and unforgettable start on September 20 at Sentinel Stadium. Before kickoff, members of the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard presented the colors during the national anthem, setting a patriotic tone for the night. In a dramatic entrance, a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter touched down on the […]
FCC Provider of the Month – October
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I love that I can provide a warm and loving home environment full of educational opportunities and enrichment while also being able to be home with my family. Being able to extend the love I have for children within my own home has been the biggest […]