Build Big Ideas in the Building Gallery
Magic City Discovery Center What do skyscrapers, dinosaur skeletons, bridges, and bird nests have in common? They’re all examples of building, and kids can explore every version of it inside the Building Gallery at Magic City Discovery Center.The Building Gallery is an interactive construction zone where children become architects, engineers, artists, and problem-solvers all at […]
5 MDG Tricare Operations and Patient Administration (TOPA) Flight
What is TOPA?No, it’s not just a funny word. For many service members and their families, navigating the complexities of the TRICARE system can be a daunting task. That’s where the TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration (TOPA) flight steps in, serving as a crucial link between patients and their healthcare benefits. TOPA is responsible for […]
From Minot North to Bismarck: Evan Berg’s New Chapter Begins
Signing day on Feb. 25 marked a major milestone for senior Evan Berg, signaling both an achievement and a new beginning. On this day, Berg formally committed to Bismarck State College to play football at the collegiate level. “The signing means a lot to me because I get to go on and play in college, […]
From Place to Place A Life in Motion, A Voice in Words
Growing up as a military child, moving from place to place fueled my love for travel and storytelling. I believe that stories are more than words, but the foundation of history and all we remember. Knowing we will one day become part of the past, I find it important to preserve stories and experiences. Having […]
Staying Mission Ready at Home
As global tensions rise and uncertainty lingers, military families across the nation find themselves navigating a familiar but never-easy reality: the possibility of deployment. While headlines speculate about international developments and national defense decisions, families connected to service members quietly prepare for what could come next. Emotions often run high for spouses, children and extended […]
Cast Your Vote: Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026!
The nominees for the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026 are in, and now it’s your turn to show some love! Celebrate your favorite spots both on and off base and help honor the best of our community. Voting is open March 6–15 — don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! The Nominees […]
From War Skies to White Coats: The Beck Family’s Journey Through Service and the Berry Plan
JoAnne Rademacher, Contributor This is the story of a young Navy pilot, his son the physician, and the Berry Plan. On September 7, 1945, Joycelyn Beck, wife of Navy aviator Linwood Beck, gave birth to identical twin boys, Richard and Charles. Navy Lieutenant Beck flew PBY sea planes during WWII rescuing downed pilots in the […]
Behind It All
So much happens behind the scenes of daily military life. The base mission has dozens of moving pieces that (mostly) intertwine seamlessly to provide Airmen and their families not just a job, but a sense of stability and a place to call home. Minot Air Force Base at its core is a military installation, but […]
A Nordic Approach To A Minot February
As the calendar quietly turns from February to March in North Dakota, it can feel like a collective exhale. The days stretch a little longer, moment by moment. The air still has a bite, but it’s more tolerable now because we know there’s an end in sight. That deep winter urge to stay tucked inside […]
Spotlighting Future Leaders at the Minot AFB Youth of the Year Ceremony
Leadership, confidence and community spirit were on full display as nine outstanding young leaders were honored during the annual Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony at Minot Air Force Base. Hosted at the Minot AFB Youth Center, the event celebrated five Junior Youth of the Year candidates and four Youth of the Year candidates who […]