One Song at a Time
“I think it is SO important that we instill in our future generations the importance of our country and the people who defend it. I am proud to be an American and I am proud to be a Veteran! Many of our students will make that same decision to join our armed forces and I […]
Minot Makes It Happen: Double D-Haw Breaks Records in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Minot’s biggest and boldest breast cancer awareness event, Double D-Haw, has outdone itself once again. The beloved local fundraiser celebrated a record-breaking year in 2025, donating an impressive $30,000 to the Trinity Health Foundation to support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. Since its inception, Double D-Haw has become a cornerstone of community […]
Celebrating the Veterans at the North Dakota Veterans Home
Jeanne Sexton-Brown November 11 is a great day to spend with our Veterans at the North Dakota Veterans Home (NDVH). The men and women of our Armed Forces have been through so much and they are so appreciative of everything that is done for them. On Tuesday, November 11 the NDVH was almost electric with […]
5th Medical Group 2025-2026 Flu Campaign: Immunization Team Protects Minot AFB Against Flu Season
5th Medical Group As winter approaches Minot Air Force Base, preparation means more than snow tires and layered uniforms. It also requires a commitment to maintaining medical readiness. The 5th Medical Group Immunization Clinic leads the effort to protect the installation from influenza and ensure Minot’s Airmen remain ready to execute the nation’s highest stakes […]
Sentinels Storm Toward State-A Big Week For Minot North Athletics
On November 7th, Minot North football secured their place in school history with a thrilling 21–17 win over the Central Cass Squirrels in the state semi-finals. The Sentinels fought hard from start to finish, showing grit and focus in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final minutes, and through the first snow. With […]
Tribute to Service – A Veteran’s Journey: Chief Thomas and the Meaning of Service
Long before he earned the title “Chief,” Detrick Thomas was just a kid with a fascination for fighter jets and a dream of becoming a pilot. But what started as a childhood wonder turned into a 26-year journey of leadership, grit, mentorship, and service that would take him across the Air Force and right back […]
Tribute to Service – “It’s A Way To Honor Them”
Jeremy and Matt Buller are the owners of ABRA (Auto Body Refinishers of America) in Minot, and from the day they purchased their Minot location, they have worked extra hard to connect not only with Minot, but the Minot Air Force Base. “We purchased the Minot location in January of 2023, and we have always […]
Tribute to Service – William J. Senger: Decorated Pilot, RCAF and USAAF
Nancy Hvinden William J. Senger’s story is unique in that he was a decorated pilot both in the Royal Canadian Air Force and in the USAAF. He was born on a farm southwest of Esmond, ND in 1915. His father died in the 1918 influenza epidemic. His mother remarried and the family moved to Harvey […]
Tribute to Service – Mr. David Richard’s Enduring Mission to Get Things Done
CMSgt (Ret) David Richard has dedicated the past 30 years of his life to serving his country through his work with the United States Air Force. What began as a young man’s desire to serve during a time of need evolved into a lifelong and deeply meaningful career in the government sector. Over the years, […]
Tribute to Service – Combat Veteran Ernest Hoelscher has a story to tell
Jeanne Sexton-Brown Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher, 95 is a Korean Combat Veteran living at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon. Hoelscher served in the Army, 7th Division, 31st Infantry Regiment in Korea for the last 14 and a half months of the war. He was a combat soldier on the front lines. “All of us […]