38th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction set for April 24
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is getting geared up for the 38th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24, 2025, at the North Dakota State Fair Center Magic Place as plans are in place and donations are rolling in. The public is invited to an evening of food, fun, and […]
From Veteran to Ambassador: George Masters Champions Honor Flight in Minot
Lisa Holmes, The Heart of Minot Entrepreneur, classic car enthusiast, and Honored Veteran, George Masters, began his military career at Minot Air Force Base in 1972, and had “the privilege” of being an invited guest on the acclaimed Honor Flight in 2023 that flew out of Bismarck. In 2025 the Honor Flight will depart from […]
MOMC Highlight: Hadley Dawn Pitman
Meet Hadley Dawn Pitman, a bright and bubbly eight-year-old with a big heart and a story many military children can relate to. Hadley is the oldest of two, with her little brother Liam Pitman who is two years old. With just eight years under her belt, Hadley has already experienced a lifestyle full of movement, […]
Minot North Spring Sports: Soccer, Baseball & Softball Underway!
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The spring season has kicked off in a big way at Minot North, and as a brand new school with growing teams, everything we do this year is history in the making. From home runs and wins and the tough losses and learning moments, every athlete is […]
Continuing to Serve
As Minot Air Force Base’s new School Liaison Program Manager, it is such an honor to serve our military-connected students from all branches within and around Minot, North Dakota. I hope that I may bring love, laughter, and light to this program—putting my own spin on all tasks, lifting up those with whom I have […]
NDSU earns silver status Military Friendly School designation
North Dakota State University NDSU has been designated as a silver status Military Friendly School for 2025-26, recognizing the university’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. Awarded by VIQTORY, a military-focused marketing company, the Military Friendly Schools designation is based on extensive research using public data, student veteran feedback, and an […]
Gen. Bussiere Thanks Minot AFB Airmen for ‘Astounding’ Teamwork
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, the command chief of AFGSC, visited Minot Air Force Base to personally thank Airmen March 27 and 28, 2025. “Thank you for your discipline, professionalism, and demonstration of your deep understanding for your mission,” […]
COVID: Has It Really Been 5 Years?
Five years ago, the world came to a screeching halt. We were all flipped inside out, and yet told to hunker down at home to “stay safe.” It was a time of confusion, fear, and contradictions. What started as “two weeks to flatten the curve” became years of social distancing, lockdowns, and evolving health mandates. […]
The Untold Toll: COVID’s Impact on Laughlin AFB Families
*This article was written in August of 2020, but was not authorized for publication at that time. This writer hopes the integrity of this story, written in the midst of the struggle, without the benefit of retrospect to add bias, will bring awareness to the mental struggle that was mostly silenced from military families during […]
Angela Peterson Wins North Dakota’s 2024 VFW Teacher of the Year!
Angela Peterson, a third-grade teacher at North Plains Elementary on Minot Air Force Base, was awarded the prestigious 2024 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Teacher of the Year Award for the state of North Dakota! This award recognizes educators who inspire civic responsibility, promote patriotism, and teach flag etiquette – qualities that Peterson embodies both […]