Wintery Photo Contest Results Are In

Winter in Minot really can be fabulous! Over the past few months the Northern Sentry has had phenomenal success with their first-ever “Wintery Photo Contest”. The contest encouraged the Minot AFB community to share their beautiful, funny, fascinating and down-right freezing pictures with the Northern Sentry for a chance to win a family pack to […]

We Stand United! First Sergeant’s Council Unveils New Morale Patch

Six months ago the First Sergeant’s at Minot Air Force Base started the process of designing a new Morale Patch for the Minot Air Force Base. “We knew that everyone likes patches” according to MSGT John Silva, First Sergeant for the 5th Support Squadron “and at Minot Air Force Base we have the dual missions, […]

91st MW Roughriders celebrate Black History Month

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —A Missile Alert Facility fifty miles from Minot Air Force Base celebrated Black History Month with an all-black missileer crew. The crew tripped out for a week where they performed a crucial role in the 91st Missile Wings’ nuclear deterrence mission, while also honoring the history and culture of black […]

B-52 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Fire, No Crew Injured

A B-52H bomber at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. executed an emergency landing due to an engine fire early Feb. 23.All crew members are unharmed, a base spokesperson told Air & Space Forces Magazine. Asked if the base’s runway remains open, the spokesperson declined to comment but said bomber operations at the base are continuing […]

Mouse River Players presents a new youth acting program!

This is a great chance for young actors to show their skills and creativity. They will pick from interesting stories and work in groups to make their own updated version. This program is special because the kids get to write and act in their own story. They will learn new acting skills by working together […]

Jose Castaneda Sets His Sights on 40th District Senate Seat

Former B-52 Pilot Says Minot Was Their Only Choice “As an immigrant, I know first-hand that the opportunities that this country has to offer are second to none. But to turn opportunity into real success requires a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication. My goal is to truly represent every member of District 40 […]

Military Voting in North Dakota: How & When

First off, are you a North Dakota state resident? Don’t know? Do you have a ND state driver’s license? If the answer is ‘Yes’, then most likely you ARE! That means a few things, but focusing on voting in upcoming elections, that means you can vote right here in the state for the local government […]

DOD Reduces On-Base Child Care Fees for Military Families

The Defense Department is focused on making quality child care options affordable for military families as officials continue to prioritize initiatives to take care of those who serve.   Earlier this month the department implemented its new fee schedule for on base child care designed to reduce fees for lower income military families while maintaining high […]

97 Years of Dedicated Craftsmanship

History runs deep within the walls of Bray’s Saddlery and Western Wear in downtown Minot. The story really begins in Ukraine in 1913 when Sam Nikitenko’s father saw the writing on the wall that a revolution was on the horizon and he wanted a better life for his youngest son. He gave him money to […]