Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. —This year’s 101 Critical Days of Summer has come to an end. As we shift to the crisp mornings of Autumn, remember to navigate the hazards of both seasons carefully. In some areas of the world, high temperatures linger far past the end of summer and can cause dehydration, sunburns […]

Family Child Care Provider of the Year 2024

Cheyenne Butler When my husband and I decided to start a family I was met with the demand of childcare. I decided to look into FCC and hit the ground running with all the necessary certification and qualifications. In the beginning it was trial and error month by month but eventually led to relationships with […]

It’s the Call to Duty: E-Sport MVP

Senior Airman Jacob Bass of the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron/S3O on Minot AFB takes his Call to Duty to another level. He and his team won the Call of Duty (COD) Eastern Regional E-Sports Invitation (EREI) tournament at Keesler AFB, Mississippi on May 3-4, 2024. For Team Minot’s E-sports Team, a team of four […]

The Eagle Scout Family Tradition Continues

Scouting brothers Dallin Chapman and Haydn Chapman worked diligently together to complete their community projects and reach the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout for the Scouting of America (previously known as Boy Scouts of America). Dallin, age 17, and Haydn , age 15, have been scouts since they were both 8 years old. The two […]

Free Search and Rescue Tour Saturday

Minot’s local search & rescue team have invited the community to visit and see how to save lives through Civil Air Patrol this coming Saturday 10 – noon at Avflight, 2400 N. Broadway in Minot, ND. Tours are planned to see the Civil Air Patrol’s aircraft and hear from members about Emergency Services provided, Aerospace […]

Minot Shrine To Dedicate POW/MIA Flag Memorial

For Shaun Lewellyn, President of the Minot Shrine Club, the idea of a dedicated flag memorial to POW/MIA veterans started about 9 months ago. Already to the east of the Minot Masonic Center in Minot located at 2524 Burdick Expressway East, are 3 flags that were just recently replaced. “We just put up new American, […]

Summer Photo Winners Announced!

Summer is practically over and the brief cool air of Autumn is blowing in. Before Winter hibernation ensues, let’s take a minute to reminisce about the not-so-far-past sensational Summer months! During Summer 2024, the Northern Sentry asked the Minot AFB Community to submit fun, silly, beautiful and/or glorious photos of residents enjoying the summer weather […]

Winter Bussing and Town Hall

The school year is in full swing and as we adjust to shorter days and decreasing temperatures, the School Liaison Office serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Yellowfin Bus Transportation and is excited to prepare for our winter bussing season. Winter bussing at Minot Air Force Base is provided by Yellowfin Bus Transportation […]

Magic City Discovery Center Reopens with Fall Fun Day Festivities

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT, N.D. – The Magic City Discovery Center will reopen from its annual closure on September 20th kicking off with a Fall Fun Day activity STEAM fair from 10am to 1pm. Staff educators will have 5 tables set up with each table providing a learning activity touching on […]