A Festival in the Heart of the City
Fall is right around the corner and with it comes cozy sweaters, warm beverages, and most of all Festival on Main. This event takes place on September 14 in Downtown Minot and it is a can’t miss time of family fun. If you want that feeling of a Hallmark movie, you will get it at […]
Your Beginning Doesn’t Define Your Ending: Lessons in Leadership from Our Nation’s First Female Command Chief
Melvina “Mel” Smith is an exceptional leader whose journey motivates others to create their own paths to success. Hailing from the inner city of Chicago, Smith is a testament to the idea that one’s beginnings do not dictate their future. With a wealth of military experience spanning over thirty years, she has thrived in various […]
Minot AFB Schools Winter Busing: Busing Forms
As we prepare to enter into the autumn season, winter is on the minds of many. Winter may even show up in autumn. If so, we are prepared to ensure our military connected students are transported safely to and from school. Students that attend Dakota Elementary, North Plains Elementary, and Memorial Middle School receive busing […]
Mouse River Players Season Opener: Steel Magnolias
Mouse River Players Community Theatre opens its 53rd season with “Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling. “Steel Magnolias” is a breath of sweet friendship between a group of women tied together by life. Magnolias represents the fragile flower of Southern women; steel refers to their strength to carry on when life hits rough spots. The story […]
The First Ladies of Minot AFB
The Wing Command Spouse at any base has likely been a mil spouse for decades. They have been privy to many of the perks and downfalls of the military family lifestyle. They’ve been through a lot and have a lot of wisdom to share. Minot AFB is blessed to have not ONE, but TWO Wing […]
Vacation Bible School is Back!
Summer is over, and swimming outside will need to wait until next year, but there is something else that students can dive into…VBS! The kindergarteners and the 1st – 5th graders of the Minot Protestant Community on Minot AFB will have a chance to dive into a friendship with God at the SCUBA Vacation Bible […]
Last chance for Summer Photo Submissions
We have had 150 photo submissions in the 2024 Sensational Summer Photo Contest! But, we are going all the way until the unofficial end of Summer, Labor Day! So that means that you have a few more days to get those last summer photos summitted! Each qualifying photo will be an entry to win the […]
FCC Provider of the Month – September
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?What I enjoy most about being a provider is the very moment I am chosen to be their baby’s “teacher”. As a provider, you understand that entrusting someone with your baby is the hardest decision you have to make so when that decision is you, it […]
Col. Jesse Lamarand – The Reception Has Been Incredible
The Lamarand family, Col. Jesse Lamarand, spouse Natalie and daughters Kamryn (26) and Eva (13) arrived in Minot in June. Kamryn would stay for the change of command ceremony but has not lived with the family since her graduation from Colorado State University. “Kamryn was very impressed with the area” says Col. Lamarand “and is […]
Commanding the 91st Col James “Jimmy” Schlabach
For Col. James “Jimmy” Schlabach and his family, this is their second 4 year assignment to Minot Air Force Base, their first being in 2000 to 2004 when a then 2nd Lieutenant Schlabach would be in 91st MW operations. It was 2004 when the Schlabach’s left Minot. In between 2004 and their arrival back in […]