Wendy Keller Announces Upcoming Retirement
Wendy Keller, Executive Director at the Magic City Discovery Center, has announced her upcoming retirement. Keller was a pivotal force behind the success and growth of the Discovery Center. Wendy’s journey with the Magic City Discovery Center began as a member of Give 360, the group that conceived the idea of opening a children’s museum […]
Norsk Høstfest Seeking Volunteers
The 45th annual Norsk Høstfest is slated for Sept. 25-28, 2024. To ensure a successful event, hundreds of volunteers are needed to assist with many tasks before and during the festival. Volunteers will receive free admission ($44 value) to the festival each day they volunteer, a free Høstfest t-shirt, a Spicy Pie pizza coupon, snack, […]
It’s Really Bittersweet
Col. Hoadley Leaves Minot, and the Air Force “Days, weeks, sometimes crawl by, but it seems like just yesterday that we were sitting down to do our entrance interview” according to Colonel Daniel Hoadley, who now leaves as Commander of the 5th Bomb Wing and is also retiring for the U.S. Air Force after over […]
New Commander, Familiar Face for 91 SFG
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The 91st Security Forces Group has undergone some major changes in the last 15 years. Schedule changes were put in place due to the pandemic a few years ago, but before that, in 2016, the Group underwent a major shift in task organization and posting norms that shook-up […]
Let’s Talk Community Service
Cassidy Hjelmstad is Active On Many Fronts It might be OK for most CEOs to turn off the lights, close the door and head for home after a busy, pressure filled day. But for SRT CEO Cassidy Hjelmstad it could be a quick switch of hats, and on to the next activity, or activities. Not […]
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. With the stigma surrounding men’s mental health issues, this month is key for visibility and spreading awareness. Laurel Grams, 5th Bomb Wing Integrated Primary Prevention Office director, recalled her time as a clinical provider at Minot Air Force Base in 2003 when most […]
5th Graders Tour Minot AFB During Summer STEM Program
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The Department of Defense sponsored STARBASE program hosted a free and public Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics summer academy for fifth graders to tour Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, from June 10-12. The DoD STARBASE is an educational program sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of […]
A Home for Art
On the corner of Main St and Central Avenue stands an impressive building that once housed the Union National Bank, but now holds fine art treasures that can be enjoyed by all. The Taube Museum of Art has called this historically renovated building home since 1997 and has featured many talents from the surrounding area […]
Time to Toss the Boxes: Col Baum to Retire
“This has been the cherry on top of a wonderful career. It couldn’t get any better.” – Colonel Patrick Baum, Commander, 91 MXG. Col Baum and his wife Jessie are not only leaving Minot this summer, but also the Air Force. Aspirations for Jessie to be a “domestic diva” and Col Baum “not [being] ready […]
Ready for the Next Adventure: Chief Broughman Retires
Celebrating Air Force retirement is about appreciating the hard work, career achievements, and challenges that have been overcome. It’s also time to focus on what comes next. Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth Broughman, 91st Security Forces Group Senior Enlisted Leader is preparing to hang up his uniform for a final time and make plans for his […]