Festival on Main Brings Community Together in Downtown Minot
Downtown Minot was buzzing with activity on Saturday, September 13th, as families, friends, and visitors flocked to the annual Festival on Main. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street was transformed into a lively hub of fun, food, and entertainment, drawing hundreds of attendees to celebrate one of the city’s most anticipated community traditions. […]
Volunteer Emergency Pilots Train for All-Weather Missions
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary When severe weather strikes or a hiker goes missing, trained volunteer pilots are ready to launch—thanks to rigorous all-weather training like Saturday’s event in Moorhead. Fourteen Civil Air Patrol pilots, from across North Dakota gathered Saturday for annual advanced training. Lt. Col. Chad Smith was happy to host […]
Minot North Sports Roundup: Golf Qualifies for State, Football Wins Homecoming, and More
The fall season continues to be a busy one for Minot North athletics, with big performances and exciting moments across multiple sports this past week. From the golf course to the gridiron, Sentinel athletes are making their mark. On the course, the Minot North girls’ golf team secured a spot at the state tournament with […]
Paw Patrol: What to Do If You Lose or Find a Pet
Losing a pet is a heartbreaking and stressful experience, but acting quickly and thoughtfully can significantly increase the chances of bringing them home safely. Similarly, finding a lost animal and knowing what to do next can make all the difference in helping reunite a pet with its rightful owner. Whether it’s a curious cat that […]
One Word To Describe AFA Conference…Amazing
My goal in coming to the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) convention and conference was to learn and experience what is happening with our Air Force, and our Air Force Base. After less than 24 hours at the AFA conference, held on the historic banks of the Potomac River in Oxon Hill, Maryland, I […]
Northern Sentry Beginning Leads to Professional Career
During summer 2020 when Covid regulations were heating up and we were adjusting to that “new normal”, a new MAFB mil spouse discovered her life was about to change in a very unexpected way that had nothing to do with the pandemic. Abigail Kinder was about to randomly start working as a Reporter for the […]
Summer Photo Contest: Winners Revealed
Summer 2025 is inching toward history, but the Summer Photo Contest winners have made their mark on MAFB! Every summer, the Northern Sentry asks people all over base to submit photos of camping, fishing, swimming, boating, or even just sitting in the backyard. We love seeing how everyone makes the most of this beautiful time […]
Virgil Hill Returns to His Home State to Promote Lopez Twins Pro Debut
For Olympic silver medalist Virgil Hill, his return to North Dakota in October to promote the pro debut of Jose and Rafael Lopez is an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings, to a state “where I never lost a fight” according to Virgil. Virgil is 61 years old now, but he was only 19 when […]
Minot Park District Announces 2025 Dates for Annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail
Minot Parks Minot, ND — The Minot Park District is excited to announce the 2025 dates for the annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail. This year’s festivities will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11.The Pumpkin Walk is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the fall season […]
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo Returns – Tickets on sale for regional championship for PRCA rodeo
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo Minot, N.D. – Tickets are on sale for the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, to be held October 10-12 in Minot, N.D. at the North Dakota State Fair Center. The circuit finals rodeo is the culmination of the rodeos in North Dakota and South Dakota and features the top twelve cowboys or […]