1st Sergeant Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway: Let the Turkey Eating Commence!
On November 23rd, Minot AFB First Sergeants hosted their annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway called “Share the Joy”. Every year, 150 Thanksgiving meals are given away for free to Airmen and their families on MAFB, thanks to Operation Warm Heart, which is longstanding organization within the Air Force that takes care of Airmen and their families […]
Shopping Small & Ethical in the Magic City
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Time for the holiday shopping rush, that is, and Team Minot is hard at work, checking off their Christmas lists. But plumbing the endless depths of the internet for that perfect gift can be time consuming and stressful. Certain popular retailers have a reputation for not merely crowding […]
Winter Warm-Up: Remote Start Giveaway
Don’t let the Great Plains wind chill stop you from enjoying the winter. Now is your chance to get your car nice and cozy before you even get into it, on someone else’s dime! The Northern Sentry is partnering with That Remote Start Guy in Minot to give away a FREE Arctic Start car remote […]
Must-See Magic City Holiday Light Displays!
The winter nights are long and cold and dark. But, it is officially that time of year where the night sky gets a lot brighter thanks to the displays of holiday lights on houses, businesses and lampposts all over town. Just a few weeks after daylight savings brought darkness by 5pm, we get blessed with […]
Cinderella-A True Community Effort
The stage was full of color. There were many costumes and special props. The story was a fairytale that everyone knows, Cinderella, performed by the Mouse River Players. In the director’s chair for this very special holiday presentation was Lin Knickerbocker, veteran of many MRP productions. “I was a theater major for 2 years, but […]
Snow Much Fun!
“Is it the GOOD kind of snow?” That is the first question Minot kids in-the-know may ask themselves when the white stuff starts coming down. Seasoned MAFB kids will know that the snowfall up here in the great, white North tends to be the powdery and dry variety – lighter and easier to shovel, certainly, […]
Give on Giving Tuesday…Military Style
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, are all retail sales days associated with Thanksgiving that fall four days after the holiday. These days are about shopping and spending money. However, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Minot AFB will hold its first-ever Giving Tuesday Military edition to reach those who need a little help […]
Surviving Minot’s Snowstorms: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Minot, North Dakota experienced its first winter snowfall on 16 November, which, combined with rain, created hazardous driving conditions. The wet roads, sleet, and snow turned streets into icy surfaces, making travel dangerous. While snowfall is common in the area, rain mixed with snow is unusual and can catch drivers off guard. If you’re new […]
The Commissary: What to Know for the Holidays (And Beyond)
“Your friendly, neighborhood commissary person here…” If you have spent any amount of time on unofficial Minot AFB-affiliated social media, you have most likely come across these words. What follows could be anything from an update as to newly arrived specialty items, information about where someone can find their left-behind wallet, or even a simple […]
A Coffee Break Downtown
When you think of coffee, what comes to your mind? For some, it is that rich flavor and the perk of feeling awakened by that first sip. For others, it might be the idea of gathering with friends to have an iced coffee in the afternoon. Even if you don’t like coffee and prefer hot […]
