Dakota Elementary Gets a Visitor!
It was an exciting day at Dakota Elementary on September 27! As part of their “Engaging Families” initiatives, the staff organized a visit from Tom Ross, the Mayor of Minot for the first-grade classrooms. Each month the students are given a word of the month to learn and develop a new skill. For the month […]
Jr. Journalism:Norsk Høstfest
I saw a Viking fight! They had actual, armored axes, swords, shields–and everything else a Viking would have. I saw this Viking fight at Norsk Høstfest 2023. Anyway, let’s get to the basics. Høstfest is an annual Scandinavian celebration every year. It’s hosted at the State Fairgrounds. It was a great time. There’s lots of […]
Winter Bussing and Town Hall
Autumn is in full swing with great programming at Minot Air Force Base. 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 […]
The Happenings of 5th Force Support Squadron
If you haven’t noticed yet, you should know I am a BIG fan of a good FSS event. I love the feeling of being with our community having fun and enjoying what the FSS squadron has put together for us. During a meeting with Matt Balas, the Deputy Director of FSS, he was able to […]
Minot Lions to Host “Dining in the Dark” Event October 19
The Minot Lions Club will be hosting their 7th Annual Dining in the Dark event on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Northwest Arts Center on the Minot State University campus. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $60 per person and can be purchased at https://givebutter.com/U4PsFJ. The deadline to purchase […]
Military Members may not get a Paycheck in October
It has been looming. The possible threat of a government shutdown is an ultimatum that gets more serious with each passing day. Congress’s inability to finalize a budget by the end of September may thrust the federal government again into a position where no budget has been agreed upon, therefore many employees of U.S government […]
Team Minot welcomes newest deputy commanders
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Recently, Team Minot welcomed its newest deputy commanders. U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jensen and U.S. Air Force Col. George L. Chapman assumed deputy commander duties for the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing respectively. Jensen most recently served as Chief of the Bomber Requirements Division at Air Force […]
Wolf Creek Winery – One of those Retirement Jobs
At 57 Randy Albrecht officially retired, the first time. However, you need not spend a lot of time around Mr. Albrecht to know that one of those “sit by the lake fishing with your feet up” retirements was not going to work. His lake is home located on the shores of Lake Sakakawea near the […]
More Can Be Done to Bring Hispanic Americans Into DOD, Defense Official Says
The Defense Department provides broad opportunities for service members and civilians alike, but more can be done to increase the diversity of those holding DOD positions, including Hispanic citizens, said the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. “The department offers a variety of career opportunities in and out of uniform that span from astronomy, […]
DAF childcare fees amended following DoD policy change
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. “The Defense Department is adjusting how much service members pay in childcare fees for the 2023-2024 school year […]