Civil Air Patrol Hosts Open House & Fly-In on September 9
Minot, ND – The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron invites the community to attend their Open House & Fly-In on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Minot Avflight, 2400 N. Broadway. This free event is open to adults, youth, and educators who want to learn more about the Civil […]
A Spine-Tingling Start: Mouse River Players Open Season with The Haunting of Hill House
Join Mouse River Players Community Theater for the start of our 2025-2026 season as we present The Haunting of Hill House, September 19 – 21 and 26 – 28. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30pm and Sunday performances start at 2:00pm. The box office will open one hour prior to show start time and […]
ND Norsk Høstfest Seeking Volunteers
The 46th annual Norsk Høstfest is slated for Sept. 24-27, 2025. 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 ($45 value) to the festival each day they volunteer, a free Høstfest t-shirt, a pizza coupon, concert ticket discount […]
Striker Frontline Leadership Course Graduates 1,000 Airmen
Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs, Air Force Global Strike Command BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —In today’s operational environment, mission success hinges on more than tactical expertise — it requires leaders who can think critically, communicate clearly and inspire trust across teams, especially under pressure. To better equip warfighters, Air Force Global Strike […]
COVID: Has It Really Been 5 Years?
Five years ago, the world came to a screeching halt. We were all flipped inside out, and yet told to hunker down at home to “stay safe.” It was a time of confusion, fear, and contradictions. What started as “two weeks to flatten the curve” became years of social distancing, lockdowns, and evolving health mandates. […]
Air and Space Force Association Sponsors Commander’s Choice Banquet
The room was filled to near capacity as the crowd gathered to help the 42 Air and Space Association Commander’s Choice award winners celebrate. Emceeing the awards for his 21st year was Air Force veteran George Masters. Col. Jesse Lamarand called George Masters to center stage to award him a Minot Air Force Base coin […]
Welcome Back DakRats!
Whether you love them or hate them, it looks like the Richardson Ground Squirrels, more commonly known as DakRats, are here to stay. Not to be confused with the much larger Prairie Dog, DakRats are much smaller in size reaching only seven to nine inches in length. Their arrival on Minot AFB this spring has […]
5th Bomb Wing Annual Awards
Congratulations to the following winners from the 5th Bomb Wing annual awards ceremony.Each year the 5th BW recognizes Airmen and civilians who serve above and beyond in the areas of leadership, job performance, significant self-improvement and community involvement. Amn of the YearSrA Kristalyn Valdez, 5 WSANCO of the YearTSgt Matthew B. Thompson, 5 MSGSNCO of […]
~Winter Guide~Cozying Up With a Good Book This Winter
It’s no secret that winters up North are long and frigid. Let’s face it, sometimes the weather is not conducive to going anywhere. But how to stay busy while cooped up indoors? Julie Reiten, MAFB Librarian and lifelong North Dakota native has a mantra for when those blizzards are about to strike: “Grocery Store, Gas […]
Get in on the FUN: Minot Spouses’ Club
Calling all military spouses! The Minot Air Force Base Spouses’ Club (MSC) welcomes new members all year round, giving you the opportunity to meet new people, engage with the base community, volunteer, and make the most out of your time at MAFB. With great opportunities to volunteer and be social with other military spouses, the […]