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Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26

Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings and a […]

SpookyCon Brings Families Together for Fun, Frights and Fundraising at Minot AFB

On the evening of October  29th at the Youth Center on Minot Air Force Base, families and youth gathered for the annual Halloween event known as SpookyCon. The event, which ran from 6-8 PM, offered a line of sponsors with candy and treats, carnival‑style games, inflatable activities and a haunted house experience featuring a zombie […]

October Squadron of the Month-23rd Bomber Generation Squadron

The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 23rd Bomber Generation Squadron (23 BGS) on being selected as October’s Squadron of the Month. The 23 BGS returned from their Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in Guam, in support of Exercise RESOLUTE FORCE PACIFIC. The Barons strengthened deterrence, fostered interoperability, maintained readiness and […]

Norsk Høstfest Ticket Giveaway!

We’re giving away pairs of concert tickets to this year’s Norsk Høstfest – and you could be one of our lucky winners! Tickets include entry to Norsk Høstfest too!To enter:Comment below tagging a friend or telling us who you’d take with you!Only one comment per Facebook account is allowed.Giveaway Details:Starts: Wednesday, Sept 18Ends: Saturday, Sept […]

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 […]

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 […]

Minot is a Small City with a Big Art Scene

The arts, the beauty of them, is that art is anything the artist can imagine. Creative pursuits can be stress relievers, fun hobbies, or community builders. Minot and Minot AFB have plenty to offer for art lovers because they contain vibrant and thriving arts and culture scenes. In downtown Minot for the visual arts, such […]

Will MAFB’s “Military Giving Tuesday” Continue?

You have heard it talked about everywhere. The word has spread thanks to local organizer Carrie Driver. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Dec 3, was designated as a special day to give back to the local community in many ways around the base and in town. It was part of a bigger philanthropic event known as […]

No Small Task: Local Company Moves TR Statue

How do you move a 100 year old statue of Teddy Roosevelt? Very carefully… It was 1924 when Minot’s Teddy Roosevelt statue was cast in Brooklyn, New York. Seemingly ordered by Dr. Henry Waldo DDE as a gift to the Roosevelt family, the plaque at the base of the structure that held the Teddy Roosevelt […]

Robotic Processes Automation Roadshow visits Minot AFB

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot AFB hosted its first Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Roadshow for Airmen August 6-9.During the four-day training, Airmen were given a crash course on automation technology. The purpose of the roadshow was to encourage Airmen to think critically about what improvements can be made in their everyday processes. Airmen […]

The Roof Stomp:AF Pilot Beloved Tradition

“Roof Stomps are a tradition inside the Air Force aviation community typically executed when an individual is starting or finishing command.In a weird way it’s a sign of respect when people think enough of you to stomp on your roof and demand food and beverage. I definitely took it as a compliment, and we had […]

Team Minot kicks off LGBTQI+ Pride Month

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Pride Month takes place each June, giving Americans a time to celebrate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals to society. During this month, the significant contributions made to the Air Force by LGBTQI+ service members are acknowledged and honored by the Department of the […]

The Dinner vs Supper Debacle

Here’s a fun fact for you: researchers over the last decade have discovered that “moist” is among the most disliked words in the English language. Over the past year, multiple articles have been written by outlets ranging from The New Yorker to Buzzfeed to The LA Times discussing why Americans, in particular, seem to loathe […]

Military Pride Prevalent for Paralympic Team

Minot AFB Introduces USA Sled Hockey to Curling MINOT – The USA Paralympic Sled Hockey team watched intently as Minot Air Force Base curling teams tangled on league semi-final night. They were eager to have MAFB players introduce them to the sport after the last rock was thrown.Curling is not a sport played by many, […]

Generations of Service

Having grown up in Minot and after spending the majority of my adult life here, I have taken my bikes to Val’s Cyclery many times over the years for repairs. I knew that they sold bikes and repaired them, but didn’t know about their other services until recently. The first of these services and one […]

B-52 Flyover Highlights US Presence at Singapore Airshow

Two B-52 Stratofortresses from the 5th Bomb Wing conducted a flyover at Changi Air Base during the Singapore Airshow late last week. The BUFFs, currently deployed to Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, flew to Singapore to be featured at the biennial event, which concluded Feb. 25. The air show is recognized as one of […]

Some of the Best Little Slopes in ND: Frost Fire Park

What is the best part of suffering through this breath-catching frigid season? Is it dreaming of the delicious summer weather only a few long months away? Well, yes. But this arctic season also offers a few snippets of fun that those stationed in Florida never get to experience. One of those advantages of North Dakota […]

AFGSC Chaplain Ensures Spiritual Resilience

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Spiritual resilience is one of the four pillars of resilience in the Air Force, which is a primary component for building resilient Airmen. That is where Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) command chaplain Col. Julian Gaither comes in. Gaither visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota from Nov. […]

Minot community awarded for outstanding support to air base

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — After months of competition across the command, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) honored the “Best of the Best” in bombers, ICBMs, helicopters, maintenance and security forces during the November 8 scoreposting event. During this “Best of the Best” event, another equally-important […]

Team Minot Holiday

Team Minot leadership wishes you the happiest of holiday seasons! Join Team Minot in celebrating the holiday season downtown, but first, a little more about them. Colonel Daniel Hoadley is commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base. He ensures the wing’s combat readiness and is responsible for operations involving the wing’s fleet […]

Air Force Global Strike Command reports initial PCB clean-up results

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —Initial efforts to clean polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from launch facilities at Malmstrom AFB are ongoing but seeing success, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) announced today. The clean-up effort was ordered by AFGSC commander Gen. Thomas Bussiere after PCBs were detected on surfaces in launch facilities at all three of […]

Acting Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Allvin, Visits Minot Air Force Base

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and General David Allvin, Acting Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Minot Air Force Base (AFB) to meet with airmen and tour several sites on the base. Minot AFB plays a historic and critical role in the defense […]

October is National Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is designed to unify women and men across the world who have been victims of domestic violence. It is important to recognize that domestic violence impacts millions of people, and it’s not only women who are victims; many men suffer domestic violence as well. According to the Report on Child Abuse […]

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 […]

Minot Airman recognized as AFGSC NCO of the Year

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Humbleness, accountability, empathy, teachability, emotional intelligence. These are the qualities that Tech. Sgt. Jennel Edwards, an evaluator for the 91st Security Forces Group, says an effective noncommissioned officer must possess. Air Force Global Strike Command recently recognized Edwards as the NCO of the Year for 2022. “I’m extremely grateful […]

Mayor Tom Ross Backs “Home for The Holidays” Program

Budweiser Donates Motorcycle For Raffle It’s always nice to be able to spend time with family during the holiday season, if you have the time and the resources to do so. Mayor Tom Ross was having a conversation with Col Daniel Hoadley and Col Kenneth McGhee about the challenges of having the highest percentage of […]

Hemp, CBD, THC8, THC9, and Marijuana

The possession, distribution, and/or ingestion of hemp products, cannabidiol (CBD), delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC8), delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC9), and marijuana are illegal in the military and are cause for discharge from the United States Air Force. Use of these substances is preventable and has real consequences. This article focuses on THC8 and THC9 and is intended to provide transparency […]

Minot Airmen strengthen bonds with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Through Task Force True North’s Warrior program, 115 Team Minot Airmen come together three times weekly to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instead of other martial arts that feature striking, Jiu Jitsu takes place on the ground and utilizes chokes, grabs, grapples, and locks. They say it has changed their […]

Minot Fire Department Provides Opportunity

For Fire Chief Kelli Kronschnabel, it was 2016 when she arrived from Grand Forks after 20 years with that department. Kelli is the first to admit there was an adjustment to move a family and learn a new community, but she said, “it’s been good for us.” Kelli was born and raised in Fertile, Minnesota, […]

Team Minot celebrates Police Week 2023

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Team Minot defenders joined together June 5-9, 2023 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. to compete in competitions and honor past and present law enforcement officers in honor of National Police Week. National Police Week is a nationally recognized event that allows law enforcement members and citizens to gather and […]

More Than A 3-Day Weekend -Memorial Day Memories

The flower petals fall gracefully to the river below. The Souris river is running faster than usual this spring, but still the vibrant rose petals begin their trip down the river. It’s my first Memorial day in Minot and all I have is a sheet of paper from my news director with an address and […]

How To Say Goodbye & Good Luck

It’s the time of the year that is definitely not one of my favorites. You all call it PCS season, while those of us who have gotten to know and work with those who are headed down the road to a different base and community just refer to June and July as “that time of […]

The Good Badlands

I’ve visited, photographed, and written about the Badlands many times, yet always feel the efforts are inadequate. That’s the effect the Badlands has on me. Others too. The myriad of misarranged rugged buttes, variety of vegetation and wildlife, and stunning scenery in all directions is overwhelming. Far more than can be portrayed in photographs or […]

Women of Wisdom Symposium

On March 15, from 1530-1730, the Women Inspiring Next Generations Organization hosted a Women of Wisdom (WOW) Symposium where guest speakers such as 5th Bomb Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Tori Jones, 742nd Missile Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Amanda Filiowich, Maj. Holly Black of the 5th Medical Group, Capt. Christina Langel of the 5 MDG, […]

Downtown Minot Excursion: Magic City Discovery Center, April 25

The quarterly Discover Minot Excursion is a fun event put on by the Northern Sentry to help Minot AFB residents explore the city of Minot and get a little taste of why they may not hate it here after-all. The Excursion includes a bus ride from Minot AFB into Minot and back, lunch, special stops […]

New resident dietician keeps Minot
Airmen healthy, focused, active

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —A dietitian’s work centers on food and its role in maintaining people’s health. Julie Yi, health promotion dietician with the 5th Medical Group, is Team Minot’s first resident dietician in over three years. By joining the team, she can have an impact on the daily lives of over 5,000 Airmen. […]

Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota

Six leaders — including two commanders and four of their subordinates — were fired from a key Air Force nuclear base inNorth Dakota without explanation Monday. Col. Gregory Mayer, who ran the 5th Mission Support Group at Minot Air Force Base; Maj. Jonathan Welch, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander; and four unnamed subordinates lost […]

Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Working Group

April is the perfect month to usher in Spring but it is also a great time to “Purple Up” for military connected students! The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated in April and is a time to show our support for military connected students across the United States and also abroad. In North […]

A Hard Place to Leave

Not all of us have lived in a location that we find undesirable. But if you have, you may have borrowed a quote from a song by Mac Davis that talks about “happiness seeing Lubbock in your rear view mirror.” It may be true that heading south because you can’t go north is going toward […]

Minot isn’t Minot without the Base

Brekka Kramer, the Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President/CEO, is a person who cares about her community and the base relationship immensely. She shared that the City of Minot and the area realize just how important Minot Air Force Base is to their town, and one of their main goals is to support […]

Bomber Task Force Returns to
Minot Air Force Base

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND —After over a month of being overseas, the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a Bomber Task force (BTF) mission based out of RAF Fairford, England and returned to Minot Air Force Base, Sept. 23, 2022. “The BTF was most definitely a success,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Loucks, 23rd Bomb Squadron […]

The 54th Helicopter Squadron Visits Glenburn Public School

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 54th Helicopter Squadron landed a UH-1N “Huey” at Glenburn Public School in Glenburn, North Dakota to allow students to tour the aircraft Sept. 27, 2022. The community event was brought to fruition from a simple conversation involving 1st Lt. Sarah Melton, a 54th HS pilot and a local girl […]

Upside Down Under: Highway Isolation?…

Most of us love North Dakota because of the sunsets, fishing, hunting and open roads. I love the open roads.We may not have the longest open road opportunities, but we are certainly up there toward the top. You can look at a map of the state and find long, straight highways just about everywhere.In my […]

She’s Not Around Here: Rewriting the Narrative

MINOT–I’m not an expert at many things. A lover of learning, I tend to soak up information and skills, without ever committing them to lifelong practice. This comes in handy because I know a little bit about a lot of bits. If I need to know more, I can usually find someone who is more […]

A View from Our Side: Getting Ready for the “W” Word

I have to tell you that last Sunday afternoon was an absolute perfect fall day. I was in the back yard checking over the apple tree to see how close we were to harvesting our small apple crop and the sunshine and fall colors reminded me of why I love the four seasons that North […]

Volunteers Walk or Drive to Fight Suicide

Movement of a Quarter of a Million People Joined by Local Participants in Minot Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Minot, ND are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the United States to draw attention […]

Let’s get Hiking: Woodland Trail

Hiking is notably one of the adventurer’s favorite summer pastimes. Hiking, otherwise known as walking in nature-filled outdoors locations, is described by the American Hiking Society as having tons of individual benefits: “Walking is one of the lowest impact sports around. This means that while you derive all the cardiovascular benefits of other aerobic activities, […]

Storm Spotter Program
SKYWARN® to be held at Minot AFB

In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning cause hundreds of injuries and deaths and billions in property and crop damages. To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local […]

Minot Air Force Base Chief Master Sergeant Selects

A native of Union City, Tennessee, Chief Master Sgt. Whitney S. Rogers has been in the Air Force for 17 years, following right in her father’s footsteps. “He was in the Air Force, and so I wanted to go to the Air Force,” shares Rogers. “To be honest, I joined the military because of the […]

Minot Air Force Base commemorates new combat arms training facility

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On April 22, 2022, Minot Air Force Base leadership, Sen. John Hoeven, the Mayor of Minot, Shaun Sipma, and multiple other distinguished individuals attended the official opening of the new, fully indoor, combat arms range at Minot Air Force Base.Minot Air Force Base is home to over 1,000 first-term security […]

AFGSC Commander visits Team Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Air Force Global Strike commander leadership visted Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 6-7 to spend time with Airmen and see the missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing first hand. Gen. Tim Ray, AFGSC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, AFGSC command chief, […]

Flash Fire Hero

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — In the dead of night, a lonely truck’s headlights swept across a quiet housing community. The lights fall upon a house unlike the others. Slowing down, he saw it, a yellow and orange light flickering inside of the house, a plume of gray smoke escaping from a window. “I […]

“A Celebration For Ellie”

Hello to Members and Friends of the Taube Museum of Art, Our names are Priyanka and Abhinn. We are kindly writing to invite and request your support for our upcoming fundraising event “A Celebration For Ellie”. Our daughter Elina, who we called Ellie, was such a joy in our lives! She was happy and healthy. […]

Mental health triggers of deployment

Depression is a common and serious illness that negatively effects how a person feels, thinks and acts, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Although more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, some are still hesitant to admit they struggle with it because of the stigma it carries. When someone is predisposed to depression, […]

Minot AFB Exchange Focuses on Family for Thanksgiving

Minot AFB – With 85% of its workforce connected to the military, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and the Minot AFB Exchange will be closed. Military shoppers can gobble up the savings online at […]

Who are you after your service member leaves the military?

Despite navigating multiple transitions during a military career, leaving active duty is a different type of life event. Classes and curriculum are designed to guide the service member through each phase of preparing for that exit, to include looking for employment, understanding benefits and more, but what impact does “getting out” have on military spouses […]

Minot State sponsoring Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Summit

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s College of Business and the Veterans Entrepreneur Training (VET) Program will host a Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Summit focusing on funding and sources of financing on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event, for veterans, active duty military members and spouses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and college students, will provide developmental training sessions. The […]

Global Strike Challenge

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Team Minot worked hard this summer while they competed in the Global Strike Challenge. Global Strike Challenge is the world’s largest competition involving bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, helicopter operations and security forces. As the challenge closes, Airmen are looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work and […]

Team Minot’s exercise in Moses Lake

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — As America’s national security strategy evaluates “growing political, economic, and military competitions,” marked by advancing technologies and an increasingly complex global environment, Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Commander, has directed his bomber forces to “critically examine how we train and employ the bomber fleet and identify areas […]

Former airman elevates the voice of women veterans

After grappling with her own identity crisis after leaving military, an Air Force veteran is shining a spotlight on the lesser known experiences of women veterans. “We’re invisible, it’s not like that stuff comes up at playdates,” Amanda Huffman, Air Force veteran and author of “Women of the Military,” says about the plight of women […]

Minot’s Tires Plus promotes David Lee to Store Manager

A dynamic leader is stepping up and taking charge Minot, Nd. (Oct. 31st, 2019) – Tires Plus Total Car Care of Minot and Jarid Lundeen are pleased to announce that David Lee has been promoted to Tires Plus Store Manager. As of October 14th, David has assumed Management responsibilities of the Minot Tires Plus located […]

Celebrating flight at North Dakota’s air museums and attractions

It’s National Aviation History Month and North Dakota has many ways to celebrate. Take time to explore our stories and displays about North Dakota’s past, present and future in the air and beyond. North Dakota is destined to be a player in the future of space travel and airborne services. Already a leader in unmanned […]

91 MW First Reserve Alert

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — For the first time ever on Oct. 26, 2019, a reserve Airman completed a 24 hour “alert” at a Missile Alert Facility after 60 years of using Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in the U.S. Air Force. Captain Ben Shea, 91st Operations Support Squadron minuteman combat crew commander, was called into […]

The Taube Museum of Art

“Lobotomy” and “Preserving History” On Display Lino and Jamie Azevedo (MINOT, ND) The Taube Museum of Art is delighted to have Lino and Jamie Azevedo share their work on our walls this month. Lino Azevedo grew up in San Francisco and is currently pursuing a lifelong love for art and helping others do the same. […]

AFGSC welcomes new deputy commander

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton as the new deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command, Oct. 28. Air Force Global Strike Command is responsible for providing strategic deterrence, global strike capability and combat support to USSTRATCOM […]

Brass Band of Minot Presents “Brass Celebration”

The Brass Band of Minot is celebrating the coming season with a concert titled “Brass Celebration” at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 10th at MSU’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. The band is the only British-style brass band in North Dakota and is directed by Gordon Troxel and consists of brass and percussion players of a […]

Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Barbara M. Barrett was publicly sworn in Nov. 2 as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force at the symbolically potent U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, using the high-profile location to salute the service’s history and potential as it positions itself to meet future challenges. David Norquist, deputy secretary […]

Global Strike this past week: Capability, professionalism and boldness

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The men and women of Air Force Global Strike Command have not only had a busy week, but have repeatedly showcased the importance of rapid deployment to conduct combat operations. During the past week, AFGSC, in coordination with U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command, executed […]

‘Innovation Engine’ drives Air Force innovation process

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command’s chief scientist introduced “Innovation Engine,” Nov 1., which is a new process that will reorient, reinvent and reimagine the AFGSC innovation process. Innovation Engine focuses on creating a margin in the command’s processes and procedures, thus building space to empower Airmen to find innovative […]

Becoming a New Father While You’re Deployed

Don’t let the stress of deployment spoil the bliss you feel as an expectant father. Even if you won’t be there for the delivery, you can still experience the joys of new fatherhood. Planning for your baby’s birth Reduce pre-deployment stress by helping your partner prepare for the baby’s arrival. Here’s how to get started: […]

Minot Air Force Base Notice

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota. — It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Staff Sgt. Jack T. LaFollette (Active Duty), 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. 2d Lt. Joshua S. Widick, (205) 936-7929, has been appointed the Summary Court Officer. All claims for or against the […]

Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force announced Oct. 30 it will implement the new Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program for active duty Airmen, which will affect reenlistment contracts executed on or after Nov. 18. The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by […]

Alliance of Nonprofits Community Recognition Luncheon

MINOT, ND, – The Alliance of Nonprofits will host it’s first annual Alliance of Nonprofits Community Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday Nov. 5th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Grand Hotel, 1505 North Broadway, Minot. The luncheon will recognize area nonprofit organizations, board members and leaders. Dayna Del Val, President and CEO of The […]

New Grant Program Designed to Attract and Retain Highly-Qualified Nurses

Applications are now available for the Non-Resident Nursing Employment Recruitment Program BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Non-Resident Nursing Employment Recruitment Program (NNERP). Administered through Commerce, NNERP is a grant program designed to attract and retain highly-qualified nurses to North Dakota. The focus of the program […]

“From Russia with Love” Saturday, November 14, 2019

MINOT, ND, October 28, 2019 – The Minot Symphony Orchestra presents “From Russia with Love” on Nov. 16 at 7:30 pm in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall – MSU. Explore three of the most well-known pieces in the Russian repertoire including Festival Overture by Shostakovich, Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring […]

No Cost Workshop Planned for Veterans & Spouses Interested in Starting a Business

FARGO, ND – Military veterans have the right combination of skills, character and discipline to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in the upcoming “Boots to Business: Reboot” workshop being offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST) Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the […]

October: Domestic Violence Prevention

The 2019 Domestic Violence Prevention Month campaign is designed to help service members, military spouses and intimate partners build safer relationships and prevent domestic abuse by increasing knowledge of what patterns of behavior are unhealthy, and where to get support. The focus for this year’s campaign is raising awareness about technology-facilitated abuse. Technology-facilitated abuse is […]

Festival of Trees Kicks off Christmas Season

Everyone is invited to start off the holiday season with beauty and fun by attending the Festival of Trees Public Tree Viewing from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. and/or the Social and Auction starting at 5 p.m. The events are sponsored by Dakota Hope Clinic of Minot and will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 […]

Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative approves fourth partnership with Minot State

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University announced Monday its fourth partnership with the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC), a program between the United States Air Force and civilian institutions to provide Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) graduates advanced education opportunities. AU-ABC approved Minot State’s Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a Major […]

10 Things Military Spouses Never Talk About During Deployment

I remember the first time my husband called me after returning from Iraq. I was a military girlfriend and living long-distance at the time. Hence the phone call. So, we were chatting away, and I was feeling all sorts of happy butterflies because he was finally home. And we were—finally—going to see each other and […]

BBB report finds military consumers at higher risk for marketplace losses

Burnsville, MN Military consumers face unique challenges in the marketplace that can result in higher median losses to scammers and other marketplace fraud, according to the Better Business Bureau’s new report, Military Consumers & Marketplace Trust: An Analysis of Marketplace Challenges Facing the Military Community (BBB.org/MilitaryReport). The report looked at the more than 28,000 business […]

Prairie Public to launch Dakota Datebook book

Fargo, N.D. –  Prairie Public’s beloved radio series, “Dakota Datebook,” has been compiled into a book with a nugget of North Dakota history for each day of the year. Prairie Public will debut the book with a launch party and sunset cruise on the Lewis & Clark Riverboat in Bismarck on Saturday, August 24, beginning […]

Swan song

The application deadline for one of 2,700 tundra swan licenses has come and gone. But if 2019 follows trends in recent years, it’s likely wanna-be swan hunters could still have an opportunity to hunt. The lottery hasn’t sold out in recent years, explained N.D. Game and Fish Department Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor Mike Szymanski. […]

CHI Partners to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence

Bismarck, ND  –  The CHI North Dakota Violence Prevention Program is an intimate partner violence prevention effort. The program is committed to creating and promoting a culture of non-violence as an essential element of healthy communities and has made great strides since inception. Over the past year, the program has educated 199 multidisciplinary professionals at […]

Minot Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions

MINOT, ND – The Minot Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions by appointment on Saturday August 24. Interested musicians are asked to fill out a survey that can be found at www.minotsymphony.com no later than August 19 to secure an audition time and receive the audition requirements. “Musicians in high school through adult are encouraged to […]

The Next Generation

Bryan and Barb Cook only made it to Norsk Høstfest once, but the positive impact it had on them lasted a lifetime and inspired their daughter, Laurie Appel of Esterhazy, Sask., Canada, to buy tickets to this year’s Scandinavian festival in their memory. “They went to Høstfest about 15 years ago,” Laurie said. “They wanted […]

It’s Time to Talk

It was a hot July day when Tech. Sgt. Hoffman collapsed from exhaustion in front of the Chapel. After a month of no sleep and losing 30 pounds, he knew he needed to talk to someone. Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, newly assigned command chief of Air Force Global Strike Command, recounted a personal struggle […]

Public Invited to Annual Ice Cream Social at Former Governors’ Mansion

BISMARCK, N.D. – Enjoy free family entertainment, children’s games, refreshments, and tours through the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site at 320 East Ave. B in Bismarck at the annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Aug. 11. Free hot dogs and ice cream will be available. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. as North Dakota […]

Prairie Village Museum hosts Village Fair on August 11

The Prairie Village Museum will celebrate its 34th Annual Village Fair this weekend in Rugby. The full day event takes place at the Museum grounds where the 20+ buildings come alive with demonstrations, costumed characters, food trucks, music, art shows, and more. Historical Society members get in free as do active duty military members. All […]

Ready, Set, Rummage!

(MINOT, ND)  It is that time of year again and we are inviting the community to our annual Rummage Sale to be held on August 9th and 10th. We have household items, furniture, art, toys, jewelry, books, movies, and everything else you might want! Rummage Sale Fundraiser will be held on August 9th from 10:30 […]

Open Call to All Photographers

(MINOT, ND) The Taube Museum of Art is seeking photography submissions for an exhibition from September 5 – October 11, 2019 in the Main Gallery.  This exhibition is open to all Minot and surrounding photographers, professional and nonprofessional alike.  Photographs may be color, black and white, digital and traditionally printed photos. A number of pieces […]

Co-ops donate $15,000 to Children’s Museum

Verendrye Electric Cooperative recently teamed up with CoBank and Basin Electric Power Cooperative to donate $15,000 to the Magic City Discovery Center to help build a children’s museum in Minot. Each organization donated $5,000 to the project. CoBank, a cooperative bank headquartered near Denver, is one of Verendrye’s lenders. The bank matched Verendrye’s $5,000 donation […]

Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Focuses on Serving Airmen at Minot AFB

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is making it his mission to ensure Airmen and families at Minot Air Force Base have the products they need, whether shopping in-store or online. During his visit to Minot AFB on July 18, Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes toured Exchange facilities and met with […]

Domestic Violence Crisis Center Holds 8th Annual Ride to Remember

Minot, ND – Domestic Violence Crisis Center is hosting the 8th Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Registration begins at 11:00 am at The Landing in Minot. All riders 21 and up are welcome! This event brings many motorcycle riders, but there are plenty of people who join with their cars, trucks, […]

Thousands Of RVers Flocking To North Dakota

RV owners from throughout North America — members of FMCA, the world’s largest not-for-profit association for RV owners — will head to North Dakota in mid-August for a four-day event focusing on various aspects of their favorite form of travel. Nearly 2,000 RVs will converge on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds & Agricenter, August 14 […]

Ten thousand rodent intruders

One lone intruder. No problem. Ten thousand intruders is a different story entirely, especially when they are rodents. The Richardson Ground Squirrel, also known as the “Dakrat”, is not normally an invasive species. Since the removal of their natural predators on base, however, their population has significantly increased in numbers, causing damages to mission essential […]