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, […]
