Northern Sentry Beginning Leads to Professional Career

During summer 2020 when Covid regulations were heating up and we were adjusting to that “new normal”, a new MAFB mil spouse discovered her life was about to change in a very unexpected way that had nothing to do with the pandemic. Abigail Kinder was about to randomly start working as a Reporter for the […]

Summer Photo Contest: Winners Revealed

Summer 2025 is inching toward history, but the Summer Photo Contest winners have made their mark on MAFB! Every summer, the Northern Sentry asks people all over base to submit photos of camping, fishing, swimming, boating, or even just sitting in the backyard. We love seeing how everyone makes the most of this beautiful time […]

Virgil Hill Returns to His Home State to Promote Lopez Twins Pro Debut

For Olympic silver medalist Virgil Hill, his return to North Dakota in October to promote the pro debut of Jose and Rafael Lopez is an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings, to a state “where I never lost a fight” according to Virgil. Virgil is 61 years old now, but he was only 19 when […]

Minot Park District Announces 2025 Dates for Annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail

Minot Parks Minot, ND — The Minot Park District is excited to announce the 2025 dates for the annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail. This year’s festivities will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11.The Pumpkin Walk is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the fall season […]

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 […]

ND Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools: Helpful Resource for Parents

North Dakota Health and Human Services (NDHHS) recently released a Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools. This is a comprehensive resource that assists schools in preventing suicide through the implementation of specific strategies and response protocols. It aims to strengthen prevention and support the mental health of students. This is important, because in North […]

Minot North Sports Teams Finding Success Across the Board

The fall season is in full swing, and Minot North’s athletic programs are showing strength across several sports. The past week brought impressive wins and strong finishes for the Sentinels, with momentum building as homecoming week approaches. On the football field, Minot North picked up an exciting 45-14 win over Red River last Friday night. […]

New Downtown Mural Celebrates Minot Symphony’s Centennial Season

MINOT, ND, – The Minot Symphony Orchestra is proud to unveil a vibrant new mural in downtown Minot, “Magic Symphony” was painted over Labor Day weekend by local artist Max Patzner in celebration of the Symphony’s 100th season. The colorful mural features playful depictions of musical instruments and symbols, capturing the joy and energy of […]

Working Hard…. So, We Can Play

It’s reality, it’s time to “pull the sailboat” for the summer. What this procedure entails is winterizing our 27 foot Cal sailboat for the harsh winter ahead. Down come the sails to be folded and stored away. Then there is winterizing the freshwater system with at least 5 gallons of RV anti-freeze. There are what […]