What It Means to Be a Reporter for the Northern Sentry
The Northern Sentry is searching for new reporters, but what does it truly mean to be a reporter for the Northern Sentry? When I first saw the advertisement looking for reporters in the fall of 2024, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I had no prior experience in journalism, but the opportunity immediately caught […]
Family Child Care Provider of the Year 2025
The 2025 Family Child Care Provider of the year is Ms. Tena Holmgren. The 2025 Provider of the Year ceremony was held back in August 2025. Ms. Tena was presented with a certificate and coin by FCC chairman Bruce Bartholomew. The Provider of the Year runner ups, Ms. Amanda Brittain and Ms. Starr Frei, were […]
Meet Erin Park: New CDC/YC M&FLC
Erin ParkChild Development Center/Youth Center Military and Family Life Counselor(571) 320-7162 I am the point-of-contact for our Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors (CYB-MFLCs). We currently have three on Minot Air Force Base: Ms. Thelma Watkins, Ms. Megan Armenta, and Ms. Erin Park. They assist children and youth up to age 18 […]
Sentinel Surge: Minot North’s Winter Sports Rise Since Mid-December
Since December 15, Minot North athletics has been defined by grit, growth, and moments that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Across courts, mats, and ice, the Sentinels have navigated a demanding winter schedule, blending standout victories with hard lessons that fuel their competitive drive. The girls basketball team has balanced dominating […]
Minot United Wrestling Sees Strong Finishes at December Tournaments
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 On December 6, the Minot United Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Turtle Mountain High School for their second tournament of the season: Thunder on the Mountain. With a variety of placements across several weight classes, the team earned multiple podium finishes across December tournaments. Girls Varsity Results – Thunder on the […]
AFA Is Looking For Members
The Air and Space Forces Association is working hard for the Airmen of the Minot Air Base, and we are looking for new members and new community sponsors for the David C. Jones 135 chapter in Minot. Membership in the AFA is easy to accomplish. You can go to our site, jones.afa.org and click on […]
Dean M. Seelig, Lisbon Veteran, participated on recent Honor Flight
Jeanne Sexton-Brown Dean M. Seelig grew up in Lisbon, the oldest of five boys and one girl, the children of Duke and Lorraine Seelig. Dean was drafted by the Army in February, 1966 and sent to basic training at Fort Ord, California. He served as a communication specialist/teletype IBM specialist with the 69th Signal Company. […]
The Lofts at Frost Fire Park-A Luxury Mountain Escape Now Open and Ready to Rent
This article originally appeared in the Northern Sentry 2025–2026 Winter Guide, available at numerous locations throughout Minot Air Force Base, and packed with winter safety tips and seasonal activities designed to keep the community informed and entertained all winter long. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Walhalla’s Frost Fire Park, The Lofts, a collection of […]
Souris Valley United Way Enters Final Weeks of Campaign After a Year of Local Impact
Souris Valley United Way As the new year begins, Souris Valley United Way is entering the final weeks of its annual fundraising campaign, and reflecting on the meaningful impact local dollars made throughout the community in 2025. This year’s campaign goal is $625,000, funding programs that support children, families, and individuals across the region. With […]
Continuing a Conversation
My newspaper roots, or newspaper routes, go back to when I was about 7 years old. The town of Maddock, North Dakota had a hometown newspaper, The Standard, but it was not delivered by carriers, instead it came in the mail. We once did a tour of the Maddock Post Office and Postmaster Irv Pritchard […]