Communications Focal Point: the backbone of keeping Team Minot online
Senior Airman Carson Jeney, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —At the start of the workday for a typical Airmen, you show up to your respective shop and log in to your computer. If needed, you make a phone call or two, and print something off. The 5th Communications Squadron’s […]
Medora on a Budget: A Family Getaway You Can’t Afford to Skip
Medora is one of my favorite places on earth. And I’ve lived in Europe and Hawaii, so that’s saying something.During the two years I lived in North Dakota, my family and I visited Medora at least five times. It was magical every time. This time my daughter and I flew out to visit once again […]
Microchipping Clinic Helps Protect Minot AFB Pets
Residents of Minot Air Force Base had the opportunity to better protect their pets during a Microchipping Clinic hosted by the Minot AFB Resident Council in partnership with the Animal Empowerment League on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event provided an affordable way for military families to have their pets microchipped for just $10 per animal, […]
Dorm Dinner Brings Smiles
Teaming up for another year of bringing smiles and a welcome change of cuisine to Minot Air Force Base dormitory residents, The Northern Sentry and North Star Community Credit Union hosted a “Straight From Italy” themed dorm dinner several different dishes for dorm residents to choose from during the August Dorm Dinner.With Noodles and Company […]
Finding Their Voice: Minot Teens Advocate, Lead, and Connect
For some teens, finding their voice starts with stepping outside their comfort zone. This summer, teens from the Minot Air Force Base Youth Center did just that through two national leadership opportunities, connecting with other youth, advocating for their communities, and discovering their potential as leaders. Four Minot teens were selected to participate in the […]
More Than a Festival: Fjord Folk Fest Invites Everyone to Experience Scandinavian Culture
Hope Anderson When people hear “Scandinavian festival,” they often assume it’s only for those with Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, or Icelandic ancestry, but the organizers of the first-ever Fjord Folk Fest hope to change that perception.“This isn’t just a celebration of where people came from,” organizers say. “It’s a celebration of traditions that bring people […]
I hated camp; it’s different now
I never went to summer camp as a kid. In fact, the idea of camp was my nightmare. Sleeping away from home, strange food, and sweaty kids forced to play sweaty group games? Hard pass.I was an anxious kid. Rumors of a sleepover would make my skin crawl. I’d fluctuate between making up excuses and […]
A long weekend in Saskatchewan
Until last weekend, it had been more than six years since I’d been in Canada. I had my car in the Western Canadian Nationals Car Show, but the car show isn’t the story, although it was stunning in and of itself. This is about the community of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and how the community responded […]
Sometimes It Just Happens…
Some days, the best local stories arrive quietly: in a sunrise, a community service project, or a classic car with a remarkable history. Start with a SunriseAn early morning drive turned into an opportunity to catch a bright red sunrise on Tuesday morning. I had an idea that this special sunrise would look spectacular over […]
2026-2027 School Calendars
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