Chief Panchal: A Family-Inspired Career
The idea may have first come from his older brother, but from the moment Chief Jonathan Navnit Panchal enlisted in the Air Force in 2006 at the age of 20, he knew he wanted to make it a career. Although he experienced immediate personal growth right away, the only thing he was apprehensive about was […]
Eighth Air Force command team visits Minot Air Force Base
2nd Lt. Melissa Kagels, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ty Neuman, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, Eighth Air Force command chief and J-GSOC senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, […]
Glory Trip 255 underscores reliability of the Minuteman III ICBM
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Airmen from Minot Air Force Base facilitated a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on March 3 as part of Glory Trip 255 (GT 255) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., reaffirming the reliability of the United States’ […]
North Dakota Civic Leaders, Legislators Observe Launch of Unarmed Minuteman III Missile at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Minot Area Chamber EDC Minot, N.D. – Members of Task Force 21, the Minot Area Chamber EDC’s (MACEDC) initiative to support the long-term vitality of Minot Air Force Base, led a delegation of North Dakota lawmakers to California to witness a display of the readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear deterrent: the successful test […]
Making Music in Creative Ways at North Plains Elementary School
Dr. Amanda Capote, PhD This school year, the music room at North Plains has been full of creativity, energy, and some very unexpected instruments. Students have been exploring rhythm, beat, and musical expression through hands-on activities that turn everyday objects into exciting musical tools. One of the most popular rhythm activities involved something students already […]
Two Minot Public Schools’ School Board Openings
Are you a citizen of the United States, eighteen years or older, a resident of North Dakota, and a resident who has resided in the precinct/district at least thirty days immediately preceding the election (election date: June 9th, 2026)? If so, there are two (2) four-year term seats up for election on the School Board […]
Let’s all take a history lesson
When we take a look at our history books, we see a lot of different things have happened since territorial days here and in South Dakota. One of the biggest events to take place was the announcement and building of railroads across Dakota Territory.Straight line rail across the northern tier and across the southern tier […]
Thoughts…And Prayers
I don’t want to continue to have my recent back surgery be the pinnacle of my life and perhaps this will be the last time it is a part of this column. I returned to Twin Cities Spine Center last week for a checkup to see how things were going. I kind of felt like […]
Free Legal Assistance Available at Minot AFB
Are you in need of legal advice? Well, good news, you can probably get it right here on base, and for free! The Minot AFB Legal Office is located in the 5th Bomb Wing Headquarters building at 205 Missile Avenue. Their services are available to many military-affiliated individuals, including Active Duty Airmen, their dependents, retirees […]
Inside Hairball Haven, Giving Stray Cats New Lives
In a modest building in Minot, dozens of rescued cats lounge, curl up in blankets or cautiously watch visitors walking through the door. Each has a story, many rescued from harsh outdoor conditions, abandoned homes and soon will be coming from the city pound. Their second chance is made possible by Hairball Haven Feline Rescue, […]