Enjoying Triangle Y Camp
We Had Fun! After years of sailing Lake Sakakawea in and around Douglas Bay (near Garrison), we know the exact location of Triangle Y Camp. Normally it wouldn’t be more than a subtle “guess the Y Camp is getting it tonight”, but it’s Sunday night, July 14th. What’s special about this night? The impending storm, […]
We Asked To Come Back…
Things Happen in 3’sMy Dad had a saying that “everything happens in 3’s”. Yep, everything in life happens in events of 3. If you have an accident in your family; broken bone, major cut that requires a trip to the emergency room, fall from a tree, my Dad would always tell us to “be careful, […]
North Dakota Olympians…
As the Olympics are beginning in Paris, there’s some interesting information that many people may not be aware of even though they may sports fans. This is the third time since the modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece in 1896, that Paris will be the host city. The games were also held there in 1900 […]
Sharing Thoughts On Events & Decisions
I was recently elected to serve as an alderman on the Minot City Council. The city council consists of 6 aldermen plus the mayor. It is our responsibility to meet the service needs of our patrons while ensuring their freedom to create the community they desire. I am very proud of our community and its […]
Striking the Right Chord: Practice Makes Perfect
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — “Practice makes perfect” is a phrase that almost everyone is familiar with. It’s a phrase that every Airman strives to embody with each task they execute, getting better and better each time. I met with Master Sgt. Jonathan Salvador, 705th Munitions Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the […]
91st Operations Group welcomes new commander
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Col. Mike Suden assumed command of the 91st Operations Group from Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Minot AFB, North Dakota, July 10. Suden now commands a group of three missile squadrons and an operations support squadron. He is responsible for the […]
Far Away Family
When you join the military or marry into it, your family life changes. If you get orders overseas, or assigned to a base – like Minot AFB – that is a lengthy drive away from your home, your relationships with your family are going to evolve. They have to.There is a monumental shift in a […]
Central Brew Coming Soon!
Okay all you coffee enthusiasts, there’s some exciting coffee related news coming soon to Minot AFB! The little coffee kiosk near Missile Avenue and Peacekeeper Place, in the parking lot of the Turf, will be the new location for the next Central Brew coffee shop. Central Brew started off as the shared dream between Dana […]
Retiree Appreciation Day connects Minot’s past, present
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Team Minot hosted 43 military retirees and family members during Retiree Appreciation Day here, July 12.Retiree Appreciation Day is an annual event held at Minot AFB where military retirees can enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, appreciation, and support. This year’s event included a tour of a B-52H Stratofortress hangar, […]
Smithsonian Spark!Lab at the Magic City Discovery Center
The Magic City Discovery Center is home to 12 galleries in their 28,000sq ft. building. One of those galleries is the Smithsonian Spark! Lab through the Smithsonian Institute based out of Washington, D. C. The center is 1 of 11 network sites that houses a Spark!Lab. This space provides people of all ages to challenge […]