A Bird in the Hand
Sometimes what seems to be a small, insignificant slice of life has a much greater meaning than first realized. I offer the following example. A few days ago, I noticed my dog was paying an unusual amount of attention to a small pond in my backyard. Curious, I went outside to see what had captured […]
My Best Advice on Winter Gear
It’s mid-October. For some, this means carving pumpkins, putting chili in the crockpot, or eying Christmas décor. For me, mid-October means answering newcomers’ biggest question about Minot: What kind of outdoor gear do I actually need for a Minot winter? Once temps fall to freezing, the questions start pouring in. They come via email, DMs, […]
Dickinson State University…
Dickinson State University was recently in the news for all of the wrong reasons. Five majors have been eliminated and several faculty laid off because of it. Students who were interviewed on TV were obviously upset about this and they have every right to be.For those of us looking in the from the outside; we […]
OK, Where is It?
Where is it? It has to be here somewhere. After all the ranger told us that the oldest tree in North Dakota, a Cottonwood tree, was located on the banks of the Missouri River inside the Cross Ranch State Park. Hey, just letting you know that my column today was written as I overlook the […]
Acting Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Allvin, Visits Minot Air Force Base
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and General David Allvin, Acting Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Minot Air Force Base (AFB) to meet with airmen and tour several sites on the base. Minot AFB plays a historic and critical role in the defense […]
Oct. 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – Oct. 8-14 has been proclaimed Fire Prevention Week in North Dakota by Gov. Doug Burgum. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries […]
Allie Takes Center Stage
Sings National Anthem at Brass Band Concert On Sunday afternoon a Staff Sergeant from Minot Air Force Base took center stage at the Brass Band of Minot concert and proudly led the audience in the National Anthem, the opening of the Brass Band of Minot Patriotic concert. Her name was SSgt Allie Payne, member of […]
Proud to Serve
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The honor of presenting colors at events normally falls on either an active duty military group, like the Color Guard at Minot Air Force Base, or retired military organizations such as the American Legion Post #26 color guard.At an event on Sunday at Anne Nicole Nelson hall on […]
‘Launch into Literacy’ Dakota Elementary
American abolitionist and dynamic orator, Frederick Douglass, is credited with having said: “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Dakota Elementary is leaning into this ideal and making sure their students understand the importance of literacy and the power of the written word with a new program: ‘Launch Into Literacy’. 2nd grade […]
Minot High Military Football Game
The Friday night lights will be glowing strong on October 13, as the Minot High School Varsity Team takes on Williston High School at Duane Carlson Stadium for their military themed football game. The team will be honoring local active military, retired veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. Erik Jolliffe, of Foremost Well Service and […]