What Winter Can Teach Us If We’re Willing to Look
Last week, I didn’t want to leave the house.It was one of those cold, foggy mornings that convinces me staying inside with a good crossword puzzle is peak wisdom. The house was warm. The coffee was hot. But the to-do list was long. As much as I wanted to curl up on the couch, I […]
A Missileer’s Hall of Fame
It was in September of 1963 that the first LGM 30A Minuteman I would arrive at Minot Air Force Base, eventually becoming combat ready in April of 1964. Now some 62 years later as Minot Air Force Base waits for the eventual replacement of the Minuteman III which became combat ready in August of 1970 […]
History of Christmas in North Dakota
Now that the Christmas season is upon us and we’re inundated with commercial advertising, seldom do we think about what Christmas was like before TV, before radio and before North Dakota was a state.Christmas has been around a long time, our state hasn’t. But, this territory now known as North Dakota, has some Christmas traditions […]
The Base Everyone Loves to Hate
Mention Minot Air Force Base in a room full of military families and you’ll witness something dramatic: widened eyes, sympathetic pats on the back, and at least one person whispering, “Oh no… not Minot.” It’s practically tradition. In fact, ask around and 99% of service members or spouses will admit that when they got the […]
It has been a busy month for students at Ramstad Middle School
Iliana McBride, age 12 Ramstad has school parties once a month and they are usually themed. November’s was on the fourteenth, the theme was Neon Night. November’s party held a volleyball tournament, dirty soda stand, and a glow in the dark gear to support the student council. Everybody had a lot of fun at the […]
Keystone Club Hosts Thanksgiving Skate Night
Fatimzahra Elbouab, age 16 Keystone Club Hosts Thanksgiving Skate Night On November 21, high school Keystone Club members organized a Thanksgiving Skate Night from 6-8 p.m. The evening was filled with music, colorful lights, snacks from the Snack Bar, and lively skating games that brought friends together! Colorful disco lights reflected the fun that attendees […]
Woodie Comes Home to Minot
George Masters, President, Dakota Cruisers Car Club, Minot Editor’s Note:George Masters was stationed at Minot AFB, and was also a civilian employee. He is currently Vice President of the Air and Space Forces Association chapter in Minot. In April, 2015, I got a call from my buddy in Bismarck, that he was buying a car […]
A True Northern Tradition: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Minot Dec. 18!
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is rolling into Minot this holiday season! Now in its 27th year, the brightly lit train brings live music, holiday cheer, and community giving to towns across Canada and the U.S.This festive event raises money and food donations for local food banks, helping families in need during […]
Building The Bench
The Air and Space Forces Association has always been very supportive of the Civil Air Patrol. When I told someone that I had made arrangements for the CAP color guard to present the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent Military Affairs Committee meeting, my friend replied “Hey, that’s great. You’re building […]
Williston wins ’58 Canadian championship
Baseball season has long passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, but here is a North Dakota baseball story that doesn’t really need a season to be told.Die hard baseball fans in North Dakota who are now retired might remember this, but I’m guessing most of us won’t. I’ve been following baseball […]