Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight
Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN —Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges. This is the third trilateral flight of […]
New Logo for High School Co-Ops
At the Virtual Special School Board meeting on July 2nd 2025, the School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 voted to approve the official name—Minot United—and official co-op logo, featuring an image of Half Magi/Half Sentinel for the following Minot Public Schools co-op activities: Boys HockeyGirls HockeyBoys WrestlingGirls WrestlingGirls Cross-countryDanceSpeechStudent CongressDrumline The co-op […]
Statement on B-52 Flyover
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On Friday, July 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a B-52 bomber from Minot AFB conducted a flyover at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. This flyover was a special event recognizing the city of Minot as a ‘Great American Defense Community,’ an honor that highlights the city’s strong support for the […]
Special Moments, Special Sites
The rumble of thunder interrupted a night of sleep, but hey, that’s OK! This has been one of those summers when rainfall has been at a premium in a lot of areas, including Minot. So yes, we can be thankful for the moisture, over ¾ of an inch, that fell early on Tuesday morning. More […]
A thriving co-op
In just about every community in North Dakota you’ll find a local cooperative called Farmers Union Oil Company that is part of the North Dakota Farmers Union and is affiliated with the Cenex brand. The organization was established in 1927 around the principles of cooperation, legislation and education. It’s first convention was on Nov. 4, […]
91st Missile Wing Earns Omaha Trophy for Excellence in Strategic Operations
Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D – Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, announced the 91st Missile Wing as the 2024 Omaha Trophy winners during the Omaha Trophy presentation here, July 9, 2025.The Omaha Trophy represents the highest civilian honor awarded to top-performing military […]
US Airmen deploy in support of Indo-Pacific Bomber Task Force exercise
Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii —A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. This deployment […]
The Platinum Standard
It’s an honor and a privilege to sit down with either of the wing commanders at Minot Air Force Base. But for a reporter to be able to have a conversation with both Col Jesse Lamarand and Col Jimmy Schlabach within a week of each other; to discuss their first year as commanders of the […]
End of an Era on Highway 83: The Collapse of a Quiet Icon
The 14-mile drive from Minot Air Force Base into the Magic City may seem unremarkable to some, dotted with a handful of homes, a church, and a golf course along Highway 83. But for many commuters, one familiar landmark on the east side of the road near Ruthville, North Dakota, stood out for years, a […]
Lend-A-Paw 5K Color Run Returns to Minot with Purpose and Passion
The second annual Lend A Paw Run, Walk or Roll 5K Color Run and Festival is set to take place on Friday, August 9th, at Oak Park in Minot. Designed as both a fun run and a heartfelt tribute, the event celebrates mental health awareness and the life-changing impact of emotional support animals and service […]