Safe Rides program offers free, confidential rides for military personnel
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The Safe Rides program, launched in March 2024, provides free and reliable transportation for military members and their dependents who may be impaired or facing potentially unsafe driving situations. Operating Thursday through Sunday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., […]
A Perfect Day To Remember
The sky was a vibrant blue, dotted intermittently with white puffy cumulus clouds. Rosehill Cemetery was in its finest glory. The carpet of green grass thickened by recent rains, was adorned with thousands of flowers as friends and relatives decorated graves of loved ones who had gone before. There was a slight breeze, enough to […]
What Are You Doing This Summer
Fresh from a trip to West Fargo to help celebrate the last day of school for my grandkids, my head was spinning with the number of activities that were planned for the summer. I thought I had a grasp on my granddaughters’ schedule as she is into dance and will be doing a couple of […]
A Dick Tracy story and a 1945 homicide
We briefly touched on the story of Margaret Roeszler last week, a woman of 42 years old who was shot dead in her Jamestown beauty salon on Sept. 19 1945. Roeszler, whose body is buried in the Lutheran Cemetery in Ashley, was known as a good neighbor, someone who would always help out a friend […]
Connected By Flight
Life has a funny way of winding common threads through people that you meet. For Natalie Plavney, who works at Cornerstone Chiropractic, and Tanner Watts, a flight instructor at Minot Aero, and Coddie Samples, a B-52 co-pilot at the Minot Air Force base; the common thread was the inspiration and passion that they all have […]
Splashing Into Summer: Opening Day Set for Minot AFB Outdoor Pool
As temperatures rise and summer approaches, Minot Air Force Base has announced the official opening of its Outdoor Pool on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The pool will once again serve as a central hub for summer recreation, fitness, and family-friendly activities for all individuals with base access. The Outdoor Pool will operate Tuesday through Friday […]
Summer Camping with Friends
When planning a memorable North Dakota summer, there are many who embrace the great outdoors. And for camping, hiking, and fishing, North Dakota parks certainly do bring their ‘A game.’ However, for those who are newer to camping, in a season of smaller children, or living that single life, venturing into the great outdoors may […]
Jewelry Meets Meaning
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, spotting a trend that makes you wonder, Why don’t we have that here in Minot? That’s exactly what happened to Brooke Jensen in 2022 when permanent jewelry started popping up on her feed. She was intrigued and inspired. With a natural creative flair, Jensen knew she […]
Minot North Athletes Deliver Big Wins Across the Board
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The sports teams of Minot North High School turned heads this past week with standout performances across four sports, showcasing their talent and determination as the spring season hits its peak. From state-qualifying pole vaults to crushing wins on the softball field, Sentinel athletes proved they’re ready […]
First Year at Minot North: Perspectives from a Teacher, Administrator, and Student
Bryleigh McBride, Freshman | Minot North High School The first year at Minot North High School has come to a close, marking the beginning of what many hope will come to be a proud and lasting legacy. With its first year behind it, members of the school community—teachers, administrators, and students alike—have shared their thoughts […]
