Sometimes It Just Happens
Well folks, it’s Juneberry picking time. Because of a rather dry spring and early summer there was little confidence in those of us who watch patiently for Juneberries to appear, and then to get enough rain to grow and ripen, that we would even have a Juneberry crisp this summer. But a timely rain of […]
Highway isolation
Traveling across U.S. Highway 2 Monday on the way home, a thought entered my mind. How do the highways get named. For instance, why is U.S. 2, U.S. 2? Why is N.D. Highway 1806 so named?Apparently, it’s a mixed bag of examples and explanations that start with the interstate system.We all know that North Dakota […]
Community ‘Shocked, Saddened’ After Cancellation of Group Fitness Contract
Non-Mission Critical: That was the determination made by the 5th Force Support Squadron (FSS) regarding a Group Fitness Program Contract on Minot AFB. On Friday, June 27 the MAFB community was informed that the group fitness programs being offered through the McAdoo Fitness Center on base, would be no more. The decision impacts spouses, active-duty […]
Minot AFB accomplishes historic first during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Munitions Squadron hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) here from June 22-27, marking a significant milestone for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).The exercise tested 5th Bomb Wing Airmen’s capacity to mass-produce conventional munitions in a […]
Minot North Students at National TSA
From June 27 to July 1, five students from Minot North High School traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the 2025 National TSA (Technology Student Association) Conference. Held at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, this annual event brought together all of the most talented STEM students from across the United States […]
Dentist Day at the Youth Center
Staff Sergeant Nichole Phillips, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist5th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron On Wednesday, June 18th, five members from Minot Air Force Base’s Dental Clinic spent the afternoon at the Minot AFB Youth Center in support of Dentist Day activities. During the event, 20 children learned about the importance of daily oral hygiene and maintaining […]
Chasing Rainbows: The Science, Wonder, and Magic Behind the Colors
Magic City Discovery Center At the Magic City Discovery Center, we believe some of the best learning starts with a spark of curiosity, and few things inspire wonder quite like a rainbow! Whether it’s spotting one after a summer rain or painting one in Creativity Studios, rainbows are not only beautiful, they’re packed with fascinating […]
ND Norsk Høstfest Seeking Volunteers
The 46th annual Norsk Høstfest is slated for Sept. 24-27, 2025. To ensure a successful event, hundreds of volunteers are needed to assist with many tasks before and during the festival. Volunteers will receive free admission ($45 value) to the festival each day they volunteer, a free Høstfest t-shirt, a pizza coupon, concert ticket discount […]
Minot Area Chamber EDC Recognizes Keli Rosselli-Sullivan for Workforce Development Achievement
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is excited to announce that Keli Rosselli-Sullivan, Military Liaison | Workforce Development, has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program, offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). As a […]
An Orchestrated Event
As I approach my 49th year living in Minot, North Dakota, there are events that still cause me to stop and reflect on how the Minot Air Force Base affects this community on a daily basis. Not for any reason in particular, I will start with the flyover of a B 52 on final approach […]
