Preparing for The Prairie Warrior Auction-$111,000 Raised Last Year
For Keli Roselli-Sullivan plans for the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction are well underway. “The date is April 25th at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds” according to Roselli-Sullivan “and our goal is raising one dollar more than last year’s record of $111,000!” Of the $111,000 that was taken in at last year’s auction “$57,000 was donated […]
A Seat at the Table: Finding Connection This Christmas
Last week, I walked into a building many people in town don’t know exists. I, for one, lived here for years before I discovered it: the Minot Adult Learning Center (MALC). As soon as I opened the door, the reason for my visit was apparent. The mingled scents of potluck dishes filled the air as […]
Christmas Memories
It is the time of the year when we often reflect on memories from past Christmas seasons. These reflections can be both positive and of course negative. What I have found over the years is that some of those memories that once brought tears to my eyes, can now bring smiles. I hope that by […]
A shot in the arm for Ellendale…
Could Ellendale, North Dakota become the next Silicon Valley?There’s a new and interesting development happening there that could completely transform the entire community and all of Dickey County. A Dallas company called Applied Digital is in the process of building a data center just south of Ellendale, near the South Dakota state line that is […]
Holiday Traditions Run Deep
The drill is familiar. Another holiday season away from extended family and figuring out new short-termed Holiday traditions. Military families don’t always get the luxury of doing the exact same things year after year. With frequent moving, even during the holidays themselves or with a deployed spouse, Christmas is sometimes spent in TLF, or in […]
Happy Holidays from your Minot AFB Command Teams
Team Minot,The holiday season is quickly approaching! We wanted to recognize and thank each of you for your dedication to our mission over the past year and reflect on what makes this season so special. We have collectively projected unwavering strategic deterrence across the globe, all in the name of peace, security, and the defense […]
Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Heroes in Minot, North Dakota
Wreaths Across America is a cherished national tradition with a profound mission: “To remember the fallen, honor those who serve along with their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.” In 2023, over 3 million wreaths were placed across national cemeteries nationwide, helping to ensure that the sacrifices of our military heroes […]
Get in on the FUN: Minot Spouses’ Club
Calling all military spouses! The Minot Air Force Base Spouses’ Club (MSC) welcomes new members all year round, giving you the opportunity to meet new people, engage with the base community, volunteer, and make the most out of your time at MAFB. With great opportunities to volunteer and be social with other military spouses, the […]
Minot is a Small City with a Big Art Scene
The arts, the beauty of them, is that art is anything the artist can imagine. Creative pursuits can be stress relievers, fun hobbies, or community builders. Minot and Minot AFB have plenty to offer for art lovers because they contain vibrant and thriving arts and culture scenes. In downtown Minot for the visual arts, such […]
Will MAFB’s “Military Giving Tuesday” Continue?
You have heard it talked about everywhere. The word has spread thanks to local organizer Carrie Driver. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Dec 3, was designated as a special day to give back to the local community in many ways around the base and in town. It was part of a bigger philanthropic event known as […]
