Civil Air Patrol Hosts Open House & Fly-In on September 9
Minot, ND – The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron invites the community to attend their Open House & Fly-In on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Minot Avflight, 2400 N. Broadway. This free event is open to adults, youth, and educators who want to learn more about the Civil […]
A Spine-Tingling Start: Mouse River Players Open Season with The Haunting of Hill House
Join Mouse River Players Community Theater for the start of our 2025-2026 season as we present The Haunting of Hill House, September 19 – 21 and 26 – 28. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30pm and Sunday performances start at 2:00pm. The box office will open one hour prior to show start time and […]
North Dakota’s bizarre summer weather
There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that this summer has been quite unusual in terms of weather conditions. Granted, we say that every year, but this season has been quite different than the norm.The most obvious thing has been in the amount of precipitation that has fallen across the state. Right now, only Pembina and […]
A Sunday Summer, and a Labor Day Fall…Sort of
Never mind that Sunday was one month and Monday another. A flip of the calendar does not necessarily mean we went from summer to fall, except in 2025. Take Sunday…what a beautiful day on the lake. There were people on pontoons, swimming parties in the middle of the lake, jet skis being as annoying as […]
Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D —The 5th Maintenance Group honored a select group of 18 maintainers during a recent dedicated crew chief (DCC) ceremony recognizing their commitment, expertise and exceptional dedication to their aircraft and mission here, Aug 15, 2025.The DCC program is one of the Air Force’s proudest honors […]
Minot AFB’s Mission to Rebuild Native Ecosystems
At Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, a collaborative environmental effort has been underway to restore native ecosystems, manage stormwater infrastructure, and protect pollinator populations through the revitalization of wetlands and prairie lands. Restoration of the area began in fall 2023, when native seeds were planted and left to overwinter, a natural process known […]
The Magic (City) of Boxing
It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you were trying to raise 2 young men, who both enjoy boxing, and just happen to live in Minot, North Dakota, not exactly the mecca of boxing by any means.There have been a couple of boxing legends that hailed […]
Minot AFB’s Doggy Dive Brings Tails, Treats, and Tons of Smiles
Dogs ruled the deck at Minot Air Force Base’s outdoor pool on Wednesday August 20th,2025 as families from across the installation came together for the annual Doggy Dive. It was a positively joyful event that let our four-legged companions take center stage before the pool closes for the season. Hosted by the 5th Force Support […]
North Tennis and Golf Teams Show Growth Through Early Season Challenges
The Minot North boys’ tennis and girls’golf teams have been putting in strong efforts this season, battling tough competition while continuing to develop their young rosters. Both programs have faced a mix of successes and setbacks, but the determination of the athletes is clear. On the tennis courts, the Sentinels have gone head-to-head with some […]
Minot AFB 5/6 Hosts Fishing Tournament at Lake Darling
The Minot Air Force Base 5/6 organization reeled in a successful day on the water with its first-ever fishing tournament August 16, drawing in competitive anglers from across the base for a chance at cash, prizes, and bragging rights. Held at scenic Lake Darling, the event saw spirited participation and some impressive catches. Team Warbitsky […]