What public restrooms reveal about integrity
“Gross.” That was the word that zipped through my brain when the bathroom stall door swung open. My stomach turned, my nose wrinkled, and I teetered on the edge of a dry heave. We’ve all been there. In a moment of urgency, we rush into a public restroom, choose a stall at random, only to […]
79 Purple Graduation Cords
The Minot Spouses Club has graciously provided purple graduation cords since 2023 and this year was no different! The following numbers of military-affiliated graduating seniors at their respective schools/homeschools received cords: 55 at Minot North High School, 13 at Minot High School, and 11 at homeschool/local schools. To these 79 students, we say—as reflected on […]
39th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction Raises Over $135,000 for Team Minot
The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is proud to announce that the Prairie Warrior Auction, a fundraising event in its 39th year, raised over $135,000 to support Airmen at Minot Air Force Base — a new record for the event. The 2026 Prairie Warrior Auction was held Thursday, April […]
Not Often At A Loss For Words
Few Military Affairs Committee meetings will go by without a familiar Woo-Hoo from the audience when one of the commanders or civic leaders in attendance announces something worthy of Senator, now retired Senator, Randy Burckhard’s celebratory shout out. I asked Randy to spend some time at my office one afternoon shortly after he was awarded […]
Task Force 21 hosts Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot
Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Minot community leaders hosted the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot, April 28 to discuss the importance of America’s nuclear deterrence. The symposium brought together military leaders, elected officials and community partners for a day of discussion on the […]
Firefighter Spotlight: Lieutenant Steve Vaudt
At Minot AFB Fire & Emergency Services, we are incredibly proud to highlight one of our own — Lieutenant Steve Vaudt! Lt. Vaudt is a true pillar of our department, having served Minot AFB for many years as both a military and civilian member. His dedication, experience, and passion for this mission are second to […]
“Cruisin’ for a Cause” Car Show on May 30th Benefit Easterseals Goodwill ND
Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc. Minot, N.D. — ABRA Auto Body Repair Minot will host Cruisin’ for a Cause, a community car show benefiting Easterseals Goodwill of North Dakota, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 629 20th Ave SE in Minot. Cruisin’ for a Cause builds on ABRA Minot’s ongoing […]
The Sentinel Spark: Springing into Action
Spring at Minot North High School has officially turned into a highlight reel. From clutch softball wins to state qualifying speed on the track and strong finishes on the golf course, the Sentinels are heating up at exactly the right time of year. With an addition of a marching band performance in Bismarck, and it […]
Web Safety for Students: Parent Initiative is Important
The Minot Public School (MPS) District believes that all students should have access to technology, and thus issues a Chromebook to students. This tool aids them throughout their educational careers and has built-in protections, such as personal Google accounts or any other non-school accounts are not compatible with and cannot be used on these school-issued […]
As We Head Into Summer
The Next StepAs I head into my sixth month since having back surgery there are a lot of tasks around the house and yard that I want to do, but still need to take things cautiously so as to not end up back where I was before January 23rd.To help me transition back to a […]