He’s a North Dakota Treasure
My friend Joe Weigand made the 10 PM news on Monday night. It was President’s Day and the Roosevelt Park Zoo had arranged for Joe to appear at RVP as Teddy Roosevelt. Joe has made several appearances at Roosevelt Park Zoo, most recent in my memory was the 100th Anniversary of RVP in July of […]
TV violence has too much influence on too many people
Since television became commercially available in the United States in the late 1940s, it has influenced the American public like nothing else in the history of this nation. Television has grown a great deal and mass communication professors teach that 100 percent of homes in the United States have at least one TV. That kind […]
Where Military Life Meets Love
Everyone has a love story, some so unexpected they make fairy tales look predictable. In the military community, love often arrives between TDYs, deployments, PCS moves, and moments where “goodbye” becomes routine. Yet somehow, again and again, love finds its way, often when it’s least expected, almost always right on time. This Valentine’s Day, four […]
Military Couples Beating the Divorce Odds
You’ve heard the phrase, “50% of marriages end in divorce.” But what about military marriages? It’s hard to spend time on military spouse pages without seeing someone asking about divorce. The topic feels ever-present in military life. Do military couples make it through the challenges of PCS moves, deployments, uncertainty, and rebuilding life every few […]
Minot Air Force Base creates nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact in 2025, new analysis shows
Minot Area Chamber EDC Each year, the numbers tell a familiar but powerful story: Minot Air Force Base is one of the most significant economic engines in North Dakota. According to the latest Economic Impact Analysis Report by the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller Squadron, the base generated $956.7 million in impact during fiscal year 2025. […]
Six More Weeks
On February 2, I woke my kids up early so we would have time before school to watch a livestream clip of a groundhog named Phil emerge from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob. Not because I believe in “whistle-pig meteorology,” but because my kids think it’s fascinating—and I’m a pushover for my kids. We watched […]
TSgt Titus Keim-5th Logistics Readiness Squadron
TSgt Titus Keim has served as a spiritual pillar within the Minot AFB Chapel, passionately ministering to his fellow wingmen as an anointed worship leader. Answering a clear call from God, TSgt Keim has consistently sought opportunities to proclaim the Gospel to his congregation. He has faithfully stewarded the sacred rite of communion, facilitated powerful […]
Soaring with Colonel Jane I McCullough
JoAnne Rademacher Jane I Lee was welcomed into the world by Gladys and Norman Lee of Hartland, North Dakota on March 17, 1945. Followed by two sisters, the girls grew up on the family farm where Jane acquired skills that proved valuable in the Army. Full of promise, dedication, and love for her family and […]
Minot North Celebrates Trio of College Signers Following Standout Season
Minot North football continued to build its program’s reputation as three Sentinel athletes officially signed to compete at the collegiate level, capping off a season filled with individual recognition and team success. Andres Good, Gabe Mendez, and Christian Deadmond each took the next step in their athletic careers, representing Minot North at the next level. […]
Minot North Athletes Show Resilience in Competitive Matchups
Minot North student-athletes faced a challenging slate of contests this week, taking on strong opponents across basketball and hockey. While several games ended in losses, individual performances and consistent effort highlighted the determination and leadership present throughout Sentinel athletics. The Minot North girls’ basketball team fell to Mandan by a score of 60–82, but the […]