North Dakota Nature: Four Opportunities for Students
Students thrive in nature. I learned this while studying and teaching PreK curricula, which is chock-full of hands-on experiences and nature-inspired connection. During my research, I found students who weren’t exposed to the outdoors at an early age were less prepared and, more gravely, less successful in school. Fortunately, we have exciting NEW opportunities right […]
Nostalgia, Collectibles, and Childhood Memories
Three years ago, a shared passion for vintage toys and video games led three friends, Wayne Weidman, Cody Grindberg, and Troy Latta, to create a place in Minot where nostalgia lives on the shelves. What began as three collectors constantly bumping into each other, swapping finds, and building their personal collections has grown into 3D […]
So Much To Be Said
Where Do I Start? For that past 3 years my wife Sue and I have volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving baskets. The list of names we receive are gathered and vetted through a local agency. I am a member of the Magic City Lions, one of many groups who contribute money to purchase and deliver baskets. […]
Giving and Volunteering Are One and the Same
What’s the best gift you can give during the holiday season? Your time. Gifts, money, and food are all wonderful acts of generosity, but nothing compares to the impact – and the personal reward – of giving your time to someone who needs it. The holidays can be busy and overwhelming, but they also offer […]
A Season of Gratitude, Minot AFB Family Finds Strength in Community
As families across the country gather to reflect on what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving, one Minot Air Force Base family says their gratitude runs deeper than ever this year. For the Aggen family, the past few months have been marked by fear, uncertainty, and ultimately overwhelming support from a community that refused to […]
Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26
Senior Airman Trust Tate, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings and a […]
Do Eat Asian-An AYCE Choice For Asian Cuisine
So many times you sit down at a new non-American cuisine restaurant and wonder about the menu items. Such was the case when we received our menus at Do Eat Asian Cuisine, no open on the northeast corner of Dakota Square. Do East Asian Cuisine opened in Minot almost a year ago, and they are […]
Minot Area Chamber EDC Operation Homebound Launches 3rd Year with Nearly 70 Airmen Already Set to Travel Home for the Holidays
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) For hundreds of Minot Air Force Base airmen, there’s no better gift than time spent with loved ones, and thanks to the Minot community, that gift is once again within reach. As the holiday season approaches, the Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is proud to announce that nearly 70 airline […]
Gratitude Shifts that Stick
Thanksgiving is a little like Valentine’s Day. Stay with me. Every February, someone inevitably says, “I don’t need a holiday to remind me to love my spouse,” or “We should love each other every day.” And they’re not wrong. But also… after 12 months of routines and responsibilities, sometimes it’s nice to have a day […]
A Night of Honor and New Beginnings: Veteran’s Day with the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron
CIVIL AIR PATROL MAGIC CITY COMPOSITE SQUADRON The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron commemorated Veteran’s Day at the Minot Armed Force Reserve Center with two ceremonies that celebrated service and the enduring commitment of our community to honor, remember, and teach. Thanks to the generosity of the Minot Area Community Foundation, the squadron […]