State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday praised Melvina Murray, a mathematics teacher at Dakota Elementary School on the Minot Air Force Base, who has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “As we...
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Team (ADAPT) is collaborating with the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) to host an informational event here on Minot AFB. This event is called ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE and will be both interactive...
There seems to be a lot of talk among the baby boomer generation about the generation of young Americans today who are just making their way in the world. Unfortunately, the talk isn’t so good and it’s mostly about alleged lack of motivation, lack of social skills and...
In the trees I lurk, scanning the back door of a house on our block in the small town of Maddock, North Dakota. Am I up to something? Well, sort of. Today is May 1st…May Day. In my hand I have a small cup of candy, decorated with a handle made from a pipe cleaner and...
We’ve all heard the term “military brat” before. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats” wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their...
The Minot Masonic Center and its appendant organizations in cooperation with the Minot Park District and the Minot Fireworks Association are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a parade on July 4th, 2024. Parade Timing Information8:00AM – Start of lineup and...
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --The “Year of the CYP Hero” campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.CYP professionals include more...
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is pleased to announce that a record-breaking total of $111,855.21 was raised to support Team Minot at the 2024 Prairie Warrior Auction on March 21. The funds come from a combination of live and silent auctions, VIP table sales, games,...
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 is pleased to announce the full speaker line up for the North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The symposium will focus on sustaining credible nuclear deterrence amidst growing challenges while...
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.Cold Weather...