Purple Graduation Cords
Attention all local military-affiliated graduating seniors! The Minot Spouses Club is providing purple graduation cords again this year! The eligibility criteria: Military-affiliated public, private, and homeschool students with parents who are active duty, retired, or veteran military members across all branches in the local area surrounding Minot AFB. Purple represents all services and the sacrifice […]
Cast Your Vote: Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026!
The nominees for the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026 are in, and now it’s your turn to show some love! Celebrate your favorite spots both on and off base and help honor the best of our community. Voting is open March 6–15 — don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! The Nominees […]
We’ll Be Looking For You?
I sat down and thought about the number of non-profit groups that I either belong to or work with in the City of Minot. The purpose of this article is certainly not to brag about the number of volunteer hours I give to these organizations, but more to let you all know that there are […]
The small communities are just as important as the cities
We seem to put a lot of emphasis on “the big four,” Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Grand Forks. And, in a way, a lot of activity is generated in those communities, so there would naturally be a lot of talk, media attention, just general support. But let’s not forget all the small towns across the […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s March Safety Tips
From War Skies to White Coats: The Beck Family’s Journey Through Service and the Berry Plan
JoAnne Rademacher, Contributor This is the story of a young Navy pilot, his son the physician, and the Berry Plan. On September 7, 1945, Joycelyn Beck, wife of Navy aviator Linwood Beck, gave birth to identical twin boys, Richard and Charles. Navy Lieutenant Beck flew PBY sea planes during WWII rescuing downed pilots in the […]
Behind It All
So much happens behind the scenes of daily military life. The base mission has dozens of moving pieces that (mostly) intertwine seamlessly to provide Airmen and their families not just a job, but a sense of stability and a place to call home. Minot Air Force Base at its core is a military installation, but […]
A Nordic Approach To A Minot February
As the calendar quietly turns from February to March in North Dakota, it can feel like a collective exhale. The days stretch a little longer, moment by moment. The air still has a bite, but it’s more tolerable now because we know there’s an end in sight. That deep winter urge to stay tucked inside […]
Spotlighting Future Leaders at the Minot AFB Youth of the Year Ceremony
Leadership, confidence and community spirit were on full display as nine outstanding young leaders were honored during the annual Youth of the Year Awards Ceremony at Minot Air Force Base. Hosted at the Minot AFB Youth Center, the event celebrated five Junior Youth of the Year candidates and four Youth of the Year candidates who […]
Passion, Grit, and the Mat: A Ninth-Grader’s Wrestling Journey
Who knew a pair of wrestling shoes could change a life? Madisyn Racine, a freshman at Minot High School, wasn’t originally going to wrestle, but a single moment at the Rattlers Wrestling Club changed everything. The club, hosting practices at Magic City Campus and Minot State University, is a place for wrestlers to improve during […]