Minot North Athletics Update: Thrills, Challenges, and Outstanding Performances
The fall sports season is in full swing at Minot North High School, and the past week has been a whirlwind of athletic achievements, nail-biting contests, and individual highlights that showcase the dedication and talent of the school’s student-athletes. From football to swimming, volleyball, and student congress competitions, Minot North has experienced both challenges and […]
The Buddy System: A New North Dakota Initiative to Support Young Educators – A Military Concept Since 1942
\Senior year is a pivotal time for high school students. Graduation looms and choices abound. To make it a little bit easier to decide, high school students can meet with their assigned guidance counselor, stop by my office, visit with a military recruiter, or attend the Minot Area Career Expo held at our North Dakota […]
Where Have All The Calendars Gone?
I know it seems silly, but my Mom used to talk about what a big difference it made when we “flipped the calendar” from October to November. October was fall, and November was winter, that’s how simple it was, right? Don’t just say “well it’s only you, Rod” because I have proof. First, I am […]
Riding on the steel rail
When we think about current railroads in North Dakota only two come to mind in Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Canadian Pacific, now called Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). But did you know there are five regional railroads across the state, one private freight carrier and on passenger train?BNSF and CPKC have main lines and […]
91st Security Forces Group Defender Challenge keeps Airmen sharp
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 91st Security Forces Group (91SFG) ran a four-day defender challenge Sept. 23–24 and Sept. 29–30, putting Airmen from its four squadrons through weapons, field and endurance events to sharpen skills outside of formal inspection cycles. Two teams from each squadron—four competitors and one alternate per team—represented the 891st […]
Charging into Fire Safety Week
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire Department lit up the week, safely, with a jam-packed schedule of events for Fire Prevention Week 2025. From roaring fire engines to smoke-filled safety trailers and plenty of smiles from Sparky the Fire Dog, the Minot AFB community came together in full force to learn, engage, and celebrate […]
Magic City Civil Air Patrol Cadets Rally Minot Businesses to Support Wreaths Across America
The Cadets of the Magic City Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron are calling on Minot’s business community to help honor our local heroes this holiday season through the Wreaths Across America initiative. Their mission: to ensure that a live Balsam wreath is placed on every veteran’s grave at Rosehill Memorial Park Cemetery—no hero left behind. […]
The Rise of the Sourdough on Base
Annie Gallagher, Northern Sentry North Dakota, long since remembered for its frontier-homestead life back in the 1800’s, has undoubtedly now made a turn back to some of its forgotten past. In a nod to simpler times and simpler ingredients, the residents of Minot AFB are fully embracing the traditional task of breadmaking, and more specifically, […]
Minot North Athletics Dominate Fall Season
As fall sports begin to wrap up, Minot North High School athletes continue to show their strength, teamwork, and determination across multiple sports. From the football field to the golf course and tennis courts, the Sentinels are leaving their mark with impressive performances, personal bests, and team spirit that has the whole school buzzing with […]
College, Career, or Military Readiness
Senior year is a pivotal time for high school students. Graduation looms and choices abound. To make it a little bit easier to decide, high school students can meet with their assigned guidance counselor, stop by my office, visit with a military recruiter, or attend the Minot Area Career Expo held at our North Dakota […]