Free Search and Rescue Tour Saturday

Minot’s local search & rescue team have invited the community to visit and see how to save lives through Civil Air Patrol this coming Saturday 10 – noon at Avflight, 2400 N. Broadway in Minot, ND. Tours are planned to see the Civil Air Patrol’s aircraft and hear from members about Emergency Services provided, Aerospace […]
Minot Shrine To Dedicate POW/MIA Flag Memorial

For Shaun Lewellyn, President of the Minot Shrine Club, the idea of a dedicated flag memorial to POW/MIA veterans started about 9 months ago. Already to the east of the Minot Masonic Center in Minot located at 2524 Burdick Expressway East, are 3 flags that were just recently replaced. “We just put up new American, […]
Summer Photo Winners Announced!

Summer is practically over and the brief cool air of Autumn is blowing in. Before Winter hibernation ensues, let’s take a minute to reminisce about the not-so-far-past sensational Summer months! During Summer 2024, the Northern Sentry asked the Minot AFB Community to submit fun, silly, beautiful and/or glorious photos of residents enjoying the summer weather […]
B-52 Bombers Fly to and from Poland for Exercise with Six NATO Allies

Two B-52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., flew to and from Europe in recent days, taking part in a training mission along the way with more than two dozen fighters, tankers, and other assets from six other NATO allies over Poland, aimed at sharpening command and control in a contested environment. The strategic […]
How can you be a year-round suicide prevention advocate for your unit, peers, or family?

Join the Fight. Supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide can take time, energy, and effort. Self-care and knowing your limits are key to staying resilient while being there for others. Act Quickly #JoinYourFight#ConnectToProtect
A View From Our Standpoint, Planning the Next 3 Months

The balloon is kind of deflated folks. How’s that? We have returned from our 2 week excursion through Indiana and the Outer Banks. Sure, daily activities will keep us busy but nothing to the extent of 5,000 miles on the road through 12 different states. We’ll share our experiences with family and friends while trying […]
Vermont’s got nothing on us…

You may have noticed the leaves on the trees in your back yard beginning to change color. And as we go later into September, that foliage is becoming more intense and looks stunning.Granted, North Dakota doesn’t have forests like other places do, so you can’t just drive down a road and see what those in […]
Early education, affordable child care are community challenges

I recently had the privilege of attending the Hunt Institute Early Childhood Leadership Conference, and it was truly an eye-opening experience on so many levels. The conference also served as a strong reminder of the challenges every community, including Minot, faces when it comes to available and affordable early childhood education and child care. I […]
Winter Bussing and Town Hall

The school year is in full swing and as we adjust to shorter days and decreasing temperatures, the School Liaison Office serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Yellowfin Bus Transportation and is excited to prepare for our winter bussing season. Winter bussing at Minot Air Force Base is provided by Yellowfin Bus Transportation […]
Magic City Discovery Center Reopens with Fall Fun Day Festivities

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] MINOT, N.D. – The Magic City Discovery Center will reopen from its annual closure on September 20th kicking off with a Fall Fun Day activity STEAM fair from 10am to 1pm. Staff educators will have 5 tables set up with each table providing a learning activity touching on […]