New Year’s Resolutions
An Apology of SortsWe received notification that the 69th Bomb Squadron would be returning before Christmas, more than likely on the 23rd of December. Normally The Northern Sentry would be on hand to greet the deployed personnel as they returned to Minot Air Force Base, and the front page of our paper on December 27th […]
MAFB: What Really Happened in 2024?
We’re all just now coming out of the holiday coma to realize that 2024 will be over in a matter of days. Yikes, 2025 is almost here… Where did the year go? What happened again? As the year winds down, many find themselves reflecting on the past year and wondering what might change as the […]
~Winter Guide~Cozying Up With a Good Book This Winter
It’s no secret that winters up North are long and frigid. Let’s face it, sometimes the weather is not conducive to going anywhere. But how to stay busy while cooped up indoors? Julie Reiten, MAFB Librarian and lifelong North Dakota native has a mantra for when those blizzards are about to strike: “Grocery Store, Gas […]
91 OSS Weapons Flight Sorts a TON of Food
The Holidays are more than commercialism and there really is more to Christmas than buying and spending endlessly. Proof of the true spirit of the Holidays comes from the 91st Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Weapons and Tactics Flight who spent hours of their time helping to sort and distribute the massive amounts of food donations […]
MAFB Housing Rumored to Fill Outdoor Rinks Soon
Big news for Minot Air Force Base Housing this winter! Minot AFB Homes is re-opening its very own outdoor ice rinks right in your on-base neighborhood. Whether you’re excited about ice skating, hockey, or just soaking in the winter air, the rinks will be open exclusively for residents, providing the perfect way to enjoy the […]
Food Equals Love
This past week, I began my yearly holiday baking and it really got me thinking about the nostalgia that comes with baking. There is truly something magically about the passing down of recipes from generation to generation and baking heritage recipes for the holidays. These foods become a part of our traditions and bring back […]
Hispanic Allies Council translation team builds community bonds
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The Hispanic Allies Council at Minot Air Force Base has founded a translation team in July 2024 to support the diverse community of service members and their families. The initiative aims to provide crucial support for individuals facing language barriers, whether it’s navigating military paperwork, engaging with the local community […]
Preparing for The Prairie Warrior Auction-$111,000 Raised Last Year
For Keli Roselli-Sullivan plans for the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction are well underway. “The date is April 25th at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds” according to Roselli-Sullivan “and our goal is raising one dollar more than last year’s record of $111,000!” Of the $111,000 that was taken in at last year’s auction “$57,000 was donated […]
A Seat at the Table: Finding Connection This Christmas
Last week, I walked into a building many people in town don’t know exists. I, for one, lived here for years before I discovered it: the Minot Adult Learning Center (MALC). As soon as I opened the door, the reason for my visit was apparent. The mingled scents of potluck dishes filled the air as […]
Christmas Memories
It is the time of the year when we often reflect on memories from past Christmas seasons. These reflections can be both positive and of course negative. What I have found over the years is that some of those memories that once brought tears to my eyes, can now bring smiles. I hope that by […]
