All Eyes North Sentinels Dominate the Field and More
Minot North athletes had an eventful week of competition, with football, volleyball, and swimming teams all making waves in their respective sports. On Halloween night, the Minot North football team advanced to the semifinals after a strong showing in the quarterfinal game against Red River. The Sentinels secured a 20-6 victory, with cheerleaders supporting the […]
National Veterans and Military Families Month – Connect with One Another
November is important, because it is officially recognized as Natonal Veterans and Military Families Month. In fact, the President signs a proclamation each November honoring the sacrifices and contributions of service members and their families. Around the time of this publication, two Veterans Day assemblies will be held on November 7th, 2025, at our Dakota […]
Farmers Market and Growers look forward
New leadership and a new vision was on display during the recent North Dakota Farmers’ Market & Growers Association’s local foods conference held in Carrington. It was the first time in its 21-year history that the conference was held in the fall rather than late winter. Attendance was down because some farmers’ markets were still […]
Halloween In The Rear View Mirror-Full Steam Ahead to the Holidays!
In recent years that has been a definite increase in Halloween displays in people’s yards. It could be that it is warmer in September and October and those big orange bags not only work for hauling leaves, but make nice decorations, too.We did get out a couple of nights and saw everything from complete graveyard […]
Don’t wait for January, this is the perfect time to declutter
Last year, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, I found myself bouncing from thrift store to thrift store on a mission. I was on the hunt for Hot Wheels accessories—tracks, garages, anything to add to my son’s growing collection.I’m all for making my kids’ Christmas dreams come true, but I draw the line at […]
Spooky Spirit Thrives on Minot AFB: Rain, Shine, or Snow
The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp, and the familiar chill of the northern plains has already begun to bite. But on Minot Air Force Base, the cold can’t freeze the Halloween spirit. From haunted lawns filled with fog and flashing lights to cheerful pumpkins glowing on front steps, the residents of Minot […]
Corporal Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher Honored as ‘Hero Among Heroes’
Jeanne Sexton-Brown On Monday, October 27, The Military Veteran Hospice Strike Team convened at the North Dakota Veterans Home Chapel to honor Corporal Ernest “Ernie” Hoelscher for his service to his country. Presiding Officer Major Galen Schroder, himself a Veteran of the United States Army who began his military career as a Spec4 admin clerk […]
Three New Family Child Care Providers Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Family Child Care (FCC) program hosted ribbon cutting ceremonies on October 14 and 16, 2025, to celebrate the licensing of three new FCC providers: Courtney Baker, Taylor Manderle, and Kristina Garcia. Colonel Zeigler, Commander of the 5th Mission Support Group, presented each provider with a framed FCC license and participated in a ribbon cutting […]
Home-Baked Memories
It’s that time of year when hobbies and traditions blend into one. The season of sugary, cinnamon scents filling the house and making your mouth water. Bread cooling by the oven, pumpkin rolls chilling in the fridge, and maple cookies filling the jar. It’s a beautiful sight and an even better taste. Beyond the delicious […]
Tales That Keep You Up at Night
Every town, no matter how small, has its stories, the kind passed down through generations in whispers and warnings. Maybe your grandmother told you never to walk alone at night, or your mother said that if you hear crying near the river, you run home and don’t look back. For some, these stories are just […]