Beyond the Base: A night at Bottineau Winter Park
Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs BOTTINEAU, N.D. — What started as a cold North Dakota evening quickly turned into a chance to step away from routines, and do something unexpected just outside of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Located about a 90 minute drive from Minot AFB, Bottineau Winter Park […]
Matthew Ruby: A Life of Service to North Dakota and the National Guard
JoAnne Rademacher, Northern Sentry Contributor On January 3rd, 1992, a baby boy was born to Lori and Dan Ruby of rural Minot, ND. He is number six of ten children, so learned early to play nice in the sandbox, a useful attribute in military life. They named him Matthew; a name of Hebrew origin meaning […]
5MSG SHOUT OUT – TSgt Ashley Booker and TSgt Christopher Booker
The Bookers celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on March 5th, reflecting on the growth, sacrifice, and resilience that have shaped their journey as a dual military couple. They first met in 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, where two star struck Airmen quickly fell in love. Not long after, they welcomed their first child and […]
MOMC Highlight- Scarlett Bries: Growing Up Strong, Proud Military Child
April marks the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and unique experiences of children growing up in military families. Among them is 11-year-old Scarlett Bries, a fifth grader with a bright outlook, a sense of humor, and a deep pride in her father’s service. Scarlett, the daughter of Senior […]
City Government Week: Minot’s Magnanimous Mayor
This second week in April was designated “City Government Week” by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) to promote local government. The NDLC is a non-profit organization based in Bismarck that “empowers local leaders through advocacy, education, and connection—strengthening communities, shaping policy, and building a stronger North Dakota rooted in the belief that local […]
Minot North Makes Its Sports Statement Week After Week
Spring competition is in full swing, and the Minot North Sentinels are making it clear this could be a special year. From clutch finishes in tight games to dominant shutouts, Sentinel athletes across softball, girls soccer, and baseball are stacking wins and building momentum. Minot North is a program on the move, and opponents are […]
Packing, but less painful
With a familiar zzzrrip, I unzipped my suitcase and flipped open the lid—staring down a weeklong trip and solo parenting to go with it. My kids are old enough to help pack themselves, but as any mom knows, “help” still requires a surprising amount of oversight. There’s still a lot of prompting, reminding, and—if I’m […]
Part of Dakota Territory history
While on vacation, I was trying to explain to my cousin, who has lived in Iowa his entire life, that the RedRiver runs north. The more I explained it to him, the more confused he became. After explaining it another way regarding elevation, he was able to grasp on to the fact that yes, the […]
100 And Counting
I have been keeping track of the number of times I enter the Main Gate at Minot Air Force Base and receive a cheerful, warm, welcome. There really wasn’t a reason, other than one very cold day when the wind chill was double digits below zero there was a young lady who was obviously chilled […]
Air Force Leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel Modernization
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —U.S. Air Force Gen. Dale R. White, Department of War direct reporting portfolio manager for critical major weapon systems, visited Minot Air Force Base, March 19–20, 2026, to assess mission requirements and ongoing preparations supporting the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system modernization efforts. The visit […]