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One Word To Describe AFA Conference…Amazing

My goal in coming to the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) convention and conference was to learn and experience what is happening with our Air Force, and our Air Force Base. After less than 24 hours at the AFA conference, held on the historic banks of the Potomac River in Oxon Hill, Maryland, I […]

That 2012 Olive Garden Review Still Matters

Last week, I got a DM that said, “You may have heard of her, but Marilyn Hagerty just died at age 99. She was an absolute legend—North Dakota food critic and friend of Anthony Bourdain.”I’ll be honest—I had no idea who she was. But I was intrigued. Until last week, I didn’t know Marilyn’s name […]

Montana/Alberta road

A recent report on CITC-TV, a Global network affiliate in Calgary, outlined a situation on the Mon-tana/Alberta border that is causing a lot of concern along the entire U.S./Canadian border. There is a gravel road that separates Canada from the United States and more specifically, Toole County, Montana from the rural municipality of Warner No. […]

Learning About AFA

My first Air & Space Forces Association convention can be compared somewhat to getting that new car and trying to figure out all of the bells and whistles to do little things like set the speed control or adjust the heat and heck, even making the windshield wipers works. First, let’s talk about the Air […]

Northern Sentry Beginning Leads to Professional Career

During summer 2020 when Covid regulations were heating up and we were adjusting to that “new normal”, a new MAFB mil spouse discovered her life was about to change in a very unexpected way that had nothing to do with the pandemic. Abigail Kinder was about to randomly start working as a Reporter for the […]

Summer Photo Contest: Winners Revealed

Summer 2025 is inching toward history, but the Summer Photo Contest winners have made their mark on MAFB! Every summer, the Northern Sentry asks people all over base to submit photos of camping, fishing, swimming, boating, or even just sitting in the backyard. We love seeing how everyone makes the most of this beautiful time […]

Virgil Hill Returns to His Home State to Promote Lopez Twins Pro Debut

For Olympic silver medalist Virgil Hill, his return to North Dakota in October to promote the pro debut of Jose and Rafael Lopez is an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings, to a state “where I never lost a fight” according to Virgil. Virgil is 61 years old now, but he was only 19 when […]

Minot Park District Announces 2025 Dates for Annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail

Minot Parks Minot, ND — The Minot Park District is excited to announce the 2025 dates for the annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail. This year’s festivities will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11.The Pumpkin Walk is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the fall season […]

Norsk Høstfest Ticket Giveaway!

We’re giving away pairs of concert tickets to this year’s Norsk Høstfest – and you could be one of our lucky winners! Tickets include entry to Norsk Høstfest too!To enter:Comment below tagging a friend or telling us who you’d take with you!Only one comment per Facebook account is allowed.Giveaway Details:Starts: Wednesday, Sept 18Ends: Saturday, Sept […]