Cinderella-A True Community Effort
The stage was full of color. There were many costumes and special props. The story was a fairytale that everyone knows, Cinderella, performed by the Mouse River Players. In the director’s chair for this very special holiday presentation was Lin Knickerbocker, veteran of many MRP productions. “I was a theater major for 2 years, but […]
Snow Much Fun!
“Is it the GOOD kind of snow?” That is the first question Minot kids in-the-know may ask themselves when the white stuff starts coming down. Seasoned MAFB kids will know that the snowfall up here in the great, white North tends to be the powdery and dry variety – lighter and easier to shovel, certainly, […]
Give on Giving Tuesday…Military Style
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, are all retail sales days associated with Thanksgiving that fall four days after the holiday. These days are about shopping and spending money. However, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Minot AFB will hold its first-ever Giving Tuesday Military edition to reach those who need a little help […]
I have a lot to be thankful for again this year
Laughter, a positive attitude, and always looking for the opportunity…these words have helped guide my time as a public servant. It’s not that I want to “piggy back” on the term coined by Gov. Doug Burgum, but this is a time for gratitude. However…I will use “I am Thankful.” I AM THANKFUL for the residents […]
North Dakota’s film industry…
You probably know by now there’s a new movie coming out in late January called Trapped, that was filmed in North Dakota. It’s about sex trafficking and happened to be filmed in Linton. There have been several news reports about this movie and the director was recently interviewed on TV, but the segment didn’t specify […]
It’s More Than One Day
I had a journalism teacher in college who tasked us with writing an article about Thanksgiving. “As journalism students, I expect more from you than just something cliché like we have so much to be thankful for, blah…blah…blah.”The task at hand seemed fairly simple and somewhat well defined. However, it was not as easy as […]
Surviving Minot’s Snowstorms: Essential Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Minot, North Dakota experienced its first winter snowfall on 16 November, which, combined with rain, created hazardous driving conditions. The wet roads, sleet, and snow turned streets into icy surfaces, making travel dangerous. While snowfall is common in the area, rain mixed with snow is unusual and can catch drivers off guard. If you’re new […]
Minot AFB receives brain exercise with MindGym
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Peaceful sounds, guided prompts and composed music soothe your ears while your eyes are captivated by reflective walls and lights. This is the environment of the MindGym.MindGym is a cube-shaped virtual mental fitness trainer designed to use the combined p ower of isolation, reflection, light and sound to create […]
The Commissary: What to Know for the Holidays (And Beyond)
“Your friendly, neighborhood commissary person here…” If you have spent any amount of time on unofficial Minot AFB-affiliated social media, you have most likely come across these words. What follows could be anything from an update as to newly arrived specialty items, information about where someone can find their left-behind wallet, or even a simple […]
A Coffee Break Downtown
When you think of coffee, what comes to your mind? For some, it is that rich flavor and the perk of feeling awakened by that first sip. For others, it might be the idea of gathering with friends to have an iced coffee in the afternoon. Even if you don’t like coffee and prefer hot […]