Making Waves: Winter Fun Awaits at the Indoor Pool
It might be getting cold outside but don’t put away your swimsuit yet! The Outdoor Recreation Center has officially opened its Indoor Pool, located within the McAdoo Fitness Center, providing a much-needed recreational option for base personnel and their families during the winter months. Given North Dakota’s frigid temperatures, outdoor swimming becomes impractical, making this […]
Exciting Fall and Winter Events at the Magic City Discovery Center
As the air turns crisp and the holidays approach, the Magic City Discovery Center is buzzing with activities for both children and adults. We invite you to join us for a packed schedule of fun, educational, and creative events running from October through the winter months. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: October […]
The Importance of Enrichment Programs and After-School Activities
Last week, I was privileged to experience the final middle school swim meet for Minot Public Schools. The schools were Jim Hill Middle School and Ramstad Middle School. However, there was representation of our very own Memorial Middle School. This prompted the thought of how important it is for our students to be engaged in […]
Say It Ain’t So…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Marvin Baker has been growing vegetables at North Star Farms for quite a few years. His garden supplies a group of folks, like me, who get weekly deliveries off fresh vegetables…everything from acorn squash to zucchini. He also sets up a booth at the North Prairie Farmers market […]
Operation Cerberus fortifies 891st MSFS capabilities
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) conducted Operation Cerberus at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, Sept. 21-26. Operation Cerberus replicated a deployed environment and gave Airmen of the 891 MSFS a chance to enhance their teamwork and expeditionary skills. “We’ve got over 200 people here for four full days of […]
First Sergeant Symposium: Training Future Mentors and Leaders
For those Air Force members who might’ve thought about becoming a First Sergeant, the First Sergeant Symposium was the class to ask any questions about becoming a mentor and leader. On Sept 30-Oct 2, the First Sergeant Symposium was held at the Joint Training Center (JTC) on Minot AFB. The symposium was a condensed 3-day […]
Proving Credibility: 91st Missile Wing completes simulated test launch
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing successfully performed its biennial Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman test, the first phase of testing for the Minuteman III, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota on September 17th and 18th, 2024. “This year’s SELM, named OPERATION GIANT PACE 24-2M, was conducted to evaluate the readiness and […]
It Could Be Happening in Our City: Human Trafficking
“Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world.” – The United Nations “People […]
Cookie Salad, Old Recipes, and New Memories
We have a tradition in my house. It started years ago when I inherited some old cookbooks from my grandparents. After they sat on my kitchen shelves for far too long, I decided I needed to either make use of them or retire them to the donation bin. I made a deal with my husband: […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
My Dad used to school me daily about having an Attitude of Gratitude. About the time I was moping around the house because nothing in my life seemed to be going right, he would bring to my attention everything around me that I should be thankful for. First would be my Mom. “Just realize that […]