Minot is situated within a short drive of several National Wildlife Refuges, each with their own diversity of habitat. They are managed for wildlife and for compatible public use. Upper Souris NWR has public use areas for shore fishing, maintains boat ramps for open water fishing on Lake Darling, allows for ice fishing and dark […]

Minot Air Force Base, N.D., is investigating the deaths of three of its Airmen in October. The base could not provide further details on the incidents, but officials said they worked with higher headquarters to make extra chaplains, counselors, and mental health professionals available for grieving Airmen and family members. “This is not a topic […]

For the men and women working at Atomic Spark “It’s an additional duty” according to Col Stephen Kroft who is the head of the 5 CONS on Minot Air Force Base. “I am passionate about innovation and have always loved solving problems”. Atomic Spark is the innovation cell for the base according to Kroft. “Contracting […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND —The Victims’ Counsel’s mission is to empower victims of crime through independent advice and client-centered legal representation. The Victims’ Counsel consists of two members, Captain Rina Hernandez, Victims’ Counsel officer in charge, and Senior Airman Elena O’Connor-Rua, Victims’ Counsel paralegal. Once an individual reports a sexually related offence or domestic […]

I’m sure just about everyone can remember the Dakota Access Pipeline protests that took place in 2016 and 2017. They lasted a long time and things got ugly. I’m sure some of you reading this were involved in it in some way. First responders were sent, law enforcement was sent, protestors came from all over […]

I have often spoken of my North Dakota heritage, and some of the memories of growing up in a small town. When Thanksgiving rolled around when I was a child it was more than a speed bump on the way to Black Friday. We had a fairly large dining room area that masterfully orchestrated by […]

Food is about more than just eating. Especially during the holidays. Aromas and flavors can evoke recollections, and unlock memories nearly forgotten. And there is nothing more nostalgic, no foods more worthy of reflection than those served up during the holidays. Beginning with Thanksgiving, kitchens across America start rolling out recipes that “taste” like the […]

I write about dogs a lot, but never enough. They deserve more. No matter what I write about dogs it always seems inadequate, yet here I go again. Dog owners will understand. Dogs do not read. At least I don’t think they do, at least not the written word. Depending on what statistics you wish […]

The Minot AFB Resident Council is a forum for military members and their families residing in privatized housing on the installation to discuss health & safety concerns, identify potential community improvements, present viable solutions, and establish and maintain positive interactions between residents, wing leadership, Minot AFB Homes, and the Military Housing Office. The Resident Council […]

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) —Promising to lead the Total Force with “humility and resolve,” Gen. David W. Allvin was ceremoniously welcomed into his role as the 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff Nov.17 during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews.Allvin was joined by his wife, Gina, their three children, as well as former chief […]

Highest Honors (3.667-4.000+) SENIORS: Gabriel Alexander, Peyton Beeter, Connor Harvey, Brekken Johannes, Gwynnie Johnson, Blake Kaylor, Arwen LaVallie, Katelyn O’Farrell, Coy Okeson, Chuka Osuala, Gianmarco Renda, Chinelo Udekwe, Tyanna WeeksJUNIORS: Emma Brandt, Tyler Burns, Leah Charley, Teagan Coonrod, Rylie Deeter, Olivia Demars, Violet Demars, Boden Erck, Eva Hernandez, Alena Johannsen, Ruby Lormejuste, Jett Lundeen, Taylor […]

Safety reminders for Minot Air Force Base Parents and Guardians during parent drop off and pick up at Minot AFB Schools during Winter Busing: The bus lanes and areas are designated for the safe drop off and pick up of students at each school.At Memorial Middle School – Minot AFB, the main parking lot in […]

The Taube Museum of Art is happy to present, the Holiday Twilight Tour of Homes for 2023. It will be held on December 2 from 3pm-7pm, with tastefully decorated homes and cultural destinations for you to enjoy and delight in every detail. Enjoy a day of dazzling fun with your $16 ticket. Tickets are available […]

Team Minot leadership wishes you the happiest of holiday seasons! Join Team Minot in celebrating the holiday season downtown, but first, a little more about them. Colonel Daniel Hoadley is commander of the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base. He ensures the wing’s combat readiness and is responsible for operations involving the wing’s fleet […]

The LGM-35A Sentinel program to replace the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is “struggling” due to the breadth of its scope and the fact that it has been so long since the Air Force has done a wholesale ICBM replacement—making cost estimation iffy—Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Nov. 13. Speaking at the Center for […]

Are you ready to begin the most Wonderful Time of Year? Downtown Minot is not wasting a single minute of the Holiday Season by hosting a magnificent celebration on the first official day of the Christmas Season -otherwise known as Black Friday- the day after Thanksgiving. November 24 this year will be one for the […]

Those who have spent time in the military or worked for the Defense Department, know what a challenge coin is. They’ve been an American military tradition for a century, meant to instill unit pride and reward hard work and excellence. The coins are not large, usually small enough to fit in the palm of an […]

The Brass Band of Minot is getting in the holiday mood with a concert titled “the Music of the Holidays” on Sunday, November 20th at 4:00 PM at Minot State University’s Anne Nicole Nelson Hall. The Brass Band of Minot is North Dakota’s only British-style brass band and provides audiences with the opportunity to experience […]

A little over a year and a half ago, the Roosevelt Park Zoo welcomed three striped, little bundles of joy. The Zoo happily announced the birth of the three tiger cubs in March 2022. The three cubs, Viktoria, Luka, and Dmitri are nearly grown now and will soon be headed out into the world. The […]