September 21, 2023

Hollywood Horses

Old photographs have a way of bringing back to life events of years past. Recently I was looking through some photographs taken on the set […]
March 24, 2023

Jr Journalism: Visit South Dakota

You should go to South Dakota to go to Mount Rushmore, the Wind Caves and the Black Hills.My dad and mom and my sisters went to Mount Rushmore. We saw presidents on the mountain. We saw flags of the United States. It was cool. We walked underground in the Wind Caves. I kind of heard […]

March 24, 2023

MOMC “Clap In” at Minot AFB Schools

The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) occurs in April and is an opportunity to show our military connected children and students appreciation, support, commitment and dedication. To kick-off the month, we are reaching out to our community to join us in our effort to “Clap In” our students that attend North Plains Elementary, Dakota […]

March 17, 2023

U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace
Medicine completes visits to ICBM bases

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE, La. —The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine began conducting its formal assessment for the Missile Community Cancer Study by visiting Air Force Global Strike Command’s three intercontinental ballistic missile bases. This step officially begins addressing specific cancer concerns raised by missile community members across related career fields, while also examining […]

March 17, 2023

New resident dietician keeps Minot
Airmen healthy, focused, active

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —A dietitian’s work centers on food and its role in maintaining people’s health. Julie Yi, health promotion dietician with the 5th Medical Group, is Team Minot’s first resident dietician in over three years. By joining the team, she can have an impact on the daily lives of over 5,000 Airmen. […]

March 17, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: Maintaining the Task Force

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN —The 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Morón Air Base, Spain, has been working 24/7 to ensure the readiness of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron’s assets. From routine inspections to preflight actions, the Barons are the driving force behind the Bomber Task Force missions being flown out of Morón Air Base, […]

March 17, 2023

Let’s Make Sushi!

Americans call almost anything sushi. Locally, “sushi” can refer to rice rolls, raw fish or basically anything at a “sushi restaurant”. While sushi is a broad term for a Japanese dish made with vinegar flavored rice and usually raw fish, each type has specific names that are mostly unknown to the novice American sushi eater. […]

March 17, 2023

The PCS Pet Place to Go

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself,” said 1800s humorist Josh Billings. Although nearly 200 years old now, most would agree that the statement remains sound to this day. People love their pets. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets, fish, lizards and much more will until the […]

March 17, 2023

Hotel Revel announces a new program: Weddings for Warriors

Revel Hotel, the newly renovated hotel next to Dakota Square Mall in Minot ND, is launching Weddings for Warriors; this program will offer the use of Pilot’s Bar and adjoining Billy Mitchell Conference Room on the hotels lower level one day per month, at no charge, to deserving Airmen for wedding parties, receptions or even […]

March 17, 2023

A View From Our Side: It’s a SAD Time

Could It Be We Have Seasonal Affective Disorder? So, Mr. Weatherman, it’s Sunday night. We received 13 inches of snow requiring that we once again drag out the snowblower (hey, not complaining, I am lucky I have one) and the array of shovels to clear our sidewalks, driveway and plow trails through the backyard to […]

March 17, 2023

Slice of Life: Flooded Minot

There really doesn’t seem to be very much to Minot’s Souris River, generally meandering silently through the city. Usually those who walk the riverbank, or bicycle near it, must look down to see the water which, quite often, moves very little or not at all. It’s a ruse, of course. The history of flooding in […]

March 17, 2023

Upside Down Under: It’s a Canadian invasion…

Anyone who travels U.S. Highway 52 anywhere between Portal to Minot and beyond is fully aware of the number semi-trailers that are coming from western Canada. I’ve written about this in the past and before retiring, sometimes counted those trucks to have statistics to back up the articles. The last time I did that was […]

March 17, 2023

Jr. Journalism: My Spelling Bee Experience

On February 22nd, I competed in the Ward County Spelling Bee after winning my school Spelling Bee at North Plains Elementary. I had a busy day, and here is how it went.I had to go to Minot State University, where the Spelling Bee was. While I was driving from base, I used the Word Club […]

March 10, 2023

Military Women & The Month that Celebrates Them

For 36 years, Women’s History Month has commemorated women. March has shined a light on women’s contributions in both history and society while also ushering a new type of feminist awareness. This history month represents more than women today, but also women of the past and those yet to come who have or plan to […]

March 10, 2023

891st MSFS achieves new heights

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron was awarded the 2022 Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award at the Major Command level for the first time in the unit’s history, and will go on to compete for the award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the importance of […]

March 10, 2023

Team Minot Women Inspire Next Generation of Airmen

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Women Inspiring the Next Generation (WINGS) held an opening ceremony and proclamation signing in recognition of Women’s History Month March 6 at the Minot Air Force Base Exchange. “Women are essential to Team Minot and the Air Force,” said Col. Christopher Cain, 5th Bomb Wing vice commander. “We are paying […]

March 10, 2023

Uncover Treasure Nearby: Vintage City

In search of: Treasure Hunters. Exotic art, priceless antiques and quirky one-of-a-kind decor awaits anyone who enjoys the thrill of the hunt! Sounds like an adventure from fairy tales right? Well, that may be so, but there is also treasure to be found right here in Minot! Hidden near the North Dakota State Fairgrounds is […]

March 10, 2023

Painting for a Purpose- Downtown Business Helps AADD

Hundreds of folks will spend time in the basement of Margie’s Art Glass studio painting a ceramic piece that they have chosen from the inventory on the wall. It’s a great way to socialize and doesn’t make a difference if you consider yourself a professional painter or not, the piece will be a signature statement […]

March 10, 2023

The Key Word Is Community

Jason Zimmerman is a Minot native, and a member of Task Force 21, the organization tasked with maintaining the connection between Minot and Minot Air Force Base. However, as they sometimes say his real job is President of the Minot Area Community Foundation whose mission is to enrich the quality of life for the people […]

March 10, 2023

Bomber Task Force 23-2: 23rd EBS Returns to Morón

MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – The 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Morón Air Base, Spain, began their Bomber Task Force operations Feb. 24, 2023. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command’s means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the National Defense Strategy and familiarizes aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic […]

March 10, 2023

A View From Our Side; “March”ing On! Still Neat Things To Do In March

We pulled into Cross Ranch State Park. It was a warm Friday afternoon. The park was clearing out over 12 inches of new snow that had fallen just a few days previous to our arrival. For those of you who don’t know, Cross Ranch State Park is located on the west bank of the Missouri […]