MOMC Highlight: Lucas Smith

What does it mean to be a military kid anyway? According to Lucas Smith, age 12, it means “living in lots of different places and not having to do all the same old stuff all the time.” But, it also means, “making friends and then as soon as you make them, they are gone.” The […]
Welcome Back DakRats!

Whether you love them or hate them, it looks like the Richardson Ground Squirrels, more commonly known as DakRats, are here to stay. Not to be confused with the much larger Prairie Dog, DakRats are much smaller in size reaching only seven to nine inches in length. Their arrival on Minot AFB this spring has […]
Syber-Sentinels Compete in Grand Forks

Bryleigh McBride, Syber-Sentinels My name is Bryleigh McBride. As a first-year member of our rookie First Robotics team, Syber- Sentinels 10173, my recent trip to Grand Forks was an incredible learning experience that allowed me to grow both personally and academically. I was fortunate enough to serve in a variety of roles — from media […]
Bishop Ryan Catholic School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Highest Honors (3.667-4.000+) SENIORS: Emma Brandt, Conner Brintnell, Tyler Burns, Leah Charley, Teagan Coonrod, Rylie Deeter, Olivia Demars, Violet Demars, Boden Erck, Clay Fegley, Eva Hernandez, Cambrie Johannes, Alena Johannsen, Ruby Lormejuste, Jett Lundeen, Taylor Lundeen, Lilly McGough, Margaret O’Riley, Jace Schwan, Macksen Shean, Autumn Steckler, Ramsey Walz, Riley Weeks, Drew Zwak JUNIORS: Mia Braunberger, […]
Most wanted fugitive to face trial…

A man whose business partner was involved in a failed Berthold housing development and one who visited Berthold at least one time, has been arrested in El Salvador and is going on trial in San Diego in May.Raymond Mcleod Jr., is accused of killing his girlfriend Krystal Mitchel in San Diego on June 10, 2016, […]
Thank you, Minot AFB!

It has been a pleasure to serve you over as the School Liaison Program Manager of Minot Air Force Base. As “Guardians of the Upper Realm” and “Poised for Peace”, the mission of Minot Air Force Base remains crucial in the security of our great nation. With this in mind, supporting our military connected students […]
Sitting With The Best!

My seat for the Air and Space Force Association banquet was randomly chosen. It was my responsibility to take photos of the Commander’s Choice Award Winners. The Northern Sentry is also a member of the AFA, so both Ted, publisher of the Northern Sentry, and me were there in support of the 42 Airmen and […]
A Minot Trivia Challenge

After living in Minot for a while, you start to pick up on the little things. You figure out which car wash you prefer, what playgrounds have the best slides, and which roads are most likely to be sanded after a snowstorm. But no matter how long you’ve called Minot home, there’s always something new […]
Drills, skills and life-saving thrills: inside the 5th Medical Group’s training day

Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Each Wednesday morning, the 5th Medical Group (5 MDG) at Minot AFB closes its doors for two hours—not as a break, but as an opportunity to strengthen the skills that keep Airmen and their families safe. The weekly training, held from 7:30 […]
MOMC Highlight: The Aguilera Girls

April marks the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the resilience, sacrifices, and unique experiences of children in military families. For the Aguilera kids, military life is a part of their everyday reality, shaping their lives in both challenging and rewarding ways. Zafirah Aguilera, 16:At 16 years old, […]