Shout Out For EducationAt a recent Military Affairs Committee meeting, Col. McGhee took the podium to report on the activities of the 91st Missile Wing. At the end of his activity report, he added how much his family has appreciated the school(s) in Minot. The audience of those attending from Minot AFB certainly shook their […]

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, home cooked meals, and for some, travel. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidences. Unattended cooking is by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. […]

When we think of boxing, I’ll bet the first thing that enters your mind is Virgil Hill. And for those who may be fairly new to North Dakota, Virgil Hill grew up in Grand Forks, earned a silver medal in the 1984 Olympics and had a very successful professional career. Hill is the “Roger Maris” […]

This past Friday, November 4, the bowling alley on base hosted its grand re-opening event! Rough Rider Lanes, which has been close since early December 2021, happily greeted base patrons once again with a slightly different look and feel. Rough Riders is slated to be open Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays throughout the duration of the […]

It’s that time of year, the time where folks get bundled up, have rosy cheeks, runny noses and opt to stay cozy inside their cheerfully decorated homes as much as possible. Oh wait! Here in Minot that describes a major chunk of the year. Since that’s the case, the blustery wind and biting temperatures can’t […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base put on their annual Halloween celebration, with various organizations hosting events like Trunk-or-Treat, a Zombie 5k race, Trail of Terror and a Spooky-Con. The events are put on by volunteers for the servicemembers and families of Team Minot throughout the month of October and help […]

The Red River Valley Writing Project at North Dakota State University and Plains Art Museum announce more than $2,500 in cash prizes available for teen artists and writers in grades 7-12 who win Gold Key, Silver Key and honorable mention awards during the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Students from across the country are […]

Since 2014, the Festival of Trees has provided fun and festive activities for all ages. Held the weekend before Thanksgiving on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, it is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Sponsored by Dakota Hope Clinic, the Festival will again be held at the ND State Fair […]

When people say they did something on their bucket list it usually means going to Hawaii, buying a BMW or running in the Boston Marathon. For me, one of those bucket list items has been much different. It was implementing a radio wave propagation phenomenon called passive reflection, sometimes referred to as passive reception. In […]

Well friends, here we are just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving, and everywhere we are hearing about the high cost of turkey. One news report was even so bold as to suggest that consumers may have to switch their choice of meat because turkey prices were expected to be at record highs. So, what […]

This year the Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday with the Air Force Ball. Although delayed a bit here in Minot, the ball is the once-a-year formal event for military members and their spouses as well as local civic leaders to celebrate. As this event happens every year at every base, one will find the […]

There are three schools located within Minot AFB: North Plains Elementary, Memorial Middle School, and Dakota Elementary. At the Northern Sentry we love our relationships with all three schools and they will each get their moment to show off what makes their school so special. First up is Dakota Elementary where their forward thinking teachers […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – In honor of Veterans Day, the Minot AFB Exchange will recognize those who selflessly sacrificed for our Nation with free challenge coins. This is the third year Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores will distribute the limited-edition coins to Veterans on Nov. 11 while supplies last. “The Minot AFB […]

There are unique needs for Prek-12 military-connected families Navigating educational systems across the United States is challenging as you prepare to relocate to a different community. As you prepare to PCS with your military-connected student, one available resource to ease this transition is the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3). MIC3 is an interstate compact across […]

Over the years my charitable work has provided me the opportunity to attend a lot of festive events labeled as “A Ball”. My reservations for the Air Force Ball were made about a month ago and I was truly excited for October 29 to arrive and for Sue, my wife, and I to dawn the […]

As we find ourselves at the end of October and into early November, the growing season has ended and nearly all farmers’ markets have ceased across the state. It’s always a bittersweet day when you attend your last farmers’ market. You’re sad that you won’t be coming back next week, but happy that you’ll be […]

On Thursday, October 20th, four members of the Chapter of Red Cross serving North Dakota made a special visit to the Minot Air Force Base Airman’s Attic. The team made the trek to honor and show support for one of their most loyal and hardworking volunteers, Ana Charles, as well as to discover the unique […]

Brekka Kramer, the Minot Area Chamber Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President/CEO, is a person who cares about her community and the base relationship immensely. She shared that the City of Minot and the area realize just how important Minot Air Force Base is to their town, and one of their main goals is to support […]

During National Pharmacy Week, Minot AFB recognized the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care. Introducing your Pharmacy team and two new initiatives they have to connect the needs of their patients with the pharmaceutical industry! ScriptCenter LockerLocated in the AAFES BX, the 5 MDG Pharmacy’s ScriptCenter offers a new secure, convenient, and […]