North Dakota Isn’t the Best
I want to set something straight.About a year and a half ago, I opened an Instagram/Facebook account called @HeyMinot. My family has been stationed in Minot twice, and we genuinely enjoy living here. In fact, we requested to come back for our second tour. Even after my husband separated from active duty and attached to […]
It’s all relative…
This recent extended cold streak we had is nothing new to us and although people have been talking about cold it’s been, we’ve seen this before. Zeeland, in McIntosh County, dropped to 40 below zero first. Then it was Crosby, then Carson and Elgin. And finally, New Hradec, in Dunn County recorded a 47 below […]
The Gathering Power of Coffee
You don’t have to live in Minot very long to have someone share information with you that was gathered at one of many coffee groups. There was a time when I presumed that these meetings were purely social…and that the information shared was more small town gossip than valuable news about local issues. Boy was […]
Should You Drive an EV Here?
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, with many car buyers considering these gas-free options to reduce emissions and save money on fuel costs. While the balance between environmental benefits and financial considerations is a personal decision, one question remains: Does owning an EV make sense for those living in cold climates and navigating the demands […]
Putting the Magic in the Magic City
One of my favorite things about writing articles about Downtown Minot is that I get to find out about businesses that I maybe wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Take for example last Friday morning when I stepped foot into Chaos Games for the first time. I was truly wowed by the experience. To say that […]
Kindergarten Enrollment 2025/2026
Credit: Minot Public Schools, Alexis Perez, Enrollment Specialist Minot Public Schools is excited to welcome students to the Kindergarten class for the 2025-26 school year! The approximate first day of school August 20, 2025. Your child must be age 5 by July 31, 2025 to attend school in the fall.NOTE: Please complete the enrollment process […]
Just Another Day in Music!
Dr. Amanda Capote, PhD Do you know the old saying “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes-it will change”? That is the exact day to day of our music room at North Plains Elementary. From buckets, to spoons, recorders, ocarinas, fishing, ice skating, and food rhythms; the students are always asking […]
Bombers arrive in Europe for BTF 25-2
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany —U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense. Throughout the deployment, the bombers will participate in […]
The “Best of Minot AFB” is BACK – and it’s all up to YOU! Nominations NOW OPEN!
What makes a place truly THE BEST? Is it the top-notch service, unbeatable vibes, or just the fact that it feels like home? Whatever it is, YOU get to decide! The Northern Sentry is kicking off the 3nd Annual Best of Minot AFB Awards, and we need your help! We’re celebrating the best food, best […]
Painter with a Passion: Krystal Kennedy
What does it take to be called an artist? Let’s ask Krystal Kennedy, spouse of MSgt Rorick Kennedy from the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron (previously the 69th Aircraft Maintenance Unit- AMU). Krystal has been proudly called an “Artist” for years thanks to her beautiful, commissioned watercolor art pieces all over the base, the city of […]