Feeling down? Need to relax? Your pet may be able to help! Pets help lower blood pressure, help their owners exercise, give them companionship, enhance moods, help fight loneliness, and many other health benefits. Pets truly are our wingmen! Bring your family, friends and your pet for a day out at Minot’s Oak Park on […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 5th Maintenance Group held its inaugural Mission Generation Competition here, July 17. The Mission Generation Competition is a high-intensity event designed to enhance team dynamics and provide rigorous training for worldwide deterrence. This event aims to demonstrate and evaluate proficiencies by incorporating urgency and fostering spirited competition among various […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —What do you do when your back is against the wall? The Minot Air Force Base Lady Bombers basketball team uses the courage and discipline instilled in them to push back. The Lady Bombers consist of 21 members representing various units across Team Minot. Some Lady Bombers have been playing […]

Main Street Books has been a Minot staple for over 18 years, having first opened our doors in 2006. We’ve hosted all kinds of events over the almost two decades we’ve been open, but a weekly constant has been our storytimes. Currently, our affectionately named Storytime Lady is Miss Sara, a local theatre enthusiast who […]

On Aug. 9, 2024, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office will lead and partner with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host their annual Back to School Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event offers free resources and support to military connected families as children are heading back to school, which can […]

We Had Fun! After years of sailing Lake Sakakawea in and around Douglas Bay (near Garrison), we know the exact location of Triangle Y Camp. Normally it wouldn’t be more than a subtle “guess the Y Camp is getting it tonight”, but it’s Sunday night, July 14th. What’s special about this night? The impending storm, […]

Things Happen in 3’sMy Dad had a saying that “everything happens in 3’s”. Yep, everything in life happens in events of 3. If you have an accident in your family; broken bone, major cut that requires a trip to the emergency room, fall from a tree, my Dad would always tell us to “be careful, […]

As the Olympics are beginning in Paris, there’s some interesting information that many people may not be aware of even though they may sports fans. This is the third time since the modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece in 1896, that Paris will be the host city. The games were also held there in 1900 […]

I was recently elected to serve as an alderman on the Minot City Council. The city council consists of 6 aldermen plus the mayor. It is our responsibility to meet the service needs of our patrons while ensuring their freedom to create the community they desire. I am very proud of our community and its […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —   “Practice makes perfect” is a phrase that almost everyone is familiar with. It’s a phrase that every Airman strives to embody with each task they execute, getting better and better each time. I met with Master Sgt. Jonathan Salvador, 705th Munitions Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Col. Mike Suden assumed command of the 91st Operations Group from Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Minot AFB, North Dakota, July 10. Suden now commands a group of three missile squadrons and an operations support squadron. He is responsible for the […]

When you join the military or marry into it, your family life changes. If you get orders overseas, or assigned to a base – like Minot AFB – that is a lengthy drive away from your home, your relationships with your family are going to evolve. They have to.There is a monumental shift in a […]

Okay all you coffee enthusiasts, there’s some exciting coffee related news coming soon to Minot AFB! The little coffee kiosk near Missile Avenue and Peacekeeper Place, in the parking lot of the Turf, will be the new location for the next Central Brew coffee shop. Central Brew started off as the shared dream between Dana […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Team Minot hosted 43 military retirees and family members during Retiree Appreciation Day here, July 12.Retiree Appreciation Day is an annual event held at Minot AFB where military retirees can enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, appreciation, and support. This year’s event included a tour of a B-52H Stratofortress hangar, […]

The Magic City Discovery Center is home to 12 galleries in their 28,000sq ft. building. One of those galleries is the Smithsonian Spark! Lab through the Smithsonian Institute based out of Washington, D. C. The center is 1 of 11 network sites that houses a Spark!Lab. This space provides people of all ages to challenge […]

There’s been a lot of chatter lately on social media about lack of customer service. It seems it doesn’t matter if it’s retail, wholesale, the service industry or even medical clinics. Why is this happening? The easy answer that has become a cliche is everybody is short staffed. Employees get stressed out when they are […]

These are my Mom’s favorite things to do on a trip to Minot. A question floated into my inbox this week: “My parents are visiting the week of the fair. Other than that, any must-sees?” I love this question. It merges two of my passions: proving that Minot is awesome and trip planning. But instead […]

It All Started With Juneberries…It was kind of a hot afternoon when my spouse and I wandered into a field scouting for Juneberries. With the amount of moisture this spring, the word was out that there would be an abundant crop this year, and the information was accurate. When I was a kid there were […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The Airmen who comprise the Minot AFB Honor Guard stand out for their dedication to a distinct mission: delivering premier ceremonial honors, inspiring the nation, and representing all Airmen. This elite team, comprising airmen, non-commissioned officers, and officers from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, emulates the USAF […]