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 […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D — Col. Daniel S. Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, gave remarks during a Hispanic Heritage Month closing ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022.During Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th, Team Minot celebrated the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. “Team Minot’s Hispanic Allies Committee does […]

Wow, it’s Saturday, I’m selling at the Farmers Market! “Laurel, we need to pack up all of your bracelets. It’ll also be cold, so you need to bring your hoody.” Mommy said. I grabbed all the bracelets and my board. Quickly, I put on my jump suit and an extra layer of pants underneath since […]

On the evening of October 22, I went to the final fundraiser of the year at the Dakota Territory Air Museum. As I was talking to this ‘Army Air Corps bomber pilot’ (who looked a lot like Ike Eisenhower, I thought), someone asked if they could take our photograph. Because the costume for the evening […]

Most of us know about LaMoure because we’ve either been there or we’re familiar with Loboes sports teams, namely football and volleyball, in recent state tournaments. LaMoure is just like any other small-town county seat in North Dakota. Its economy is based on farming. In fact, R.D. Offutt, synonymous with John Deere, got its start […]

When you find out you’re moving to Minot, the first thing you wonder about is the cold. When you move to Minot the first thing you’ll think about is the cold. When you tell someone you live in Minot, the first thing they ask about is the cold.Yes, there’s more to North Dakota than cold […]

As a lifestyle reporter I am in constant search of those extraordinary events, and my recent trip to Minneapolis and Chanhassen Dinner Theater gave me a chance to see their production of Footloose. You can consider Chanhassen a part of the twin cities, but it is really a small town located on the Southeast corner […]

October focuses on awareness of several issues, illnesses or causes that affect people and require specific attention. Specifically, this month brings targeted awareness to domestic violence in the hope of showing victims a way out, communicating that they are not alone and reiterating the array of helping agencies available to them. One Minot Air Force […]

Steve & Heidi Lindsay Open Jamaican Vybz Kitchen Walk up to Steve Lindsay and ask him where he learned to cook the entrées at Jamaican Vybz, and he answers, “my Mom”. Turn to Heidi Lindsay, Steve’s wife, and partner in Jamaican Vybz, and ask her the same question, where did you learn to make kneophla […]

They arrived fashionably late, but when the Robo Dogs, as they are commonly referred to, arrived at the October 6, Military Affairs Committee meeting, they certainly stole the show. The robots, justly named Chappie and Atom, they put on quite a performance for those in attendance. A buzz went through the crowd when Tech Sgt […]

Minot Northwoods League Team reveals their official team name and logo MINOT, ND – The new Northwoods League expansion team hosted a public event on Thursday, October 20, at Corbett Field to announce their official team name. The Magic City has spoken, and after beating out the other 4 finalists, The Minot Hot Tots will […]

Staring out the window at my front yard, I see the ground covered with leaves from the once small ash tree that during the summer provides a great amount of shade for our home. I love the colors of fall, until they are all over my lawn. I take a deep breath and convince myself […]