$1.3M project to improve access to Minot AFB
WASHINGTON – Funding to extend the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 83 at Minot Air Force Base has been awarded to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, according to the North Dakota congressional delegation. U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on Monday, Sept. 21, announced the award of $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program to support transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base. The funding will support the $1.3 million project to improve access to the base. In May, the delegation sent a ...
Fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive underway
FARGO – When the American Red Cross and Gate City Bank launched Quilts for Veterans in 2022, they hoped the community would donate 150 quilts. More than 200 came in. Four years later, the project has become an annual tradition. Now in its fifth year, Quilts for Veterans is again inviting quiltmakers and community members to donate new quilts and fleece blankets for veterans across the region. New quilts and fleece blankets may be handmade or purchased. Donations should be new or made with new materials, preferably measuring about 60 by 80 inches, feature neutral or patriotic themes, ...
Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house
MinotWreaths.org will have a special presence when the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron opens its doors to the community for a hands-on, family-friendly open house Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, Minot. Designed ...
Warfighters leave impression during civilian experience
I am deeply honored to have been selected by the Department of War as one of just 40 Americans to participate in the 2026 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC). Established in 1948, JCOC is the Department's oldest public outreach and education program. My nomination came from Brekka ...
Upcoming Minot area veterans’ events
The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Sept. 2: DAV Coffee, 2 p.m., Veterans Room, Ward County Administration Building, 225 3rd St. SE, Minot. Speakers Minot Police Chief Michael Frye and Minot Public Information Officer Jennifer Kleen. Sept. 8: Somerset Court, noon, free veterans lunch. Sept. 14: Edgewood on Tenth, 12:15 p.m., free veterans lunch. Sept. 14: Veterans Peer Support for all veterans, active-duty members and families of veterans. 7 p.m. coffee and cookies at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, 700 16th Ave. SE, ...