Local News

Western ND Honor Flight set for Sept. 27-28

BISMARCK - The Western North Dakota Honor Flight will launch its 10th trip to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27-28, carrying another group of veterans from across western North Dakota to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. According to Western N.D. Honor Flight information, the two-day journey provides veterans with the opportunity to reflect, connect with fellow service members, and experience the nation’s capital in their honor. “Our purpose is simple, honor our veterans with the gratitude they deserve,” Patience Mosbrucker, Board of Directors ...

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Ruck Walk to support veterans mental health awareness

NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host its second annual Ruck Walk in support of veterans mental health awareness Friday, Sept. 18, at the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park, about 40 miles southeast of New Town along N.D. Highway 22. A welcome and opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Ruck Walk at 9:30 a.m. Those taking part in the event will include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, MHA Tribal Business Council, MHA Veterans Affairs, Three Affiliated Tribes National Park staff and others who would like to participate. The walk is approximately 3.8 miles in total, ...

Squadron refurbishes Minot AFB missile suspension system

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron conducted a first-of-its-kind missile suspension system refurbishment at a launch facility near Minot Air Force Base, Aug. 18. “The suspension system that was removed from one of the launch facilities earlier this year was ...

AFGSC’s campaign bolsters operational readiness

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Air Force Global Strike Command, in a strategic partnership with Air Force Materiel Command and the Defense Logistics Agency, has launched the “North Star Readiness Campaign,” a sweeping initiative aimed at increasing the number of mission-capable B-52 ...

Agriculture News

Alfalfa management plan Dry weather has created hay shortages in many areas of North Dakota, with crops down to 50% of normal. Drought-damaged cereal crops that normally would be harvested for grain have been shifted to hay, which will help reduce the strain on hay demand. The need for ...