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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 27, the 91st Missile Wing hosted a delegation from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation at Missile Alert Facility H-01. The visit featured a facility tour and curated photo display that honored the tribe's cultural legacy—MHA Chairman Mark Fox led the exchange and strengthened ties with Air Force personnel. Northern Sentry
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts In The City celebrated its 40th anniversary at Oak Park on Sunday with a free concert by Daniel Starks, Kaylee Capp and Jonathan Starks that drew more than 140 local residents. The summer series runs through Aug. 21 with shows on Sunday evenings at Oak Park and select Thursday nights downtown — including concerts on June 12, 19 and 26. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot Air Force Base will open its doors for an Open House event on Saturday, June 14 with aircraft displays and attractions like car drives, go-carts, bouncy castles, food trucks, and a beer garden. Off-base visitors must carpool via the South Gate—which opens at 8 a.m. and stops visitor entry at 2 p.m. (they also need to bring a valid REAL ID or approved alternate ID) while on-base residents can use a dedicated bus service. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron was named April’s Squadron of the Month for completing 85 inspections at 27 sites in just four days and replacing a missile guidance set that returned a sortie to alert on the fifth day—supporting critical Air Force Global Strike Command standards and engaging over 100 family visitors at the open house. Their efforts also earned them the Pride Bully Stick award at the Wing Awards Ceremony. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Two deputy commanders left Minot Air Force Base. Col. Benjamin Jensen retired and is moving back to American Fork with his family, who are expecting a new baby on June 7 — and Col. George Chapman will soon join F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne as deputy commander of the 20th Air Force. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere activated SATAF Detachment 12 at Minot Air Force Base on May 21 to ready the base for the new Sentinel missile system — the upgrade will eventually replace all Minuteman III ICBMs with advanced technology as teams prepare for a careful transition. Northern Sentry
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota has about 15,000 Vietnam veterans, with roughly 65% receiving compensation for Agent Orange exposure and about 70 women facing fertility issues. Children and grandchildren of exposed veterans show health problems like spina bifida and birth defects—officials advise affected families to register claims with the Veteran’s Administration. Northern Sentry
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot High’s boys golf team won their first state title on June 4 at Vardon Golf Club after a close contest with regional rivals. Senior Kasen Rostad celebrated the win and coach Shane Hennegrafs earned Coach of the Year honors — a historic milestone for the team — marking a proud day for Minot High. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot North athletes shined at the Western Dakota Association tournaments with a second-place finish in boys golf that secured a spot at the state tournament and standout performances in softball and tennis — including honors for Kasen Rostad and senior Cadey Shipman who earned Senior Athlete of the Year. Their achievements set the stage for upcoming state competitions as the teams prepare to advance. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Kellan Burke of Minot High was named the 2024-25 Gatorade North Dakota Baseball Player of the Year this week after he led his team to a 21-7 record and a deep run in the Class A State Tournament. The senior, who batted .557 with three home runs, 27 RBI and 33 runs scored, has committed to play baseball at Cloud County Community College this fall—continuing his strong play on the field and in the classroom. KFYR-TV
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