Strengthening allegiances Published April 18, 2013 Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT, N.D. -- The International Military Ball took place at the Holiday Inn Riverside in Minot, April 13. The ball offered Team Minot an opportunity to share a night of fellowship and fun while visiting members of the Canadian military. The night's events included fine dining, a gift, live entertainment and guest speakers from the local community. The ball is held every year as a way to strengthen the bonds of friendship and trust between the Air Force and its allies to the North.