Norsk Hostfest Military Appreciation Days Published Sept. 26, 2008 Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT, N.D. -- As a special thank you gift to those actively serving in the U.S. military, Norsk Hostfest is offering free, general admission passes Oct. 1 and 2 for any active-duty military members and their family. "It's our way of saying thank you for your service to our country," said Chester Reiten, Norsk Hostfest president. Members must present their active-duty military ID card at the ticket window to receive the free passes. Members may upgrade the free passes to Great Hall passes for $17 each, which will provide reserved seats for Great Hall performances (as seating allows). For more information, log on to www.hostfest.com.