Ted Bolton, Northern Sentry Publisher
The Northern Sentry is excited to announce the winners of our Summer Photo Contest!
Williams Family Wins Grand Prize
A1C Cody Williams, assigned to the 5th MXS AGE Shop, and his wife, Kayla, arrived in Minot about a year ago after relocating from Fresno, California. Since arriving, Kayla has become an avid Northern Sentry reader and submitted several photos to this year’s Summer Photo Contest.
Her name was randomly selected from all the entries, earning the Williams family the grand prize — a two-night stay in a three-bedroom cabin at the International Peace Garden!
When asked what they enjoy most about their new home, Cody and Kayla didn’t hesitate: “The people here are great, both in town and on base.”
The couple has also discovered a new passion since arriving in Minot — hockey. They attend Minot Minotauros and Minot State Beavers games whenever they can.
But their greatest joy arrived just six months ago with the birth of their son, Teddy. During a recent visit, it was clear just how much happiness the little guy has brought to their family. Teddy spent the time giggling and smiling, making it easy to see the love this family shares.
The Minot community is fortunate to have wonderful families like the Williams family living and working here, and we know they’ll have an amazing time at the International Peace Garden!
“Shout out to all my AGE brothers & sisters; DINSTAAR! If you know, you know!”
Sullivan Family Photo Selected for 2027 Summer Adventure Guide cover
Congratulations also go to the Sullivan family — MSgt Patrick Sullivan, his wife Katie, son Oliver, 5, and daughter Charlotte, 3.
Their photo was selected to appear on the cover of the Northern Sentry’s 2027 Summer Adventure Guide. The winning photo captures Charlotte enjoying the sandy beach at Icelandic State Park near Cavalier, North Dakota, on a hot summer day.
Be sure to watch for the 2027 Summer Adventure Guide, coming in May 2027, for more about the Sullivan family’s winning photo and their adventures exploring the parks of North Dakota and beyond.
Thank you to everyone who shared their summer adventures with us. We loved seeing how Team Minot families spent their summer!
