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Minnesota Wing Annual Chili Cook-Off!

January 5, 2026

Minnesota Wing's annual Blue Moon Chili Cook-Off & Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest was held on Monday, December 29th, 2025!

Congratulations to the 4th Annual Wing Wide Chili Cook-Off Winners:
1st – Viking Composite Squadron - Neibert sisters (cadets)
2nd – Ft. Snelling Cadet Squadron – C/MSgt. Chase Piper
3rd – Viking Composite Squadron – SM John Neibert

Judges for Chili Contest (there were 9 entries):
Lt. Col. Paul Prior, MNWG Deputy Commander
Maj. Jeff Rezac, MNWG Deputy Commander
1st Lt. Julie Wyatt, MNWG Director Cadet Programs
2nd Lt. Laura Rezac, MNWG CAC Moderator
Capt. Cally Jacobson, Ft. Snelling Cadet Squadron Commander

Ugly Sweater Contest Winner:
C/MSgt. Chase Piper, Ft. Snelling Cadet Squadron, who created his own ugly sweater!

Random photos of the event with over 80 people in attendance.

Special Thanks to:

  • Lt. Col. Anna-Marie Bistodeau who takes the time to plan/organize these memorable events we all enjoy.

  • Lt. Col. Gerry Rosenzweig, CAP photos.

The event was co-chaired by Lt. Col. Anna-Marie Bistodeau and CMSgt. Jeffrey Rosenthal.

Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/mnwgcap/posts/pfbid036PQFZRf2EbNjtDqjgtbLUGLVTQQMaX7aDBSFu9qEPAit89DzQuVbf3Y3xrczKyVQl

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