MINOT — New Year’s Day came and went, but Trinity Health’s Family Birth Center finally welcomed its first baby of 2024. Evelyn Grace Kroft came into the world at her own pace, arriving on January 2 at 10:16 a.m.
Parents Meredith and Stephen Kroft Sr., who reside at Minot Air Force Base, say they were surprised to claim the New Year’s title but were happy to accept it. “I thought it was great,” Meredith said. “When they told me the position was still open I was bound and determined.”
Evelyn Grace is the Kroft’s third child. A 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter are looking forward to getting to know their new sister. “We’re just excited that she’s finally here,” Meredith said.
Stephen Kroft, a Lieutenant Colonel, serves as Commander of the 5th Contractor Squadron at MAFB. He says it was a nice change to have their daughter delivered at Trinity’s new hospital. They’ve now experienced both the old and new facility.
“This is the best way we can imagine to start the year,” Meredith added. “Dr. (Tim) Bedell and the Trinity team have been great.”
The Trinity Health Auxiliary presented the family with a gift basket of items useful to a newborn.
