Thanks to the generosity of our community, recent donations to the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota have surpassed $128,000. These funds make it possible for local heroes to experience an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they visit war memorials and monuments built in their honor.

The Red River Valley Motorcyclists led the charge with a $50,000 donation raised during the annual Spirit of America Bike & Car Show at the Alerus Center. Crookston organizations—including the VFW Post 1902, Masons, and Eastern Star—joined forces to contribute another $50,000, while groups like Bemidji DAV, American Crystal Sugar, and Cavalier Riders added thousands more.

Each flight is a life-changing experience for veterans, offering them a chance to reflect, connect, and heal. Community volunteers, local leaders, and generous donors make every journey possible — proving that when we come together, we lift up those who once stood for us.