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Hillsboro Honor Flight Fundraiser Update

HILLSBORO, ND—Saturday night’s fundraiser in Hillsboro for the Veterans Honor Flight of Minnesota and North Dakota was a great success, according to Hillsboro Vets Club board of directors president Dave Thomas. Just how many people attended? R&J News asked Thomas if there was a final total of money raised. Thomas says the Hillsboro Vets Club…
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June 27, 2023 0

Hillsboro Honor Flight Stories – Ken Beckman

The Hillsboro Vets Club will hold a fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota this Saturday night.  There will be a bake sale and silent auction from 4 to 7:30 pm at the Vets Club…and they’ll be serving broasted chicken, fries and cole slaw from 5:30 to 7:30.  R&J Broadcasting’s Jim…
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June 23, 2023 0

Hillsboro Vets Club to Hold Honor Flight Fundraiser

Hillsboro, MN- The Hillsboro Vets Club is planning to hold a fundraiser for the North Dakota/Minnesota Honor Flight to fund future Honor Flights. Honor Flight of ND/MN Board Vice President Lori Ishaug explains what’s being worked on. The Honor Flight of ND/MN does have their next flight planned and continue to work on future plans. …
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June 2, 2023 0

Ada man goes on Veterans Honor Flight

Last week, The ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight traveled with 101 veterans to Washington D.C. One of the veterans on the flight was Wesley Thomas of Ada. Wes served as a tank and heavy truck mechanic in the Army’s 124th Ordinance Company from 1959-1962. Wes’ time in the Army took him to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland…
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May 8, 2023 0