IT'S READY!

Picture Above is the Huey Coming to Sleepy Eye

Huey helicopter coming from Tampa, Florida to Sleepy Eye, MN on 8/5/22.

Huey Escort in Minnesota:
Latest information on the August 5th, 2022 Huey Helicopter Escort, as of 2:00 p.m. August 1, 2022.
Subject to change as load plan, driver of rig, & road situations arise! 

Meet up at the Top of Iowa Roadside Rest located at Exit #214 in Northwood, Iowa approximately 1:00 p.m!
Head north on 35W to Albert Lea; west on I-90 to Fairmont; north on Highway 15; at the Junction of 15/60 take Highway 60 West to St. James; north on Highway 14 to Sleepy Eye.
(Alternate route would be 35W to Owatonna; Highway 14 to Mankato, west Highway 60 to St. James, then to Sleepy Eye)
I will provide updates as they arise! Randy R. Olson, American Legion Rider Past Director of Chapter #89 Blue Earth.

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Thank you for your interest and support.

See progress pictures at the bottom of this page

Sleepy Eye American Legion Post #7 and the Sleepy Eye Economic Development Authority (EDA) are working together to bring a Huey helicopter to be displayed at Veterans Park like the image above.
If you are interested in donating to this project:
Make checks payable to the American Legion Post#7 (they are a 501C3 organization)

1. To Mail Your Donation:
   Use the donation form below, click on the image and a printable PDF will open for you to use.
2. Stop in the Serviceman's Club to drop off your donation.
3. Drop off your donation into any donation bucket located in various businesses throughout Sleepy Eye.

Read more here: Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch Article Link