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Hometown Heroes

HOMETOWN HEROES AWARD CEREMONY

DATE: July 7th, 2026

TIME: 6 PM

PLACE: Free Stage at the Fairgrounds


Get your spot early to see the Hometown Heroes ceremony on the Free Stage and then see our Grandstand Entertainment at the All-Finish Concrete Grandstand at the Dakota Magic Casino Stage!

HOMETOWN HERO PROGRAM


Do you know a past or present member of the military or a first responder, whose achievements and/or service to the community or surrounding area goes unnoticed?

We’re searching for those selfless veterans and first responders who have done inspirational acts for their families, businesses, churches, schools, communities or their country to make them better — and improve the lives of those around them.

DEADLINES


JUNE 1ST: Deadline for Nominations Due

JULY 7TH: Hometown Heroes Announced

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Nominees must have served between 1940-Present
  • Nominees must still be living
  • Nominee must live in a 75-100 mile radius
  • Nominators are asked to read the entry on stage at the Hometown Hero program
  • Hometown Heroes will be announced at the Hometown Hero Program on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

FIRST RESPONDER NOMINATION FORM

HOMETOWN HEROES NOMINATION FORM

Past Hometown Heroes

2025 Heroes

Matt Breilan, Jesse Jahner, Curt Cannon, Bryce Noonan, Tom Grimestead, Sam Floberg, Tom Krabbenhoft
2022 Heroes

2022 Heroes

Abran Tamayo, John Roney, Vernie Otterson, Rick Johnson
2018 Heroes

2018 Heroes

Richard Belling, Joel Erickson, Lawrence Karels, Donald Roberts

2024 Heroes

Dale Ronning, James Kapitan, Chad Culp, Mike Hartsoch, Tony Baker, BJ Carlson, Steve Baron
2021 Heroes

2021 Heroes

Don Faith, Travis James Peacock, Dave Rice, Arvaal Olson, Katie Webster
2017 Heroes

2017 Heroes

Fred Anderson, Curtis Cannon, Dustin Halle, Ross Johnson, Charles Weible

2023 Heroes

Brian Giere, Travis McNamara, Christopher Deery, Gary Olson, Jim Hapala, Larry Lein, Rick Olek
2019 Heroes

2019 Heroes

Gary Lunde, Lori Ishaug, Diane Moderow, Susan Schroeder, & William (Bill) Tuff
2016 Heroes

2016 Heroes

Scott Brewer, Joe Burkhardsmeier, Bob Geske, Jeffrey Haukos, Donald Nelson
2015 Heroes

2015 Heroes

Brad Aune, William Chewning, Norman Fosness, Dennis Maresh, H. Harold Taylor
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