08/14/2026
What an unforgettable day for our very own Dixie! ❤️🏍️🇺🇸 Dixie is so much more than a nurse, Veteran, cancer survivor, and daughter. During her retirement years, she spent countless days riding her BMW motorcycle around the country, making memories and enjoying the open road.
This past week, one of our very own QMAs, Kim Hopper, made it possible for Dixie to experience that feeling again. Kim, who is also a proud member of the AMVETS, hopped on her motorcycle with Dixie riding on the back, joined by a wonderful group of AMVETS members and staff who came out to ride alongside them.
The crowd gathered to cheer Dixie on as she headed out for her ride—and she was completely shocked! We had managed to keep the entire surprise a secret for weeks! 🥰
The group took the back roads through some of Dixie’s old stomping grounds, including the big town of Anoka and a stop by her church. On the way back, they stopped so Dixie could enjoy the waterfall before heading back to campus, where her family was waiting with yet another surprise!
And because we all know what a huge Caitlin Clark fan Dixie is, she was gifted a Fever jersey, and her nephew surprised her with a Caitlin Clark vinyl character. 🏀❤️
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this incredible day possible:
🏍️ Kim Hopper and the AMVETS 👕 Lauren Shideler 💙 Crystal Roche 🧵 Jenny Brewer for making Dixie’s special T-shirt 👮 Assistant Chief of Police Jason Shideler 🏍️ Bruce Ehase ❤️ And everyone else who came out, rode alongside Dixie, cheered her on, and helped make this day so incredibly special.
Sometimes it’s the simplest things—a motorcycle, an open road, familiar places, family, friends, and a few surprises—that create memories that last a lifetime.
Dixie, we hope you enjoyed every mile! You deserved this special day! ❤️🏍️🇺🇸