A plane pulling competition on Saturday is intended to raise critical funds for Minnesota veterans and their families through competition and family-friendly activities.

The competition includes teams of four to six people who will compete in pulling a restored B-25 Mitchell Bomber, a well-known aircraft from World War II, at the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing in South St. Paul. The event, organized by Project Got Your Back, begins at 10 a.m. and will feature food trucks, a live DJ and bounce houses for kids.

The fastest team will receive a grand prize and the team who raises the most money wins a ride in the B-25 Bomber. Each team has a fundraising goal of $1,000 and the event’s overall goal is $60,000.

Project Got Your Back is a nonprofit organization that works to support veterans and their families by providing services and resources that assist with veteran’s transition to civilian life. They organize initiatives like the plane pull to raise funds and awareness for veterans’ causes.

More information at www.projectgotyourback.org.

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