Tag: Memorial Day

Ada Memorial Day Ceremony

ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.  Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.


May 27, 2025 0

Twin Valley Legion holding Memorial Day Services 

Memorial Day is on Monday, and the Twin Valley Legion will be honoring those who have lost their lives defending our country. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson shares more information about their plans for Monday.  Halvorson spoke more on the importance of being able to offer this service, and he also spoke about the…
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May 24, 2025 0

Brainerd VFW – Memorial Day 2025

Mark Persons from the Brainerd Memorial Day Committee reminds us of the importance of Memorial Day and reviews the schedule of events for ceremonies being held in Brainerd, MN.


May 22, 2025 0

Memorial Day Events and Significance w/ La Lynda Blotsky

On Monday, May 26th our nation takes a day off for Memorial Day. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky reminds us to not just take a day off, but to remember those that have given everything in service to protect our country. The memorial wall in Hillsboro will see a new addition this…
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May 21, 2025 0

Ways you can honor a veteran this Memorial Day

During Memorial Day many people tend to ask the question on how they can honor a fallen veteran this Memorial Day. Traill County Veterans Service Officer Linda Blotsky tells us some ways you honor someone. Blotsky says supporting a veterans organization like the Honor Flight is also something you can do to honor a veteran.…
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May 26, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society Opens For The Season

ADA, MN—The Log Museum at the Norman County Historical Society opens for the season Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4pm.  Solveig Kitchell, the curator and executive director of the Historical Society, says there are three new exhibits this year. There will also be a special Memorial Day event at the Historical Society on Monday from…
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May 25, 2024 0

Memorial Day Traffic Safety Reminder

The Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional beginning of summer.  That means there will be plenty of vehicles on the road, not just this weekend, but throughout the summer as people travel either to their favorite lake or another destination.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages drivers to be safe. Sheriff Halvorson, as well as…
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May 24, 2024 0

Itasca State Park holding multiple events over Memorial Day Weekend 

Itasca State Park is kicking off their summer season this weekend with a plethora of events and activities starting on Friday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some events going on this weekend.  Cox says there will also be some events for the kids as well on Saturday.  Finally Cox says the fun continues…
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May 23, 2024 0

Memorial Day

This is Memorial Day….a day set aside for remembering those men and women who gave their lives while serving in the military.  It’s a special day for Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson. Larson asks that you take some time today to honor those who gave their lives for their country. In Ada, Memorial…
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May 29, 2023 0