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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FOSSTON, MN – With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Quilters for East Polk County Veterans are ready to distribute quilts to Veterans this weekend. Connie Strom and Lois Boerhnson joined Tom Lano to talk about the organization. The Quilters for East Polk County Veterans meet throughout the year, as Strom explained. There’s plenty of…
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Ada, MN – The Ada Municipal Cemetery will be setting up the avenue of flags on Saturday morning beginning at 9am, and Ada Parks and Rec Director Brianna Eggen says that volunteers are needed. The volunteers would also be needed to help tear down on Monday night at 6:30pm. Volunteers are encouraged to simply show…
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Memorial Day services in Ada are scheduled for Monday morning at 9:30 at the Ada Municipal Cemetery. VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson has details. If there is inclement weather, the services will be held in the Ada-Borup-West School Auditorium. You can hear Monday’s Memorial Day service on KRJB 106.5 FM and YourLiveEvent.com starting at…
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Crow Wing County Veterans’ Service Officer, Erik Flowers, talks about Memorial Day and the upcoming ceremonies being held in Brainerd for this May 29th. He also highlights the various services and assistance that their office can provide for our area veterans.
Many communities are preparing for Memorial Day celebrations on Monday. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181 in Lake Park tells us about their plans. This will be in the Lake Park City Park starting at 10am on Monday, Memorial Day.
Mark Persons, Webmaster and Chaplain at the Brainerd VFW, and Mike Williams, former Navy corpsman and currently a Sergeant at Arms at the Brainerd VFW (as well as being a part of the Brainerd Honor Guard), speak about Memorial Day and the ceremonies scheduled for May 29, 2023. The 2nd Annual Brainerd VFW Freedom Festival…
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It’s a tradition around Memorial Day. You’ll find poppies in area businesses with requests for donations. Craig Larson, commander of Ada VFW post 7557, talks about poppies and how donations are used. If you’re wondering why poppies are associated with Memorial Day, in 1915 Lt. Colonel John McCrae with the Canadian Army saw poppies blooming…
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Ada, MN — With graduations, vacations, and trips to the lakes, the Memorial Day weekend has become the unfortunate kickoff to the 100 deadliest days on Minnesota roads. It’s no wonder public safety officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make smart decisions and avoid drinking and driving. For teens who may be celebrating that special…
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Mark Persons, member of the Brainerd VFW joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to recap their Freedom Festival held on Armed Forces Day and to promote their ceremonies and events for Memorial Day.