ADA, MN–As many communities across the country did, Ada remembered those who died while serving in the military at a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Ada American Legion Post 26 Vice Commander Mitch Lee spoke about the importance of America’s armed forces. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Ted Aanenson drew parallels between the Gettysburg Address, recalling…
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It’s Memorial Day weekend holiday, which means that there will be increased traffic on Minnesota’s roads, trails and waters, which means that people need to take extra precautions when traveling. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther. While you may be on vacation, Guenther says his department is not, and that they will also be patrolling area…
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Memorial Day weekend is this weekend, and Itasca State Park has a number of events and programs taking place in the park, as this is one of their busiest times of the entire year. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events and programs they have planned for Saturday. Cox says…
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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.
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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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.
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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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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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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