Celebrate Veterans Day today
Today is Veterans Day, and millions of Americans will be celebrating and saying thanks to those who have served in our military. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lyndia Blotsky, who explains why it’s important for all of us to celebrate Veterans Day today. Blotsky encourages…
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How does Veterans Day differ from Memorial Day?
Veterans Day is today, and one common error that people make is that they mistake Veterans Day for Memorial Day, and vice versa. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger explains the difference between the two holidays, and why it’s important to celebrate veterans today. Rosenberger was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs…
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Bagley School News
BAGLEY, MN—Monday night’s Bagley School Board meeting was a routine affair, according to Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise. He said there was some good news about Bagley’s enrollment numbers. Heise says there will be Veterans Day ceremonies at each of the Bagley schools next Tuesday. The Bagley School News airs Wednesdays at 2pm on KKCQ…
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City Council Changes For Veterans Day
With Monday being Veterans Day, many cities that have city council meetings on the second Monday of the month have had to change their schedules. The city councils in Barnesville, Fertile, Twin Valley, Clearbrook, Winger, Crookston and Lake Park will meet Tuesday, November 12. The Red Lake Falls City Council will meet on Wednesday, November…
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Support a Veteran this Veteran’s Day
Monday is Veterans Day, and local schools, and organizations will be honoring veterans with their annual Veterans Day Programs. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson encourages people to attend one of these programs, and to thank a veteran this Veterans Day. Ellefson also encourages people to show their support to veterans, by participating in…
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Veterans Day Breakfast At Climax-Shelly
CLIMAX, MN—Veterans are invited to enjoy a free breakfast at the Climax-Shelly School next Monday for Veterans Day. Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine tells us more. Following the breakfast, there will be a Veterans Day ceremony at the Climax-Shelly School Auditorium.
Brainerd VFW – Veterans Day 2024
Mark Persons, Vietnam veteran and member of the Brainerd VFW, Brainerd American Legion and DAV and Bill Wroolie, Vietnam veteran and past state commander of the Disabled American Veterans, also a past state and national commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and currently a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and…
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Derek Heck speaks at Hillsboro Veterans Day Program
Retired North Dakota National Guard State Command Sergeant Major Derek Heck gave a speech at the Hillsboro School Veterans Day Program on Thursday. Heck reminds us that no matter the way they served every Veteran made a sacrifice. Derek Heck’s full speech and the entire Hillsboro Veterans Day Program can be heard on the Your…
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Veterans Legacy Memorial Spotlight
John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services appeared on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss some topics regarding Veterans Day and the Department of Veterans Affairs. One thing discussed in length was the Veterans Legacy Memorial which is an online database of veterans who have passed away. Rosenberger shares more details on what it is and…
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