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Veterans Day observed at Minnehaha Elementary School

November 15, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle

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Veterans Day speaker: Politics, religion and war

November 12, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WINDOM If you enjoy freedom of speech, thank a veteran. If you appreciate freedom of the press, thank a veteran. If you have taken advantage of your right to protest, thank a veteran. Continue Reading

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University of Minnesota – Crookston Among Those Honoring Veterans Today

November 12, 2012 in WDAZ

The University of Minnesota – Crookston honored veterans today with a special flag raising and wreath ceremony. Continue Reading

Farmer uses ten foot tall rock to pay tribute to veterans

November 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Orest River’s Leonoard Kubousek is a farmer and a veteran. After farming around a large rock for years he decides to make it into a tribute to veterans. Continue Reading

Video: Military Artifact Display

November 11, 2012 in West Central Tribune

The annual display of military artifacts at the Willmar War Memorial Auditorium is open to the public on Sunday and will continue through Tuesday featuring the collections of Jon Lindstrand of Kandiyohi and Dale and Sharon Koenen of Clara City with items from the Civil War through the present. Continue Reading

A true band of brothers

November 10, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

A six brothers from Moorhead joined the Army, serving in World War II, the Korean War and the early days of the Cold War. One was killed in battle, another shot by a sniper. Continue Reading

Veterans Day facts

November 10, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

It began as “Armistice Day,” marking the end of World War I, and became a holiday to honor all American veterans. Continue Reading

Remember: In honoring the nation’s veterans, residents of St. Benedict’s Health Center honor their own

November 10, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Before several dozen residents of St. Benedict’s Health Center could sing Thursday in honor of the nation’s veterans, activities assistant Lilly Kiemele handed out miniature American flags. Then she passed around red and blue beaded necklaces. Continue Reading

WOSTER: Hoping our vets find peace this Veterans Day

November 10, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Vietnam was the war of my generation. I didn’t serve, and I was never sorry about that. I did experience pangs of guilt from time to time.
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Sobriety, respect finally arrive for Vietnam vet

November 10, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Parkston vet never wanted glory, just to go home; earned four Purple Hearts. Continue Reading