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THE POLK COUNTY VETERANS BENEFIT FAIR IS RETURNING AFTER TWO YEARS ON APRIL 1

The Polk County Veterans Benefit Fair is returning after two years at the Crookston National Guard Armory on Friday, April 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (and it is no April Fool’s joke either). The Fair is for veterans and their families to learn about benefits they and their families can receive for their […]

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MN STATE FAIR’S MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY TO TAKE PLACE TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

The Minnesota State Fair’s tenth Military Appreciation Day will take place Tuesday, August 31, and provide an educational opportunity for all fairgoers to learn about Minnesota’s military community. This year’s theme is honoring the service of the past, present, and future.  “The Minnesota State Fair is a great opportunity to bring our community together to

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MEYER, BLAZEK, NEWHOUSE, AND HENRE HONORED AT VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Oscar Meyer, Bob Blazek, Greg Newhouse, and Paul Henre were honored Wednesday afternoon at the Ox Cart Days Veterans Recognition, which took place at the UMC UTOC Arena. The four all served together in Crookston for many years as a part of the same unit and have become lifelong friends through the years. The event

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LOCAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

Memorial Day is the day Americans set aside to honor those brave men and women who met tragic ends during times of war.  We must use this day to honor their sacrifices, to pray for their families, and to bow our heads in recognition of their service.  We must never forget.  You have seen their

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Veterans Day Ceremony and Events Planned In the Area

Veterans Day, or Armistice Day as it was known prior to 1954, recognizes the end of World War I when the ceasefire commenced at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918.  Several local events are planned over the weekend to thank all those who served in the military. The Polk County Historical Society will hold a Veterans’

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