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Locals Give Shout-Outs for Vets on Veterans Day

Patch readers give their thanks to past and present military men and women.

As someone who has always had a warm bed, family and friends by my side, and just a general sense of happiness and safety, I literally can't understand what it takes to be a member of the military. The simple comforts I've enjoyed and continue to enjoy are due to the opportunities this lovely country presents. And, of course, the service men and women work hard to ensure it stays that way. While it's evident that there's a long road ahead, I'm comforted knowing I'm not the only one who wants the best for every other American—and I'll go so far as to say, the best for everyone on Earth, even if we disagree on what "the best" is. Thank you to all those who have served, continue to serve and will serve the United States of America in one of …

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Local Deals Abound for Veterans Day

Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.

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Best Buy Celebrates Veterans Day By Preparing Holiday Care Packages for Troops

Thousands of care packages to be shipped overseas for the holiday season.

Best Buy employees at the Richfield company headquarters are working hard to assemble thousands of care packages Friday. More than 3,500 packages will be sent to those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq over the holidays. The event is part of the company's Operation Patriotic Endeavor, which was created in 2011 by members of Best Buy’s Military Employee Business Network as another way for employees to give back to the troops. According to a Best Buy press release, the packages are stuffed with technology accessories, such as flash drives, DVD’s, Xbox games, personalized thank-you notes and pictures and letters from children. Once assembled, the pallets of gift bags will be loaded onto a Best Buy truck, which will be driven across the country …

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Local Deals Are Everywhere for Veterans Day

Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.

A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in Woburn and the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:

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VIDEO: U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison Delivers Veterans Day Remarks

U.S. Representative Keith Ellison was one of several state elected officials to speak during a Veterans Day ceremony in Inver Grove Heights on Friday morning.

U.S. Representative Keith Ellison was one of several elected officials to speak during the state's official Veterans Day ceremony in Inver Grove Heights on Friday morning. The ceremony also included a community breakfast, and presentations from U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, Gov. Mark Dayton and others.

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Best Buy to Join Richfield in Becoming Yellow Ribbon Certified

Best Buy will be presented its award by Gov. Mark Dayton on Veterans Day.

Following in the steps of its hometown and a handful of other area cities, regions and businesses, Best Buy will officially become part of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community network during an award ceremony Friday, Veterans Day. The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign aims to connect community leaders and organizations in order to provide support to military veterans and their families. By becoming Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company, Best Buy will demonstrate a public business commitment to supporting military employees and local communities. In addition, in honor of Veterans Day, more than 600 Best Buy employees are spending Thursday afternoon and Friday morning prior to the ceremony assembling 3,300 care packages that will be sent to the…

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West Metro Veterans Day Happenings

Recognize the national holiday Friday, Nov. 11, by honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Here’s a listing of some of the Veterans Day events going on in the west metro. All events are Friday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted.  Are you honoring or remembering someone this Veterans Day? Share it in comments.  A Salute to Veterans Event When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce, Osseo Why go: Honor all those who served and see the Army exhibit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the NHACC parking lot. Price: Free   Free Veterans Celebration When: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 Where: Lenox Community Center, St. Louis Park Why Go: Join local seniors for a presentation of the colors by the Golden Valley Color Guard Post 761. Musical entertainment by Colleen Wold Hiebeler.  Vets are encouraged to wear their…

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