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*November 8, 2023*






"?This nation will remain the land of the free, only so long as it is the home of the brave.??""? Elmer Davis"

This Saturday, Americans across the country will pause to honor those who have sacrificed on our behalf to protect our beautiful nation. I want to sincerely thank our Veterans who put their nation first and sacrificed so much to defend our freedom.?

There are so many wonderful Veterans Day events happening in our community. I would encourage you to attend one near you to thank and commemorate our veterans:

*Thursday, November 9*

7 AM ? Veterans Day Military Appreciation Prayer Breakfast at Inwood Oaks in Oakdale. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

9 AM ? Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Event celebrating service at Stillwater City Hall

4 PM ? Veterans Defense Project at University of St. Thomas School of Law. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

*Friday, November 10*

6 AM ? Serving Veterans FREE Breakfast at the Cottage Grove HyVee. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

9 AM ? Bayport American Legion Post 491 visiting disabled/shut-in Veterans in Croixdale, Good Samaritan, the Estates, and Golden Living

11 AM - Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville

*Saturday, November 11*

11:30 AM ? Stillwater Veterans Memorial Program. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

5 PM ? Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752 Veterans Day Supper. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

5 PM ? Bayport American Legion Post 491 Veteran?s Day Dinner. More information?here [ [link removed] ].

There is much that we can do to show our appreciation to those men and women who put on the uniform for our country. This year, I was proud to champion a Veterans funding bill that provided our heroes with the resources they need and deserve:?


* Additional funding in bonus payments to post 9/11 veterans and expanded eligibility so that more veterans could receive this financial support;
* Funding for new?Veterans?homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston; and
* Increased Veterans GI tuition and apprenticeship benefits so that veterans have access to more opportunities to further their careers,

If you would like additional information on any of the above items, please visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website at?www.mn.gov/mdva/ [ [link removed] ].

The service and legacy of thousands of our heroes that live among us or are remembered this Saturday, have blessed us with a level of prosperity and liberty that millions of people throughout history never had the opportunity to experience.??

As you go about your day on Saturday, I hope that you will also pause, say a prayer, and take time to express your gratitude for the brave men and women who have served to protect the wonderful and unique country we are blessed to call home.

May God bless all of our Veterans!?

Veterans Day




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Have a great weekend!?

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