Each year on Nov. 11, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a day of remembrance and gratitude. It is dedicated to reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have defended our freedoms across generations.

Here in Crow Wing County, we take great pride in our long and distinguished record of military service. Our community has sent its sons and daughters to every major conflict in our nation’s history. From the courageous men and women who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, to those who fought in Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, and ongoing missions around the world today, veterans from Crow Wing County have always answered when their country called.

Across every era, the bran

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