St. Paul, Minn. – More than 10,300 Veterans and spouses are interred among the three State Veterans Cemeteries. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is dedicated to providing Cemetery visitors a sense of warmth, comfort and support as they spend time with their family members at their final resting place. During the winter holidays, in particular, MDVA works to create a special environment where meaningful, one-of-a-kind memories can be shared. This environment is enhanced by beautiful, fragrant memorial wreaths that are placed on all headstones.

MDVA wants to continue this important tradition but needs funding assistance from the community to bring the effort to fruition. (While a local non-profit organization has led this effort in the past, this year it is unable to do so.)

MDVA is seeking help to fund wreaths that will honor Minnesota’s fallen heroes. The fundraising goal is $100,000 for 6,500 decorated wreaths. More details are available at MinnesotaVeteran.org/Wreath.

Minnesotans are invited to visit one of the State Veterans Cemeteries and enjoy the sea of wreaths that should be fully placed by Dec. 20. Wreaths typically remain until the end of January.

Cemetery locations:

• Little Falls: 15550 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN 56345
• Preston: 715 Highway 52, Preston, MN 55965
• Duluth: 4777 Highway 53, Saginaw, MN 55779

Hours of operation for all three locations:

• Cemetery office is open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (closed on State Holidays).
• Visitors may visit the cemetery grounds during daylight hours, seven days per week.

MDVA is privileged to be able to pay tribute, say thank you and consistently remember our Veterans and their families.

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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.