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State Veterans Cemeteries Honor Memorial Day With Programs on Sunday, May 24
5/21/2026 8:00:00 AM
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St. Paul, Minn. – Memorial Day weekend traditionally signals the start of summer in Minnesota. However, Memorial Day has its origins honoring the men and women who died while in military service. Minnesota’s four State Veterans Cemeteries will commemorate those who gave all for their country.
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Memorial Weekend Program Honoring those who served and gave so much in service of our country. |
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Sunday, May 24 1: 30 p.m. Music
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Each Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery |
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Duluth
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Little Falls
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Preston
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Redwood Falls
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Cemetery officials will be available for a short time to talk with members of the media about the history and importance of Memorial Day, and how each community comes together to honor the fallen.
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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 eight State Veterans Homes and four State Veterans Cemeteries, 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 MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-888-LinkVet for more information about benefits.