Minnesota communities honor military veterans

607 today is Veterans Day, where we honor those who have served our country and the armed forces proudly. And there are a lot of different events across the state as a way to say thank you. Tina Heard joins us now with a closer look. Good morning. Hey, good morning, guys. Yeah, there are many ceremonies, lots of things happening nationwide and right here at home in Minnesota. So the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, they're hosting the state's official Veterans Day event in Duluth. So that will happen at the Duluth National Guard Training Community Center. The free community breakfast that all starts at 830 this morning. So in about two and a half hours, then the ceremony itself that will kick off at 10. A live stream will be available on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website. If you can't attend in person in many towns and cities across the state will have their own tributes, their own programs. Right now you're taking a live look at the Veterans Memorial in Richfield. So there is an event happening there at 530 tonight. That's expected to last about 30 minutes. Now, here's a look at what's happening in Washington today. USAA is hosting a special ceremony celebrating the more than 41 million service members who served in all major military conflicts since World War II. That event starts at 4 p.m. at the National Military Monument near the Lincoln Memorial. Arlington National Cemetery will also have a ceremony later on this morning, and that includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Now, if you're heading out today, remember that federal, state, and local offices are closed. So that includes banks, courts, and post offices, but major stores like Walmart and Target, as well as most restaurants, they are open for business as usual. And also, don't forget some restaurants, they are celebrating the brave men and women of our country with some deals. So check out the Thank you.