Veterans Day observed with several events Monday

Although Veterans Day observances are traditionally held on the 11th day of the 11th month, local ceremonies are being held on Monday, November 12.
 
There are multiple events happening in Cook County in observation of Veterans Day.

The day starts in Grand Portage with a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 12 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with traditional drum song with the Stone Bridge Singers. There will be a brief presentation and a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
 
Following the ceremony, the Grand Portage Legion Auxiliary will provide light refreshments.
 
The Grand Portage event is at Grand Portage Legion Post 2009 at 8495 East Highway 61 (mile marker 146).

Also on Monday, November 12, Cook County School District 166 will be hosting a Veterans Day concert at 2 p.m. The band and choir will be performing musical pieces to honor our military, past and present. Students are assembling a slideshow of photos of veterans in their families.

Throughout the day Monday, Gene’s Foods, 431 Highway 61 in Grand Marais, is offering a free soup and sandwich to all military members in recognition of their service. 

The American Legion Post 413 and the Post 413 Auxiliary will be hosting a Veterans Day Dinner from 4-6 p.m. on Monday at Grandma Ray's. The meal is free for veterans.

At this annual event, the Legion Auxiliary is accepting clean, gently used clothing and other items at Grandma Ray's. Clothing, towels, sleeping bags, coats, boots,...are being collected for homeless veterans.  All items will be driven to a distribution center to be organized and then provided to homeless vets.

Also of note, Grand Marais Public Library will be closed Monday for Veterans Day.