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Veteran’s Day

WCCO Veterans Talk About Their Service

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we decided to talk to some veterans who work here at WCCO. We spoke to seven former servicemen–guys who work behind the scenes as well as a few familiar faces. Here are a few of their memories of time in the military.

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Ruth Roberts, Gold Medal in Honor, Congressional, award, WASP pilot, WWII

Posthumous Award Given To Twin Cities WWII Vet

On Veterans Day, a long overdue honor was given to a Twin Cities woman who served as a pilot during World War II. Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented the Congressional Gold Medal to Jean Roberts at Catholic Elder Care in Minneapolis.

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Community Unites To Say ‘Thanks’ On Veteran’s Day

From the governor to members of Congress to every day citizens, everyone is gathering together to say “Thank you.”

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Photo Gallery: Honoring Veterans

Thursday, November 11th is a day to honor our Veterans and the sacrifices they made for the country. Here are some images of Veterans Day memorials from around the country.

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The Good Life For Less: Veterans Day Deals 2010

Veterans Day is the time for all active and former military members to be honored and there are plenty of discounts and deals for those who have served this country.

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Students Send ‘Thank You’ Cards To Vets

Some service member somewhere is about to get a thank you card from a second grader in Oakdale, Minn.

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Rifle Squad Honors Vets With 57,000 Goodbyes

The bus stops on the cemetery path and the silver-haired men file out, sober-faced and silent amid a sea of white marble tombstones. Some carry rifles, some flags, a few hold bugles. They’ve all come to say goodbye — to a stranger.

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