<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=26Hkpa_1GxXSc6E00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=26Hkpa_1GxXSc6E00" width="318" height="500" ></figure>Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many area cities and schools will be hosting their annual Veterans Day programs to commemorate this special day when we honor those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.Blue EarthThe 107th Annual Veterans Day program in Blue Earth will be held at the Blue Earth Area High School and will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Nov. 11.The program is jointly sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Blue Earth American Legion Post 89 and its Auxiliary, with the support of the Blue Earth Area High School.A prelude by the BEA High School Band, ‘Fanfare Americana,’ by Randall Standridge, will begin the program.The master of ceremonies is Post 89 commander Tony O’Donnell.The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Le- gion will advance the colors and post the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) banner.The Blue Earth Area High School Band will play the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ followed by the invocation which will be given by U.S. Air Force veteran, Loren Eckhardt.‘In Flanders Field,’ by Roger Emerson will be performed by the BEA Concert Choir.The speaker of the day is Sergeant Mason Hehr.The program will continue with the band playing the ‘Service Medley,’ by Tom Tucker.A Rifle Salute by the combined members of the VFW and American Legion Color Guards will be followed by the playing of ‘Taps’ by Uriel De Le Fuente Munoz.The program will conclude with the benediction and the retiring of the colors.Everyone is invited to the Blue Earth American Legion following the program for turkey commercials, cranberry salad and dessert, which will be served courtesy of the Legion Auxiliary from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted.WellsThe Veterans Day program in Wells will once again be held at the United South Central High School gymnasium. It will begin at 9 a.m., on Wednesday day, Nov. 11 and is open to the public.The guest speaker will be Colonel Robert L. Rauenhorst, a retired United States Marine Corps officer with a distinguished military career spanning more than 35 years.The program will feature musical performances from students across several grade levels, recognition of local veterans and participation from the Wells Area Color Guard.A USC student, Jaycie Routh, will also deliver remarks during the program.Following the ceremony, veterans and their families are invited to gather in the Community Education Room for coffee and dessert.WinnebagoStudents of Genesis Classical Academy and members of Winnebago American Legion Post 82 will present a Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. It will be held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 121 First Ave. SE, Winnebago.The program will begin with the presentation of the colors by Winnebago American Legion Post 82.Fourth and fifth grade students from GCA will present a recitation of the American Creed during the program and the upper-class choir will sing the Star-Spangled Banner. The featured guest speaker is retired Command Sergeant Major Pierre Stencel.Following a benediction by pastor Mike Omtvedt, the posting of the Honor Guard, a Rifle Salute and the playing of ‘Taps’ will conclude the program.The public is cordially invited to attend any of the Veterans Day programs in the area.</div></body>

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Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many area cities and schools will be hosting their annual Veterans Day programs to commemorate this special day when we honor those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Blue Earth. The 107th Annual Veterans Day program in Blue...

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Veterans Day programs set for Nov. 11

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