Veterans Day events and discounts around Minnesota

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Wednesday is Veterans Day. Here are all of the events and discounts you need to know about.

Events:

  • Minnesota Department of Veterans Day 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MDVA will not hold its annual event. Instead, it is planning to produce a 30-minute video that will be available on the department’s website.
  • North St. Paul Veterans Day Commemoration – The North St. Paul Veterans Park committee, along with the local VFW and Legion posts will host a program Wednesday at the park at 11 a.m. After the ceremony, a free lunch will be served to veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required.
  • Richfield Veterans Day Ceremony – A brief ceremony will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Honoring All Veterans memorial. Masks and social distancing are required.
  • Maple Grove Veteran’s Day Wreath Laying – A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Maple Grove Veteran’s Memorial at Central Park. The ceremony will be held Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Stillwater Veterans Day Ceremony – A ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial of Stillwater.

Discounts:

  • Golden Corral – From Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, active military members and veterans can pick up a free promotional card that is good for one free lunch or dinner buffet.
  • Applebee’s – Wednesday, veterans can eat good in the neighborhood with a free meal from a limited menu.
  • Baker’s Square – On Veterans Day, veterans can receive a free Rise & Shine breakfast. They will also receive 20% off their next visit.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings – All active and former military members can receive a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries on Veterans Day.
  • Chili’s – Veterans and active duty military members can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
  • Crooked Pint Ale House – On Wednesday, veterans and active military eat free at Crooked Pint Ale House locations.
  • Dunkin’ Donuts – Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts on Wednesday.
  • Famous Dave’s BBQ – All military personnel can receive a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich on Wednesday.
  • Red Robin – Between Nov. 12 and Nov. 30, veterans and active military members can receive a free Tavern Double Burger.
  • Rock Bottom Brewery – Veterans and active duty military members can receive a free item from a select menu on Wednesday.
  • Taco John’s – On Wednesday, Taco Johns will offer one free small Beef #1 Combo Meal to all active, reserve, retired and honorably discharged members of the U.S. military.
  • Texas Roadhouse – On Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse will offer active and former military members a dinner voucher.