Minnesota Veterans Day Ceremony in Duluth Spotlights Homelessness Gains

Minnesota is holding its official Veterans Day commemoration in Duluth, continuing a statewide effort to bring the event to different communities and make it easier for veterans to participate. The ceremony at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center includes a morning breakfast, a program, and information on veteran services, with a livestream available. State officials also highlighted progress in addressing veteran homelessness, saying all 10 of Minnesota’s response regions have reached functional zero, and described expanded suicide-prevention work; the state loses about 100 veterans to suicide each year. Other Minnesota observances include ceremonies in Stillwater, North St. Paul and Mahtomedi, as well as events hosted by the Minnesota Jewish Community Center.