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In an event to raise awareness and promote the Veterans Adventure Group a sky dive into an Owatonna farm brought out a big group of spectators on Saturday.

Owatonna High School graduate and U.S. Army veteran Justin Matejcek will get a unique view of the family farm when he parachutes down to it Saturday, June 11.

Our co-worker Tamara Gruhot noticed a cool sign in the parking lot of Owatonna's Hy-Vee. It welcomes veterans, active duty, police officers and firefighters to park a little closer to the front doors. The signs are near the handicapped spots...

I am hoping Liz Strofus is smiling in heaven. After it was passed by Congress, President Barack Obama signed on Friday the bill that allows for the ashes of female pilots who served in the air forces in World War II to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery...

This Saturday, May 21, in Armed Forces Day, a day to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches. Over the course of the next couple of days you'll see members of the American Legion Auxiliary handing out bright red crepe paper poppies around town to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the military and the sacrifices they've made to ensure our freedom... Read Mor

Elizabeth "Betty Wall" Strofus was very outspoken about rights for WASPs (Women Air Force Service Pilots). She worked hard to get women recognized as veterans. They flew non-combat missions to free up the male pilots for the combat missions during World War II...

Veterans Day is a day to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military, and the Owatonna community will be doing just that on Wednesday. Willow Creek Intermediate School starts the day with its annual Veterans Day program, which will feature presentations by school staff, students and members of the local American Legion, VFW and VFW Auxiliary posts...