VETERANS DAY

Today is Veterans Day at the Monroe County Fair.

Michigan State will officially be opening its 2022-23 season offshore. The Spartans will play Gonzaga on an aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, docked in San Diego, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. CBS reported last month that Michigan State and Gonzaga were in “advanced discussions” to play the game. “This game is big for our program, for Michigan State University and for the Big Ten Conference.”Only one other aircraft carrier game has been played in the 11 years since Michigan State’s: Syracuse and San Diego State played on an aircraft carrier the following year, but the game was postponed two days due to rain. Two other scheduled aircraft carrier games the same year were postponed due to poor floor conditions.

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

If you are looking for a way to remind your family what the holiday is really about, we gathered a list of veteran memorials you can visit throughout the state of Michigan.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first observed in 1986 and was not celebrated in every state until 2000. Here is everything you need to know about what is open and what is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022. Others include Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Is there mail delivery on MLK Day 2022? The following major supermarkets will be open with regular hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day:Are restaurants open on MLK Day 2022?

HARTLAND, MI — Fifty tons of soil contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals from an excavation site in northern Michigan spilled across the highway and into a roadside ditch last month when a hazardous waste truck crashed on Veterans Day. Southbound U.S. 23 at Exit 70 near Hartland was closed for three hours while the polluted soil was put back into the undamaged truck, which then delivered it to the landfill. The driver was not injured and no other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to Mark Kinkade, a public affairs officer with the U.S. Air Force. The polluted soil was dug from the old fire training area No. The Air Force is currently expanding a groundwater treatment system at the site that’s scheduled to begin operating in May.

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An organization dedicated to crossing bucket list items off seniors' lists helped Fred Lake jump out of a plane on Veterans Day.

An organization dedicated to crossing bucket list items off seniors' lists helped Fred Lake jump out of a plane on Veterans Day.

MUSKEGON, MI -- The renowned Budweiser Clydesdales marched down Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon Thursday, Nov. 11 for a Veterans Day celebration. United Way of the Lakeshore hosted the Heroes United parade to honor local veterans, first responders, active military and frontline workers. Veterans, first responders and military families received free admission and United Way of the Lakeshore Everyday Heroes, a $365 donation, also received a concert ticket. Another Heroes United parade with the Clydesdales was held in Fremont on Wednesday. Veterans Day 2021: Starbucks, Denny’s, Applebee’s and more offering deals

For veterans who couldn’t attend Veterans Day events and were limited to a hospital bed, Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak made sure they knew they hadn’t been forgotten.

KALAMAZOO, MI — People gathered at Kalamazoo’s Rose Park for Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11, to honor those who have served their nation. The Kalamazoo Pipe Band was also on hand to play “Amazing Grace.”The program was led by keynote Luke Schrader, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Kalamazoo County Veterans Committee. Returning to civilian life, he became an active participant in veterans service organizations. No Veterans Day ceremony was held last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual ceremony is put on, with support from the Kalamazoo Veteran Events Committee, by the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo-Sunrise Chapter and the Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office.

The Owosso Rotary Club, in an effort to broaden knowledge of Black history in Owosso, took this Veterans Day as an opportunity to honor the life of Alexander Johnson, a Black Civil War Veteran who lived and worked in Owosso in the late 1800s. Johnson and two other Black men were three of the only remaining Black residents in Owosso in the 1800s after a group of white residents chased Black residents out of town during a dispute in 1871. Johnson, Walter Toyer and Billy Byerly were not threatened by the group and decided to stay, area historian and Owosso Rotary Club member Tom Cook said. The Civil War veteran was born a slave in Tennessee in 1833 and made his way to Michigan before enlisting to fight in the Civil War and later settling in Owosso, where he owned a downtown barbershop for many years. The club recently adopted a statement to respect diversity and inclusion: “At the Owosso Rotary Club, we have no tolerance for racism.

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ANN ARBOR – William Speicher might never get to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. But on Thursday, Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day -- Speicher and his wife, Pat, both of Saline, had the opportunity to come to Concordia College to see a replica “Moving Wall” modeled on the memorial in the nation’s capital.

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In celebration of 125 years of service in Michigan, and 10 years of service to homeless veterans in Detroit, Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) gave away cars to 3 Veterans the cars were donated by the Cars Helping People donation...

Veterans Day means many businesses are honoring active military members and those who served with deals. Denny’sDenny’s if offering a free build-your-own grand slam breakfast on Veterans Day from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. for non-active or retired military personnel with a valid ID. Friendly’sFriendly’s is offering a free cheeseburger, fries and soft drink to honor military veterans. StarbucksThis Veterans Day, Starbucks will serve a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses. Wendy’sWendy’s is offering a deal from their morning menu on Nov. 11., giving veterans and active duty military a free breakfast combo.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

President Joe Biden has saluted the nation’s military veterans as “the spine of America” in marking his first Veterans Day as president in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Veterans Day is the time Americans set aside to thank those who served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day 2021 is on Thursday, Nov. 11. The day traces its roots to the end of World War I when on Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice between the U.S.-led Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

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KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — With Veterans Day coming up, Gilmore Car Museum is inviting veterans within the community to take advantage of free admission to enjoy the museum, car collection and historic campus just outside of Kalamazoo. All active, inactive and U.S. military personnel are welcome to come out for free admission to the Hickory Corners automotive museum from Thursday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 14. “At the Gilmore Car Museum, we take great pride in honoring our country’s servicemen and women, who for generations have sacrificed to protect our freedoms and the American way of life,” said Josh Russel, executive director of the Gilmore Car Museum. “Welcoming these veterans and active duty servicepeople into our museum is just a small way to thank them for their service and dedication to our great country.”Upon arrival, service people and veterans can present their military ID, Veteran Affairs card, veteran organization membership cards or discharge papers for free admission. For other attending family members or friends, tickets can be purchased upon entry of the museum, or in advance at GilmoreCarMuseum.org.

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Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and restaurants and businesses nationwide will show gratitude for service members with free meals, discounts and other perks.

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And, thanks to many restaurants and retailers, veterans and active duty military and their families can enjoy a little something extra on Veterans Day 2021 (Nov. 11). Chicken Salad ChickVeterans and active duty military can receive a free “Chick Special” and regular drink in honor of Veterans Day. Wendy’sWendy’s is offering veterans and active duty military a free breakfast combo on Nov. 11. Great ClipsGreat Clips are offering a free haircut or free haircut card on Nov. 11 for veterans and active military members. National WWI Museum and MemorialAdmission free for veterans and active duty military personnel through Sunday, Nov. 15.

City government offices will be closed twice in November due to Veterans Day and the Thanksgiving holiday.

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The message was clear. Veterans fought for us to be free, and events like this remind us to give thanks to those who served.

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Several events in honor of Veterans Day have been set in Monroe County.

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FLINT TWP., MI — Texas Roadhouse will continue to honor veterans and active military this Veterans Day with meal vouchers. To express sincere appreciation for the service members of the armed forces, Texas Roadhouse restaurants will distribute meal vouchers in the parking lot.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo veterans organizations will come together to honor those who have served the nation on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, rain or shine. Keynote speaker Luke Schrader, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Kalamazoo County Veterans Committee, will lead the program. The annual ceremony is put on, with support from the Kalamazoo Veteran Events Committee, The Rotary Club of Kalamazoo-Sunrise chapter and the Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office. In addition to honoring veterans of all eras, this year’s event will include the presentation of the third annual Kalamazoo Veteran of the Year Award. The winner for 2021 is retired U.S. Air Force Col. James Saur, according to The Rotary Club Kalamazoo - Sunrise’s website.

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STANDISH, MI — Police are investigating a robbery of an American Legion in Standish a week before Veterans Day. About 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, a female employee of American Legion Post 104 at 3221 M-76 was alone and closing for the night when a man entered through the back door, said Arenac County Undersheriff Don McIntyre. The man grabbed the woman by her hair and forced her to put a few thousand dollars in a box, the undersheriff said. Despite being assaulted by the robber, the American Legion employee did not require medical attention, McIntyre said. The suspect is described as a white man standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a muscular build.

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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall is coming to Ann Arbor the week of Nov 8-14, also known as “Salute to Service” weekIts first stop is at the Ann Arbor Regent hotel. Then, with the help of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, The Moving Wall” will be transported from the hotel to Concordia University at 10 a.m., Nov 10, a day before Veterans Day.

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KALAMAZOO, MI — Now through Oct. 21, the Kalamazoo Veterans Events Committee will welcome submissions for the 2021 Kalamazoo Veteran of the Year Award, which will be the third year the award is presented. The Kalamazoo County veteran selected for the award will be honored at this year’s Kalamazoo County Veterans Day Ceremony at noon Thursday, Nov. 11. Related: WWII Navy man, 99, honored with parade and Veteran of the Year award“Many veterans call Kalamazoo County home, and they continue to serve this community with honor and commitment,” said Robert Hencken, chairman of the Kalamazoo County Veterans Affairs Committee. Submissions can also be emailed to KalamazooVeteransEvents@gmail.com or mailed to the Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office, 211 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI, 49001. For questions about this year’s Veteran of the Year Award or the Veterans Day ceremony, email KalamazooVeteransEvents@gmail.com.

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EMPIRE, MICH. -- Entrance to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be free for all visitors this coming Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The park will be joining 422 other destinations within the National Park Service in waiving entrance fees on that date as part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to visit national parks across the country. The holiday is the first of six National Park Service fee-free dates in 2021. The other fee-free dates include April 17 (the first day of National Park Week), August 4 (one-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act), August 25 (the National Park Service’s birthday), September 25 (National Public Lands Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day). RELATED:5 unexpected ways to enjoy Sleeping Bear Dunes in the winter150-year-old Sleeping Bear Inn, long vacant, to be restored as B&B lodgeWhere to rent snowmobiles, find trails in MichiganSnowshoe through a forest winter wonderland on Pictured Rocks’ newest trailCold-weather splendor: Where to winter camp at Michigan state parks

“‘My understanding, based upon, and I don’t have any contemporaneous recollection of any of this, I was out of the office for most of that day, it was Veterans Day — many, many events that day — but my understanding from looking at the emails is that I was informed that Ms. Young was going to be getting the videos the next day,’ Lightfoot said. ‘Now apparently, that obviously didn’t happen, but that wasn’t something that was brought to me. So I don’t think it’s correct to say I received a detailed briefing.’” Read the rest of the story here.

“My understanding, based upon, and I don’t have any contemporaneous recollection of any of this, I was out of the office for most of that day, it was Veterans Day — many, many events that day — but my understanding from looking at the emails is that I was informed that Ms. Young was going to be getting the videos the next day,” Lightfoot said. “Now apparently, that obviously didn’t happen, but that wasn’t something that was brought to me. So I don’t think it’s correct to say I received a detailed briefing.”

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos on Monday announced the first recipients of his $10 billion Earth Fund. Bezos announced 16 initial recipients of the Earth Fund who will receive $791 million in donations. The $791 million worth of grants issued Monday is "just the beginning" of the Earth Fund's $10 billion commitment, Bezos said. In September, Amazon announced the first recipients of its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, which is designed to invest in "sustainable and decarbonizing technologies." Here's the full list of Earth Fund recipients and the donations they'll receive:

Shot twice in the line of duty, Jackson County deputy returns to work after 18-month recoveryHe’s been a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy for 21 years, but going out on road patrol for his 12-hour overnight shift on Wednesday almost felt like Kirk Carter’s first day on the job. Carter returned to work on Nov. 11, 573 days after he was shot in the line of duty. ‘Without her, my family might not have a father.’ School bus driver alerts homeowner of fireMichaela Cousino was on her regular route as a Hanover-Horton School District bus driver early Tuesday morning when she saw fire on the front porch of a mobile home. She acted without thinking, parking her school bus on the side of the road, telling the one high school student on it to call 911 and running up to the front door of the home. COVID-19 cases in 3 Jackson-area school districts cause switch to remote learningThree Jackson County school districts have switched from in-person classes to remote learning because of concerns about coronavirus spread within their communities.

JACKSON, MI – Three people were recently arrested after allegedly shooting at a vehicle in Jackson. Someone called 911 to say a vehicle was shot by people in a Chevrolet Silverado around 12:12 a.m., Nov. 11, near the intersection of S. Jackson and Griswold streets, Director of Jackson Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt said. Two guns were found in the vehicle, a 9mm rifle and a .380 caliber handgun, Hitt said. The 21-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested for felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon. The adults were lodged at the Jackson County Jail and the minor was taken to the Jackson County Youth Center.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- A Jackson-area school district will bring its entire district into remote learning through the Thanksgiving break. Napoleon Community Schools Superintendent James Graham told families that an additional positive COVID-19 test within the administration offices of the district triggered the change, he said in a letter on Wednesday, Nov. 11. On Sunday, the district announced a staff member and student at Napoleon High School tested positive for the virus and transitioned the high school to virtual learning for the week. Related: COVID-19 cases in 3 Jackson-area school districts cause switch to remote learningRemote learning will go on until Nov. 27, though students will be off for Thanksgiving break beginning Wednesday, Nov. 25. All Ezra Eby Elementary School and Napoleon Middle School extracurricular activities will be shut down during the remote learning break, according to the letter.

Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience across. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)WASHINGTON – The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):10:45 p.m.Incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain says President-elect Joe Biden will appoint a “COVID coordinator” who will lead the administration’s pandemic response. ___3:25 p.m.President-elect Joe Biden has spoken with the top two Democrats in Congress — but not their Republican counterparts yet. ___1 p.m.President-elect Joe Biden has spoken by phone with Pope Francis as he continues to talk with leaders around the world. Democrats already control the House, and Democrat Joe Biden is the president-elect after beating President Donald Trump in their White House contest.

DETROIT – Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, lost a comrade during the pandemic. Stewart made sure the first Veterans Day without his fellow airman wouldn’t be impeded by the coronavirus. First Lt. Vincent Dean and Stewart were 18 years old when they enlisted in 1943 during World War II. While he could not be with anyone on Veterans Day, Stewart spoke with Dean’s family in the United States and overseas. From a drive-by display in Taylor to a Detroit Veterans Day parade that was live streamed.

How familiar are you with what military members do, day in and day out? Of course, all military members deserve our recognition for voluntarily raising a hand and going to bat for our country and our freedom. (Provided by Maximillian Boudreaux)Amid the uncertain times that go hand in hand with a global pandemic, Woodbury was sent overseas. “The mission is to help sustain logistics and maintenance support operations in Iraq -- more so to help the Iraqi Army sustain themselves,” Woodbury said. It was the support of my team that enabled me to obtain that Bronze Star,” Woodbury said.

DETROIT – As America pauses to honor those who served our country on Veterans Day, a Detroit contractor is helping to rehab one veteran’s house free of charge. Renita Wilson, of SEIU Home Health Care Providers, was overcome with emotion when she checked on William Norman -- an 81-year-old Army veteran. Disability Network Wayne County, the Wayne County Community Action Agency and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib came together to help Wilson. “When I got here, I was shocked,” said Orlando Robinson, of Flipping Detroit. “The damage was devastating.”Robinson owns Flipping Detroit, a contracting company.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — There will still be photos with Santa, and Black Friday shopping is scheduled to go on as expected. But the holiday shopping tradition at Woodland Mall will look a bit different this year as West Michigan contends with a surge of coronavirus cases. She said mall staff will work to keep shoppers safe on Black Friday with increased cleaning of common areas and high contact surfaces. To reduce crowds and lines, the mall is requiring appointments for all in-person and virtual visits with Santa. Whitmer’s executive orders designed to reduce spread of the coronavirus, the mall and its retailers are operating at reduced capacity.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Local veterans from the Heartside-area were the guests of honor at a Veterans Day luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 11 hosted by the homeless shelter, Degage Ministries. Marge Palmerlee, executive director of Degage Ministries, said this is the 21st year they have had what she calls a "veterans party.'' She said the event is one area veterans look forward to each year. “We are thrilled to be able to honor our Heartside veterans,” Palmerlee said. Army veteran Jerry Johnson said he appreciated that his service and that of other veterans was recognized.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Herb Elfring is celebrating Veterans Day a little differently this year. After Pearl Harbor, Elfring was deployed to the Fiji Islands, then Solomon Islands and finally to the Philippines. Celebrating Elfring on Veterans Day was special, because he’s been part of their lives for so long, friend Carole Briggs said. “He loves Veterans Day. That’s why it was really heartbreaking of him missing Veterans Day.

This year has proved to be challenging times for everyone, but on this Veteran’s Day it is particularly challenging for veterans in our community who are homeless. One place they turn to for help is the Call Sam Kitchen for Veterans, but amid the pandemic, the center is finding even bigger challenges. Call Sam Kitchen for Veterans serves three hot meals per day to homeless vets, said attorney Mark Bernstein, who provides warm meals and shelters. The kitchen is open 365 days per year and Is seeing an increased need because of the pandemic. In order to maintain social distancing within the center, the kitchen has fewer volunteers and is now entirely carry-out or delivery.

ANN ARBOR, MI — As the nation continues to grapple with the pandemic on this Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is decrying veteran deaths from COVID-19. “After serving our nation honorably in war, our veterans are experiencing an entirely new and different battle at home,” the Dearborn Democrat said in a statement. “After enduring combat in protection of our nation and our ideals, we owe it to them to do better. Much better.”The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website lists 84,925 COVID-19 cases, including 4,247 known deaths, at VA hospitals across the country so far this year, including 520 cases and 32 deaths at the VA hospital in Ann Arbor. There are over 9,000 active cases, including 106 in Ann Arbor.

The women and men who have fought and sacrificed for our country are heroes, and the rest of us owe them an unpayable debt. Fulfilling our promises to our veterans and military families, caregivers, and survivors is critical to our national security, because it is how we will ensure that future generations continue to volunteer to serve. We learned what it really means to be part of a military family the year that Beau deployed to Iraq with his National Guard unit. And yet, Jill and I were constantly in awe when visiting with wounded service members at Christmas or hosting veterans in our home for dinners, at the pride our military members and veterans feel in their service, and at their matchless sense of duty. I will never treat you or your families with anything less than the honor you deserve.

Three veterans who last saw each other during the Vietnam War recently reconnected, and what a reunion it was. A bullet went through his voice box and exited his body through his back. “My body being shot was just froze, and I just gradually just went down,” French said. The three found one another and were finally reunited, connected by one incredible moment. This story, and thousands of others, remind us to tip our hats to veterans on Veterans Day.

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Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announced legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veterans ahead of Veterans Day. The legislation supports military personnel, veterans and their families by reducing barriers to professional licensure. “This is a meaningful step we can take to honor the many sacrifices of our military families,” Hawks said. There’s no reason why our laws can’t be tailored to reflect the unique needs of military service members, veterans and their families. “These reforms will support our military families, who have sacrificed so much to protect us, and the communities in which they live.”“I am in the Army Reserves.

ANN ARBOR – Just ahead of Veterans Day, the Michigan and State theaters in downtown Ann Arbor announced they are offering free admission to all U.S. veterans and active duty personnel on Tuesday. Films showing on Tuesday are “She is the Ocean” and “Clueless” at the Michigan Theater and “Tenet” and “Rebecca” at the State Theatre. In honor of Veteran's Day, U.S. veterans and active personnel will receive FREE admission to all films tomorrow, Nov. 10 at the Michigan & @statetheatrea2! Reserve your seats at our Box Office or online at https://t.co/FNCghWeVYA #veteransday #thankyou pic.twitter.com/OghLWgEPDU — Michigan Theater (@michigantheater) November 9, 2020Veterans Day this year is on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Michigan Theater is at 603 E. Liberty St.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers are set to announce “bipartisan legislation” ahead of Veterans Day. READ: Whitmer, Michigan lawmakers pass legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veteransA press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch live in the stream posted above. Whitmer will be joined by Sen. Adam Hollier, Sen. John Bizon, Rep. Sarah Anthony, Rep. Andrea Schroeder, LARA Director Orlene Hawks, MVAA Director Zaneta Adams, Adjutant General DMVA Director Major General Paul D. Rogers and Lt. Col. Karen Sims.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Dust off those clubs and tee up! On Wednesday, veterans can play a free round of golf at Huron Hills Golf Course courtesy of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreations in honor of Veterans Day. Participants can play five-and-six-hole rounds for free and receive a free power cart rental. Golfers wanting to play 11 holes, the maximum allowed right now at HHCG due to construction, will just pay $5. Golf course construction began in September and consists of wetland creation and creek restoration to an area that will be called Benz Creek in the near future.

Regardless of whether you’re aiming to visit one U.S. national park in your lifetime or your bucket list includes 10 of them, we have good news: Wednesday marks one of the free-entrance days, in honor of Veterans Day. is the last fee free day of 2020.https://t.co/UR6dHYdbDq — National Park Foundation (@NationalParkFdn) November 10, 2020All national parks will waive entrance fees. Some other free dates for 2020 included:Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger DayTuesday, August 25 – National Park Service BirthdaySaturday, September 26 – National Public Lands DayWe’re still waiting on the free days of 2021 to be released. There are 419 National Park Service sites, and of those, 110 typically charge an entrance fee, with costs ranging from $5 to $35, the NPS said. Just be aware, the entrance-fee waiver for the free days don’t cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours.

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The shovels are still warm from digging on Veterans Day, but were already staring at another chance of snow. Snow for morning commuteExpect snow to start developing in the late evening in some spots. But these will be scattered light snow showers. Clouds and radar forecast (WDIV)Dry stretch begins ThursdayAfter the light snow moves Thursday morning, well be dry into early next week. In fact, there are at least three days next week during which well stay above freezing the entire day.

The Veterans Day snowstorm in Metro Detroit isnt done yet. Former Michigan State football star and Detroit Lions first-round pick Charles Rogers has died. Rogers, 38, was a Saginaw native who broke several receiving records while playing football at Michigan State University between 2001 and 2002. A century ago, Nov. 11 was known as Armistice Day. That changed in 1952 to become Veterans Day, which has become a touchstone for everyone to remember the sacrifices made by men and women who serve the country.

Vietnam veteran Phillip Ramsey, 70, is spending Veterans Day trying to recuperate after he said he was forced to fend off five young attackers who jumped him at a bus stop. Teeth gone, said Ramseys daughter, Sheila Calvin. I dont even know whats going through his mind right now because I called him this morning and he just started crying, Calvin said. I dont want to hear, My son was perfect, my son wanted to do that. I want all five of them caught. There was actually one young woman, whose name is Danielle Mullins, who was brave enough to come to Ramseys aid.

DETROIT Metro Detroit is under a Winter Weather Advisory on Monday, with several inches of snow expected. There were no snow-related school closings this morning, but were starting to see early dismissals. Most of Metro Detroit is in a Winter Weather Advisory for 3-6 of snow creating dangerous travel all day today and it lasts until midnight. Parts of the thumb in our North Zone is under a Winter Storm Warning for 5-10 of snow and blowing snow. Be careful driving today, and be watchful of those other cars out there that may not heed our warnings.

That changed in 1952 to become Veterans Day, which has become a touchstone for everyone to remember the sacrifices made by men and women who serve the country. Snow couldnt stop a special ceremony in Berkley to honor those who made great sacrifices. John Fulks, of Berkley VFW Post 9220, did the honors. And so today we honor all of our veterans who unselfishly placed their lives in the line of our freedom, Fulks said. You want to do what you can, and thats why were here.Fulks said Veterans Day is for everyone, and he believes todays soldiers have it tougher than he did.

DETROIT A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for Sanilac and St. Clair Counties from 4 a.m. A LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect for Sanilac and St. Clair Counties from now to 4 a.m. The Veterans Day snow storm will be developing overnight and on the holiday. By dawn, Veterans Day, Monday, many areas will have a half inch to an inch of snow on the ground. Neighborhoods in Sanilac and St. Clair Counties will have 4 to 6 inches of snow because of lake enhancement from Lake Huron.

DETROIT Its a snowy Veterans Day with light to moderate snow moving at us all day today bringing several inches of snow, and some of it will be sticking to the streets. Winter storm on MondayMost of Metro Detroit is in a Winter Weather Advisory for 3-6 of snow creating dangerous travel all day today and it lasts until midnight. Parts of the Thumb in our North Zone are under a Winter Storm Warning for 5-10 of snow and blowing snow. Huron County, including Bad Axe, could see up to 20 inches of snow. Wednesday is still cool, but dry with mostly sunny skies and morning lows in the single digits to low teens brrrr!

Saturday night will be mostly cloudy and chilly but not as cold. Daytime temperatures reach the mid-to-upper 40s. Snow is released from those clouds, Sunday night and Monday. Morning and afternoon temps will be similar; in the upper 20s and low 30s. Tuesday and mid week will see daytime temperatures in the 20s and low 30s and nighttime temperatures in the teens.

Those clouds release some raindrops Sunday afternoon, then more than some snowflakes Sunday night and Veterans Day, Monday. Sunday evening will have scattered rain showers with temperatures near 40F or in the upper 30s. Rain showers will mix with snow showers. Things are set for a snowy Veterans Day, Monday. Afternoon temperatures will be in the middle and upper 20s under partly sunny skies.

DETROIT Monday is Veterans Day -- a day to honor the brave people who serve our country in the armed forces. The 14th annual Detroit Veterans Day parade was held Sunday down Michigan Avenue. Several events lasted throughout the day in whats called the Armed Services Salute, showcasing dogtags from fallen soldiers. The parade means a lot to the 60,000 veterans living in Detroit. "He wanted to fulfill our awesome Detroit cause theyre so many veterans,Its only one percent serving the rest of the 99 percent," Chatman said.

The seasons first significant snow event begins Sunday night and continues Veterans Day, Monday. Sunday evening will have scattered rain showers with temperatures near 40F or in the upper 30s. Rain showers will mix with snow showers. SNOWY VETERANS DAYThings are set for a snowy Veterans Day, Monday. Afternoon temperatures will be in the middle and upper 20s under partly sunny skies.

DETROIT – Welcome to Saturday evening, Motown! Saturday evening will be partly to mostly cloudy with high and mid-level clouds overhead. Daytime temperatures reach the mid-to-upper 40s. Snow is released from those clouds, Sunday night and Monday. Tuesday and mid week will see daytime temperatures in the 20s and low 30s and nighttime temperatures in the teens.

Enjoy it because snow is in the forecast Monday, which is Veterans Day. Afternoon temperatures will be near 40 degrees or just a bit more. Daytime temperatures reach the mid-to-upper 40s. Accumulations may be an inch or more by the end of Monday with afternoon temps at or below freezing. Tuesday and mid-week will see daytime temperatures in the 20s and low 30s and nighttime temperatures in the teens.

DETROIT Ben Davis is a Metro Detroit military veteran who has overcome tremendous injuries to defy the doctors who said he couldnt walk normally again. Monday, Veterans Day, Davis is running for 22 hours to raise money to help other veterans. RELATED: Military vet who doctors said would never run again plans to run for 22 hours to raise awareness for veteran suicidesDavis chose that number because, according to a 2013 study, an average of 22 veterans die by suicide each day. Davis has been training for months for the 22-hour run on Belle Isle. Hes hoping to raise $220,000Click here to support Davis mission.

But Stafford and company come firing back in the second half to win it 28-25 over the Bears in Chicago. Barry Sanders (WDIV)I do struggle to watch these games nowadays because The Bears are my team, but I really like the Lions too. All Morning -- Rhondas Brag BookRhonda spent her Friday morning surprising a deserving local student who is doing amazing things in her community. 6:45 a.m. -- Veterans Day DealsIt's a day to honor our heroes. Answer: Sometimes a Great NotionBe sure to watch daily at 6 a.m. and click this link to enter for a chance to win.

Active-duty military members and veterans get a free 60-minute float session at participating locations on Veterans Day and every 11th day of the month, any month of the year. In addition, for any civilian who purchases a True REST Float Spa session between Oct. 21 and Nov. 11, a free float will be donated to an active-duty personnel or veteran.