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New Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum gears up for grand opening
The three-day celebration includes warbird flyovers, veteran-led talks and a documentary marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
- On Friday, Sept. 11, the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum officially opens its new 40,000-square-foot facility in Little Falls during a three-day celebration through Sunday, Sept. 13.
- Executive Director Randal Dietrich said the museum preserves stories of Minnesota veterans, featuring the 4-inch/50-caliber gun from the USS Ward that fired the first American shot during World War II.
- Programming on Friday begins at 1 p.m. with tributes to those lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, concluding at 8 p.m. with the museum illuminated blue for the "Tribute in Light" initiative, sponsored by Minnesota Power.
- Advance online reservations are required for gallery admission, priced at $5 for adults and $2 for youth ages 6 to 17, while outdoor activities remain free and open to the public.
- The weekend also features exhibits supporting Minnesota's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, including the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul conning tower and screenings of the documentary "RESOLUTE: Minnesota Stories from the Post-9/11 Homefront.
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