Thank You To All Our Veterans!

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11 and it is a special day to thank the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the nation's armed forces. Thank a veteran on this day! Below we have compiled some Veterans Day events as well as some local businesses and restaurants that are giving free meals or discounts to veterans.

To all of the veterans who live at our apartment community: thank you for your service!

Veterans Day Events

3rd Annual Military Service 5 around Como Lake, St. Paul
9 a.m. on Sunday, November 10
1360 North Lexington Parkway
Pre-registration is closed - Race Morning Registration Opens 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Website: http://www.charitieschallenge.org

Annual Veterans Day programs at the Veterans Memorial Community Center
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Free community breakfast
10 a.m. – Program
8055 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 

Free Meals and Retail Discounts For Veterans

Sources

• TheMilitaryWallet.com has a great compilation of restaurants and companies that are offering discounts or free meals to veterans. You can see their updated list here: http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/. We have posted some of that information below, as well as updating it for locations that are local to our area.
• Military.com is another great resource for finding discounts for service members on Veterans Day. Check their list out here: http://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html.

Two notes before jumping in:

1. Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies. 
2. Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. These include:

• Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired)
• Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Drivers License with Veterans Designation
• Photograph in uniform, Simply wearing uniform (if your service permits)
• Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW)
• Discharge Paperwork (DD214)
• Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.

Restaurant Discounts & Free Meals

Find an updated deals list at:  http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/. 

Applebee’s: Free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members. There will be 7 entrees to choose from. Military ID and proof of service required.
1335 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 686-7022

Champps Americana: All veterans and active-duty service members will receive a free burger. Proof of service required.
2401 7th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-5050

Chili’s: Free meal for veterans, past and present. Offer valid from 11am-5pm. Proof of military service required.
3625 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 686-5152

Little Caesars Pizza: Free crazy bread with proof of military service.
1016 Diffley Road #100
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 403-6722

Outback Steakhouse: A week of free bloomin’ onions and cokes during the week leading up to Veterans Day. Offer valid with Military Personnel with an ID.
5723 Bishop Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 457-7688

Subway: Free six inch sub with Military ID.

768 Minnesota 110
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(651) 405-1327

The Olive Garden: Free entrée with proof of service and even better, 10% all month for Veteran’s.
4701 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55437
(952) 831-4044

Retail Discounts

Find an updated deals list at:  http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/. 

Bed Bath and Beyond – 20% off entire purchase on Nov. 9, 10, and 11. This is good for active duty, DoD, reserves, guard, retirees, veterans, and military spouses.
1295 Promenade Place
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 686-4800

Big Lots – Veterans, active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel and their immediate family receive 10% off their entire purchase on Saturday, Nov. 9.
1284 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 456-0175

Great Clips – On Monday, Nov. 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31.
1380 Duckwood Drive
Eagan, MN 55123

Home Depot –10% discount to all veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees.
3220 Denmark Avenue
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 452-2323

JCPenney – Veterans, active duty and family members receive an extra 20% off in stores Nov. 6-11 with coupon. Simply visit www.jcpenney.com and select coupons and you can print off the coupon.
200 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-8101

Lowe's – 10% discount. The offer is available in stores only.
1795 South Robert Street
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
(763) 367-4139

Walgreens – Walgreens is offering 15% off eligible store items and 20% of Walgreens brand items.
790 Minnesota 110
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
(651) 414-3787