(KNOX) – Today is Veterans Day, where the country recognizes all U.S. military veterans for their service in the armed forces. Veterans Day first began as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, which was the one year anniversary to the end of World War I. Major fighting in the first world war officially ended in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when an armistice went into effect. It officially became a legal holiday in 1938.
Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski says today is a day of reflection.
Bochenski’s grandfather served in the military, and a day like today holds a special place in his family.
The Mayor believes that today is also a day of gratitude.
There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony today at 10am at the University of North Dakota. The ceremony will be held at the Gorecki Alumni Center and anyone is welcome to attend.
With the Veterans Day holiday being observed today, most city offices in Grand Forks will be closed.
Regular city business will not take place, but emergency services will be functioning as normal.
Refuse collection will not happen today, but recycling pickup is scheduled to still happen.
Cities Area Transit services like the Night bus, the Senior Rider and Dial-A-Ride will be running as normal, but the CAT administrative offices will not be open.
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