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BEMIDJI — Memorial Day services are scheduled at various locations around the Bemidji area on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26.

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BEMIDJI — Ralph Gracie American Legion Post No. 14 will host its annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at Greenwood Cemetery.

The program will include the presentation of the colors, a keynote address from Richard Cross, the playing of "Taps" and more. All are welcome to attend.

LAPORTE — The American Legion and Auxiliary of Laporte Post 462 will be honoring the service of veterans this Memorial Day with a program on Monday, May 26.

The day will start at 9 a.m. with a brief program, a rifle salute and "Taps" at Evergreen Cemetery in Kabekona. The event will continue to the Laporte Catholic Cemetery, 695 First Ave. NW.

At 10 a.m., there will be a program featuring speakers, music and "Taps" at the Laporte ÍáÍáÂþ»­, 315 Main St. W.

Services will continue at the Garfield Lake Landing and will conclude at the Lakeport Cemetery in Laporte.

Attendees are encouraged to wear a poppy to honor fallen members of the armed forces, a release said.

Following the events, the Lions Club will be offering a meal that is free for veterans and a free-will donation for other attendees at Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte, 150 Second St. NE.

BUZZLE TOWNSHIP — Buzzle Osterdalen Church will hold its annual memorial service at noon on Sunday, May 25.

A business meeting will follow the service, and then a potluck lunch will be served. Members, friends and neighbors are all welcome.

For more information, call Marlyce at (218) 751-1996.