The St. Louis Park City Council issued a proclamation observing Veterans Day Nov. 11.

Initially celebrated as Armistice Day, the commemoration of the service of American veterans has been observed since 1938. The date of November 11 holds significance as the day of a pause in combat during World War I. It later evolved to honor veterans of all wars.

In observance of Veterans Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:

• Learn about the history of Veterans Day
  • Veterans Day 2025 | HISTORY
  • History of Veterans Day | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Connect with diverse Veteran stories and events
  • Discover Veteran Stories | National Veterans Memorial and Museum
  • Diverse Experiences in Service including Legacies of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanic Veterans, Jewish Veterans of World War II and Women at War | Library of Congress
  • 5 Notable Native American Veterans
  • Hmong ‘Secret War’ soldiers to get veteran status in Minnesota | FOX 9
  • Events | Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs

Proclamation 

The proclamation reads:

Whereas, Minnesota is home to over 294,000 veterans with 49,974 living in Hennepin County; and

Whereas, Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize the hardships and sacrifices of veterans, including those who have not historically been honored as veterans, like the Hmong and Lao veterans of the secret war; and

Whereas, the history of military service is one of patriotism and complexity as those from Indigenous, Black, Asian and immigrant backgrounds have served through moments in time where discrimination, segregation and racism have made their veteran experience that much more challenging; and

Whereas, veterans continue to face difficulties as they transition into civilian life, in the areas of employment, mental health and healthcare; and

Whereas, our city is proud to have our own Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park as a physical reminder of the need for a commitment to military servicemembers during and after they have served; and

Whereas, the community of St. Louis Park is called to learn more about the experiences of veterans and commit to building communities and workplaces where veterans and military families feel supported and a sense of belonging, work that is supported internally by our city military employee resource group; and

Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby observe November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day in our community.