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SUMMARY:Bong Speaker Series - A Homefront Childhood in WWII
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bong Center for our Speaker Series showcasing Peggy Trojan. Peggy published her first poem at the age of 77. She is the author of several poetry collections\, including the self-published All That Matters: Collected Poems 2010-2018 and Essence (Portage Press\, 2015). \nPeggy’s book A Homefront Childhood in WWII is a collection of poems that create a narrative about story of a child in small Midwestern town during World WWII. We’re very excited to host her and hope to see you here!
URL:https://23rdveteran.org/event/bong-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center\, 305 E 2nd St\, Superior\, WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Ruck Life Duluth
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Purpose. Ruck with Honor. Be the Hero.\nFOOD • AWARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LOCAL VENDORS • FUN FOR THE FAMILY • DOG-FRIENDLY \nWhy We Ruck\nThis powerful community fundraiser\, brings mental health programming to veterans & first responders\, helping them to heal from trauma after public service. Your efforts will help provide a 14-week program to your neighbors in Duluth/Superior\, Twin Cities\, and the Iron Range. \nAll Are Welcome\nThe course is a 2-mile loop. You can hike one lap or earn your ‘All The Way’ patch by completing five laps (10 miles total). Participants are invited to fill their rucks with donations for local veteran service organizations. \n 
URL:https://23rdveteran.org/event/2026-ruck-life-duluth/
LOCATION:Mont du Lac Resort\, 3125 S Mont Du Lac Rd\,\, Superior\, WI\, 54880
CATEGORIES:23rd Veteran Events
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SUMMARY:All Star Nutrition: Sweat for Vets
DESCRIPTION:S4V 8.5×11
URL:https://23rdveteran.org/event/third-party-event-all-star-nutritions-sweat-for-vets/
LOCATION:All Star Nutrition\, 1405 Miller Trunk Highway\, Duluth\, MN\, 55811
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Ruck Life Twin Cities
DESCRIPTION:Walk with Purpose. Ruck with Honor. Be the Hero.\nFOOD • AWARDS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LOCAL VENDORS • FUN FOR THE FAMILY • DOG-FRIENDLY \nWhy We Ruck\nThis powerful community fundraiser\, brings mental health programming to veterans & first responders\, helping them to heal from trauma after public service. Your efforts will help provide a 14-week program to your neighbors in Duluth/Superior\, Twin Cities\, and the Iron Range. \nAll Are Welcome\nThe course is a 2-mile loop. You can hike one lap or earn your ‘All The Way’ patch by completing five laps (10 miles total). Participants are invited to fill their rucks with donations for local veteran service organizations. \n 
URL:https://23rdveteran.org/event/2026-ruck-life-twin-cities/
LOCATION:Anoka\, 3939 N 7th Ave\, Anoka\, 55303\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:23rd Veteran Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Gala
DESCRIPTION:An evening of impact\, connection\, and hope. \nJoin us for the 3rd Annual 23rd Veteran Winter Gala as we come together to celebrate the veterans\, first responders\, public safety professionals\, families\, supporters\, and community partners who make the mission of 23rd Veteran possible. \nThroughout the evening\, you’ll hear powerful stories from 23V RECON graduates and their families about the challenges they’ve faced\, the work they’ve put in\, and the transformation that can happen when people are given the tools\, community\, and support to build a purposeful life filled with hope and happiness. \nBut the Winter Gala is about more than looking back at what has been accomplished. \nIt’s about what’s possible next. \nYour participation helps 23rd Veteran continue creating opportunities for veterans\, first responders\, and public safety professionals to strengthen their mental health\, rebuild connection\, and create lasting change in their lives and relationships. \nCome celebrate the lives already impacted\, meet the people behind the mission\, and help us build what’s next. \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 \n5:30 p.m. | Social Hour\nHors d’oeuvres\, cash bar & silent auction \n6:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony\nPosting of Colors\, National Anthem & a special performance by the Sky Nation Drum Band \n7:00 p.m. | Dinner & Program\nDinner followed by stories of impact\, a live auction\, and an evening celebrating the 23rd Veteran community \nAttire: Formal/Semi-Formal \nHotel: Special group rate provided by The Lakeview Guesthouse.  Book rooms by October 22\, 2026. \n  \nWant to make a bigger impact?  Become a Sponsor Partner – details HERE!  Reach out to our Director of Operations\, Sarah Herrick-Smisek\, to discuss this opportunity.
URL:https://23rdveteran.org/event/2026-winter-gala/
LOCATION:Greysolon Ballroom\, 231 E Superior St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802
CATEGORIES:23rd Veteran Events
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