The quest for a veterans memorial on St. Paul's West Side reaches a milestone Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at Harriet Island.
The American Veterans - Mexican American Post No. 5 has sought a memorial for almost a decade.
"The veterans of our post and throughout St. Paul will finally have a memorial that they can be proud of," memorial committee chair Michael Medina said.
The $265,000 project is being funded primarily through grants and private donations.
The project will be called the American Veterans Memorial - Plaza de Honor. It will be built near the great lawn along the river walk on Harriet Island, across from downtown St. Paul.
The memorial will provide a large gathering spot surrounded by several flagpoles.
The dedication program, open to the public, starts at 11 a.m.
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