Title

Veterans Appreciation Reception

Date(s)
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Contact Information

Contact Information

Community Outreach and Engagement Division

952-563-8733
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The City of Bloomington in partnership with American Legion Post 550 honors and thanks all veterans, active-duty service members, and the families who support them.

Join us for a Veterans Appreciation Reception. A short program followed by appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Register online

Program

10:45amCheck-in
11:15am Welcome: Tim Busse, Bloomington Mayor
11:20amGuest Speaker: Mageen Caines, Army Veteran, Why I Started Standing Up. 
Join Mageen as she reflects on the pivotal decision to share her story more openly with the public. Drawing on her experiences as a veteran, a military spouse, and the child of veterans, she offers an honest look at the challenges and rewards of military life.
11:35amEnjoy refreshments, connect with conversations and visit resource tables from US Department of Veterans Affairs, Bloomington Remembers Veterans, Every Third Saturday, American Legion Post 550, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and City of Bloomington!

 

All are welcome. Space is limited. Priority given to veterans.  Register by October 24, 2025 online or by contacting: Community Outreach & Engagement Division: Outreach@BloomingtonMN.gov or 952-563-8733, MN Relay 711

Bloomington Civic Plaza Lobby
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Veterans and active-duty service members are invited to receive a Certificate of Appreciation. To request one, please share your first and last name.
Are you a Veteran?
Are you on active military duty?
Are you a friend or relative of a veteran?
Which military branch did you serve in/are serving in?

Please take notice that any data received by the City as the result of submitting this form will be classified as government data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. Under the Data Practices Act, some or all of this data is classified as public data, including your name, address, email address, phone number, and other personal information provided by you. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data furnished via this Web form. Please be advised that the correspondence will be added to the public record. The purpose and intended use of the information collected through this form is to obtain public input and data in support of City activities and services. You have the right to refuse to submit this form. If you choose not to submit this form, you will need to contact the City by another means if you wish to provide the information collected by the form.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate against or deny the benefits of its services, programs, or activities to a qualified person because of a disability. To make a request for a reasonable accommodation, ask for more information, or to file a complaint, contact the Community Outreach and Engagement Division, City of Bloomington, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431- 3027; 952-563-8733, MN Relay 711.

View our online Veterans Photo wall here.