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ELOISE OGDEN/MDN
During the first hour of the Veterans Stand Down held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Minot Thursday, Oct. 15, 141 people arrived to attend. When the four-hour event concluded, 237 veterans and 42 spouses had attended, according to Kelli Weiand, Military Outreach specialist. She said this year’s event had 66 vendors. The vendors provided information and other services for veterans, including veterans benefits, health care, legal services, counseling, housing assistance, blood pressure screening, hygiene items, flu shots and employment assistance. Lunch was provided. This year is the 15th Veterans Stand Down.