Minnesota lost 548 soldiers in the Korean war and 707 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 1175 11th St S, Saint James will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Ellingsburg-Zettel Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Fleet & Farm while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Fleet & Farm is located at 1175 11th St S, Saint James, Minnesota. This location is owned by Roger Peterson, represented by Kristen Schmitt-Dykes and managed by Pete Eggen.